{"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":"The Healing Power of Music: A Grounding Playlist","slug":"the-healing-power-of-music-a-grounding-playlist","published_at":"2024-11-18T23:09:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150/the-healing-power-of-music-a-grounding-playlist","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-healing-power-of-music-a-grounding-playlist--62793976","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62793976/xyz_fable_tts_1_hd.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we explore how music can become a powerful tool for grounding and emotional regulation when living with Complex PTSD. You will discover how specific songs, rhythms, and frequencies can activate your parasympathetic nervous system, helping you move from hyperarousal or dissociation into a state of safety and presence. We break down the science behind music’s effect on trauma memory, share a curated grounding playlist designed for CPTSD recovery, and offer practical tips for using sound to anchor yourself during flashbacks, panic, or overwhelming numbness. Whether you are new to music therapy or looking to deepen your practice, this episode provides a gentle, evidence-based approach to reclaiming your body and mind through the healing power of sound. What You'll Learn: • How to build a personal grounding playlist for CPTSD episodes. • The science of music’s effect on the vagus nerve and trauma. • Simple listening techniques to interrupt dissociation or hyperarousal. • Why certain frequencies and rhythms calm the nervous system. • A step-by-step method to use music as a portable grounding tool. Key Insights: • Music bypasses the thinking brain and speaks directly to the body. • Slow tempo (60–80 BPM) mirrors a resting heart rate for safety. • Familiar songs can anchor you when your sense of self feels lost. • Intentional listening rewires neural pathways linked to threat detection. • Your unique playlist is a customized, always-available resource. Recommended Resources: • The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk – foundational trauma research. • Music and the Brain course on Coursera by Aniruddh Patel – neuroscience of music. • \"Grounding Through Sound\" worksheet from the CPTSD Foundation website. • Spotify playlist \"CPTSD Grounding\" curated by tra…","meta_description":"In this episode, we explore how music can become a powerful tool for grounding and emotional regulation when living with Complex PTSD. 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