9.25 Upcoming Flurry of “MFs Speak!”
Lots to say from around the community – let’s catchup on insightful recordings. Wanna record your own story or healing measure? Send it to traumatizedmotherfxckers@gmail.com anytime!
9.24 ❄ Merry Fistmas MF | Mental Preparation Points
Hear those bells ringing. Get clear on what you’re facing this weekend and see it as an opportunity for doing right by yer Self. Holiday support discord server: https://discord.gg/5AYuCuQRhn For the 12 days of Fistmas, search “traumatized...
2.12. Challenges of breaking the cycle | AKA – generational upset, NC, a new world
Explore the challenges and importance of breaking generational trauma cycles. Learn about family resistance to change, the impact on relationships, and the personal and societal benefits of trauma recovery. Understand the transmissibility of both trauma and healing, and discover strategies for maintaining recovery efforts despite opposition. Gain insights into the long-term effects of breaking trauma cycles on personal growth and future generations.
2.11. Forming new lives | AKA – reintegration efforts for lasting change
Explore the integration phase of trauma recovery, focusing on both internal and external processes. Learn about reconnecting with your body, managing anxiety, processing emotions, and integrating fragmented memories. Discover strategies for making behavioral changes, restructuring your environment, and overcoming fear to support long-term healing. Understand the importance of balancing inner work with external life changes for comprehensive trauma recovery.
2.10. The resources needed for brain recovery | AKA – mediums for new perspectives
Explore the essential resources needed for trauma brain recovery: time, space, and energy. Learn about the challenges of modern life in creating these resources and discover strategies for prioritizing self-care and setting boundaries. Understand the importance of restructuring daily life to support brain healing and cognitive restructuring. Gain insights into planning for long-term changes to support ongoing trauma recovery.
2.9. Loss of functionality | AKA – overcompensation, collapse, resisilence v. resistence
Explore the concept of loss of functionality in complex trauma recovery. Learn about personality parts, symptom masking, and the impact of trauma on executive functioning. Understand post-traumatic collapse and the importance of resilience in recovery. Discover strategies for managing symptoms and overcoming self-judgment during the healing process.
2.8. Internal battles | AKA – healing your disintegrated brain
Explore the concept of parts work in complex trauma recovery. Learn about fragmented personalities, how trauma impacts self-integration, and the importance of addressing these parts for healing. Understand the challenges of internal conflicts and self-limiting behaviors in CPTSD. Discover resources for understanding and working with parts to achieve a more integrated self and improved functionality in daily life.
2.7. Self-limiting modes of existence | AKA – life halting programs and parts battles
Explore the concept of self-limitation in complex trauma recovery. Learn about the various forms of self-limiting patterns, including beliefs, thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and structures. Understand how trauma impacts personality fragmentation and creates self-limiting modes of existence. Discover strategies for overcoming these limitations and integrating fragmented parts of the self for holistic healing.
2.6. Default Mode Network(DMN) | AKA – memory throwbacks, bodily disconnection, and sub-sensory fear
Explore the neurological basis of PTSD through the Default Mode Network (DMN). Learn how trauma affects memory systems, fear responses, and self-awareness. Understand the impact of DMN dysfunction on daily life for trauma survivors, including hypervigilance and disassociation. Gain insights into the challenges of trauma recovery and the neurological mechanisms behind persistent fear responses.
2.5. Entrapment, defeat, suicidality, and relationships | AKA – it’s not worth your whole life
Explore the concept of entrapment in relationships and its impact on trauma recovery. Learn about the challenges of leaving toxic relationships, dealing with self-doubt, and the potential link between entrapment and suicidal thoughts. Discover strategies for setting boundaries, changing relationship dynamics, and recognizing when it’s time to end a relationship. Gain insights into building self-capacity and autonomy after trauma.
2.4. Filial obligation and family re-immersion | AKA – the family system trap
Explore the complexities of family obligations and re-immersion for trauma survivors. Learn about the challenges of filial duty, the impact on mental health, and strategies for navigating family dynamics. Discover the importance of setting boundaries, self-reflection, and balancing personal well-being with family expectations. Gain insights into managing emotional triggers and maintaining progress in trauma recovery while dealing with family obligations.
2.3. “Perspective” | AKA – gaslighting, cognitive self-corruption, time distortions
Explore the role of perspective in trauma recovery and mental health. Learn how childhood experiences shape our perceptions and perspectives, and how these influence our adult lives. Understand the impact of family dynamics on perspective formation and the challenges of gaslighting. Discover strategies for self-validation and reframing trauma-related perspectives for healing and personal growth.
2.2. Retraumatization, backslides, and non-linear progress | AKA – current cult.ural triggerings
Explore the challenges of trauma recovery during turbulent times. Learn about the non-linear nature of healing, including retraumatization and recovery setbacks. Understand the stages of trauma recovery and how societal issues can trigger CPTSD symptoms. Discover strategies for self-compassion and stabilization in the face of collective trauma.
2.1. “Not bad enough to be trauma” | AKA – the aftermath is what matters
Explore the challenges of trauma recovery during turbulent times. Learn about the non-linear nature of healing, including retraumatization and recovery setbacks. Understand the stages of trauma recovery and how societal issues can trigger CPTSD symptoms. Discover strategies for self-compassion and stabilization in the face of collective trauma.
2.0. Intro to Season Two
In this introduction to season two of Traumatized Motherfuckers, the host addresses their absence and the personal challenges they’ve faced. The podcast aims to share insights gained from a healing community, offering support and understanding to those dealing with trauma, family issues, and life’s difficulties. The host emphasizes the non-linear nature of healing and the importance of community support, especially during challenging times like the holiday season. They encourage listeners to engage with the podcast’s resources and remind them of their inherent strength and capacity for growth.
9.23 Physical reintegration Pt III: Life expansion!
Time to change lives, not just brains and trauma bubbles. Let’s talk about self-expansion and life-expansion, as we’re leaving our trauma-derived lives in the dust.
9.22 Physical Integration II: changes in immediate environment
Work on your insides, work on your outsides. First, in your home and immediate daily environment. Today, talking practical steps for accomplishing these lofty conceptual measures. No, “doing yoga” isn’t make a reappearance. Let’s try...
Outer Work Video! Powerpoint presentation, reborn
It’s a big one. This week’s episode was long and detailed, so let’s take a look at it! An effortful pp presentation, cuz look who has energy again. <3