#14 - PTSD vs CPTSD: The Hidden Impact of Trauma and How Healing Begins

Trauma doesn't always disappear when the event ends. In this episode of Unshackled, we explore the differences between PTSD and CPTSD, how trauma affects the nervous system, and why many people remain stuck in survival mode long after the threat has passed. We discuss emotional flashbacks, hypervigilance, relationship struggles, shame, anxiety, identity challenges, and the long-term effects of unresolved trauma. More importantly, we explore what healing can look like and how understanding trauma can become the first step toward freedom. Whether you're on your own healing journey or supporting someone who is, this episode provides insight, validation, and practical perspectives for moving forward.