The CPTSD Podcast

Beth and Tab discuss how to know if a coping skill is helpful, the difference between coping and thriving, and small changes you can make today. You can find more information, and our past episodes, at thecptsdpodcast.com. The post The CPTSD Podcast Season 2, Episode 7: How to Know If Your Coping Skills Are Healthy appeared first on Karmic Alchemy.

Tabatha and Beth untangle this confusing topic! Who's to blame, who is responsible today, and how do we move through anger and grief into healing. You can find more information, and our past episodes, at thecptsdpodcast.com. The post The CPTSD Podcast Season 2, Episode 6: Responsibility vs. Blame appeared first on Karmic Alchemy.

Beth and Tabatha discuss different ways co-dependency can show up in our lives. We’ll talk about what it is, how it comes from trauma, how to know the symptoms, and next steps you can take. Becoming less co-dependent can be painful, so you’ll want all the information in this episode. You can find more information, […] The post The CPTSD Podcast Season 2, Episode 5: The Spectrum of Co-Dependency appeared first on Karmic Alchemy.

Beth and Tabatha talk about how to identify toxic vs healthy leaders, symptoms you may have from spiritual or religious abuse, and next steps you can take. You can find more information, and our past episodes, at thecptsdpodcast.com. The post The CPTSD Podcast Season 2, Episode 4: CPTSD and Systems Series 2: Religious and Cult Abuse appeared first on Karmic Alchemy.

Beth and Tab take a look at the spectrum of narcissism, what it is like to grow up as the child of a narcissist, what it looks like in your adult life and how to break the cycle for yourself and those you love. Catch us live during our next recording on 9/17/22! Join our […] The post The CPTSD Podcast Season 2, Episode 3: The Core Things You Need to Know about Narcissism and CPTSD appeared first on Karmic Alchemy.

Trigger warning. Tabatha and Beth describe the spectrum of abuse and neglect, signs to watch for in kids and yourself, impact on individuals, and what to do if you think you've been abused or neglected. The post The CPTSD Podcast Season 2, Episode 2: How to Know If It’s Abuse or Neglect appeared first on Karmic Alchemy.

In our second season opener, Beth and Tab talk about dissociation, what it is and what it isn't, as well as practical tips for how to get back into your body and your life. The post The CPTSD Podcast Season 2, Episode 1: Dissociation: What You Need to Know appeared first on Karmic Alchemy.

  Many of us with CPTSD struggle with feeling despair. And it can sneak up on us with no warning. Why we have despair and what to do about it is our topic for this episode. Links and resources are available at thecptsdpodcast.com. If you need immediate help, here’s contact information for suicide prevention: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ […] The post The CPTSD Podcast Episode 11: How to Deal with Feelings of Despair appeared first on Karmic Alchemy.

Join Beth and Tab for an in depth discussion of addiction, CPTSD, and emotional regulation with special guest Dr. Greg Brown, MD. We'll cover addictive behaviors, self-compassion, somatic trauma treatments and resources. Links and resources are available at thecptsdpodcast.com. The post The CPTSD Podcast Episode 10: Addiction and Emotions with Dr. Greg Brown appeared first on Karmic Alchemy.

Storing stress and trauma in the body: Tab and Beth are joined by special guest Shelley Thomas to talk about the MELT method of fascial release, as well as how our bodies store stress and chronic pain in the first place. Resources are available at thecptsdpodcast.com. The post The CPTSD Podcast Episode 9: If The Body is Keeping Score, Then How Do We Reset the Scoreboard? appeared first on Karmic Alchemy.

Beth and Tab chat with Christa Dawson, who is a certified practitioner of Emotional Freedom Technique. Learn the basic accupoints for EFT, how to find internal resources, and how to accept yourself where you are so you can move forward. Resources are available at thecptsdpodcast.com. Check out this podcast on our website, thecptsdpodcast.com, to view […] The post The CPTSD Podcast Episode 8: Soothe Your Nervous System with Emotional Freedom Technique appeared first on Karmic Alchemy.

  Ever tried talk therapy and realized it didn't seem to work for you? Ever tried EMDR and felt let down by the results? Join Tab and Beth as we talk about EMDR and AIT and explain these two very similar (but nuanced) trauma treatments and how to make them more effective in treating CPTSD. […] The post The CPTSD Podcast Episode 7: EMDR, AIT and the Adaptive Integrative Processing model of trauma treatment. (AKA acronym alphabet soup) appeared first on Karmic Alchemy.

Join Beth and Tab for a juicy discussion with their special guest, Nikki Lee, LPCS. We'll discuss gaslighting and manipulation as it relates to systemic racism, abusive and violent oppression, and what actions we can take to speak the truth to power. You won't want to miss this! Contact us at admin@thecptsdpodcast.com. The post The CPTSD Podcast Episode 6: CPTSD And Systems Series 1: Systemic Racism and How it Creates CPTSD appeared first on Karmic Alchemy.

Tab and Beth talk about adult expressions and symptoms of CPTSD, and how the brain wires to protect us from family dysfunction. Contact us at admin@thecptsdpodcast.com. The post The CPTSD Podcast Episode 5: Present-Day Symptoms and Consequences of CPTSD appeared first on Karmic Alchemy.

Beth and Tab talk about dysfunctional family systems, being the adult children of emotionally immature parents, and how we wire ourselves to survive this experience. You don't want to miss this episode. Contact us at admin@thecptsdpodcast.com. The post The CPTSD Podcast Episode 4: Developmental Trauma, Toxic Parents and How to Recover appeared first on Karmic Alchemy.