{"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 Trauma Changes Your Brain and How to Heal","slug":"how-trauma-changes-your-brain-and-how-to-heal","published_at":"2024-10-21T04:05:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150/how-trauma-changes-your-brain-and-how-to-heal","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-trauma-changes-your-brain-and-how-to-heal--62313138","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62313138/1_5_2024_10_21.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we break down exactly how trauma physically rewires your brain's stress response, memory processing, and emotional regulation centers. You will learn why common coping mechanisms like dissociation, hypervigilance, and emotional flashbacks are actually your brain's survival adaptations, not personal failures. We explain the science behind neuroplasticity and how targeted practices can gradually rebuild neural pathways for safety, connection, and calm. Whether you are newly diagnosed with CPTSD or have been on a healing journey for years, this episode gives you a clear, compassionate roadmap for understanding and retraining your brain. What You'll Learn: - How trauma shrinks the hippocampus and over-activates the amygdala. - Why your brain's alarm system gets stuck in high alert. - Simple daily practices to strengthen the prefrontal cortex. - How to rewire shame-based neural loops with self-compassion. - The role of sleep, nutrition, and movement in brain healing. Key Insights: - Your brain is not broken—it adapted to survive an unsafe world. - Healing is not about forgetting trauma, but integrating it. - The vagus nerve is a key pathway to reset your nervous system. - Small, consistent actions create lasting neuroplastic change. - Safety in relationships literally grows new brain tissue. Recommended Resources: - \"The Body Keeps the Score\" by Bessel van der Kolk – foundational book on trauma and the brain. - \"Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors\" by Janina Fisher – practical workbook for structural dissociation. - \"The Brain That Changes Itself\" by Norman Doidge – explores neuroplasticity in accessible language. - CPTSD Foundation (cptsd.org) – free webinars and resources on trauma recovery. - \"Polyvagal Theory in Therapy\" by Deb Dana – exer…","meta_description":"In this episode, we break down exactly how trauma physically rewires your brain's stress response, memory processing, and emotional regulation centers. 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