C-PTSD: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t
Episodes
Healing Your Inner Child: A Self-Care Plan for Trauma Recovery
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll explore powerful strategies to build a personalized self-care routine that helps you navigate the ups and downs of complex PTSD...
Reclaiming Your Power: Celebrating Small Wins After Trauma
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll explore why celebrating our small wins is a crucial part of the trauma recovery journey. Too often, we get caught up in the big...
Reclaiming Your Inner Peace After Trauma: Healing CPTSD
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll explore the powerful journey of reclaiming your inner peace and emotional stability after the challenges of complex trauma and ...
Healing From Trauma: Unlock Your Power Through Vulnerability
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll discover the path to reclaiming your power and finding inner peace after the trauma of complex PTSD. Embracing vulnerability i...
Heal Your Emotional Wounds Through the Gratitude Sandwich
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're breaking down the Gratitude Sandwich Exercise—a deceptively simple five-minute tool that interrupts anxiety's favorite feedba...
Reclaim Your Inner Peace: Healing Trauma with Somatic Therapy
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll discover how somatic therapy can be a powerful pathway to healing trauma and reclaiming your inner peace. As a fellow trauma w...
Reclaiming Your Power: Coping with Trauma Memories
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll explore practical strategies to help you navigate and heal from the unwanted memories and intrusive thoughts that often come wi...
Reclaiming Your Inner Strength: Navigating Family Dynamics with CPTSD
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll discover powerful strategies to heal from the impact of complex trauma and build healthy relationships with your family. Wheth...
Reclaim Your Inner Strength: Healing Trauma Through Visualization
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, discover how the power of visualization can help you overcome the emotional scars of trauma and reclaim your inner strength. Whether ...
Reclaiming Your Inner Peace: Healing from Trauma and Forgiveness
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll discover powerful strategies to find inner peace and heal from past traumas through the transformative process of forgiveness....
Reclaiming Your Self-Worth After CPTSD
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll discover powerful strategies to rebuild your sense of self-worth and inner strength after experiencing complex trauma. Learn h...
CPTSD: Rebuild Trust After Trauma - Nervous System Healing
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory explores trust issues after trauma with depth and compassion, breaking down why your brain built those protective walls and w...
CPTSD: Support Groups Transform Healing
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory explores the transformative power of support groups for CPTSD recovery, breaking down the neuroscience behind why community h...
CPTSD: Rewire Your Nervous System Through Yoga
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
CPTSD: Reclaim Sleep - Trauma-Informed Night Routines
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory dives deep into sleep disruption with CPTSD, exploring why your trauma-informed nervous system sabotages rest and what actual...
CPTSD: Breaking the Social Anxiety Cycle
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory tackles the complex relationship between trauma and insomnia, exploring why traditional sleep advice often fails trauma survi...
CPTSD: Finding Purpose After Trauma - From Survival to Meaning
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory explores the transformative journey of finding purpose after trauma. He discusses how Complex PTSD can disconnect us from mea...
CPTSD: Breaking the Inner Critic Cycle - Self-Compassion That Heals
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory explores the transformative power of SELF-COMPASSION for trauma survivors. He breaks down why those with C-PTSD often struggl...
Unlocking Healing Through Self-Reflection| Trauma Recovery
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory explores how Nature Therapy can support Trauma Healing for those with CPTSD.Drawing from both scientific research and persona...
CPTSD: Nature Therapy's Healing Power for Trauma Survivors
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory explores how NATURE THERAPY can support TRAUMA HEALING for those with CPTSD. Drawing from both scientific research and person...
Breaking the Social Anxiety Cycle | Trauma Healing Podcast
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory tackles the challenging intersection of SOCIAL ANXIETY and CPTSD, exploring why trauma survivors often experience heightened ...
Taming Emotional Flashbacks - From Hijacked to Healing | CPTSD Podcast
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the challenging world of EMOTIONAL FLASHBACKS - those moments when you suddenly feel like a terrified child rather than a ...
Mastering Panic Attacks With Proven Grounding Techniques
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory explores the challenging world of panic attacks and shares effective grounding techniques specifically designed for people wi...
Healing Through Art & Writing - When Words Aren't Enough
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wher...
CPTSD: Managing Transitions When Your Nervous System Screams Danger
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory dives deep into the complex relationship between TRANSITIONS and COMPLEX PTSD. Whether you're changing jobs, ending relations...
Building Emotional Resilience Without Toughing It Out
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory explores the fundamentals of building EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE for TRAUMA SURVIVORS. He explains how resilience isn't about "toug...
When Gratitude Feels Impossible - Finding Your Way | Trauma Podcast
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory explores the complex relationship between GRATITUDE and TRAUMA RECOVERY, challenging the notion that gratitude must feel like...
Independence After Trauma - Build Your Agency
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory explores the journey of RECLAIMING INDEPENDENCE after COMPLEX TRAUMA. Whether you were forced into premature self-sufficiency...
Finding the Right Therapist for Long-Term Recovery
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory explores the complex role of THERAPY in long-term CPTSD RECOVERY. Drawing from personal experience and listener stories, he e...
Breaking CPTSD's Negative Self-Talk Cycle: Science-Backed Tools
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory tackles the pervasive issue of NEGATIVE SELF-TALK in trauma survivors. He explores how these critical inner voices develop as...
Mindfulness Techniques That Actually Work for Trauma | CPTSD Podcast
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory explores mindfulness techniques specifically designed for trauma survivors, offering a nuanced approach that respects the uni...
Reclaiming Your Voice After Trauma Silenced It | CPTSD Healing Path
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory explores the profound challenge of RECLAIMING YOUR VOICE after trauma. He delves into how COMPLEX TRAUMA can silence us—phy...
How Friends and Family Fuel Healing | CPTSD: Trauma Recovery
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory explores the crucial role of RELATIONSHIPS in healing from COMPLEX TRAUMA. He delves into how safe, supportive connections ca...
CPTSD: Breaking the Trigger-Reaction Cycle | Reclaim Your Power
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory delves into the complex world of trauma triggers and our reactions to them, offering both scientific insights and practical w...
Taming Overstimulation When Your Nervous System Screams
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory explores the challenging experience of OVERSTIMULATION in those with COMPLEX TRAUMA. He explains why trauma survivors often h...
Creating a Calm Mind When Your Brain Craves Chaos
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory explores the challenging yet essential journey of creating a calm mind for trauma survivors. He unpacks what true calm means ...
Calming Your Racing Mind - Proven Peace Techniques
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory tackles the vital skill of creating a calm mind for CPTSD survivors, exploring accessible techniques to quiet the internal ch...
CPTSD: Reclaiming Your Body Through Movement - Healing Pathways
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory explores the transformative role of PHYSICAL ACTIVITY in trauma recovery, offering a compassionate alternative to typical "ju...
CPTSD: Breaking Free from Isolation - Connection That Heals
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the complex journey from isolation to meaningful connection after trauma. Gregory shares how isolation can feel like watch...
CPTSD: Trauma-Informed Affirmations - Beyond Toxic Positivity
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory dives deep into the transformative power of using affirmations for trauma healing. Unlike traditional positive thinking, this...
CPTSD: Breaking Free from Guilt and Shame - Real Tools That Work
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we tackle guilt and shame - the twin monsters that follow trauma survivors like emotional shadows. We explore how these feelings aren...
Boundaries, Guilt, and the Messy Miracle of Healing: Why Saying No is Essential for CPTSD Recovery
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Setting boundaries after trauma isn’t just hard—it can feel impossible. In this deeply honest episode, Gregory tackles why those of us with CPTSD ...
CPTSD: Building Real Support Systems - Quality Over Quantity
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're diving deep into building authentic support systems for CPTSD recovery. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of asking f...
CPTSD: Reconnecting with Joy - Small Steps That Transform
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the complex journey of reconnecting with joy after trauma, addressing why happiness can feel dangerous when you're healing...
Handling Emotional Overwhelm: Strategies for Calm
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the reality of emotional overwhelm—how it hijacks your mind and body, and why it’s so common for those living with C...
CPTSD: Coping with Loneliness
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the deeply human experience of loneliness through the lens of CPTSD, breaking the silence around isolation and the old sto...
Healing Trauma Through Breathwork and Meditation
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory gently guides listeners through the transformative potential of breathwork and meditation as tools for healing complex trauma...
Morning Anxiety: Starting Your Day with Calm
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unpack the real-life experience of waking up with anxiety—and how living with CPTSD can turn mornings into the hardest part of t...
CPTSD: Navigating Romantic Relationships After Trauma
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into what it means to love—and be loved—after complex trauma. With compassion, humor, and honesty, Gregory unpacks w...
Meditation for Emotional Healing: Reclaiming Calm, Connection, and Self-Compassion with CPTSD
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how meditation can become a powerful, practical tool for emotional healing, especially for those living with CPTSD. With g...
Building Trust in Yourself and Others: Gentle Foundations for CPTSD Healing
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we gently explore what it means to rebuild trust after complex trauma—starting with yourself, and extending to the people around yo...
Staying Grounded Through Difficult Conversations: CPTSD Survival Skills for Tough Talks
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unpack how to stay grounded through difficult conversations—a challenge almost everyone with CPTSD faces. Whether it’s a tense...
Healing Through Gratitude Practices: Gentle Tools for Emotional Recovery
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how small, everyday moments of gratitude can offer powerful healing for those living with CPTSD. Gregory gently guides lis...
Building Real Resilience: How to Strengthen Your Emotional Core with CPTSD
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a compassionate and practical look at what it really means to develop emotional resilience while living with complex PTSD. Dr...
Understanding Triggers: Practical Tools for Trauma Recovery & CPTSD Healing
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ale...
Recognizing and Reducing Hypervigilance: Gentle Ways to Reclaim Safety After Trauma
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Grounding for Life: Long-Term Techniques for CPTSD Recovery
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we step into a gentle yet powerful exploration of grounding practices that go beyond quick fixes, weaving stability into daily life s...
CPTSD and Sleep: Establishing a Night Routine That Heals
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a deep, compassionate dive into the art of building a night routine that works for complex trauma. Discover why predictabilit...
Breath as Rescue: Practical Techniques for Calming Panic Attacks and CPTSD Moments
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how something as ordinary as breathing can become an extraordinary lifeline when panic attacks strike. You’ll sit should...
Healing Together: The Transformative Power of Social Connection
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory explores the vital role of social connection and support in healing from CPTSD. You’ll hear compassionate stories about how...
How Mindfulness Rewires a Traumatized Brain: Real-Life Tools for CPTSD Healing
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory brings a radically honest and gently encouraging exploration of mindfulness for managing CPTSD symptoms—tailored for those ...
Nourish to Heal: Rebuilding Your Relationship with Food After Trauma
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory gently unpacks the hidden, powerful connection between nutrition and trauma healing. You’ll hear how food habits get tangle...
Morning Routine for CPTSD Relief: Simple Daily Practices to Calm Your Nervous System & Kick-Start Healing
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, mornings shift from frantic autopilot to gentle launchpads for healing as Gregory shares trauma-smart tweaks that calm the nervous sy...
CPTSD Recovery: Why Real Progress Isn’t Linear (and How to Trust the Process)
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
Rewriting Your Story: Everyday CBT for Healing Unhelpful Thoughts
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the mental gym that is cognitive behavioral therapy and explore how intentionally questioning our own automatic tho...
Unlocking Calm: Vagus Nerve Techniques to Heal Your Nervous System
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Stress Relief & Inner Calm
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Friday Healing session, we dive into a full‑body Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) practice designed to release built‑up tension and cul...
Optimizing Somatic Practices: Rewriting Body Memory in CPTSD
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gregory guides us through the subtle language of body memory—those physical sensations and tension patterns that carry our trauma h...
Surviving Stressful Family Gatherings with CPTSD - Proven Tools for Calm and Connection
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Family weddings, reunions, birthday dinners—even small get‑togethers—can trigger deep anxiety when you’re living with CPTSD. In this episode, ...
Visual Sanctuary: Guided Imagery & Breathwork to Calm Panic Attacks
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Home Sanctuary: Healing CPTSD Through Safe Spaces
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
Journaling for Trauma Recovery - Reclaiming Your Voice with Compassion
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📝 SummaryIn this episode, Gregory dives deep into how journaling can be a powerful tool for healing from complex PTSD. With a grounded blend of sci...
From Shame to Self-Compassion: Rethinking Progress in Complex Trauma Recovery
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Friday Healing episode, Gregory gently unpacks the often unspoken pressure trauma survivors put on themselves to “heal faster” or “do be...
Deep Breaths, Lasting Calm: How to Rewire Anxiety with Long-Term Breathwork
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Shit, Gregory explores how deep breathing isn’t just a crisis tool—it’s a long-term nervous...
How to Manage CPTSD Triggers in Public Without Panic
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating public spaces with CPTSD can feel like stepping into a minefield of unexpected triggers. From loud noises to crowded environments, the unpr...
Healing Through Art: Creative Expression as Therapy
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎨 Healing Through Art: Creative Expression as Therapy 🎨Creativity isn’t just for artists—it’s for anyone navigating the complexities of CP...
From Shame to Self-Compassion: Rethinking Progress in Complex Trauma Recovery
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Friday Healing episode, Gregory gently unpacks the often unspoken pressure trauma survivors put on themselves to “heal faster” or “do be...
Overcoming Self-Doubt: How to Quiet the Inner Critic in CPTSD Recovery
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Overcoming Self-Doubt – How to Quiet the Inner Critic in CPTSD Recovery 🧠 That Voice in Your Head? It’s Lying to You.Ever feel like your inner ...
Nighttime Anxiety? Try This Guided Breathing Method for Instant Calm
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Demystifying Anxiety: A Shareable Guide for Loved OnesAnxiety can feel overwhelming, both for those who experience it and the people around them. In t...
Healing Relationships: How CPTSD Affects Communication and Practical Tools to Connect
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to communicate with loved ones while living with CPTSD? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive deep into why communication feels so dif...
Breaking Through Emotional Numbness: How to Feel Again & Heal from CPTSD
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Overcoming emotional numbness is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. In this episode, we dive deep into why emotional numbness happens, how...
Reclaiming Rest: Overcoming Nightmares and Finding Peaceful Sleep
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reclaiming Rest: Overcoming Nightmares and Finding Peaceful SleepStruggling with nightmares that disrupt your sleep and leave you feeling drained? You...
The Future of AI in Mental Health: Hope or Hype?
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 “The Future of AI in Mental Health: Hope or Hype?”Can AI revolutionize mental health care, or is it just another tech trend? From AI-powered ...
Finding Solace in Nature: The Healing Power of the Outdoors
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this healing episode, we explore the profound connection between nature and emotional well-being. Whether you’re taking a mindful walk, sitting u...
Staying Grounded in Flashbacks: Essential Tools
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Staying Grounded in Flashbacks: Essential Tools"Flashbacks can feel overwhelming and disorienting, pulling us back into painful memories and making i...
Transforming Negative Thoughts: Techniques for Daily Use
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Negative thoughts can shape our reality, impacting self-esteem, decision-making, and emotional well-being. In this episode, we explore Cognitive Thera...
Setting Boundaries: A Guide
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Boundaries are more than just saying no—they’re about protecting your energy, reinforcing self-worth, and creating healthier relationships. In thi...
Healing and Self-Compassion: Your Recovery Toolkit
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Self-compassion can feel impossible when you've lived with CPTSD. The inner critic is loud, the shame is heavy, and kindness toward yourself? It can f...
Starting Fresh: CPTSD Recovery Goals
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we enter Spring, many of us reflect on change, growth, and fresh starts. For those with CPTSD, setting recovery goals can be a powerful yet complex...
Surviving Family Gatherings: Tips for CPTSD
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Family gatherings can be overwhelming for those with CPTSD, triggering old wounds and emotional distress. In this episode, we explore why family event...
Visualization for Healing: Create Your Safe Space
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Shit! Today, we’re diving into the transformative power of visualization for heali...
Sound Healing: Using Frequencies for Emotional Regulation
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sound has the power to heal, regulate emotions, and bring us back into balance. In this special episode, we dive deep into the world of sound healing—...
Identity Crisis: How CPTSD Affects Self-Perception
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the final step in reclaiming identity after CPTSD—learning to live authentically. It discusses how to embrace your evolving se...
CPTSD and Work: Managing Productivity After Trauma
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Managing work while living with CPTSD can feel like an uphill battle. In this episode, we break down why work is so challenging with trauma, share rea...
Grounding in Real Life: 5-4-3-2-1 Method Revisited
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed? Stuck in a spiral of anxiety or dissociation? In this episode, Gregory revisits the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique, breaking it do...
Body Scanning: Learning How to Identify Stress Points
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Friday Healing episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Shit, Gregory guides you through a body scan meditation to help identify and relea...
CPTSD: Rebuilding Trust in Yourself
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rebuilding trust in yourself after trauma is a journey, and it starts here. In this episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Shit, Gregory explore...
Breathwork Techniques for Staying Grounded in Stressful Times
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*t, Gregory explores how breathwork can be a powerful tool for staying grounded during moments ...
CPTSD and Relationships: How to Heal Together
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*t, Gregory explores the complexities of relationships when living with CPTSD. Relationships ca...
Guided Meditation for Emotional Stability
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Shit, Gregory guides you through a calming guided meditation for emotional stability. Whether you...