{"podcast":{"title":"Lisa A Romano Breakdown to Breakthroughs","slug":"lisa-a-romano-breakdown-to-breakthroughs-253934","podcast_index_feed_id":253934,"rss_url":"https://lisaaromano.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.lisaaromano.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/7/4/8/5748b275db96dc3e/Breakdown_to_Breakthroughs.jpg","author":"Lisa A. Romano","episode_count":467,"summary":"Lisa A. Romano is a globally recognized Breakthrough Life Coach, award-winning author, and a leading expert in emotional recovery. Named the #1 Most Influential Person of 2020 and one of the World's Most Inspiring Women of 2023, Lisa has dedicated her career to helping others break free from the chains of codependency and narcissistic abuse. As the creator of the Conscious Healing Academy, she has developed a groundbreaking approach to emotional recovery that focuses on healing the deep-rooted causes of the false self so as to make a path forward to the authentic self. Lisa's work is driven by her belief in the transformative power of an organized mind. She teaches that true healing begins when individuals can confront and dismantle the subconscious beliefs that keep them trapped in patterns of self-sabotage and emotional pain. Through her coaching, writing, and educational programs, Lisa empowers her clients to awaken to their authentic selves, guiding them on a journey of self-discovery and personal empowerment. With a mission to help others live above the veil of consciousness, Lisa's influence extends far beyond her coaching practice. Her insights and teachings have inspired m…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-18T22:26:37.015892+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lisa-a-romano-breakdown-to-breakthroughs-253934"},"episode":{"title":"PTSD vs. CPTSD Explained (Why Your Nervous System Still Feels Unsafe) | Lisa A. 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Romano explains the key differences between PTSD and CPTSD through a compassionate, neuroscience-informed perspective. Rather than viewing trauma symptoms as signs that you're broken, Lisa reframes them as evidence of a nervous system that adapted brilliantly to survive prolonged childhood trauma. You'll learn why emotional flashbacks, the inner critic, and toxic shame develop, and how gratitude and nervous system awareness can become powerful tools for healing. 🔑 In This Episode, You'll Discover The difference between PTSD and Complex PTSD (CPTSD). Why emotional flashbacks happen without visual memories. How prolonged childhood trauma shapes the nervous system. The hidden purpose behind the inner critic and self-criticism. Why toxic shame develops after relational trauma. How fight, flight, freeze, and fawn become survival patterns. A simple daily practice to help your nervous system recognize that you are safe now. 💡 A Truth That Changes Everything Your trauma responses are not evidence that you're broken. They are evidence that your nervous system adapted exactly as it needed to in order to survive. Healing isn't about fighting your protective patterns. It's about helping your mind and body recognize that the danger has passed and that safety is now possible. 🌿 Healing Resources & Support 🔹 The 12-Week Breakthrough Coaching Program A neuroscience-backed, trauma-in…","meta_description":"Do you struggle with emotional flashbacks, toxic shame, or a constant feeling that you're never truly safe, even when nothing is wrong? 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