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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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41:17

Building Real Resilience: How to Strengthen Your...

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

2025/06/23

In this episode, we take a compassionate and practical look at what it really means to develop emotional resilience while living with complex PTSD. Drawing from both science and the lived experience of our community, we’ll explore why resilience isn’t about being unbreakable—but about learning to bend, heal, and hope again after trauma. Through honest storytelling, research-backed tools, and everyday wisdom, Gregory guides you through the messy, courageous, and deeply human process of nurturing

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13:32

Understanding Triggers: Practical Tools for Trauma...

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2025/06/20

In this episode, I invite you to slow down with me and explore why certain sights, sounds, and sensations still send your nervous system into high alert—even when every logical part of you knows you’re safe. Through compassionate storytelling, plain-language neuroscience, and real-world experiments, we’ll map the journey from raw reactivity to grounded choice. You’ll hear how listeners traced their startle response back to cupboard doors or bus brakes, discover how an “over-helpful” smoke-alarm

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61:54

Recognizing and Reducing Hypervigilance: Gentle Ways...

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2025/06/16

In this episode, Gregory brings his signature warmth and wit to a deep dive into hypervigilance—why it develops, how it shapes trauma recovery, and, most importantly, what you can do to gently dial down the constant sense of threat. You’ll hear moving stories from real listeners, accessible science, and step-by-step practices to help you move from living on high alert to creating daily moments of ease. Whether you’re struggling to rest, feeling constantly on guard, or searching for tools that work

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18:45

Grounding for Life: Long-Term Techniques for CPTSD...

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2025/06/13

In this episode, we step into a gentle yet powerful exploration of grounding practices that go beyond quick fixes, weaving stability into daily life so healing can take root for years to come. Gregory shares listener stories, evidence-based insights, and practical rituals that transform sensory moments, rhythms, relationships, and environments into lasting anchors of safety. Whether you are brand-new to grounding or rebuilding after setbacks, you will find compassion, humour, and concrete tools to

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50:36

CPTSD and Sleep: Establishing a Night Routine That Heals

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2025/06/09

In this episode, we take a deep, compassionate dive into the art of building a night routine that works for complex trauma. Discover why predictability soothes an over-alert nervous system, how small rituals transform evenings, and what to do when real life is messy, noisy, or just plain hard. Through practical advice, honest listener stories, and research-backed strategies, you’ll learn that healing sleep is possible, and it’s a journey worth taking—no matter where you start. If you’ve ever felt

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17:00

Breath as Rescue: Practical Techniques for Calming...

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2025/06/06

In this episode, we explore how something as ordinary as breathing can become an extraordinary lifeline when panic attacks strike. You’ll sit shoulder-to-shoulder with listeners who turned cramped buses and fluorescent grocery aisles into unexpected sanctuaries, learn why neuroscientists call slow exhalations a “circuit breaker” for fear, and practice rhythms that retrain your body to trust itself again. Whether panic ambushes you at three in the morning or mid-sentence at work, this conversation

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43:48

Healing Together: The Transformative Power of Social...

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2025/06/02

In this episode, Gregory explores the vital role of social connection and support in healing from CPTSD. You’ll hear compassionate stories about how even the smallest interactions—like a smile from a stranger, the comfort of a pet, or joining a group online—can be transformative. Gregory shares the neuroscience behind why relationships matter, practical tools for building safe connections, and the importance of honoring grief for the community you didn’t have. This episode is a warm, honest

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18:59

65. How Mindfulness Rewires a Traumatized Brain:...

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2025/05/30

In this episode, Gregory brings a radically honest and gently encouraging exploration of mindfulness for managing CPTSD symptoms—tailored for those whose “present moment” feels anything but safe. You’ll hear why mindfulness is so hard for trauma survivors, how tiny moments of awareness (even during chaos or numbness) can help rewire the brain, and why there’s no one right way to practice. Through heartfelt listener stories and Gregory’s lived wisdom, discover how to use everyday moments—touch,

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58:08

Nourish to Heal: Rebuilding Your Relationship with...

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2025/05/26

In this episode, Gregory gently unpacks the hidden, powerful connection between nutrition and trauma healing. You’ll hear how food habits get tangled up with survival, why cravings and digestive chaos are normal after CPTSD, and how shame-free nourishment can become a daily act of self-respect. With real stories from listeners, brain science explained simply, and deeply practical tools, Gregory explores how to build rituals of safety and pleasure around eating—even when food feels like the enemy

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23:06

Morning Routine for CPTSD Relief: Simple Daily...

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2025/05/25

In this episode, mornings shift from frantic autopilot to gentle launchpads for healing as Gregory shares trauma-smart tweaks that calm the nervous system before the day even begins. Through relatable stories, bite-size neuroscience, and a dash of humour, you’ll learn why the first ten minutes after waking can spark self-compassion, steady your mood, and rebuild trust in yourself—without adding another perfection-driven checklist to your plate. Whether you’ve tried sunrise yoga and felt worse or

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41:08

CPTSD Recovery: Why Real Progress Isn’t Linear (and...

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2025/05/24

In this episode, Gregory brings warmth and honesty to a topic every trauma survivor faces: why recovery from CPTSD never follows a straight line. You’ll hear real stories and research that reveal the hidden wisdom of setbacks, the subtle signs of true progress, and the daily courage it takes to keep showing up, even when it feels like you’re circling back. Expect validating, practical guidance for weathering the tough days and celebrating the small wins—because every act of self-kindness is a step

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16:30

Rewriting Your Story: Everyday CBT for Healing...

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2025/05/22

In this episode, we dive deep into the mental gym that is cognitive behavioral therapy and explore how intentionally questioning our own automatic thoughts can soften the sharp edges of trauma. Gregory shares relatable stories—from a late‑night job‑security spiral to a listener who turned group‑chat dread into dance‑floor joy—while weaving in bite‑sized neuroscience that proves the brain can, in fact, learn new tricks. Whether complex trauma has you catastrophizing spilled coffee or bracing for

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52:18

Unlocking Calm: Vagus Nerve Techniques to Heal Your...

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2025/05/21

In this episode:Gregory takes you on a gentle, practical tour of the vagus nerve—the body’s wandering calm-button—and shows how complex trauma can keep your nervous system stuck in high alert. Discover how everyday micro-practices—humming, rocking, cold splashes, sensory rituals, food tweaks, and laughter—can retrain the body toward safety. Listener stories ground the science, while easy practices turn daily routines into real healing. Whether you’re new to somatic work or refining your recovery,

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14:11

Guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Stress...

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2025/04/25

In this Friday Healing session, we dive into a full‑body Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) practice designed to release built‑up tension and cultivate lasting calm. You’ll be gently guided through each muscle group—from the soles of your feet to the crown of your head—using imagery, breath awareness, and micro‑movements to deepen your mind‑body connection. Backed by neuroscience and real‑world listener stories, this episode shows you how a simple tension‑and‑release cycle can reset your nervous

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21:10

Optimizing Somatic Practices: Rewriting Body Memory...

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

2025/04/22

In this episode, Gregory guides us through the subtle language of body memory—those physical sensations and tension patterns that carry our trauma history. You’ll hear powerful listener stories of how trembling, tethered breath, and stifled yawns revealed years of hidden stress, and learn three practical somatic invitations—anchoring with the ground, four‑part breathwork, and a mindful body scan—that retrain your nervous system toward safety. Whether you’re new to trauma recovery or deep into your

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12:37

Surviving Stressful Family Gatherings with CPTSD -...

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

2025/04/20

Family weddings, reunions, birthday dinners—even small get‑togethers—can trigger deep anxiety when you’re living with CPTSD. In this episode, Gregory shares research‑backed breathing, grounding, and self‑compassion techniques you can use before, during, and after any family event. Learn how to spot your personal triggers, claim quick “safe spots,” and set gentle boundaries so you can stay present, enjoy the moments that matter, and avoid burnout.Key TakeawaysMaster the 4‑7‑8 breathing hack to soothe

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28:54

Visual Sanctuary: Guided Imagery & Breathwork to Calm...

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

2025/04/17

In this episode of CPTSD – Let’s Make Sense of This Shit, Gregory teaches you how to create a personalized “mental sanctuary” and pair it with simple breathwork to interrupt panic attacks in seconds. You’ll hear listener success stories, learn micro‑visualizations for moments when you can’t close your eyes, and finish with a complete 20‑minute guided session you can record in your own voice. Whether you need relief in a crowded mall or calm at home, this practical, research‑backed toolkit will help

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10:45

Home Sanctuary: Healing CPTSD Through Safe Spaces

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

2025/04/16

In this episode of “CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Shit,” Gregory guides you through the art and science of turning your living space into a refuge for trauma recovery. You’ll learn why even small sensory shifts—like swapping harsh overhead lights for warm lamps or adding a simple threshold anchor—send powerful signals of safety to your nervous system. We explore practical micro‑decluttering, sensory curation (sight, sound, touch, scent), simple boundary rituals, affirmation anchoring, guided

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37:48

Journaling for Trauma Recovery - Reclaiming Your...

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

2025/04/13

📝 SummaryIn this episode, Gregory dives deep into how journaling can be a powerful tool for healing from complex PTSD. With a grounded blend of science, lived experience, and guided reflection, you'll explore how to create space for your inner voice, process painful memories, and regulate your nervous system. Whether journaling is brand new to you or something you've struggled to keep up, this episode is a soft invitation to meet yourself with compassion and curiosity.✨ Key Takeaways• Journaling

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14:20

From Shame to Self-Compassion: Rethinking Progress in...

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2025/04/04

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

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