Bad Memory, CPTSD & the Brain That’s Just Trying to Survive
In this episode of Healing Out Loud, I talk about something that used to really worry me, my memory.I used to think my bad memory meant something was wrong with me. Through CPTSD and therapy, I learne...
2 Touko 6min
The Cost of Being ‘Low Maintenance’
Being “low maintenance” can sound like a compliment.Easygoing. Chill. No drama.But for many with CPTSD, it isn’t a personality trait, it’s a survival strategy.In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack...
18 Huhti 6min
You’re Not Doing This Wrong
Some days you feel nothing. Other days it all hits at once, and neither feels “right.”In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack talks about the messy, unpredictable nature of healing, especially when ...
11 Huhti 8min
Mid-Healing Identity Crisis: Who Am I Now?
We all know healing isn't east. It’s messy, confusing, and occasionally makes you wonder, “…who the hell am I?” In this episode, I dive into the weird, awkward, and surprisingly familiar shifts that h...
4 Huhti 6min
Naming the Storm: Why an Official CPTSD Diagnosis Matters
In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack dives into why getting an official diagnosis of Complex PTSD can be a game-changer for your healing journey. With symptoms that often overlap with anxiety, de...
28 Maalis 9min
Was it even that bad?" - Dismantling the Myth of "Bad Enough"
Have you ever stopped mid-thought and asked, "Am I overreacting?" In this episode, Jack tackles a listener's question that hits at the core of the healing journey: the tendency to gaslight our own tra...
21 Maalis 6min
Learning to Walk on Dry Land: The Luxury of Purpose
Healing isn’t just about escaping the storm, it’s about learning how to live in the quiet that comes after.In this episode, Jack explores the disorienting reality of "Stage 2" recovery. What happens w...
14 Maalis 7min
