{"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":"Why Self-Compassion Matters When You Are Healing from CPTSD","slug":"why-self-compassion-matters-when-you-are-healing-from-cptsd","published_at":"2024-11-30T05:05:06+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150/why-self-compassion-matters-when-you-are-healing-from-cptsd","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-self-compassion-matters-when-you-are-healing-from-cptsd--63055295","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63055295/podcat_fable_tts_1_hd.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we explore why self-compassion isn't just a feel-good concept but a critical tool for healing Complex PTSD. Discover how treating yourself with kindness can break the cycle of shame and self-criticism that keeps trauma locked in. What You'll Learn: • Why self-compassion is essential for CPTSD recovery • How to silence your inner critic with understanding • Practical exercises to build self-compassion daily • The link between self-compassion and nervous system regulation • How to overcome resistance to being kind to yourself Key Insights: • Self-compassion reduces the hypervigilance and shame common in CPTSD • It activates the brain's caregiving system, countering threat responses • Trauma survivors often confuse self-compassion with self-indulgence • Consistent practice rewires neural pathways for emotional safety • Self-compassion creates a foundation for secure attachment to self Recommended Resources: • \"The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook\" by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer • \"Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving\" by Pete Walker • \"Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors\" by Janina Fisher 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at cptsd@senseofthisshit.com. 💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...","meta_description":"In this episode, we explore why self-compassion isn't just a feel-good concept but a critical tool for healing Complex PTSD. Discover how treating yoursel…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2487,"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/why-self-compassion-matters-when-you-are-healing-from-cptsd/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/why-self-compassion-matters-when-you-are-healing-from-cptsd.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}