A Messy History

Why does trying to heal sometimes feel worse than just staying broken? This week, Chris Paugh and John Armstrong dive deep into the exhausting reality of navigating Complex PTSD (CPTSD). We discuss why researching the effects of your own trauma can feel like you're re-breaking bones so they can heal correctly, and how to find healthy distractions when your brain desperately needs a break from new information.Plus, we tackle the ultimate dating nightmare: realizing you are repeating history and making the exact same relationship mistakes as your parents. We discuss setting new boundaries based on your history—slowly, painfully, and just a little bit at a time. Grab your coffee (or your coping mechanism of choice) and let's get into it.