In this episode my son and I talk about how PTSD affects my weekly shopping, as well as using self-serving tills or online shops.

Especially in the early days of living with severe PTSD, shopping often felt like a very difficult or even frightening experience. At the same time, it was an important part of my barely existing social life as it brought me in contact with other people, albeit briefly. 

We talk about the importance of making a satisfactory purchase and how repeated good shopping experiences have helped me feel improved mental health. 

In this episode Amanda and I talk about the most prominent difficulties I face every day, as a result of living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. 

Amanda has a long career in various settings within the field of Mental Health. She is an employment specialist looking exclusively after clients with mental ill health diagnoses.

It comes almost as a surprise to her that my main struggle is with low energy levels. We discuss what causes that and how I can deal with it effectively to maximise my daily effectiveness.

In this episode Michael and I chat about how we build a set of references in terms of what we feel is safe to do within our comfort zone. During a traumatic event, this comfort zone suddenly disappears, the Bubble of Certainty pops.

Michael Ward has 55 years of climbing experience under his belt and has written extensively on this subject. 

He shares his traumatic fall while climbing when young and how that shaped his experience for a long time, as he was trying to overcome his resulting fear.

I expand the picture by sharing how I have pushed my limits many times in my quest to conquer the limitations my PTSD has set me.

In this episode my friend Gaby and I discuss and compare our respective personal experiences of Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. 

Gaby has enjoyed a lifetime of outdoor activities. Last year she experienced a traumatic chain of events when she was airlifted to hospital with a life-threatening injury. 

I was diagnosed with PTSD in 2019 and have been on a challenging journey building a new life with the disorder. In our conversation we discover some similarities between our individual reactions to stressful situations as well as distinct differences.

In this introduction my son Oliver and I discuss the motivation behind my podcast and what I want to achieve with it. 

My main motivation is to support others living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and to contribute to the wider discussion of the daily realities of life with the diagnosis.

I want to help spread a better understanding in the main stream and ultimately, achieve successful integration of more people living with PTSD,  in every aspect of their lives.