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Heal First Then Pick Your Life Partner: Help With Healing CPTSD

Dr. Tanner Wallace | CPTSD Resolution & IFS Training | CPTSD Medicine
Complex PTSD
CPTSD
CPTSD Recovery
Cycle Breaking
Childhood Trauma
Healing Protocol
Recovery Journey
Personal Development
Students Of the Medicine Community
Radical Responsibility
Trauma Recovery
Partnership
Trauma Ecosystem
Internal Family Systems
CPTSD Medicine Training Program
Developmental Relationship
Parenting
Mental Health
Money
Healing Journey

So many CPTSD survivors reach a moment where they think, "I have done so much work. Why am I still getting triggered, especially around this one person?" This podcast explores the true root of our relationship issues: CPTSD. Why certain symptoms feel impossible to escape. Why certain people activate our most entrenched patterns. Why survivors often feel ashamed for "tolerating" what harmed them. T... more

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Nicole Casteel
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Episode: The Wisdom of Ancestors with Nicole Casteel
Renee Fleming
A wounded healer and professional in the mental health field, passionate about neurodiversity and CPTSD recovery.
Episode: Navigating Neurodivergence with Renee Fleming
Karen Curry Parker
International Amazon best-selling author and creator of the Quantum Human Design system.
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Episode: Human Design and Transformation with Karen Curry Parker

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Dr. Tanner Wallace
Host of the podcast, Dr. Tanner Wallace emphasizes a survivor-to-survivor approach, offering insights into the healing journey from CPTSD, drawing from personal experiences and professional expertise.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 275 ratings
  • Incredibly Impactful!

    This was my first time listening to the CPTSD Medicine Podcast. My friend sent it to me because I am starting to suspect my career choice is one big trauma response. I love how Dr. Tanner says you can both recognize your trauma patterns and pull through threads of your true self in your work and calling. Thank you Dr. Tanner, amazing and beautiful wisdom!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R. Hamilton L
    United States3 months ago
  • Podcast hopeful; Paid programs destabilising ( in my experience.)

    I found the CPTSD Medicine podcast initially inspiring and hopeful. The mix of personal stories and academic-sounding language built trust for me, and as someone with a professional background I was drawn further in, as her podcast also promotes her paid programs and coaching.

    Although marketed as trauma-informed, in my experience the paid programs and 1:1 coaching did not feel truly safe or supportive in practice. The emphasis was on being “Self-led,” but in reality this largely meant group me... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Everythingincluded
    Australia4 months ago
  • Please bring back the old episodes

    I discovered this podcast in 2023, and I’ve been slowly catching up on all the episodes. I was in season 8 and now they are all gone! I will listen to these newer episodes, but please bring back the old ones as they added value to my healing journey

    Apple Podcasts
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    michellek186
    Canada5 months ago
  • Revolutionary for trauma recovery

    I have benefited so much from listening to Tanner through CPTSD Medicine over the years. I have full conviction that there is potent medicine here that will completely transform the approach to mental health and trauma recovery in a hurting world that really needs it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SoniaLore
    United Statesa year ago
  • A resource like none other!

    If you or someone you love has been touched by Complex Trauma or even Trauma in general this podcast is a resource like none other. So much is held in these episodes it’s hard to encapsulate the value found here and I assure you the wisdom is abundant and overflowing. If you’re hurting a soft nudge to check it out. I believe you might just find something that changes everything.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    me.and.cptsd
    United States2 years ago

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Many have expressed gratitude towards the insights provided, particularly regarding the practical steps towards healing from CPTSD.
Listeners appreciate the authenticity and vulnerability of the host, feeling a sense of connection through shared experiences.
Some feedback reflects a desire for greater structure in episodes, while others find the conversational style engaging.
Occasionally, there are concerns about balancing personal anecdotes with actionable advice.
Overall, the podcast is viewed as a valuable resource for those looking to understand and heal from complex trauma.

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004. Loving Someone With CPTSD: Attachment Lessons for CPTSD Survivors
Q: Why do my relationships always feel unstable or unsafe?
Relationships feel unstable because of the cycling through trauma energies, which cause different responses in different contexts.
004. Loving Someone With CPTSD: Attachment Lessons for CPTSD Survivors
Q: Why am I successful, but always heartbroken?
Success often comes from a strong mind and a trauma survival instinct, masking deeper issues of loneliness and relational dysfunction.
004. Loving Someone With CPTSD: Attachment Lessons for CPTSD Survivors
Q: How does CPTSD affect romantic relationships?
CPTSD leads to a de-centered way of living, making it difficult to know one's values and worth, which can result in poor relationship choices.
Navigating Neurodivergence with Renee Fleming
Q: What switched for you that allowed you to start receiving the healing?
A combination of understanding neurodivergence and getting into my body, which helped me bridge the gap from intellectualizing my feelings to fully experiencing them.
Releasing Past Baggage for Relationship Growth
Q: What if my partner is a narcissist?
Start with self-honesty about your engagement and approach the situation with compassion and vulnerability.

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This podcast focuses on helping individuals with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) understand the root causes of their challenges in relationships, particularly as they relate to unresolved trauma and the patterns that arise from it. With a survivor-to-survivor perspective, the host shares insights into the journey of healing, emphasizing that overcoming CPTSD is a feasible goal rather than a lifelong burden. Topics often center around personal anecdotes and practical guidance concerning the development of secure internal attachments, the importance of breaking free from harmful relational patterns, and the idea that true healing can be achieved beyond traditional talk therapy. The unique narrative of empowerment and actionable... more

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