C-PTSD: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t
Episodes
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...
CPTSD: Understanding Flashbacks and How to Cope
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Sht*, Gregory dives into the topic of flashbacks – those overwhelming moments that can pull you...
Nature Therapy: Grounding Techniques in the Great Outdoors
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Shit, we explore the transformative power of nature therapy and how grounding techniques in the g...
Understanding CPTSD: A Guide for the People Who Love Us
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This special episode is designed for the partners, friends, and family members of those living with CPTSD. If someone you care about has shared this w...
Flashbacks and Dissociation: How to Stay Grounded
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Friday Healing episode, we’re diving into the challenging experiences of flashbacks and dissociation – two of the most disorienti...
Mindful Eating: A Simple Practice for Healing
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of mindful eating – not just as a personal practice, but as a tool for building resilien...
Setting Healing Goals for the New Year
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this quick healing episode, Gregory dives into the power of setting recovery goals as we head into the new year. Healing from CPTSD can feel overwh...
Reframing Negative Thoughts: A Cognitive Therapy Guide
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of "CPTSD: Let's Make Sense of This Shit," host Gregory dives deep into the world of cognitive reframing, offering practical ...
Holiday Boundaries: Protecting Your Peace
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Healing episode, Gregory tackles the challenging topic of setting boundaries during the holiday season. Perfect for those dealing with Complex...
Self-Compassion for CPTSD: Why It's Essential
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Self-compassion isn't just a buzzword—it’s an essential skill for anyone navigating the challenging journey of healing from CPTSD. In this episode...
Progressive Muscle Relaxation: The Ultimate Grounding Tool
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Living with CPTSD often feels like being caught in a whirlwind of stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. This week, Gregory introduces a tried-and-...
Surviving the Holidays: Managing CPTSD Stress
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Shit, with your host Gregory. In this episode, we dive deep into the unique challenges that the holi...
Guided Visualization for Safe Spaces: Instant Calm
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Healing episode, we’re zeroing in on one of the simplest yet most powerful tools for managing CPTSD: your breath. When life feels overwhelmi...
Reclaiming Your Identity After Trauma: A Step-by-Step Guide
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Shit. In today’s episode, Gregory takes us on a deep dive into one of the most personal and transf...
The Healing Power of Music: A Grounding Playlist
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the healing power of music in this week’s Friday Healing episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Shit.Join Gregory as he explores how ...
Social Anxiety and CPTSD: Navigating Relationships After Trauma
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Social Anxiety and CPTSD: Navigating Relationships After TraumaSocial anxiety can make even the smallest interactions feel like climbing a mountain, e...
Stay Present: Mastering the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 Friday Healing: Stay Present – Mastering the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding TechniqueFeeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a CPTSD spiral? In this Hea...
Trigger Warnings: What Are They and How to Handle Them
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Sht*, we’re diving into one of the most challenging parts of navigating Complex PTSD: trig...
Safe Spaces. Creating Emotional and Physical Safety
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Friday Healing episode, we dive into the essential topic of creating safe spaces, both physically and emotionally, to support your Comple...
How Trauma Changes Your Brain and How to Heal
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 5: How Trauma Changes Your Brain and How to HealIn this episode, we’re breaking down the complex relationship between trauma and the brain. ...
Breathe Easy: Simple Breathing Exercises to Manage Stress
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4: Breathe Easy – Simple Breathing Exercises to Manage StressIn this Friday Healing episode, we’ll focus on an essential tool for managing...
CPTSD vs PTSD: What You Need to Know for Recovery
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CPTSD vs PTSD: What You Need to Know for RecoveryIn this week’s main episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*t, we’re breaking down the cr...
Grounded: Body Scan Meditation for Immediate Calm
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2: Grounded: Body Scan Meditation for Immediate CalmIn this Friday Healing episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*t, we’re diving i...
CPTSD 101: Making Sense of Trauma and Healing
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1: CPTSD 101 – Making Sense of Trauma and HealingWelcome to the very first episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*t! In this founda...