{"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":"Reframing Negative Thoughts: A Cognitive Therapy Guide","slug":"reframing-negative-thoughts-a-cognitive-therapy-guide","published_at":"2024-12-02T05:05:06+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150/reframing-negative-thoughts-a-cognitive-therapy-guide","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/reframing-negative-thoughts-a-cognitive-therapy-guide--63078021","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63078021/husky_fable_tts_1_hd.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we explore the transformative skill of reframing negative thoughts, a cornerstone of cognitive therapy tailored specifically for complex trauma survivors. You will learn how your inner critic and shame-driven beliefs are not permanent truths but learned patterns that can be gently reshaped. We break down common cognitive distortions like all-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing, and emotional reasoning, then guide you through practical steps to replace them with balanced, compassionate perspectives. This episode offers a clear, non-judgmental framework for catching automatic negative thoughts, questioning their validity, and building a kinder inner dialogue. Whether you struggle with constant self-doubt, guilt, or hopelessness, this guide provides the tools to gradually rewire your brain and reclaim a sense of safety and self-worth. You will leave with a repeatable process you can use daily to reduce emotional reactivity and increase resilience. What You'll Learn: • Identify the specific cognitive distortions that fuel CPTSD symptoms • Challenge your inner critic with evidence and self-compassion • Replace shame-based thoughts with realistic, balanced alternatives • Build a simple daily reframing practice for lasting change • Reduce emotional reactivity by shifting your thought patterns Key Insights • Negative thoughts are conditioned responses, not objective facts • Reframing is not toxic positivity but realistic, compassionate truth • The brain can rewire through consistent, small thought shifts • Shame often hides beneath automatic negative beliefs • Changing your language changes your emotional experience Recommended Resources: • The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk – essential trauma research and healing pathways • CPTSD: From Surviving…","meta_description":"In this episode, we explore the transformative skill of reframing negative thoughts, a cornerstone of cognitive therapy tailored specifically for complex…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3557,"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/reframing-negative-thoughts-a-cognitive-therapy-guide/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/reframing-negative-thoughts-a-cognitive-therapy-guide.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}