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C-PTSD: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t

C-PTSD: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t

By: Let's Work This Sh*t Out
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 CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*t

Living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) can be overwhelming, confusing, and lonely—but you don't have to face it alone. CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*t is your go-to podcast for breaking down trauma recovery with honesty, compassion, and a touch of humor to keep things real.

Whether you’re just starting your healing journey or have been working on it for years, this podcast offers practical strategies, emotional support, and relatable stories from those who've walked in your shoes.

Tune in twice a week as we explore what it truly means to live with CPTSD. Our Main Podcast episodes (Tuesdays) feature in-depth discussions, expert advice, and actionable tools to help you understand and navigate CPTSD. On Fridays, our Healing Episodes deliver short, calming exercises and grounding techniques to help you find balance and relief in the moment.

Through raw conversations, expert insights, and an unshakeable sense of empathy, we’re here to help you make sense of the tough stuff and remind you that healing is within reach—even when it feels impossible. Whether you’re battling anxiety, emotional flashbacks, or the daily weight of trauma, this podcast is your companion on the path to recovery. You’re not alone, and just by showing up, you’re already doing great.

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Episodes
  • CPTSD: Breaking Free from Isolation - Connection That Heals

    CPTSD: Breaking Free from Isolation - Connection That Heals
    Aug 15 2025
    In this episode, we explore the complex journey from isolation to meaningful connection after trauma. Gregory shares how isolation can feel like watching life through bulletproof glass, discusses the protective wisdom in our brain's withdrawal, and offers practical strategies for reconnecting without overwhelming your nervous system. Through real listener stories and research-backed approaches, we discover that healing happens in relationship, and even the smallest steps toward connection can rewire our trauma responses.

    Key Takeaways
    • Isolation after trauma is protective but can become harmful when it prevents healing
    • Connection doesn't require sharing your whole story or being perfectly healed
    • Small, consistent social interactions can rewire your nervous system over time
    • Quality relationships matter more than quantity when rebuilding social connections
    • Your brain needs corrective emotional experiences to learn that connection is safe
    What You'll Discover
    • The difference between healing solitude and harmful isolation patterns
    • How to practice "micro-connections" and "parallel presence" for gentle reentry
    • Why your nervous system screams danger during early reconnection attempts
    • Real stories from listeners who moved from isolation to genuine community
    • The five-minute rule and other practical tools for overwhelmed social anxiety
    Resources Mentioned
    • Dr. John Cacioppo's research on loneliness and neural rewiring
    • Dr. Judith Herman's work on complex trauma and relational healing
    • Polyvagal Theory by Dr. Stephen Porges on nervous system states
    • Dr. Kristin Neff's self-compassion research and shared humanity
    • Harvard Study of Adult Development on relationship quality and wellbeing
    Next Episode Preview Next week we'll explore how physical activity can literally shake trauma out of your body and why traditional gym culture might feel triggering for trauma survivors.

    📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at cptsd@senseofthisshit.com.

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    20 mins
  • CPTSD: Trauma-Informed Affirmations - Beyond Toxic Positivity

    CPTSD: Trauma-Informed Affirmations - Beyond Toxic Positivity
    Aug 11 2025
    In this episode, Gregory dives deep into the transformative power of using affirmations for trauma healing. Unlike traditional positive thinking, this approach focuses on trauma-informed affirmations that honor your pain while supporting your healing journey. You'll discover how to work with your nervous system instead of against it, creating gentle bridges between acknowledging your trauma and nurturing recovery. Gregory shares compelling research on neuroplasticity and how specific, authentic affirmations can literally rewire your brain, plus practical techniques for creating statements that feel true to your experience. Through real listener stories and evidence-based strategies, you'll learn to transform your inner dialogue from self-criticism to self-compassion.

    Key Takeaways
    • Traditional affirmations often fail trauma survivors because they ignore nervous system responses
    • Trauma-informed affirmations acknowledge current reality while opening doors to healing possibilities
    • Your brain's resistance to positive statements is protective, not defiant
    • Bridge affirmations create stepping stones from pain to self-compassion
    • Consistency matters more than immediate belief when rewiring neural pathways
    What You'll Discover
    • How to create affirmations that work with your nervous system states
    • The difference between toxic positivity and authentic self-compassion practices
    • Specific techniques for emergency affirmations during trauma responses
    • Evidence-based approaches to building personalized affirmation practices
    • Body-based methods for making affirmations feel real rather than hollow
    Resources Mentioned
    • Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett's research on constructed emotion and affect labeling
    • Dr. Bessel van der Kolk's "The Body Keeps the Score" trauma research
    • Dr. Stephen Porges' polyvagal theory and nervous system regulation
    • Dr. Kristin Neff's work on self-compassion and cortisol reduction
    • Internal Family Systems therapy approach to working with wounded parts
    Next Episode Preview Next week, we'll explore overcoming isolation and finding meaningful ways to reconnect with others and yourself. We'll discuss practical strategies for bridging the gap between surviving and truly living.

    📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at cptsd@senseofthisshit.com.

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    52 mins
  • CPTSD: Breaking Free from Guilt and Shame - Real Tools That Work

    CPTSD: Breaking Free from Guilt and Shame - Real Tools That Work
    Aug 8 2025
    In this episode, we tackle guilt and shame - the twin monsters that follow trauma survivors like emotional shadows. We explore how these feelings aren't just emotions but survival strategies your brain developed to keep you safe in unsafe situations. Through real listener stories and neuroscience research, we'll understand why shame feels so overwhelming and discover practical tools you can use right now to break free from patterns that once protected you but now suffocate you. This isn't about toxic positivity - it's about becoming whole, not perfect.

    Key Takeaways
    • Guilt and shame in CPTSD are survival mechanisms that have outlived their usefulness
    • Shame loses power when we break silence and talk about it with safe people
    • Self-compassion literally rewires your brain and increases motivation, not decreases it
    • Healing means coexisting with shame without being controlled by it
    • You're not broken - you're incredibly good at surviving difficult circumstances
    What You'll Discover
    • How childhood trauma creates lasting physiological changes that can be reversed
    • The neuroscience behind why shame feels like a four-year-old's survival response
    • Real tools like the shame spiral circuit breaker and good enough practice
    • Why perfectionism is shame's favorite weapon and how to disarm it
    • How to build a shame emergency kit for those 3 AM crisis moments
    Resources Mentioned
    • Dr. Brené Brown's research on shame resilience and vulnerability
    • Dr. Pete Walker's work on emotional flashbacks and Complex PTSD
    • Dr. Dan Siegel's research on neuroplasticity and the developing brain
    • Kristin Neff's studies on self-compassion and cortisol reduction
    • Dr. Gabor Maté's work on trauma, addiction, and toxic shame
    • The ACE Study (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and Dr. Nadine Burke Harris's research
    • Dr. Janina Fisher's work on structural dissociation and trauma parts
    Next Episode Preview Next week we'll explore using affirmations to heal trauma - not toxic positivity, but trauma-informed ways to rewire automatic negative thoughts. We'll discover how to work with your trauma brain instead of against it.

    📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at cptsd@senseofthisshit.com.

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    21 mins
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