How to Start Your Morning with CPTSD: Simple Practices for Calm

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Previously titled “Morning Routine for CPTSD Relief: Simple Daily Practices to Calm Your Nervous System & Kick-Start Healing” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 4, 2026

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Recorded25 May 2025

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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 you’re still hitting snooze until noon, this conversation reframes “morning routine” as an act of nervous-system first aid. Expect micro-practices you can tailor to any schedule, science that explains why they work, and permission to start exactly where you are—bedhead, mismatched socks, and all.Key Takeaways• Tiny rituals reduce cortisol spikes and build agency• Self-compassion phrases activate the brain’s soothing circuitry• Bilateral movement calms hypervigilance in under two minutes• Protein-rich breakfasts support mood-stabilising neurotransmitters• Progress beats perfection when healing morning dreadWhat You’ll Discover• Why survival brains resist rigid 5 a.m. checklists• How to craft a five-minute “sacred zone” even in chaos• The 3-anchor journaling hack for runaway thoughts• Ways to weave medication and therapy into gentle rituals• Science behind “future flash” optimism trainingResources Mentioned• Hanson, R. Hardwiring Happiness (book)• van der Kolk, B. The Body Keeps the Score (book)• Insight Timer (meditation app)• Frontiers in Psychology 2023 meta-analysis on morning agency• Brown & Gerbarg, “Resonant Breathing” Journal of Alternative MedicineNext Episode PreviewNext Friday, Gregory will explore practical ways to build trust in yourself and others, turning tiny “trust reps” into stronger, safer relationships.📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--6331440/support.

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