{"podcast":{"title":"C-PTSD: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t","slug":"c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150","podcast_index_feed_id":7040150,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6331440/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--6331440","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f0969bfe4824da33190375d81e9642b6.jpg","author":"Let's Work This Sh*t Out","episode_count":167,"summary":"This show is for adults living with complex PTSD who need trauma-framed, 8–12 minute explainers and micro-tools they can use between therapy sessions—not generic wellness content. We own the lexicon of complex trauma, CPTSD, flashbacks, dissociation, fawn response, hypervigilance, and trauma boundaries. Every title leads with CPTSD or trauma context. We never publish bare \"grounding,\" \"breathing,\" or \"healing journey\" episodes that compete with `anxiety` or `grief`; we never promise cures, diagnose listeners, or replace licensed trauma therapy. --- Topics include: CPTSD: Let's Make Sense of This Shit. Audio for this show is produced with AI assistance. Episodes are researched, scripted, and reviewed for accuracy before release. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--6331440/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T08:22:17.631645+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150"},"episode":{"title":"CPTSD 101: Making Sense of Trauma and Healing","slug":"cptsd-101-making-sense-of-trauma-and-healing","published_at":"2024-10-05T22:48:58+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150/cptsd-101-making-sense-of-trauma-and-healing","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cptsd-101-making-sense-of-trauma-and-healing--62253747","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62253747/cptsd_row1_with_jingle.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we break down the basics of Complex PTSD (CPTSD) — what it is, how it differs from PTSD, and why understanding your trauma is the first step toward real healing. Whether you're newly diagnosed or just starting to make sense of your experiences, this episode provides a clear, compassionate introduction to CPTSD and the path to recovery. What You'll Learn: • The key differences between PTSD and CPTSD • How childhood trauma shapes your nervous system • Why emotional flashbacks are a core symptom • The role of shame and self-criticism in CPTSD • Practical first steps for starting your healing journey Key Insights: • CPTSD often results from prolonged, repeated trauma • Healing involves reconnecting with your authentic self • Validation of your experiences is crucial for recovery • Small, consistent steps lead to lasting change • You are not broken — your brain adapted to survive Recommended Resources: • \"Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving\" by Pete Walker • \"The Body Keeps the Score\" by Bessel van der Kolk • \"Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors\" by Janina Fisher 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at cptsd@senseofthisshit.com. 💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...","meta_description":"In this episode, we break down the basics of Complex PTSD (CPTSD) — what it is, how it differs from PTSD, and why understanding your trauma is the first s…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2078,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150/episodes/cptsd-101-making-sense-of-trauma-and-healing/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150/cptsd-101-making-sense-of-trauma-and-healing.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}