{"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":"Understanding CPTSD: A Guide for the People Who Love Us","slug":"understanding-cptsd-a-guide-for-the-people-who-love-us","published_at":"2025-01-03T19:24:10+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150/understanding-cptsd-a-guide-for-the-people-who-love-us","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-cptsd-a-guide-for-the-people-who-love-us--63562981","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63562981/relationships_fable_tts_1_hd.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we break down what Complex PTSD (CPTSD) actually looks like in daily life—and how partners, family, and friends can offer meaningful support without burning out. If you love someone with CPTSD, you’ve probably felt confused, helpless, or even hurt by their reactions. This guide is your roadmap to understanding their triggers, validating their experiences, and building healthier communication patterns that strengthen your bond rather than strain it. What You'll Learn: • What CPTSD is and how it differs from PTSD • Why common reactions like anger or withdrawal aren’t personal • How to set compassionate boundaries without abandoning them • Practical ways to validate without fixing or rescuing • When to encourage professional help and how to offer it gently Key Insights: • CPTSD stems from prolonged trauma, not a single event • Emotional flashbacks can look like overreactions to small triggers • The “inner critic” often drives shame and self-sabotage • Partners can unintentionally re-traumatize by dismissing feelings • Healing is possible with patience, education, and consistency Recommended Resources: • \"Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving\" by Pete Walker • \"The Body Keeps the Score\" by Bessel van der Kolk • \"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 break down what Complex PTSD (CPTSD) actually looks like in daily life—and how partners, family, and friends can offer meaningful supp…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3033,"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/understanding-cptsd-a-guide-for-the-people-who-love-us/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/understanding-cptsd-a-guide-for-the-people-who-love-us.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}