Lost Sense of Self After Trauma: How to Rebuild Identity
In this episode, we tackle one of the most disorienting experiences in complex trauma recovery: not knowing who you really are. If you feel like a different person in every room, if your opinions shif...
12 Okt 1h 1min
Build CPTSD: Jaw Unclench: Soften One Muscle Hypervigilance Locks
In this episode, discover how a brief focused practice can ease hypervigilance by softening jaw tension that often signals ongoing threat to the nervous system. Gregory guides you through a simple bod...
9 Okt 11min
Build CPTSD: Soft-No Drill: One Boundary Without Over-Explaining
In this episode, we explore the soft-no drill, a simple practice to set boundaries without over-explaining. This helps counter the fawn response common in CPTSD, where people tend to please others to ...
2 Okt 11min
Shame Spiral: How to Interrupt the 2 AM Replay Loop
In this episode, we tackle the 2 a.m. shame spiral—that endless loop where one awkward email or comment becomes a verdict on your entire worth. Gregory shares his own story of eleven days lost to a ni...
28 Sep 59min
Understanding CPTSD: Freeze Thaw: Name One Sensation
In this episode, we explore a simple body-based practice to gently thaw the freeze response that often shows up on busy days for people living with complex trauma. The nervous system can get stuck in ...
25 Sep 11min
Understanding CPTSD Self-Talk Swap: Catch the Critic Mid-Sentence
In this episode, we explore a practical tool for managing harsh inner criticism tied to complex trauma. Listeners learn to spot the critic as it forms by noticing body signals like jaw tension or ches...
18 Sep 9min
Hypervigilance Cycle: How to Calm a Nervous System Stuck on High Alert
In this episode, we dive into the hypervigilance cycle—cycle twenty-two in our ongoing conversation about complex trauma. If you've ever walked into a room and immediately scanned for exits, gripped y...
14 Sep 52min
Navigate CPTSD: Startle Response: Reset After Sudden Noise Spike
In this episode we explore how sudden noises can trigger an intense startle response in CPTSD due to ongoing hypervigilance. Many listeners know the way a door slam or sharp voice can send the nervous...
11 Sep 11min
