{"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":"Social Anxiety and CPTSD: Navigating Relationships","slug":"social-anxiety-and-cptsd-navigating-relationships","published_at":"2024-11-16T20:36:58+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150/social-anxiety-and-cptsd-navigating-relationships","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/social-anxiety-and-cptsd-navigating-relationships--62770316","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62770316/cptsd_16_nov_fable_tts_1_hd.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we dive into the tangled web of social anxiety and CPTSD, exploring how past trauma rewires your brain to expect danger in relationships—and how to start rebuilding trust. If you've ever felt paralyzed by fear of judgment or abandoned by your own nervous system, this conversation offers a roadmap to safer connections and genuine intimacy. What You'll Learn: • How CPTSD amplifies social anxiety in relationships • The freeze response and its impact on connection • Practical steps to reduce hypervigilance around others • How to set boundaries without triggering shame • Why self-compassion is the foundation of trust Key Insights: • Social anxiety often masks a deep fear of betrayal • The nervous system learns safety through small, repeated experiences • Avoidance reinforces the belief that relationships are dangerous • Healing requires grieving lost connections from childhood • True intimacy becomes possible when we stop people-pleasing Recommended Resources: • \"The Body Keeps the Score\" by Bessel van der Kolk • \"Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving\" by Pete Walker • \"Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents\" by Lindsay Gibson 📩 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 the tangled web of social anxiety and CPTSD, exploring how past trauma rewires your brain to expect danger in relationships—…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2671,"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/social-anxiety-and-cptsd-navigating-relationships/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/social-anxiety-and-cptsd-navigating-relationships.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}