C-PTSD: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t

• Healing Trauma Through Breathwork and Meditation

  In this episode, Gregory gently guides listeners through the transformative potential of breathwork and meditation as tools for healing complex trauma. Drawing from lived experience and community stories, he explores how intentional breathing and mindful presence can help soothe a chronically overactive nervous system, build a sense of safety in the body, and begin the process of reconnecting with oneself after trauma. With warmth, humor, and deep compassion, Gregory offers simple, actionable practices you can try anywhere—reminding us that healing isn’t about perfection, but about showing up for yourself, one breath at a time. Whether you’re brand new to meditation or returning after setbacks, you’ll find validation, encouragement, and practical hope in this conversation. As always, the invitation is to honor your own pace, celebrate every small step, and know you’re never alone on this journey.Key Takeaways• Intentional breathwork signals safety to the nervous system• Meditation is about noticing, not silencing the mind• Healing happens in tiny, consistent steps over time• Breathwork and movement can be combined for grounding• Progress is measured in moments of self-compassionWhat You’ll Discover• Why trauma disrupts breathing and body awareness• How to use box breathing and visualizations for calm• The science behind neuroplasticity and trauma healing• Ways to adapt meditation for busy or anxious minds• Strategies for honoring your own pace in recoveryResources Mentioned• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk• Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness by David Treleaven• Insight Timer app (meditation guides)• Calm app (guided breathwork)• Polyvagal Theory resources (nervous system regulation)Next Episode PreviewNext week, we’ll explore real-world strategies for coping with loneliness in trauma recovery—and how to find connection even when it feels impossible.📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at [email protected].💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛Help keep these vital conversations alive—join here: Click Here

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• Morning Anxiety: Starting Your Day with Calm

  In this episode, we unpack the real-life experience of waking up with anxiety—and how living with CPTSD can turn mornings into the hardest part of the day. You’ll hear why your body and brain might default to “danger mode” before you even open your eyes, and how gentle routines, grounding techniques, and self-compassion can start to shift your mornings from chaos to calm. Listener stories, science-backed tools, and honest conversation create a space where you’re not alone in your struggle—and where hope is more than just a buzzword. If mornings have ever felt impossible, this episode will give you permission to go slow, to choose kindness over criticism, and to try one small thing tomorrow that might just make all the difference.Key Takeaways• Morning anxiety is common for people with CPTSD and not a personal failure• Gentle routines and sensory grounding can help calm your nervous system• Self-compassion is essential, especially on tough mornings• Progress comes in small, personal steps, not perfection• You’re not alone—community and support matter in healingWhat You’ll Discover• Why CPTSD makes mornings uniquely difficult for many people• The role of cortisol and nervous system patterns in morning anxiety• Practical micro-resets and morning “buffers” to break the anxiety cycle• How to challenge self-criticism with kindness and humor• Real listener stories about reclaiming mornings, one small act at a timeResources Mentioned• “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk• “Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself” by Kristin Neff• “Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma” by Peter Levine• Mindfulness and grounding research in trauma recovery (Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 2010)Next Episode PreviewNext time, we’ll explore how breathwork and meditation can help regulate your nervous system and support trauma recovery—even on the toughest mornings.📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at [email protected].💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛Help keep these vital conversations alive—join here: Click Here

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• CPTSD: Navigating Romantic Relationships After Trauma

  In this episode, we dive deep into what it means to love—and be loved—after complex trauma. With compassion, humor, and honesty, Gregory unpacks why relationships can feel so terrifying yet hopeful for those with CPTSD. You’ll learn how past wounds show up in new connections, why self-sabotage is so common, and how gentle awareness can slowly reshape the way you approach love. Whether you’re single, dating, or partnered, this conversation is a heartfelt guide to healing, connection, and finding the courage to show up as your real self.Key Takeaways• Trauma can make intimacy feel both alluring and dangerous• Relationship fears often come from old survival patterns• Self-sabotage is a protective instinct that can be unlearned• Clear communication and boundaries build real intimacy• Healing is possible, even if love feels overwhelmingWhat You’ll Discover• How CPTSD shapes attachment and triggers in romance• Tools to ground yourself in moments of fear or doubt• The difference between real red flags and trauma triggers• Steps for gentle, honest communication with partners• Stories and hope from listeners on their own healing journeyResources Mentioned• Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk• Hold Me Tight by Dr. Sue Johnson• Trauma-informed therapy (in-person or online)Next Episode PreviewNext week, we’ll explore gentle tools to tackle morning anxiety and help you start your day with calm and confidence.📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at [email protected].💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛Help keep these vital conversations alive—Click Here.

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• Meditation for Emotional Healing: Reclaiming Calm, Connection, and Self-Compassion with CPTSD

  In this episode, we explore how meditation can become a powerful, practical tool for emotional healing, especially for those living with CPTSD. With gentle guidance, relatable stories, and a down-to-earth approach, you’ll discover how meditation doesn’t require perfection or quieting your mind—it’s about building a kinder relationship with yourself, breath by breath. Whether you’re brand new to meditation or returning after setbacks, you’ll find hope, validation, and realistic strategies for weaving mindfulness into daily life—no incense or pretzel poses required. Key Takeaways• Meditation builds emotional resilience, even if your mind feels busy• Safety, self-compassion, and choice are essential for trauma-sensitive practice• Tiny, regular moments of mindfulness rewire the brain over time• Guided, movement-based, or micro-meditations can all support healing• Progress means showing up—perfection isn’t required What You’ll Discover• Why meditation feels different for trauma survivors• Research-backed benefits for the CPTSD brain and body• How to make meditation safe, gentle, and your own• Practical tools for handling triggers and setbacks• Tips for building a practice that fits real, imperfect life Resources Mentioned• “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk• “Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness” by David Treleaven• Insight Timer app (free meditations, trauma-sensitive options)• Research: Farb et al., 2010, mindfulness and emotion regulation• Tara Brach’s guided self-compassion meditations Next Episode PreviewNext time, we’ll explore using visualization practices to calm panic attacks and create an inner sense of safety you can access anytime. 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at [email protected]. 💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛Help keep these vital conversations alive—join here: Click Here 

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• Building Trust in Yourself and Others: Gentle Foundations for CPTSD Healing

  In this episode, we gently explore what it means to rebuild trust after complex trauma—starting with yourself, and extending to the people around you. With warmth, honesty, and practical tools, Gregory shares how trust is not a one-time leap but a series of small, everyday actions. From keeping tiny promises to yourself to learning how to test and honor boundaries with others, we dig into the fears, hopes, and setbacks that make trust such a challenging but essential part of recovery. Listener stories bring these ideas to life, and research-backed strategies help you move at your own pace. Whether you’re learning to trust your own gut again or considering how to open up to someone new, this episode is your companion for the messy, beautiful journey of learning to trust after CPTSD. Key Takeaways• Trust is built through small, consistent acts, not grand gestures• Self-trust means honoring your needs, limits, and feelings• Trusting others requires gentle risk and discernment, not blind faith• Boundaries are the scaffolding for healthy trust• Compassion and patience with setbacks make trust sustainable What You’ll Discover• Why CPTSD makes trust so hard—and why that’s not your fault• How to rebuild trust with yourself through daily micro-promises• Ways to test trust in relationships safely and gradually• Tools to handle setbacks without shaming yourself• Next steps for creating safe spaces at home for trauma recovery Resources Mentioned• “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk• “Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving” by Pete Walker• Journal of Traumatic Stress – research on trust and trauma recovery• Insight Timer (app) for guided mindfulness and grounding Next Episode PreviewIn our next episode, we’ll explore how to create a safe, healing space at home—practical strategies for comfort, calm, and trauma recovery. 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at [email protected]. 💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛Help keep these vital conversations alive—Click Here 

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