{"podcast":{"title":"Relationship Advice","slug":"relationship-advice-524081","podcast_index_feed_id":524081,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/EDGY4477967628","website_url":"https://relationshippod.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/77c67cee-306e-11ed-922d-27fb7bb65843/image/96a5b3ef7c5f97ede7e29b981ec8922a.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Colter Bloxom","episode_count":595,"summary":"Relationship Advice helps listeners uncover the stuck spots in their relationships by taking expert advice from three licensed professional counselors and boiling it down into digestible tips and tools. Colter, Cayla, and Lauren help people to see that the first step to connecting with somebody else is by connecting with you. They focus their show on understanding and navigating the cycles that couples face, how to practice individuation, and staying in an emotionally regulated state. Just them each week as they come with a jam packed agenda to help you thrive in your relationships. Looking for old episode from \"Relatable\"? Click here.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T16:17:54.398224+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/relationship-advice-524081"},"episode":{"title":"What Is Trauma?","slug":"what-is-trauma","published_at":"2026-06-18T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/relationship-advice-524081/what-is-trauma","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/relationship-advice-524081","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/IDP3853050626.mp3","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/IDP3853050626.mp3","summary":"[2:13 PM]This week on Relationship Advice we dive deep into the definition of trauma and its profound impact on our lives. In this episode, we unravel the essence of trauma, defining it as anything that overwhelms our capacity to cope, persistently leaving unmet needs in its wake. Join us as we explore the lines between the body and trauma, where we experience freezing feelings, securing them in metaphorical boxes, and employing guards.We distinguish between Big T trauma and little t trauma, shedding light on the diverse spectrum of major life events and everyday stressors. Uncover the profound impact of both on coping mechanisms and recovery, as we explore examples ranging from significant incidents like abuse, accidents, or natural disasters to the subtler but equally impactful everyday stressors such as rejection, failure, or loss.We look into the protective strategies of the brain, revealing the adaptive responses it employs to shield us from overwhelming situations and uncover the long-term effects of these protective strategies, dissecting their influence on mental health and coping mechanisms. Give Me Discounts! Check out Relationship Academy! ⁠ Kiwi Fodzyme - Get 30% off your first order! Rythm - Get 15% off your first month + free shipping! Tanasi - Use code “relationship\" for 25% off your first order. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a⁠ review in iTunes⁠? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Colter, Cayla, & Lauren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"[2:13 PM]This week on Relationship Advice we dive deep into the definition of trauma and its profound impact on our lives. In this episode, we unravel the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2510,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/relationship-advice-524081/episodes/what-is-trauma/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/relationship-advice-524081/what-is-trauma.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}