Flashbacks and Dissociation: How to Stay Grounded

Flashbacks and Dissociation: How to Stay Grounded

In this week’s Friday Healing episode, we’re diving into the challenging experiences of flashbacks and dissociation – two of the most disorienting symptoms of CPTSD. I’ll guide you through understanding why these responses happen, what’s going on in your brain and body, and, most importantly, how to gently bring yourself back to the present.

We’ll explore practical grounding techniques like sensory exercises, breathwork, and visualization – simple tools you can use to stay anchored when flashbacks or dissociation strike. Plus, we’ll talk about how to create a grounding routine and build long-term resilience to reduce the frequency and intensity of these episodes over time.

If you’ve ever felt powerless in the face of overwhelming memories or the sense of detachment that comes with dissociation, this episode is for you. You are not alone, and healing is possible – one grounding breath at a time.

Join me as we make sense of this together.

Next week, we’ll dive into building external support systems and finding community on the healing journey.
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Boundaries, Guilt, and the Messy Miracle of Healing: Why Saying No is Essential for CPTSD Recovery

Boundaries, Guilt, and the Messy Miracle of Healing: Why Saying No is Essential for CPTSD Recovery

Setting boundaries after trauma isn’t just hard—it can feel impossible. In this deeply honest episode, Gregory tackles why those of us with CPTSD struggle to say no, feel guilty for protecting ourselv...

4 Elo 202553min

CPTSD: Building Real Support Systems - Quality Over Quantity

CPTSD: Building Real Support Systems - Quality Over Quantity

In this episode, we're diving deep into building authentic support systems for CPTSD recovery. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of asking for help or wondered why traditional advice about "...

1 Elo 202521min

CPTSD: Reconnecting with Joy - Small Steps That Transform

CPTSD: Reconnecting with Joy - Small Steps That Transform

In this episode, we explore the complex journey of reconnecting with joy after trauma, addressing why happiness can feel dangerous when you're healing from CPTSD. Gregory shares personal insights abou...

28 Heinä 202556min

Handling Emotional Overwhelm: Strategies for Calm

Handling Emotional Overwhelm: Strategies for Calm

In this episode, we dive into the reality of emotional overwhelm—how it hijacks your mind and body, and why it’s so common for those living with CPTSD. Gregory brings warmth, validation, and a dose of...

25 Heinä 202512min

CPTSD: Coping with Loneliness

CPTSD: Coping with Loneliness

In this episode, we explore the deeply human experience of loneliness through the lens of CPTSD, breaking the silence around isolation and the old stories trauma can tell us. With compassion and pract...

21 Heinä 202537min

Healing Trauma Through Breathwork and Meditation

Healing Trauma Through Breathwork and Meditation

In this episode, Gregory gently guides listeners through the transformative potential of breathwork and meditation as tools for healing complex trauma. Drawing from lived experience and community stor...

18 Heinä 202514min

Morning Anxiety: Starting Your Day with Calm

Morning Anxiety: Starting Your Day with Calm

In this episode, we unpack the real-life experience of waking up with anxiety—and how living with CPTSD can turn mornings into the hardest part of the day. You’ll hear why your body and brain might de...

14 Heinä 202535min

CPTSD: Navigating Romantic Relationships After Trauma

CPTSD: Navigating Romantic Relationships After Trauma

In this episode, we dive deep into what it means to love—and be loved—after complex trauma. With compassion, humor, and honesty, Gregory unpacks why relationships can feel so terrifying yet hopeful fo...

11 Heinä 202514min

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