So plenty of folks talk about self-limitations. But, ya know... not from a trauma lens, where those words have a whole...
Posts Tagged "social pressure"
8.13 A Few Supplements on “Society Trauma”
If you're on the market for "fuck this".... A few more thoughts. Parenting challenges in society. The panic that's...
8.11 EXERCISE | Lessons Learned from the Cage
How do we start to spot the societal trauma lessons in our own selves, through examining our family behaviors? Today,...
VISUALS | Rat Wars Transcript!
Here's the visual version of what we're scrappin' about this week! Rat Wars Pt I & II, the blog. Cheers,...
8.10 Caged Family Trauma | Rat Wars Part II
The rats run for their pellets, the pellets are more worthless every day, and their (unwanted) families are growing...
8.9 Entrapped in Fear | Rat Wars Part I
Hard to understand what's going on "out there" and also "inside of you"? Yeah, well. How COULD you, when none of it is...
✭✭✭ 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.
Getting Educational: Shame and Complex Trauma
First, a personal spiel. Then, the research. Something has been on my mind - and in my gut lately. While staying with...
2.2 Early Days Rerelease: “I’m doing fine,” and other human lies
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.
2.1 Early Days Rerelease: The masks we wear; Hiding mental illness
This podcast episode explores the concept of “masking” in trauma recovery, discussing how individuals often hide their true selves and struggles behind a facade of normalcy. The host shares personal experiences with developing and maintaining masks, from childhood through adulthood, and the impact this has had on relationships and self-perception. The episode also touches on the process of gradually removing these masks and the positive effects of embracing vulnerability and authenticity in recovery.