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Posts in Category "Patron Season 02"

✭✭ 2.17 Early Days Rerelease: Deactivation, hot & cold relationships explained

✭✭ 2.17 Early Days Rerelease: Deactivation, hot & cold relationships explained

Aug 20, 2020 | , , , , , , ,

This podcast episode explores the concept of relational deactivation in complex trauma survivors. The host discusses how this defense mechanism develops from childhood experiences of rejection and neglect, leading to challenges in adult relationships. Personal anecdotes illustrate the pattern of intense attachment followed by sudden detachment. The episode provides insight into why trauma survivors may struggle with maintaining consistent relationships and offers a framework for understanding these behaviors as protective responses rather than character flaws.

✭✭ 2.17 Early Days Rerelease: Deactivation, hot & cold relationships explained

✭✭✭ Early Days Rerelease: 2.16 Shame and C-PTSD

Aug 17, 2020 | , , , , , , , , ,

This podcast episode explores the concept of shame in complex trauma, differentiating it from guilt and examining its impact on relationships and mental health. The host discusses shame’s physiological effects, coping strategies, and its role in trauma treatment. Drawing from personal experiences and research, the episode highlights the importance of addressing shame in trauma recovery and offers insights into recognizing and managing shame responses.

✭✭ 2.17 Early Days Rerelease: Deactivation, hot & cold relationships explained

2.13 Early Days Rerelease: Trauma and physical manifestions

Aug 12, 2020 | , , , ,

This podcast episode explores the physical manifestations of trauma and PTSD, discussing common symptoms such as triggers, panic attacks, chronic exhaustion, digestive issues, and dissociation. The host explains the physiological basis for these symptoms and offers practical advice for managing them. The episode emphasizes the importance of holistic self-care, including proper nutrition, exercise, and stress management techniques, in trauma recovery. It also highlights the potential for improvement with consistent effort and professional help.

✭✭ 2.17 Early Days Rerelease: Deactivation, hot & cold relationships explained

✭ 2.12 Early Trauma Coping: Punk Rock Saved My Life

Aug 9, 2020 | , , , , , , , ,

This podcast episode explores the impact of punk rock on trauma recovery and personal growth. The host shares their personal journey, discussing how punk rock provided community, identity, and coping mechanisms during challenging times. The episode delves into the long-term influence of punk culture on life choices, relationships, and self-expression. It highlights the role of music and alternative communities in overcoming childhood adversity and finding a sense of belonging.

✭✭ 2.17 Early Days Rerelease: Deactivation, hot & cold relationships explained

2.8 Early Days Rerelease: Traumastates – Like remembering a fever nightmare

Jul 30, 2020 | , , , , ,

This podcast episode explores the challenges of remembering and processing traumatic experiences during recovery. The host compares trauma states to fever dreams, discussing the difficulty in recalling exact details and emotions from periods of intense struggle. The episode highlights the physical and emotional symptoms of trauma and describes the gradual process of healing. It offers encouragement to those still experiencing trauma symptoms and emphasizes the possibility of recovery with proper support and therapy.

✭✭ 2.17 Early Days Rerelease: Deactivation, hot & cold relationships explained

✭✭ 2.4 Early Days Rerelease: Emotional roller coasters; The rise is relative to the fall

Jul 25, 2020 | , , , , , ,

This podcast episode explores the challenges of emotional instability in trauma recovery. The host shares personal experiences with rapid mood shifts, discussing how past trauma can affect current emotional regulation. The episode delves into the relativity of emotional experiences, the impact of negative self-talk, and the difficulties in communicating these experiences to others. It offers insights into the complexities of managing emotions for those with trauma backgrounds and encourages listeners to be patient with themselves in their healing journey.

✭✭ 2.17 Early Days Rerelease: Deactivation, hot & cold relationships explained

2.3 Early Days Rerelease: “I can’t” | Too inferior to fail

Jul 21, 2020 | , , , ,

This podcast episode explores the mental obstacles faced by individuals recovering from trauma and how to overcome them. The host shares personal experiences with self-doubt, perfectionism, and fear of failure, discussing how these challenges can hinder personal growth and recovery. The episode emphasizes the importance of starting new habits despite discomfort, learning from failures, and breaking negative thought patterns. Listeners are encouraged to embrace imperfection and persevere through initial difficulties in their recovery journey.

✭✭ 2.17 Early Days Rerelease: Deactivation, hot & cold relationships explained

2.2 Early Days Rerelease: “I’m doing fine,” and other human lies

Jul 21, 2020 | , , , ,

This podcast episode explores the societal pressure to appear “fine” and its impact on mental health and personal connections. The host shares a past blog post discussing the isolating effects of constantly projecting happiness and the importance of recognizing shared human experiences. The episode encourages listeners to challenge self-defeating thought patterns and embrace emotional honesty in relationships. It emphasizes that mental health struggles are common and that vulnerability can lead to more authentic connections.