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C-PTSD: Let"s Make Sense Of This Sh*t

Let"s Work This Sh*t Out

CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*tLiving 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

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CPTSD: Rewire Your Nervous System Through Yoga

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2025/11/07

In this episode, we explore healing through movement and how yoga can rewire your nervous system when stuck in survival mode from CPTSD. Discover the science behind why intentional movement matters for trauma recovery, practical tools you can start using today, and how to approach yoga in ways that feel safe and honoring to your body. We walk through real-life examples, a somatic check-in practice, and a gentle nervous system flow you can try immediately—because your body isn't your enemy; it's been

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48:59

CPTSD: Reclaim Sleep - Trauma-Informed Night Routines

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2025/11/05

In this episode, Gregory dives deep into sleep disruption with CPTSD, exploring why your trauma-informed nervous system sabotages rest and what actually works. Discover how hypervigilance, threat detection, and nervous system dysregulation keep you wired at night—and learn evidence-based techniques that meet your body where it actually is. From sensory resets to tactical breathing, from anchor points to body scans with permission, you'll get practical tools you can use tonight, plus real listener

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54:07

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2025/11/03

In this episode, Gregory tackles the complex relationship between trauma and insomnia, exploring why traditional sleep advice often fails trauma survivors. Through personal experiences, listener stories, and research-backed insights, he explains how trauma rewires the brain's sleep mechanisms and creates a "paradoxical vigilance" where the body is exhausted but the nervous system remains on high alert. Most importantly, Gregory offers practical, trauma-informed strategies that work with—rather than

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53:47

CPTSD: Finding Purpose After Trauma - From Survival...

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2025/11/02

In this episode, Gregory explores the transformative journey of finding purpose after trauma. He discusses how Complex PTSD can disconnect us from meaning, leaving survivors in survival mode where purpose feels like a luxury. Through personal stories, listener experiences, and research-backed insights, Gregory explains how purpose often emerges gradually through small moments of genuine connection rather than grand epiphanies. He addresses the delicate balance between honoring how trauma has shaped

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19:10

CPTSD: Breaking the Inner Critic Cycle -...

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2025/11/01

In this episode, Gregory explores the transformative power of SELF-COMPASSION for trauma survivors. He breaks down why those with C-PTSD often struggle with harsh INNER CRITICS and explains the scientific evidence showing that self-kindness actually increases motivation and resilience rather than promoting complacency. Through listener stories and research findings, Gregory demonstrates how TRAUMA RECOVERY accelerates when we create PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY through compassionate self-talk, challenging

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53:37

Unlocking Healing Through Self-Reflection| Trauma...

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2025/10/31

In this episode, Gregory explores how Nature Therapy can support Trauma Healing for those with CPTSD.Drawing from both scientific research and personal experience, he explains how even brief natural encounters can help regulate an overwhelmed nervous system, reduce hypervigilance, and interrupt dissociative states. From forest bathing to simple windowsill gardening, Gregory offers trauma-informed approaches accessible to everyone — regardless of mobility, living situation, or energy levels —

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19:41

CPTSD: Nature Therapy's Healing Power for Trauma...

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2025/10/30

In this episode, Gregory explores how NATURE THERAPY can support TRAUMA HEALING for those with CPTSD. Drawing from both scientific research and personal experience, he explains how even brief natural encounters can help regulate an overwhelmed NERVOUS SYSTEM, reduce HYPERVIGILANCE, and interrupt DISSOCIATIVE STATES. From forest bathing to simple windowsill gardening, Gregory offers TRAUMA-INFORMED approaches accessible to everyone, regardless of mobility, living situation, or energy levels,

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19:15

Breaking the Social Anxiety Cycle | Trauma Healing...

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2025/10/29

In this episode, Gregory tackles the challenging intersection of SOCIAL ANXIETY and CPTSD, exploring why trauma survivors often experience heightened fear in social situations. He explains how our NERVOUS SYSTEMS become wired to perceive social interactions as threats rather than opportunities for connection, creating a vicious cycle where HYPERVIGILANCE and SHAME reinforce each other. Through listener stories and research-backed insights, Gregory offers compassionate understanding of why these

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19:05

Taming Emotional Flashbacks - From Hijacked to...

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2025/10/29

In this episode, we explore the challenging world of EMOTIONAL FLASHBACKS - those moments when you suddenly feel like a terrified child rather than a functional adult, overwhelmed by feelings disconnected from your present reality. Gregory dives into the NEUROSCIENCE behind these invisible ambushes, explaining why they differ from traditional flashbacks portrayed in media. Learn practical GROUNDING TECHNIQUES that go beyond basic advice, discover how your NERVOUS SYSTEM responds during these

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52:38

Mastering Panic Attacks With Proven Grounding Techniques

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2025/10/23

In this episode, Gregory explores the challenging world of panic attacks and shares effective grounding techniques specifically designed for people with CPTSD. Drawing from personal experience and listener stories, he breaks down the science behind why panic attacks happen and offers practical, trauma-informed strategies to help you reconnect with your body and the present moment when your nervous system goes into overdrive. This episode combines neurobiological research with real-world applications

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19:28

Healing Through Art & Writing - When Words Aren't Enough

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2025/10/18

In this episode, Gregory explores the HEALING POWER OF CREATIVITY in trauma recovery. He shares how ART AND WRITING can access parts of our brain where TRAUMA is stored but words often can't reach. Through personal stories, listener experiences, and SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, he demonstrates how creative expression provides a bridge between our IMPLICIT MEMORY and EXPLICIT MEMORY, helping survivors externalize pain, gain perspective, and reconnect with their pre-trauma selves. This accessible approach to

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55:18

CPTSD: Managing Transitions When Your Nervous System...

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2025/10/15

In this episode, Gregory dives deep into the complex relationship between TRANSITIONS and COMPLEX PTSD. Whether you're changing jobs, ending relationships, or moving to a new city, transitions can trigger profound nervous system responses in trauma survivors. Gregory explores how our TRAUMA-WIRED BRAINS interpret change as threat, why seemingly positive transitions can cause distress, and shares evidence-based approaches to navigate these challenging periods with greater SELF-COMPASSION and NERVOUS

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18:52

Building Emotional Resilience Without Toughing It Out

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2025/10/10

In this episode, Gregory explores the fundamentals of building EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE for TRAUMA SURVIVORS. He explains how resilience isn't about "toughing it out" but developing internal flexibility that helps us bend without breaking through life's challenges. The episode covers practical tools for developing NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION, shares inspiring COMMUNITY STORIES of resilience in action, and examines fascinating RESEARCH showing how we can retrain our systems to handle emotional intensity

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54:51

When Gratitude Feels Impossible - Finding Your Way |...

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2025/10/06

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 •

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19:47

Independence After Trauma - Build Your Agency

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2025/10/03

In this episode, Gregory explores the journey of RECLAIMING INDEPENDENCE after COMPLEX TRAUMA. Whether you were forced into premature self-sufficiency or had your autonomy systematically stripped away, finding that healthy middle ground is essential for healing. This episode unpacks what HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE looks like for trauma survivors, backed by NEUROLOGICAL RESEARCH and powerful listener stories. Learn practical tools to rebuild your relationship with yourself and make choices based on your

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53:44

Finding the Right Therapist for Long-Term Recovery

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2025/10/01

In this episode, Gregory explores the complex role of THERAPY in long-term CPTSD RECOVERY. Drawing from personal experience and listener stories, he examines how the THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP can heal relational trauma, the importance of finding the right TRAUMA-INFORMED approach, and the reality that healing is rarely linear. The episode addresses common challenges including TRANSFERENCE, therapy plateaus, and accessibility barriers while providing evidence-based insights on what makes therapy

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19:32

Breaking CPTSD's Negative Self-Talk Cycle:...

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2025/09/26

In this episode, Gregory tackles the pervasive issue of NEGATIVE SELF-TALK in trauma survivors. He explores how these critical inner voices develop as PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS during trauma, but become harmful patterns that persist long after the danger has passed. Through NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH, listener stories, and personal experience, Gregory offers practical COGNITIVE RESTRUCTURING techniques and SELF-COMPASSION practices that can help create space between yourself and these thoughts, allowing for

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54:29

Mindfulness Techniques That Actually Work for Trauma...

C-PTSD: Let"s Make Sense Of This Sh*t ·

2025/09/22

In this episode, Gregory explores mindfulness techniques specifically designed for trauma survivors, offering a nuanced approach that respects the unique challenges faced when trying to be present in bodies and minds affected by complex trauma. Moving beyond simplified wellness advice, he unpacks how trauma-informed mindfulness practices can help build a different relationship with thoughts, feelings, and sensations—creating more space to breathe and more choice in how we respond. The episode

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Reclaiming Your Voice After Trauma Silenced It |...

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2025/09/18

In this episode, Gregory explores the profound challenge of RECLAIMING YOUR VOICE after trauma. He delves into how COMPLEX TRAUMA can silence us—physically, emotionally, and socially—and offers both scientific insights and practical approaches to finding authentic self-expression again. Through LISTENER STORIES and RESEARCH EVIDENCE, he illustrates how voice suppression is a neurobiological response to trauma, not a personal failing, and how the journey back to your voice requires both internal and

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53:33

How Friends and Family Fuel Healing | CPTSD: Trauma...

C-PTSD: Let"s Make Sense Of This Sh*t ·

2025/09/17

In this episode, Gregory explores the crucial role of RELATIONSHIPS in healing from COMPLEX TRAUMA. He delves into how safe, supportive connections can literally REWIRE OUR NERVOUS SYSTEMS while acknowledging the complicated reality that not all relationships foster healing. Through listener stories and research insights, Gregory illustrates how CHOSEN FAMILY can provide corrective experiences that gradually reshape our expectations about connection, even when our TRAUMA RESPONSES make vulnerability

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