Comical recovery

Today we go through the cycle of depression. There is the initial stressor. The stressor triggers thoughts, feelings, and physical symptoms, which leads to a behavioral response. We discuss some examples in each area. How that might show up for someone with PTSD and another tool to gauge your energetic gas tank. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comical-recovery-...

Today we cover stages of the emotional process. How emotions can manifest in the body and evolve into positive or negative actions. I share a current event to explain the process in my own experience and we see how stifling this process can create a cycle. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comical-recovery--5543405/support .

There are five points on this cycle. The event, thoughts, emotions, physical symptoms and behaviors that domino. We talk about how this might show up with PTSD or the effects of blocking off one of these points. I personally have been so use to ignoring things like thoughts and emotions I can get stuck feeling remorse for behaviors and lost in a sense of having no control. Understanding this cycle...

There are 8 different categories in the discussion of traumatic invalidation. I go through explanations of what each of them are and how it shows up in life, as well as what core beliefs they can end up creating within us. We get to see how traumatic memories for this pesky topic throws me back down nightmare Alley for a hot minute and we finish up getting back on track to why it's an important di...

We go over the four stages in the cycle of abuse. How they show up and how they can slide in and out of order to create more confusion for the victims. We talk about this difficult topic to shed light on different tactics and to solidify the previous episode to come to awareness that the abuser has pre-planned their actions. These things are to give you strength and understanding to leave or see t...

This is the cycle ABUSERS go through in order to abuse. I wanted to share this very enlightening information because it's something that I hadn't seen before this year and I think it's helpful and relevant information to victims and survivors to understand that this is happening within the abuser. Below I am listing the website that I am referencing so that you can gather more information on your...

On this episode we go through a couple of different perspectives on the two steps of the 12steps and then go through what the steps mean to me for my personal journey of recovery. It's a speed read to help in understanding the purpose and value behind a 12 step program and how it can be helpful and applied to daily living whether you suffer from an addiction or not. Become a supporter of this podc...

Today we reference the 12 step concept of taking a daily inventory and examining our lives and values like a business. We talk about the importance of discovering our values in order to understand why we choose to make certain decisions and act or behave in various ways. The benefits to doing this so that we can align ourselves with the life that we desire and have true and ultimate freedom. Becom...

Today I share a pamphlet that I found in the rooms of AA. It's titled A merry go round named denial. I apply this to any of us that might be in denial of any problems or behavior. Anyone can be in denial of something that is still serving us especially if we don't see the benefits of that behavior clearly or have positioned ourselves as the victim in the circumstances. I share what other roles are...

Today we are going over the stages of change. I use the example of changing my eating and how that decision recently came to be an action rather than a looming thought. There are six stages and we actually start by discussing the relapse in behavior and how there are patterns that emerge before the relapse behavior happens. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comic...

Today we talk specifically about types of grief after narcissistic abuse. There are four types we will cover as usual I will give lovely examples from my own experiences. I get a little lost in a cloud of multiple memories but we just pick one and keep it moving so we can get all topics covered and heal like the warriors we are! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...

In this episode we cover what gaslighting can sound like. The definition and purpose of gaslighting as well as the intention and more examples for clarity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comical-recovery--5543405/support .

Here we talk about the four part cycle that narcissists keep you trapped in when you're in their cycle of abuse. We cover a few examples and talk about the dumpster fire that was an ex or two that I occasionally think is a good idea to warm up to... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comical-recovery--5543405/support .

We listed of and briefly discussed 6 different types of coping skills. Dived deep into the importance of having support and using resources like hotlines to talk to trauma informed people and talked about my favorite coping skill, emotional awareness and the magnificent benefit of using that skill in our healing process and how it has shaped my personal growth and self esteem. Become a supporter o...

Today we talk about how a traumatic experience can affect our behavior and emotions. Our coping skills can be negative or positive depending on some important factors like support and previous traumas. I give the example of a car accident and stalking to share how different reactions can show up based on whether we have the support we need. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker....

Today we cover six types of self sabotage. We talk about how they show up in our actions and thinking as well as where they come from. I give a few relatable examples and I get slightly distracted by the unexpected visit from the lawn guy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comical-recovery--5543405/support .

Today we review the main trauma responses, flight fight, freeze, and fawn. We discuss how these things can show up and give a few examples of how these things have shown up in my own experiences. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comical-recovery--5543405/support .

This topic is a struggle for me. I found some material based on building a child's confidence so today we will review that with a dash of dark realities of my own childhood and a sarcastic undertone for comical relief. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comical-recovery--5543405/support .

Who do we go to when we need accountability?!is it in your personality to need people to keep you on track or can you do that yourself? How do you keep yourself accountable? I'm here to share a few ideas on how to find the right people or what you can do to keep yourself accountable. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comical-recovery--5543405/support .

We are talking about breaking things down into small tasks and conquering your dreams or maybe just simple goals. There are some great tools here on how to think about these things from all points of view. Sometimes we leave obstacles out of the equation but when we hit a rut we give up because we have no idea how to conquer the obstacles at hand. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp...

Full disclosure the word ass is in here and chances are people will try to convince you that you are one when you start to apply assertiveness into your life. Change is hard when people get to know you one way, most of them don't love when you change especially if your old behaviors were beneficial to them. Assertiveness is key to keeping your serenity so let's talk about it! Become a supporter of...

Self discovery is a fun journey and can also be work at times. It comes with the responsibility of honoring what we find if we want to live happily ever after with ourselves. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comical-recovery--5543405/support .

Today we discuss healthy coping skills. What works for you today may not work tomorrow and some things don't work at all. How do we look at this with eyes of curiosity and not with judgement? Today we look at what our options are when it comes to coping. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comical-recovery--5543405/support .

Today's episode we read about patterns and characteristics of codependency. There are 5 patterns and characteristics to cover and this information comes from the welcome packet of CODA. I confess my codependency issues and come to some new awareness with you as we review and read this happy little packet together. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comical-recover...

This is about taking baby steps, looking at the bottom of the needs list and if you can't meet those what do we start with. How do we build this foundation so we can climb the pyramid to successful self empowerment. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comical-recovery--5543405/support .