"whoops that's a trauma thought." -all of us. Logical fallacies, overgeneralizations, B&W rulings, toxic...
Posts Tagged "self-improvement"
Avoiding & Compassionately Rectifying “Abuse Supporting Stupidity”
Followup post! How can we combat the brain's tendency to willfully protect itself while maintaining a...
“My partner has CPTSD, how do I convince them to seek treatment?”
A common question, answered. But if you're new to CPTSD learnin, it might make ya mad. (sorry). Stay tuned for the...
3.9a NonViolent (Effective) Communication
This podcast episode explores NonViolent Communication (NVC) as a framework for effective communication in relationships and personal growth. It breaks down the four steps of NVC: separating observations from evaluations, identifying and owning feelings, recognizing underlying needs, and making requests. The episode discusses how this approach can help individuals with trauma histories improve their communication skills and understand their emotions and needs better.
3.8b Shitpologies (AKA non-apology apologies)
This podcast episode explores the concept of non-apology apologies and their impact on relationships. It discusses various types of ineffective apologies, such as “I’m sorry if,” “I’m sorry, you know I,” “I’m sorry but,” and “I’m sorry you.” The episode emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility, acknowledging the other person’s experience, and offering genuine amendments for repairing relationships. It also touches on the upcoming topic of nonviolent communication as a more effective way to handle conflicts and maintain healthy relationships.
1.9. The trauma trap: avoidance, rigidity, isolation, and trauma-bubbles
Explore the concept of avoidance and isolation in complex trauma recovery. Learn about the “trauma bubble” and how it leads to neural rigidity and limited life experiences. Discover strategies for breaking the avoidance cycle, expanding cognitive flexibility, and challenging avoidant behavior patterns. Gain insights into the importance of neuroplasticity and exposure in trauma healing.
✭✭ 3.7 Early Days Rerelease: Axes of PTSD Management
Explore the three-pronged axis for trauma life recovery, focusing on environment, inner landscape, and behaviors. This podcast episode discusses how these components work together to support long-term healing from complex trauma. Learn about the challenges of maintaining progress when only one or two aspects are addressed, and discover insights into creating a more holistic approach to trauma recovery.
3.6 Early Days Rerelease: Distress Intolerance and Perseverant Thinking
xplore the concept of distress intolerance and its connection to perseverant thinking in trauma recovery. This podcast episode discusses the challenges of managing overwhelming emotional responses and offers practical strategies for breaking negative thought patterns. Learn how to recognize and address distress intolerance in daily life, and discover techniques for building resilience after trauma.
2.3 Early Days Rerelease: “I can’t” | Too inferior to fail
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.
✭ 1.15 Early Days Rerelease: Fear and Helplessness | There is no merit in worrying
This podcast episode explores the impact of fear, helplessness, and excessive worrying on individuals with complex trauma. The host shares personal experiences with driving anxiety and agoraphobia, discussing how these issues developed and were eventually overcome. The episode offers insights into the nature of worry, its roots in trauma, and practical strategies to challenge and reduce anxious thought patterns. Listeners are encouraged to focus on present realities rather than imagined future scenarios and to build self-trust through action.
1.12 ✭ Early Days Rerelease: Endless Trauma Loops | Why do they happen
This podcast episode explores the concept of “endless trauma loops” in Complex PTSD recovery. The host discusses how childhood trauma can lead to repetitive patterns in adult life, influenced by subconscious programming, core beliefs, and inner critics. The episode delves into why individuals might repeat harmful patterns despite having insight into their behavior. It also touches on the importance of self-awareness, pattern recognition, and self-forgiveness in breaking these cycles. The host shares personal experiences and reflections to illustrate these concepts.
✭ 1.3 Early Days Rerelease: Intro to my C-PSTD
This podcast episode revisits an early blog post from the Traumatized Motherfuckers website, offering a raw and vulnerable introduction to the host’s experience with Complex PTSD. It covers personal trauma history, self-critical thoughts, hidden struggles, and coping mechanisms. The host emphasizes the importance of vulnerability in connecting with others who may be experiencing similar challenges. The episode aims to provide listeners with a relatable and honest account of living with and working through trauma.
✭✭✭✭ BONUS 0.0 “Revert to Draft” | Before TMFRs; Your Recovery Trek
This episode uses a hiking metaphor to describe the journey of trauma recovery, from rock bottom to a place of resilience and self-awareness. It outlines various stages of the recovery process, including overcoming depression, identifying problems, gaining perspective, and moving forward. The discussion emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, journaling, and connecting with nature as tools for healing. While acknowledging the challenges, the episode highlights the potential for personal growth and increased self-understanding through the recovery journey.