In today's episode, our guest speaker is Charles O'Nash. He is a former GM of a major corporation, life long childhood friend of mine, and a coach. We explore what PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) looks like from a personal and professional standpoint, and how to help support others such as loved ones as well as employees that struggle to manage their symptoms. We discuss what to look for and techniques that help navigate symptoms. Also discussed are the 12 symptoms of C-PTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).

References:

Victor Marx Article “12 LIFE-IMPACTING SYMPTOMS COMPLEX PTSD SURVIVORS ENDURE”- https://victormarx.com/12-life-impacting-symptoms-complex-ptsd-survivors-endure/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyt_aismX8QIV1G1vBB230ghrEAAYASAAEgJVP_D_BwE

Do you struggle with confidence? This episode is for you! In this episode we dive into:

Greatest power lost in trauma is confidence

Terminology of four systems (limbic, prefrontal cortex, sympathetic, parasympathetic) and how to use them to gain confidence

Top down and bottom up methods to gaining confidence

Sponsors:

Mommy Millionaire:

https://www.mommymillionaire.co/hayley-adams

Those who have experience trauma often use splitting as a defense mechanism. In this episode we will discuss:

1. What is splitting?

2. WWTD

3. Symptoms and intensity

4. Grounding skills to help splitting

Articles mentioned:

Harvard study-

https://www.gse.harvard.edu/~ddl/articlesCopy/FischerAyoubAffectiveSplitting%20and%20Dissociation1994.pdf

Splitting symptoms- https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-splitting-425210

BPD and Schhizophrenia splitting- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3946324/

Communication and Boundaries: the majority of the issues that I see in my clients stem from a lack of knowledge and skill when it comes to these two things. In this two part episode we dive into communication today:

Communication is all about perspectives

Focusing on intent

Be aware of your body

Cheat sheet to understand how emotions feel in your body

Thinking errors

Self-talk: "Shoulds" and "I ams"

Your inner critic is your coach

This episode is sponsored by Mommy Millionaire: mommy millionaire.co/hayley-adams

Emotions-sensations wheel: https://lindsaybraman.com/emotion-sensation-feeling-wheel/

Special Episode!

Narcissism is on the rise and is an epidemic in the "Generation of Me". This special episode focuses on:

What is narcissism

How to identify triggers of "narcissist rage"

Typical responses from narcissists

Trigger words that narcissists love to use

Reactive Abuse

What to do if you are in a narcissistic relationship (when leaving AND when staying)

Resources

Resources:

-National Domestic Violence Hotline:

Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Text "START" to 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

-Call "211" for resources: housing, food, health needs, etc.

-Text "LOVEIS" to 866-331-9474

-Rebecca Zung "Negotiating with a Narcissist": www.rebeccazung.com

-Book Recommendation: 'Unmasking Narcissism' by Mark Ettensohn Psy.D

Trauma definition, resources, and more!

Listen for 3 things that you will need in the beginning of your healing trauma mission.