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In this Friday Healing episode, Gregory gently unpacks the often unspoken pressure trauma survivors put on themselves to “heal faster” or “do better.” If you’ve ever felt like you're failing your recovery because you’re not “there yet,” this episode is for you. Together, we explore how CPTSD warps our expectations, why shame often drives those internal “shoulds,” and how to shift toward realistic, grace-filled goals that actually support healing.
Key Takeaways:Learn why CPTSD survivors often develop unrealistic expectations around healing.Understand how perfectionism and shame feed burnout in trauma recovery.Discover practical, trauma-informed tools for setting gentler, more compassionate goals.Hear real-life stories that illustrate how small mindset shifts can unlock meaningful change.
What You’ll Discover:Why “looping” and setbacks are actually normal in CPTSD recovery.How to rewrite harmful internal narratives like “I should be over this.”What micro-goals, spoon theory, and self-compassion practices can do for your nervous system.Why healing is not a performance, and what it means to move forward without urgency.
Resources Mentioned:Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino (conceptual reference)Grounding practices: 5-4-3-2-1 method, breath countingJournal prompts for self-reflection on expectations
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Next Friday, we’ll be exploring “Using Mindfulness to Manage CPTSD Symptoms.” If you’ve struggled with staying present or feel overwhelmed by flashbacks or anxiety, this upcoming episode will offer grounding tools and gentle insights to help you anchor in the now.
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In this episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Shit, Gregory explores how deep breathing isn’t just a crisis tool—it’s a long-term nervous system reset. If you’ve ever felt like anxiety is your baseline or that your body never learned how to “stand down,” this episode is for you. We’ll unpack how breathwork helps rewire your brain and body after trauma, share powerful listener stories, and guide you through a practice you can start today. No incense required.
Key Takeaways
• Deep breathing can reshape your nervous system and support long-term anxiety relief.
• Breathwork helps regulate the vagus nerve and improve heart rate variability.
• Consistent daily breathwork rewires hypervigilant trauma responses.
• You don’t need to be perfect—just practicing for a few minutes a day can create lasting change.
What You’ll Discover
• Why trauma survivors often breathe shallowly—and how to change that.
• The science behind sympathetic vs. parasympathetic nervous system states.
• Techniques like box breathing, 4-7-8, and extended exhales explained and demystified.
• Listener experiences: What worked, what triggered them, and how they adapted.
• A guided practice you can return to anytime to help reset your body’s anxiety baseline.
Resources Mentioned
• Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges (concept referenced)
• 4-7-8 Breathing by Dr. Andrew Weil
• Apps: Insight Timer, Breathwrk, iBreathe
• Guided breathing videos on YouTube (search “trauma-informed breathwork”)
• Yoga Nidra and Coherent Breathing resources
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Up next: The Role of Nutrition in Healing Trauma. We’ll explore how blood sugar crashes, gut health, and nutrient deficiencies can play a surprising role in trauma recovery—and how eating differently might support emotional stability. You won’t want to miss it.
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Navigating public spaces with CPTSD can feel like stepping into a minefield of unexpected triggers. From loud noises to crowded environments, the unpredictability of the outside world can activate anxiety, panic, or dissociation. In this episode, we break down why public spaces can feel so overwhelming and, more importantly, how to manage these situations with confidence. You’ll learn practical techniques to stay grounded, plan ahead, and regain control over your surroundings, so you can move through the world feeling safer and more empowered.
Key Takeaways:Why public spaces can be particularly triggering for people with CPTSD.How to use grounding techniques, such as the 5-4-3-2-1 method and object anchoring, to stay present in overwhelming situations.The importance of planning ahead, including exit strategies, noise-reducing tools, and strategic positioning to reduce stress.How gradual exposure and self-compassion can help you build resilience over time.What You’ll Discover:The neuroscience behind triggers and why your nervous system reacts the way it does.Real-life stories from people who have learned to navigate public spaces with CPTSD.A range of tools you can use immediately to feel more in control in public settings.Why progress doesn’t have to be linear, and how small steps add up to big changes.Resources Mentioned:Grounding apps and mindfulness tools for in-the-moment support.Noise-canceling headphones and wearable aids for sensory regulation.Books and online communities for deeper learning and connection.Therapy and self-guided exposure techniques to gradually build resilience.Next Episode Preview: In the next episode, we’re tackling the importance of structure and routine in trauma recovery. Building a morning routine that actually works for CPTSD can create a sense of stability, reduce overwhelm, and set the tone for the rest of your day. Tune in for tips on how to craft a routine that meets your unique needs and helps you feel more grounded from the moment you wake up.
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🎨 Healing Through Art: Creative Expression as Therapy 🎨
Creativity isn’t just for artists—it’s for anyone navigating the complexities of CPTSD. In this episode, we explore how creative expression can be a powerful tool for emotional processing, grounding, and self-discovery. From visual arts and writing to music and movement, we’ll uncover real-life stories, scientific insights, and practical techniques to help you integrate creativity into your healing journey.
Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush, writing in a journal, or simply listening to music that speaks to your soul, this episode is here to remind you: You are creative, and your expression matters. Join us as we make sense of this together.
📌 Next Episode: Understanding Non-Linear Recovery in CPTSD—because healing isn’t a straight path, and that’s okay.
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In this Friday Healing episode, Gregory gently unpacks the often unspoken pressure trauma survivors put on themselves to “heal faster” or “do better.” If you’ve ever felt like you're failing your recovery because you’re not “there yet,” this episode is for you. Together, we explore how CPTSD warps our expectations, why shame often drives those internal “shoulds,” and how to shift toward realistic, grace-filled goals that actually support healing.
Key Takeaways:Learn why CPTSD survivors often develop unrealistic expectations around healing.Understand how perfectionism and shame feed burnout in trauma recovery.Discover practical, trauma-informed tools for setting gentler, more compassionate goals.Hear real-life stories that illustrate how small mindset shifts can unlock meaningful change.
What You’ll Discover:Why “looping” and setbacks are actually normal in CPTSD recovery.How to rewrite harmful internal narratives like “I should be over this.”What micro-goals, spoon theory, and self-compassion practices can do for your nervous system.Why healing is not a performance, and what it means to move forward without urgency.
Resources Mentioned:Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino (conceptual reference)Grounding practices: 5-4-3-2-1 method, breath countingJournal prompts for self-reflection on expectations
Next Episode Preview:
Next Friday, we’ll be exploring “Using Mindfulness to Manage CPTSD Symptoms.” If you’ve struggled with staying present or feel overwhelmed by flashbacks or anxiety, this upcoming episode will offer grounding tools and gentle insights to help you anchor in the now.
📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at [email protected]
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Overcoming Self-Doubt – How to Quiet the Inner Critic in CPTSD Recovery 🧠 That Voice in Your Head? It’s Lying to You.
Ever feel like your inner critic has way too much power? That relentless voice telling you you’re not good enough, not smart enough, or that you’ll never get it right? For those of us with CPTSD, self-doubt isn’t just an occasional insecurity—it’s an ingrained survival mechanism. But what if you could start challenging those thoughts and rewriting the script? 🎯
What You’ll Walk Away With:
✅ Why CPTSD fuels chronic self-doubt and an overactive inner critic.
✅ The neuroscience behind self-talk and how trauma rewires our beliefs.
✅ Tools to break free from negative loops—mindfulness, journaling, and self-compassion.
✅ A roadmap to reframe self-doubt and build confidence step by step.
✅ How to stop believing old trauma-based lies and start trusting yourself again.
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🌱 Final Takeaway: You Deserve Better. Your inner critic isn’t the truth—it’s just an old script from past wounds. You can break free. You can rewrite the narrative. And you are worth the effort. If this episode helped, share it with someone who needs it, and let’s keep making sense of this sh*t together. -
Demystifying Anxiety: A Shareable Guide for Loved Ones
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, both for those who experience it and the people around them. In this episode, we break down the basics so you can better understand anxiety yourself—or explain it to someone you care about.
How anxiety impacts daily life, relationships, and self-esteem. Key differences between common nervousness and clinical anxiety. Practical management strategies like grounding, affirmations, and self-awareness exercises. Ways to support loved ones while respecting your own boundaries. Factors that influence whether anxiety can decrease over time.
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Struggling to communicate with loved ones while living with CPTSD? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive deep into why communication feels so difficult, how trauma shapes interactions, and practical tools to navigate conversations with more confidence and clarity. Learn how to regulate emotions, set boundaries, and build healthier connections without fear of conflict or misunderstandings. Plus, we’ll guide you through a mindfulness exercise to help you stay grounded in tough conversations. Whether you’re looking to improve relationships with family, friends, or partners, this episode is packed with actionable insights to support your healing journey.
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Overcoming emotional numbness is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. In this episode, we dive deep into why emotional numbness happens, how it affects your daily life, and practical, proven strategies to start feeling again.
Learn how therapy techniques, community support, and lifestyle changes can help you reconnect with yourself and others. Whether you’re just beginning your healing journey or looking for new ways to make progress, this episode offers real-life insights, expert-backed tools, and step-by-step guidance to help you move forward.
🔹 Discover mindfulness techniques and somatic healing
🔹 Break free from emotional detachment with structured approaches
🔹 Learn how to process emotions in a safe, healthy way
🔹 Get inspired by real recovery stories
👉 Subscribe now and take the first step toward emotional reconnection!
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Reclaiming Rest: Overcoming Nightmares and Finding Peaceful Sleep
Struggling with nightmares that disrupt your sleep and leave you feeling drained? You’re not alone.
🧠 Why It Happens: Learn how nightmares are linked to CPTSD and why your brain replays distressing memories at night.
🌙 What You Can Do: Discover practical strategies like bedtime routines, guided visualization, grounding techniques, and sleep hygiene to reduce the intensity and frequency of nightmares.
💡 Find Support: Explore professional resources, therapy options, and trauma-informed approaches to reclaim restful sleep.
Healing takes time, but restful sleep is possible. Tune in and take the next step toward peaceful, restorative rest.
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🎙 “The Future of AI in Mental Health: Hope or Hype?”
Can AI revolutionize mental health care, or is it just another tech trend? From AI-powered therapy chatbots to predictive mental health tools and VR-driven exposure therapy, artificial intelligence is transforming the way we approach mental well-being. But with growing concerns around ethics, privacy, and the limits of AI empathy, how much of this is real progress—and how much is just hype?
In this episode, we break down the promise and pitfalls of AI in mental health, explore whether AI-driven solutions can truly replace human therapists, and discuss what the future holds for AI-assisted therapy.
Tune in to find out if AI is the next big breakthrough in mental health—or if we should be more cautious about handing over our emotional well-being to algorithms.
🎧 Listen now and decide for yourself!
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In this healing episode, we explore the profound connection between nature and emotional well-being. Whether you’re taking a mindful walk, sitting under a tree, or simply listening to the sounds of rain, nature offers a powerful and accessible path to healing from CPTSD. We discuss scientific insights, real-life applications, and practical techniques to help you incorporate nature into your daily life, even in small ways. Plus, we share grounding exercises, sensory mindfulness tips, and ways to foster a deeper connection with the natural world. Nature is always there, ready to support you—let’s explore how to embrace its healing power.
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"Staying Grounded in Flashbacks: Essential Tools"
Flashbacks can feel overwhelming and disorienting, pulling us back into painful memories and making it difficult to stay present. In this episode, we break down why flashbacks happen and share a range of grounding techniques—sensory, cognitive, movement-based, and mindfulness strategies—to help you regain control and find stability in the moment. You'll also hear real-life experiences from others on their healing journey, along with expert-backed techniques that you can incorporate into your daily life.
If you're looking for practical ways to manage flashbacks and stay anchored in the present, this episode is for you.
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Negative thoughts can shape our reality, impacting self-esteem, decision-making, and emotional well-being. In this episode, we explore Cognitive Therapy techniques to help reframe and transform negative thoughts, making space for a more balanced and empowering mindset. Gregory will guide listeners through practical exercises, real-life examples, and research-backed strategies to shift harmful thought patterns. Whether you struggle with intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, or critical inner dialogue, this episode will provide tools to help you navigate and reframe them for better mental health.
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Boundaries are more than just saying no—they’re about protecting your energy, reinforcing self-worth, and creating healthier relationships. In this episode, we break down why boundaries are crucial for mental and emotional well-being, explore the science behind boundary-setting, and provide real-life strategies to help you implement them with confidence. Whether you struggle with people-pleasing, guilt, or fear of conflict, this episode will give you the tools to set clear, healthy limits in your personal and professional life.
Join us as we dive deep into research, share personal stories, and offer actionable steps to help you reclaim your space and prioritize your needs.
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Self-compassion can feel impossible when you've lived with CPTSD. The inner critic is loud, the shame is heavy, and kindness toward yourself? It can feel fake. But what if self-compassion was the missing piece in your healing? In this episode, we break down what self-compassion really means, why it's so hard, and how small changes can create big shifts. We'll share real experiences, research-backed techniques, and practical exercises to help you start treating yourself with the care you deserve. Let’s work on this together.
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As we enter Spring, many of us reflect on change, growth, and fresh starts. For those with CPTSD, setting recovery goals can be a powerful yet complex process. In this episode, we’ll explore how to set compassionate, realistic recovery goals that prioritize healing over pressure. We’ll discuss how small steps build lasting change, the importance of flexibility, and strategies to maintain progress throughout the year.
Listeners will leave with practical tools for goal setting, self-compassion strategies, and a renewed sense of hope for the year ahead.
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Family gatherings can be overwhelming for those with CPTSD, triggering old wounds and emotional distress. In this episode, we explore why family events can be challenging, share real-life stories from listeners, and provide practical tools for managing stress before, during, and after the gathering. You'll learn techniques for setting boundaries, regulating emotions, and creating a post-event self-care plan. Join us as we navigate the complexities of family relationships and find ways to make these events more manageable.
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Welcome to a special episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Shit! Today, we’re diving into the transformative power of visualization for healing. You’ll learn how to create a mental safe space—a sanctuary where you can find calm and security, no matter what’s happening around you. This episode includes a guided exercise to help you craft your own safe space, plus research-backed techniques to make visualization even more effective. Stick around to the end for a special invitation to our Supporters Club, where you can help us continue bringing mental health resources to those who need them most. Let’s get started!
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Sound has the power to heal, regulate emotions, and bring us back into balance. In this special episode, we dive deep into the world of sound healing—exploring how different frequencies impact the nervous system, how they can be used to reduce stress and anxiety, and how they support emotional regulation. From binaural beats to Solfeggio frequencies, and real-life stories to scientific research, we break down practical techniques to help you integrate sound healing into your daily life. Whether you're new to this practice or looking to deepen your experience, this episode provides everything you need to get started.Join us as we explore how sound can be your guide to a more balanced, grounded, and resilient self.
🔊 Listen now and discover the power of sound healing.
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