{"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 Stay Grounded During Flashbacks and Dissociation with CPTSD","slug":"how-to-stay-grounded-during-flashbacks-and-dissociation-with-cptsd","published_at":"2025-01-03T18:46:17+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150/how-to-stay-grounded-during-flashbacks-and-dissociation-with-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-to-stay-grounded-during-flashbacks-and-dissociation-with-cptsd--63562475","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63562475/friday_fable_tts_1_hd.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we dive deep into the terrifying experience of flashbacks and dissociation—and more importantly, how to pull yourself back into the present moment when your brain is screaming that the past is happening now. If you’ve ever felt lost in a memory or disconnected from your own body, this episode offers practical, trauma-informed grounding strategies to help you regain control and feel safe again. What You'll Learn: • The difference between emotional flashbacks and classic PTSD flashbacks • Why dissociation happens and how it protects your brain • Five sensory grounding techniques you can use anywhere • How to identify your personal flashback triggers • A simple breathing exercise to break dissociative episodes Key Insights: • Flashbacks are not memories—they are the brain reliving a threat • Dissociation often starts as a survival skill, not a disorder • Grounding works by activating the prefrontal cortex over the amygdala • Repeating grounding practices rewires neural pathways over time • Self-compassion is essential: shame prolongs dissociative states 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 💛 Help keep these vital conversations alive—Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...","meta_description":"In this episode, we dive deep into the terrifying experience of flashbacks and dissociation—and more importantly, how to pull yourself back into the prese…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2646,"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-stay-grounded-during-flashbacks-and-dissociation-with-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-to-stay-grounded-during-flashbacks-and-dissociation-with-cptsd.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}