{"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":"How Guided Visualization Creates a Calm Safe Space for CPTSD","slug":"how-guided-visualization-creates-a-calm-safe-space-for-cptsd","published_at":"2024-11-20T05:05:06+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150/how-guided-visualization-creates-a-calm-safe-space-for-cptsd","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-guided-visualization-creates-a-calm-safe-space-for-cptsd--62816999","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62816999/cptsd_19_nove_24_fable_tts_1_hd.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we walk you through a guided visualization designed to create an instant sense of calm by building a safe space within your mind. This technique is especially powerful for those with CPTSD who struggle with hypervigilance and need a reliable tool for grounding. You'll learn how to engage your senses to construct a personalized sanctuary that you can access anytime, anywhere. What You'll Learn: • How to quickly shift from panic to peace using visualization • Steps to design a safe space tailored to your needs • Techniques to engage all five senses for deeper grounding • Ways to use this exercise during flashbacks or anxiety spikes • How to make this practice a daily habit for long-term calm Key Insights: • Your brain's neuroplasticity allows you to create new safe associations • Visualization activates the same neural pathways as real experience • A personalized safe space can become a powerful anchor in therapy • Combining breathwork with imagery enhances the calming effect • Consistency in practice strengthens the safety response over time Recommended Resources: • \"The Body Keeps the Score\" by Bessel van der Kolk • \"Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving\" by Pete Walker • \"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 walk you through a guided visualization designed to create an instant sense of calm by building a safe space within your mind. This te…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":599,"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/how-guided-visualization-creates-a-calm-safe-space-for-cptsd/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/how-guided-visualization-creates-a-calm-safe-space-for-cptsd.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}