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Posts Tagged "emotional healing"
Actual self-Love pt 2 | Obstacles cont’d: The Aftermath, self-Blame, Parts Wars, and self-grudgery
What else stands in the way of self love? Post-traumatic self-judgment and polarized versions of self. Let's talk...
Actual self-Love pt I: Qualifying Obstacles
What stands in the way of self-love? We discuss relational barriers from the past and criteria you might be holding...
“Why can’t I show joy to others?”
The danger of showing appreciation? It's disempowering according to the past. Let's talk about reasons and solutions....
Pub Pod 4.8 Self Compassion; the Daily Battle for Recovery
Education and Responsibility are important for t-recovery… But progress peters when self-punishment predominates....
“So Fucking What?” | Narc-Integrity Supplement | Video+Transcript
So Fucking What Part 1 So Fucking What Part 2 Transcript: Well, hey there fuckers. Happy anniversary. This officially...
“So fucking what?” Narc-Integrity Supplement (pt III)
The end of intellectualizing. Time to apply the knowledge we just gathered for our own narc dealings.
Sex vs. Parts, Programs, and Expectations | Sex on CPTSD pt I
This podcast episode explores the complex relationship between trauma, CPTSD, and sexuality. It discusses how childhood narratives, early experiences, and adult adaptations can create conflicting internal “parts” that influence sexual behavior and attitudes. The episode introduces the concept of examining sexual dysfunction through the lens of Internal Family Systems, encouraging listeners to understand their sexual history and patterns for better integration and healing.
3.12a. Transference, Projection, Monkey-barring, Displacement
This podcast episode explores various forms of transference in relationships and mental health, including projection, monkey-barring, and displacement. It discusses how these cognitive patterns can affect interpersonal dynamics and therapy outcomes. The episode emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and critical thinking in recognizing and addressing these patterns for improved emotional intelligence and relationship health.
Intro | Early Day Episodes Rereleases
Explore the evolution of this CPTSD recovery podcast, from its early days to its current community-driven format. Learn about the host’s decision to rerelease early episodes, offering listeners a more personal and relatable perspective on trauma recovery. Discover how vulnerability and self-reflection have shaped the podcast’s content and direction, and find out about new community-focused initiatives in mental health support.
3.1. Loneliness and Isolation in CPTSD
Explore the complex relationship between loneliness, isolation, and trauma recovery in CPTSD. Learn about social and emotional loneliness, their roots in childhood trauma, and how loneliness can motivate post-traumatic growth. Discover the difference between loneliness and isolation, and understand the importance of self-connection in healing. Gain insights into reframing isolation as a tool for personal growth and recovery.
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.
2.5. 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.
2.3. “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.
✭ 5.36 Personal | Emotional Archie Update
In this deeply personal update, we explore the complex emotions surrounding a pet’s terminal illness and the difficult decisions that come with it. The speaker shares their experience of receiving devastating news about their dog Archie’s brain abnormalities and the subsequent struggle with end-of-life care decisions. This raw account highlights the transformative power of unconditional love, the importance of perspective in challenging times, and the potential for personal growth through grief. The episode also touches on the impact of toxic family environments and the need for self-care during emotionally taxing periods. Through this experience, we see how facing loss can lead to profound self-discovery and a reevaluation of life’s priorities.
✭✭✭ Early Days Rerelease: 2.16 Shame and C-PTSD
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.