{"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":"Progressive Muscle Relaxation: The Ultimate Grounding","slug":"progressive-muscle-relaxation-the-ultimate-grounding","published_at":"2024-11-29T05:05:06+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150/progressive-muscle-relaxation-the-ultimate-grounding","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/progressive-muscle-relaxation-the-ultimate-grounding--63054682","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63054682/cptsd_friday_heal_fable_tts_1_hd.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we dive into Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) as a powerful, science-backed grounding tool for CPTSD survivors. Learn how systematically tensing and releasing muscle groups can reset your nervous system, reduce hyperarousal, and bring you back to the present moment—even during intense flashbacks or dissociation. This isn't just relaxation; it's a practical, portable skill for reclaiming safety in your body. What You'll Learn: • The step-by-step PMR technique for trauma survivors • How PMR interrupts the freeze and fight-or-flight response • Why progressive relaxation rewires your brain's threat detection • Tips for adapting PMR when you feel triggered or numb • How to combine PMR with breathwork for deeper grounding Key Insights: • PMR directly targets somatic hyperarousal common in CPTSD • Regular practice builds interoceptive awareness and body trust • The tension-release cycle teaches your body it can let go safely • PMR can be done discreetly anywhere—even in public or at work • Combining PMR with visualization enhances its calming effects Recommended Resources: • \"The Body Keeps the Score\" by Bessel van der Kolk • \"Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving\" by Pete Walker • Guided PMR audio tracks from the Insight Timer app 📩 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 dive into Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) as a powerful, science-backed grounding tool for CPTSD survivors. Learn how systematical…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":652,"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/progressive-muscle-relaxation-the-ultimate-grounding/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/progressive-muscle-relaxation-the-ultimate-grounding.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}