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Comical recovery
by Comicjab
Laughter is the best medicine! Here we discuss the recovery journey one topic at a time! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comical-recovery--5543405/support.
Episodes
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Cycle of depression
Today we go through the cycle of depression. There is the initial stressor. The stressor triggers thoughts, feelings, and physical symptoms, which leads to a behavioral response. We discuss some examples in each area. How that might show up for someone with PTSD and another tool to gauge your...
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Emotional processing
Today we cover stages of the emotional process. How emotions can manifest in the body and evolve into positive or negative actions. I share a current event to explain the process in my own experience and we see how stifling this process can create a cycle. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Cycle of anger
There are five points on this cycle. The event, thoughts, emotions, physical symptoms and behaviors that domino. We talk about how this might show up with PTSD or the effects of blocking off one of these points. I personally have been so use to ignoring things like thoughts and emotions I can get...
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Traumatic invalidation
There are 8 different categories in the discussion of traumatic invalidation. I go through explanations of what each of them are and how it shows up in life, as well as what core beliefs they can end up creating within us. We get to see how traumatic memories for this pesky topic throws me back...
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The cycle of abuse
We go over the four stages in the cycle of abuse. How they show up and how they can slide in and out of order to create more confusion for the victims. We talk about this difficult topic to shed light on different tactics and to solidify the previous episode to come to awareness that the abuser…
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Cycle of violence
This is the cycle ABUSERS go through in order to abuse. I wanted to share this very enlightening information because it's something that I hadn't seen before this year and I think it's helpful and relevant information to victims and survivors to understand that this is happening within the…
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12 steps
On this episode we go through a couple of different perspectives on the two steps of the 12steps and then go through what the steps mean to me for my personal journey of recovery. It's a speed read to help in understanding the purpose and value behind a 12 step program and how it can be helpful…
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Self examination
Today we reference the 12 step concept of taking a daily inventory and examining our lives and values like a business. We talk about the importance of discovering our values in order to understand why we choose to make certain decisions and act or behave in various ways. The benefits to doing…
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Denial
Today I share a pamphlet that I found in the rooms of AA. It's titled A merry go round named denial. I apply this to any of us that might be in denial of any problems or behavior. Anyone can be in denial of something that is still serving us especially if we don't see the benefits of that…
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Spiral of change
Today we are going over the stages of change. I use the example of changing my eating and how that decision recently came to be an action rather than a looming thought. There are six stages and we actually start by discussing the relapse in behavior and how there are patterns that emerge before…
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Types of grief
Today we talk specifically about types of grief after narcissistic abuse. There are four types we will cover as usual I will give lovely examples from my own experiences. I get a little lost in a cloud of multiple memories but we just pick one and keep it moving so we can get all topics covered…
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Gaslighting
In this episode we cover what gaslighting can sound like. The definition and purpose of gaslighting as well as the intention and more examples for clarity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comical-recovery--5543405/support.
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Narcissists cycle of abuse
Here we talk about the four part cycle that narcissists keep you trapped in when you're in their cycle of abuse. We cover a few examples and talk about the dumpster fire that was an ex or two that I occasionally think is a good idea to warm up to... Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Types of coping skills
We listed of and briefly discussed 6 different types of coping skills. Dived deep into the importance of having support and using resources like hotlines to talk to trauma informed people and talked about my favorite coping skill, emotional awareness and the magnificent benefit of using that…
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Trauma &coping mechanisms
Today we talk about how a traumatic experience can affect our behavior and emotions. Our coping skills can be negative or positive depending on some important factors like support and previous traumas. I give the example of a car accident and stalking to share how different reactions can show up...
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Self sabotage
Today we cover six types of self sabotage. We talk about how they show up in our actions and thinking as well as where they come from. I give a few relatable examples and I get slightly distracted by the unexpected visit from the lawn guy. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Trauma responses
Today we review the main trauma responses, flight fight, freeze, and fawn. We discuss how these things can show up and give a few examples of how these things have shown up in my own experiences. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comical-recovery--5543405/support.
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Self confidence
This topic is a struggle for me. I found some material based on building a child's confidence so today we will review that with a dash of dark realities of my own childhood and a sarcastic undertone for comical relief. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Accountability
Who do we go to when we need accountability?!is it in your personality to need people to keep you on track or can you do that yourself? How do you keep yourself accountable? I'm here to share a few ideas on how to find the right people or what you can do to keep yourself accountable. Become a...
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Goal setting
We are talking about breaking things down into small tasks and conquering your dreams or maybe just simple goals. There are some great tools here on how to think about these things from all points of view. Sometimes we leave obstacles out of the equation but when we hit a rut we give up because…
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Being Assertive
Full disclosure the word ass is in here and chances are people will try to convince you that you are one when you start to apply assertiveness into your life. Change is hard when people get to know you one way, most of them don't love when you change especially if your old behaviors were…
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Knowing yourself
Self discovery is a fun journey and can also be work at times. It comes with the responsibility of honoring what we find if we want to live happily ever after with ourselves. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comical-recovery--5543405/support.
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Coping skills
Today we discuss healthy coping skills. What works for you today may not work tomorrow and some things don't work at all. How do we look at this with eyes of curiosity and not with judgement? Today we look at what our options are when it comes to coping. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Patterns of codependence
Today's episode we read about patterns and characteristics of codependency. There are 5 patterns and characteristics to cover and this information comes from the welcome packet of CODA. I confess my codependency issues and come to some new awareness with you as we review and read this happy…
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Needs- physiological
This is about taking baby steps, looking at the bottom of the needs list and if you can't meet those what do we start with. How do we build this foundation so we can climb the pyramid to successful self empowerment. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Awareness - specifically self
Learning about yourself, the diagnosis you might have gives insight on how to learn how to take care of your specific needs, learn strengths and weaknesses and how to support yourself overall. I don't fit into a box. I also know that when I resisted labels I was also trying to shove myself into...
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Triggers
Today we discuss what triggers are. They come in many different forms and once I started learning about this it really put me in the driver's seat to controlling my life, honoring my emotions, and healing my past experiences. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Nervous system
This aligns with more information about PTSD, trauma, and how the body responds to triggers. It's a little insight to things we might experience in our body and emotions without understanding why. Learning about the nervous system has helped me properly use coping skills to ground myself and…
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Insight to PTSD
Speaking from my experience this is a weird way to live especially if you don't know that you have PTSD. It can be a battle between the logical mind and the emotional body. You can experience sensations that don't make sense, so learning about PTSD whether you have it or not can be helpful to...
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Support
Today we talk about the importance of where we get support. If we have trauma it's important to seek out healthy and trauma informed support systems so that we are validated in our experience. It's easy to have more damage done when sharing our experience with people that don't understand. It's...
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Domestic violence- grief
There are many things to grieve when leaving a domestic violence relationship, today we will touch on what some of those things are. Including things we hoped for in the relationship itself. There are a lot of hopes when the relationship starts and we can tend to hold on to what we saw in the...
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Boundaries- categories
Join me to learn when and where to draw the line! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comical-recovery--5543405/support.
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Domestic violence- in the beginning
A brief review of grief and how that shows up when leaving a domestic violence relationship. There is so much that can be lost when walking away from toxic relationships. This is a short 15 minute beginning on what that entails. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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MIA
On this episode of comical recovery I fill you into me missing in action. I give a little dose of the backstabbing situations I have recently been in. And fill you in with the upcoming season of healing we have set ahead of us. It's a quickie but a goodie it's a mess just like me so join me on…
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Clean house
In this episode of comical recovery we are checking out your side of the street. Actually we're talking about my side of the street. We talk about cleaning house. Actual physical house spiritual house and little Golden nuggets in between! Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Self Harm
Today we go a little bit deeper on this topic. We talk about self-harming with people. I'm a little scattered because the topic was fresh the day it was recorded. I had been hesitant and fearful to post because of my circumstances. But change is good for the soul. Join me on the journey of…
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Envy
Today's topic on comical recovery is envy. We take a look at what that looks like beyond material. An interesting topic to think about when you peel back the layers. We discuss old conditioning and as always find solutions to heal Old wounds and recover together! Become a supporter of this…
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Expectations
Welcome to comical recovery. Today we talk about expectations in a positive way. In realistic ways so we don't set ourselves up for disappointment. We can have high expectations for ourselves and how we want to be treated. We must be careful when we expect from others. Time to check ourselves...
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Episode 37
Choosing your potential! That's what this episode of comical recovery is all about! Thank you for joining me to get us all back on the rails. In this episode we talk about character opportunities and using our shadow side or defects if you will, to enhance the quality of our personality and life....
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Overcoming Stinking Thinking
This episode of comical recovery we talk about negative thinking and how we can trick ourselves into bad habits justification rationalization all the things we actually want to change. Join me on the journey to taking a good hard look at the slippery slope that takes us down the dark path of...
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Wreckage Of The Present
Today on comical recovery we talk about wreckage of our present behavior. How old character defects die hard. Awareness is the key to discovering what behaviors no longer serve us. I talk about a few of my favorite bad behaviors that I still currently deal with and how they show up in my life and...
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Episode 34 Ch4 Boundaries
In this episode we talk about boundary problems. We discover where boundary problems start, in childhood. We talk about how to prevent boundary problems in childhood. I give some personal examples of how creating better boundaries has rippled into rewards in my life. And we will continue this...
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Boundaries recap ch.2
Here we finish up talking about the 2nd Chapter in the book: Boundaries. Just a final recap before we move into the rest of the book. This chapter describes what boundaries look like. We discuss what kind of boundaries we have and what we are and are not responsible for as well as what breaking…
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Revisiting Boundaries
I am currently referencing the book titled Boundaries: when to say YES when to say NO to take control of your life by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. In this episode we go through the first chapter briefly and then start reading segments of the second chapter while injecting my own…
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boundaries ch2 pt1
Here in this episode of comical recovery we start the conversation about boundaries. We reference the book Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. This discussion starts in the cover leaf and beginning of chapter 2 titled, What does a boundary look like. Jen and I get about half way...
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Gratitude
This episode of comical recovery we discuss gratitude. How to get grateful when circumstances are hard. What practice we use to get there! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comical-recovery--5543405/support.
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Holiday Family Drama
Today this episode of comical recovery is about family drama during the holiday season. Since the holidays are coming up quick we wanted to touch base on how to deal with a toxic family member or members. We talk about what that looks like. We talk about how to fill yourself care cup before and...
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Cycle Of Abuse
On today's episode of comical recovery we discuss what the cycle of abuse looks like how to help yourself or a friend that might be in the cycle of abuse. We also discuss some bad habits that come with being raised in domestic violence. And of course like we do in every episode we discuss…
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Cognitive Dissonance
In this episode of comical recovery we discuss what cognitive dissonance is, where it comes from and how to solve this quick sand of an ordeal that can keep us stuck in harmful situations and harmful behaviors. Join me on this dark and dusty journey on the road to recovery as we navigate the way...
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Disassociation
Happy October my comical recovery gang! This month we continue to recover from the terrifying topic of domestic violence awareness month by diving deep into what keeps us alive in the deep dark midst of abuse. In this episode of comical recovery we discuss what disassociation is and what you can…
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Laughter is the best medicine! Here we discuss the recovery journey one topic at a time! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comical-recovery--5543405/support.
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Comical recovery is created and hosted by Comicjab.
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