Open Wounds

Author Glendina Green shares her new book In A Cage With The Doors Wide Open. We chat about mental health, breaking generational curses, spirtual healing and much more. 

You can purchase Glendina's book here https://www.amazon.com.mx/Cage-Door-Wide-Open-English-ebook/dp/B0CRK27J1W

You can learn more about the Global Women Wealth Warriors group here https://globalwomenwealthwarriors.com/

You can learn more about Glendina's work with climate change activism here https://www.sharonringofoundation.org/

Today I am discussing taking your power back and how religion effected my view of my own competency. I also discuss how new age and spiritual mysticism teach the "flawed person in need of fixing or saving" concept and how shifting away from this can help you regain control over your healing journey. 

Book mentioned in intro *not an endorsement as I have not read https://www.amazon.com/Am-God-So-Are-You-ebook/dp/B008S1JZZY

To be magnetic program mentioned in the show  https://tobemagnetic.com/

In todays episode we review the Book The Deepest Well by Nadine Burke Harris.

To purchase the book click here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-deepest-well-nadine-burke-harris?variant=41225593815074

To watch the Ted Talk click here: 

https://www.ted.com/talks/nadine_burke_harris_how_childhood_trauma_affects_health_across_a_lifetime?language=en

To take the ACES quiz click here: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean

Today I talk with Irene Otero Fernandez about holistic psychology and how it can help those with CPTSD. Irene offers holistic therapy programs online: psychotherapy, hypnosis, energy healing and life coaching; as well as courses on spirituality, wellness and psychology. Irene offers loads of free educational information online. Learn more about Irenes work and holistic therapy at the links below. 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cy1UyMZvBwF/

https://br.linkedin.com/in/dr-irene-otero-fern%C3%A1ndez-63480b67/en?trk=public_post_follow-view-profile

https://www.facebook.com/groups/311809791797060/?ref=share&mibextid=K35XfP

Irene spoke about Human Garage. You can find them here https://humangarage.net/

Safety is the foundation for which healing from CPSTD is founded on. Digging into why creating safety in your daily life must come first and how to find safety even in situations that are not ideal.

211 for resources regarding houselessness, domestic violence and other supports.

https://www.211.org/

Why Safety is step one in your long term healing.

https://michaelgquirke.com/recovering-from-complex-ptsd-3-key-stages-of-long-term-healing/

Creating safety through the lense of lived experience.

https://elizablooms.com/2023/07/16/why-healing-trauma-starts-with-creating-safety/

Tips for emotional flooding episodes.

https://www.inspirahealthnetwork.org/news/emotional-flooding-recognizing-symptoms-and-weathering-storm

Resources for those in unsafe/domestic violence situations.

https://www.thehotline.org/

Suzanne Heywood is a best selling author and her newest book is titled Wavewalker: A memoir of breaking free. In the interview we discuss life after wavewalker and intergrating our childhood experences into adulthood. You can learn more about Suzanne's work at the link below and purchase Wavewalker at the link below. 

https://suzanneheywood.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Wavewalker-incredible-true-story-bestselling-education/dp/0008498490

Which therapy is best for treating CPTSD? I dive into exploring different types of therapy, my experiences with them, pros/cons and some basics about their purpose and effectiveness for the treament of CPTSD. This is my personal experience and in no way medical advise. 

If you would like more information on finding a therapist that specializes in any of the modalities covered in this episode you can use the link below to find therapists in your area. This is not an affiliate link, just a helpful website I have used in the past to locate therapists in my area. You can fliter by zipcode in the US.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us?tr=Hdr_Brand

This episode is all about tools for living with CPTSD. I discuss resources that have helped me get through the worst of times as well as maintaining my stability on a daily basis. Below are some links I mentioned in the episode. 

Pete Walkers tips for managing CPTSD

https://pete-walker.com/13StepsManageFlashbacks.htm

Insight Timer: Free app for Breathwork, Meditation, Yoga etc.https://insighttimer.com/

Book for Shadow work: Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford

https://store.debbieford.com/product_info.php?products_id=9

Boundaries Book by Dr. Cloud and Dr. Townsend

https://www.boundariesbooks.com/

On this epidsode we review the book What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo. You can learn more about Stephanie's work here and purchase the book at the link below.

https://www.stephaniefoo.me/

To access the free library app mentioned in the episode click the link below

https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/6103.htm

Also mentioned in today's episode the book A Child Called It can be found here

https://www.davepelzer.com/about.html

It's a crossover episode with Jonathan the host of Cat in a Vat! Jonathan interviews Candice on growing past our similar childhoods, how we handle black and white thinking, depression and suicidal thoughts, purity culture, and mental health. We also chat about why we are podcasting and what our hopes are for the future of both of our podcasts.

Trigger warning we discuss, suicidal ideation, inpatient treatment, and sexuality.

You can find Jonathans work at:

https://catinavat.com/podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/7M43qKMPsvKhtj5LqBxea4#:~:text=Cat%20In%20A%20Vat%20is,mental%20illness%20and%20evangelical%20culture.