{"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":"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 💛 Help keep these vital conversations 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."}]}}