{"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":152,"summary":"CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*t Living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) can be overwhelming, confusing, and lonely—but you don't have to face it alone. CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*t is your go-to podcast for breaking down trauma recovery with honesty, compassion, and a touch of humor to keep things real. Whether you’re just starting your healing journey or have been working on it for years, this podcast offers practical strategies, emotional support, and relatable stories from those who've walked in your shoes. Tune in twice a week as we explore what it truly means to live with CPTSD. Our Main Podcast episodes (Tuesdays) feature in-depth discussions, expert advice, and actionable tools to help you understand and navigate CPTSD. On Fridays , our Healing Episodes deliver short, calming exercises and grounding techniques to help you find balance and relief in the moment. Through raw conversations, expert insights, and an unshakeable sense of empathy, we’re here to help you make sense of the tough stuff and remind you that healing is within reach—even when it feels impossible. Whether you’re battling anxiety, emotional flashbacks, or the daily weight of…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-05T16:17:21.345972+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150"},"episode":{"title":"How to Manage Holiday Stress and CPTSD Triggers This Season","slug":"how-to-manage-holiday-stress-and-cptsd-triggers-this-season","published_at":"2024-11-22T02:55:06+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150/how-to-manage-holiday-stress-and-cptsd-triggers-this-season","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-to-manage-holiday-stress-and-cptsd-triggers-this-season--62823652","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62823652/cptsd_xyz_fable_tts_1_hd.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we tackle the intense stress and emotional triggers that come with holiday season when you live with CPTSD. Discover practical strategies to set boundaries, manage flashbacks, and create new traditions that honor your healing journey without the guilt. What You'll Learn: • How to identify and prepare for common holiday triggers • Effective boundary-setting techniques with family • Grounding exercises for high-stress moments • How to create a self-care plan for gatherings • Ways to handle grief and unmet expectations Key Insights: • The holidays amplify the inner critic and feelings of inadequacy • Family gatherings can reawaken childhood trauma responses • Permission to say no is a radical act of self-protection • Planning ahead reduces the fight-or-flight activation • Small rituals can replace toxic traditions with healing Recommended Resources: • \"Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving\" by Pete Walker • The website \"Out of the Storm\" for CPTSD resources • EMDR therapy for processing holiday-related memories 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at cptsd@senseofthisshit.com. 💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛 Help keep these vital conversations alive—Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...","meta_description":"In this episode, we tackle the intense stress and emotional triggers that come with holiday season when you live with CPTSD. Discover practical strategies…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4657,"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-to-manage-holiday-stress-and-cptsd-triggers-this-season/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-to-manage-holiday-stress-and-cptsd-triggers-this-season.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}