Toxic shame is more than just a feeling; for those with CPTSD, it is a survival strategy. In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack explores why we experience "collapse" instead of accountability, how our inner critic mimics our own voice to keep us safe, and why trauma recovery often makes shame panic before it settles.

We often think of shame as a moral verdict, proof that we are fundamentally "wrong." But your nervous system didn’t choose shame because you are broken; it chose it because it worked.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The difference between "I did something wrong" and "I am something wrong."

• Why we "over-own" other people's moods and mistakes.

• The "Internal Manager": How shame monitors our tone and edits our thoughts.

• Moving from self-judgment to internal integrity and curiosity.

• Why visibility feels dangerous after childhood trauma.

Shame thrives in isolation, but healing begins when we name the "survival mask" for what it is. If you’ve ever felt like you’re apologizing for existing, this conversation is for you.

Connect with the show:

• Host: Jack

• Topic: CPTSD & Trauma Recovery

• Keywords: Mental Health, Self-Compassion, Inner Child, Emotional Healing, Recovery.

In this episode of Healing Out Loud, I dive into the messy, complicated work of reclaiming my emotions after surviving sexual abuse. I talk about the rules I was taught as a kid, how to suppress, hide, and edit my feelings, and the ongoing tension that healing creates.

I share how therapy helped me start noticing and giving space to the parts of me I’d long been trained to hide, and why, even now, I refuse to let anyone dictate how I should feel.

If you’ve ever struggled with feeling “too much,” silencing yourself, or living under invisible rules about your emotions, this episode is for you. Let’s talk honestly, vulnerably, and out loud.

Website - https://aboutthatjack.com

The holidays can be beautiful, and brutal.

In this episode, Jack talks about navigating the season with CPTSD, where twinkly lights meet old triggers and quiet grief.

It’s a reminder that you can’t do the holidays wrong when you’re doing them honestly, and that protecting your peace is its own kind of joy.

The latest Jeffrey Epstein documents are out, and for survivors of child sexual abuse, the impact can be devastating.

I’m Jack, from Healing Out Loud, and today we’re unpacking the emotional shockwaves these files send through survivors, including me.

This episode isn’t about politics or headlines, it’s about trauma, survival, and the ways systems can fail us. I share grounding tools, reflections on emotional triggers, and why it matters to honor your story even when the world seems to look away.

If you’re feeling triggered, pause, breathe, and know you’re not alone. Your experience matters. Your healing matters. And your voice is part of a bigger shift toward truth, accountability, and empathy.

In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack dives into one of the toughest, most empowering parts of healing: accountability.

Living with CPTSD can make life messy, from intrusive thoughts and flashbacks to impulsive decisions and deep shame. But accountability isn’t about blame or perfection; it’s about taking ownership of how you respond, the choices you make, and how you show up for yourself and others.

Join Jack as he shares personal insights, practical steps, and a little humor along the way, helping you step out from under the weight of trauma and into real, grounded healing.

In this bite-sized episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack dives into the painful truth about growth: not everyone will see or accept the changes you’ve made.

After a blog post struck a chord with listeners, he explores the quiet ache of realizing that healing isn’t about proving your worth to others, it’s about learning to honor your own journey, even when those who mattered most may never recognize it.

Jack talks about acceptance without permission, carrying the weight of your progress without validation, and why this is one of the bravest forms of healing. If you’ve ever felt invisible in your growth or frustrated that people cling to old versions of you, this episode is a reminder that your work matters, even if no one else sees it.

Sometimes the hardest part of healing is stepping away from the people who should have been your safe space. In this episode of Healing Out Loud, Jack talks about why creating distance from family can be necessary for your survival and growth, how to set boundaries without guilt, and why protecting your peace is not only allowed, it’s brave.

If you’ve ever felt torn between love and self-preservation, this episode is for you. Learn how reclaiming your space can help you heal, break generational trauma, and pave the way for a safer future, for you and your children.

Join Jack, a CPTSD survivor, as he dives into the messy, human, and often taboo sides of sexuality after trauma.

In this episode, Jack busts common myths about kink, explores how trauma shapes desire, and shows why reclaiming your body and pleasure is an act of healing, not shame. Expect warmth, honesty, a touch of humor, and a few moments that might make you blush.