Hey, quick question... What are emotions? Not "where do they come from in the brain." We're all tired of the limbic system at this point. I mean, what are they and why do we have them? 

Today, I'm talking about the evolutionary derivation of emotions. Why you feel the way you feel. How emotions are meant to motivate us for survival. And what the fuck happens when our personal histories override the experiences of our monkey-ancestors. Cuz, uh, I never stopped and thought about it until Skinner made me.

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Ever swear that you aren't going to engage in a certain behavior again? Ever get stressed out, dissociate, and leave your meat husk for a while? Ever suddenly come back into your bod and brutally realize that... you just did the thing you swore you would not? "MF me." 

Why does that happen? Today, I'm taking an evolutionary physiology guess, provoked by my own inexplicable anti-self misbehavior. Looking at our double-brained approach to life and the ways it undermines our best intentions.

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Holler, look who isn't spewing out 50 minutes of research and writing today! Instead, I'm addressing the AMA questions from the TMFR Patreon and sharing the answers with everyone. What's my number one recovery tool, why did this project get started, and beyond!

Want to submit a question of your own? Check out patreon.com/traumatizedmotherfuckers to become a part of the monthly AMA. Head over to t-mfrs.com to find the full flurry of all my CPTSD work, join the Discord community, and get in touch.

Born "different." Overcoming challenges that "normal" species members don't even notice. Constantly falling on his face. Flailing. Sometimes, freezing up with overstimulation. But always getting up and trying again.

Today, I'm talking about my wheeliepup Archie... As a metaphor. How does one wobbly dog exemplify the struggles of Complex Trauma? Or am I finally losing it as we stumble around the yard every day? 

Have a lot in common with Archie? Join the TMFR discord community at t-mfrs.com/join and check out the new Patreon page at www.patreon.com/traumatizedmotherfuckers to help me support this effort (the podcast and Archie, alike). Oh, and follow Archie's shit-eating progress yourself @archiewheeliepup on the socials.  

In the last episode we talked about what defines a narcissist. Today, we're exploring the addictive highs and lows of the narcissistic cycle of abuse and why C-PTSD sufferers are so easily drawn into the trap. Abusive histories, codependent tendencies, and intermittent reinforcement, abound.

Want to help this Trauma project sustain itself? Yo, I'm motherfucking TIRED. Check out the new TMFRs Patreon at patreon.com/traumatizedmotherfuckers 

Who's bad at relationships? Yeeeah, me too. In particular, I hear a lot of us wonder about one personality disorder that underlies all the relationship drama… What’s up with the narcissists that seem to seek and destroy us, anyways? 

What exactly IS a narcissist? And hey, how about some fun insights from my past reckoning. Next time, we'll talk about the Narcissistic Abuse Cycle and how that plays so nicely with CPTSD.

For more info, check out t-mfrs.com! Join the community, shout at Jess, or subscribe to the blog. Buy some merch while you're at it. Help me support this bitch through the new Patreon, please. I'm MF tired. https://www.patreon.com/TraumatizedMotherfuckers

Hey, it's that time again. Taking a solid look at that life I've been creating via anxiety and workaholic tendencies.... and ABA-challenging myself to experiment with redirecting this messy MO towards more functional behaviors. 

Don't worry, this "hiatus" won't affect you - I'm too far ahead in my work for it to influence consistent podcast releases. ("lol")

Find anything I say helpful? I could use some support, too. If you find it worthwhile, check the new Patreon and gift me the time to create more content. patreon.com/traumatizedmotherfuckers

This one's only going to be up for a day - take advantage before it moves to Patreon land forever. 

We all have our shit, right? Apparently, one of my noxious nuggets is a fast trigger response to the opposite gender. I'm not saying it's alright or I'm on the correct side of the issue. Just describing what I've seen so far in the context of this trauma recovery project and exclaiming my battle cry - STOP TRYING TO WHITE KNIGHT ME.

Got something to say about this episode? Get in touch at t-mfrs.com. For more sass-filled sentiments that I normally leave off the air, check the new Patreon at patreon.com/traumatizedmotherfuckers

Ever get that voice in your head whispering sour nothings about your shortcomings and the false perceptions of others? Hey, me too. Annnd that's especially true when I try to meld this CPTSD support project with my actual schooling in ABA. 

This week, I'm talking Applied Behavior Analysis... and we're kicking off "Season Three" with a quick look at the ways I still feel like a clueless, exhausted imposter.  You know the struggle.

If you're a real MF, jump into the Discord community, check some art, and subscribe to the blog at t-mfrs.com! To help keep TMFRs afloat, please check out the all-new Patreon at patreon.com/traumatizedmotherfuckers. 

Ever feel like you're just TOO observative and sensitive? Like your surroundings have an irrationally large effect on your concentration, mood, and emotions? Like you're strangely stimulated from the inside more often than not? Good news, it's not just you - it's Trauma. 

Dig the Complex Trauma support project? Well, shit, this MF needs support too. If this trauma podcast is helping you in any way, please consider throwing a few bucks at it - you'll help other Traumatized Fuckers get the words they need to feel less alone, and help me afford to eat.