CPTSD can feel overwhelming, but healing is possible. In this episode, we dive into the most effective treatments for Complex PTSD, from trauma-focused therapies like EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and somatic work to community support, attachment repair, and emerging approaches like psychedelic-assisted therapy. We’ll explore why traditional approaches don’t always fit, how the brain and body relearn safety, and what it means to move from survival into healing.

If you’ve ever wondered what recovery from CPTSD can actually look like, this conversation offers both science and hope.

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What happens when the places that promise love, family, or faith become the very sources of shame and rejection? In this episode, Sacred Wounds: Queer Identity & Spiritual Betrayal, we unpack how Complex PTSD disproportionately impacts LGBTQIA+ folks and survivors of religious trauma. We explore the neuroscience of chronic identity-based trauma, the deep wounds left by spiritual abuse, and why these experiences often fracture self-worth and belonging. Most importantly, we share pathways of healing from chosen family and somatic practices to reclaiming spirituality on your own terms.

This is an episode about survival, reclamation, and remembering that your truth is sacred.

What happens when trauma isn’t just one event, but a lifetime of repeated wounds? In this episode, we explore Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). We discuss what it is, how it differs from PTSD, and why it’s so often misunderstood or misdiagnosed. We break down the neuroscience of chronic trauma, the impact on identity and relationships, and why LGBTQIA+ folks and survivors of religious trauma are disproportionately affected. Most importantly, we’ll talk about the pathways toward healing — from somatic practices and community care to reclaiming safety, belonging, and sacredness.

If you’ve ever felt “too much,” “too broken,” or unseen in your trauma, this episode is for you.