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C-PTSD: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t
Let's Work This Sh*t Out
108 episodes
1 day ago
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. 

💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛

If this podcast has helped you make sense of C-PTSD, consider joining our Supporters Club. Your support helps us continue these crucial conversations on trauma and healing—conversations that can be hard to find but deeply needed.

By joining, you ensure we can keep offering insights, support, and real talk to those navigating their journey with C-PTSD. Together, we can make sure no one faces this alone.

Click here to join our Supporters Club and support more people.

We’re in this together. 💛
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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. 

💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛

If this podcast has helped you make sense of C-PTSD, consider joining our Supporters Club. Your support helps us continue these crucial conversations on trauma and healing—conversations that can be hard to find but deeply needed.

By joining, you ensure we can keep offering insights, support, and real talk to those navigating their journey with C-PTSD. Together, we can make sure no one faces this alone.

Click here to join our Supporters Club and support more people.

We’re in this together. 💛
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When Gratitude Feels Impossible - Finding Your Way | Trauma Podcast
C-PTSD: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t
54 minutes
4 weeks ago
When Gratitude Feels Impossible - Finding Your Way | Trauma Podcast
In this episode, Gregory explores the complex relationship between GRATITUDE and TRAUMA RECOVERY, challenging the notion that gratitude must feel like toxic positivity. He examines how AUTHENTIC GRATITUDE PRACTICES can serve as a valuable tool in healing from COMPLEX TRAUMA, sharing both scientific research and powerful community stories that demonstrate how acknowledging small moments of goodness can help REWIRE NEURAL PATHWAYS without invalidating painful experiences.

Key Takeaways
• Trauma-informed gratitude acknowledges pain while creating space for noticing moments of safety and connection • Genuine gratitude practice can help rewire the brain's threat-detection systems and reduce PTSD symptoms • Starting with "micro-gratitude" for tiny sensory experiences can bypass resistance and shame • Timing matters—gratitude practices work best when you're within your window of tolerance • Consistency in small practices is more effective than occasional intense gratitude sessions

What You'll Discover
• How traditional gratitude approaches can feel triggering for trauma survivors • The neurobiological benefits of gratitude for reducing cortisol and activating the prefrontal cortex • Why "both/and" thinking allows space for pain alongside moments of appreciation • Practical alternatives like "contrast practice" and "sensory gratitude" for those with developmental trauma • How gratitude can strengthen boundaries rather than weaken them

Resources Mentioned
• "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk • "Radical Acceptance" by Tara Brach • The Greater Good Science Center's "Science of Happiness" online course • Rick Hanson's research on "taking in the good" and neuroplasticity • Journal of Positive Psychology's 2019 longitudinal study on trauma survivors and gratitude

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Next week, Gregory will explore strategies for building emotional resilience—another crucial component of recovery that works hand-in-hand with gratitude practice. He'll share practical techniques for strengthening your capacity to navigate difficult emotions without becoming overwhelmed.

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

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

💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛

If this podcast has helped you make sense of C-PTSD, consider joining our Supporters Club. Your support helps us continue these crucial conversations on trauma and healing—conversations that can be hard to find but deeply needed.

By joining, you ensure we can keep offering insights, support, and real talk to those navigating their journey with C-PTSD. Together, we can make sure no one faces this alone.

Click here to join our Supporters Club and support more people.

We’re in this together. 💛