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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>The PTSD Retreat Radio Talk Show</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/theptsdretreat</link><description><![CDATA[UPCOMING EPISODES:<br /><br />TUESDAY NIGHTS 8pm EST, <br />***Two Whackos and Key Lime Pie, <br />    with Kevin Lake, author of OFF SWITCH<br /><br />THURSDAY NIGHTS 9pm EST<br />***You can catch me on the Talking With Heroes Program<br /><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/talkingwithheroes1" rel="noopener">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/talkingwithheroes1</a>, as the back up-support and co-host. First Thursday of the month you can call in and send a shout out to loved ones serving overseas. Please be aware this show is recorded before a live audience every Thursday night, in Colorado Springs, at the American Legion Post.<br /><br />FRIDAY NGIHTS, 8pm EST, <br />*** The 6 Senses of PTSD, <br />      with Pam Killeen and Jurriaan Plesman       <br />      currently covering Taste/Foods<br /><br />Upcoming podcasts:<br /><br />***Tricia Saint-Felix, Maryland Army National Guard <br />    recently returned from Afghanistan<br /><br />***Dennis Orr, founder of VetPropulsion.com<br /><br />***Shari Duval, K9s for Warriors<br /><br />On The PTSD Retreat Radio Talk Show, we discuss the following, pulling in experts from all over the nation and abroad:<br />Medications (pros and cons)<br />Treatments<br />The VA<br />Alternative Methods/Treatments?Techniques<br />Resources available to you<br />And, most importantly, we will hear from you, your personal stories and answer your questions.<br /><br />To be a guest, or to have your question answered on the show, please write to <a href="mailto:Support@ThePTSDRetreat.org">Support@ThePTSDRetreat.org</a><br />Or go to<br /><a href="http://www.theptsdretreat.org" rel="noopener">www.theptsdretreat.org</a><br />and fill out the contact form.<br /><br />Place "RADIO TALK SHOW" in the subject line of your email. Thank you, and we will talk to you soon!<br /><br />Please be aware this show is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional medical and mental health services, in any way. It is not intended to treat, diagnose, or cure illnesses- though you will hear great possibilities you may discuss with your care providers. So, I ask that you please go to your mental health professional/medical physician to discus any major changes you choose to incorporate in your life. Ok, legalities and my rear covered! Thank you!<br /><br />The PTSD Retreat Radio Talk show is dedicated to ALL those suffering with Post Traumatic Stress, especially our military members, veterans, and their families- we thank you for your service!]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/526815/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Society &amp; Culture</category><copyright>Copyright CoachNikiDotCom</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be9405695dded198e0af52aac1af5c59.jpg</url><title>The PTSD Retreat Radio Talk Show</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/theptsdretreat</link></image><lastBuildDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 12:27:44 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>CoachNikiDotCom</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>CoachNikiDotCom</itunes:name><itunes:email>support@theptsdretreat.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be9405695dded198e0af52aac1af5c59.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>UPCOMING EPISODES:

TUESDAY NIGHTS 8pm EST, 
***Two Whackos and Key Lime Pie, 
    with Kevin Lake, author of OFF SWITCH

THURSDAY NIGHTS 9pm EST
***You can catch me on the Talking With Heroes Program
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/talkingwithheroes1,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[UPCOMING EPISODES:<br /><br />TUESDAY NIGHTS 8pm EST, <br />***Two Whackos and Key Lime Pie, <br />    with Kevin Lake, author of OFF SWITCH<br /><br />THURSDAY NIGHTS 9pm EST<br />***You can catch me on the Talking With Heroes Program<br /><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/talkingwithheroes1" rel="noopener">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/talkingwithheroes1</a>, as the back up-support and co-host. First Thursday of the month you can call in and send a shout out to loved ones serving overseas. Please be aware this show is recorded before a live audience every Thursday night, in Colorado Springs, at the American Legion Post.<br /><br />FRIDAY NGIHTS, 8pm EST, <br />*** The 6 Senses of PTSD, <br />      with Pam Killeen and Jurriaan Plesman       <br />      currently covering Taste/Foods<br /><br />Upcoming podcasts:<br /><br />***Tricia Saint-Felix, Maryland Army National Guard <br />    recently returned from Afghanistan<br /><br />***Dennis Orr, founder of VetPropulsion.com<br /><br />***Shari Duval, K9s for Warriors<br /><br />On The PTSD Retreat Radio Talk Show, we discuss the following, pulling in experts from all over the nation and abroad:<br />Medications (pros and cons)<br />Treatments<br />The VA<br />Alternative Methods/Treatments?Techniques<br />Resources available to you<br />And, most importantly, we will hear from you, your personal stories and answer your questions.<br /><br />To be a guest, or to have your question answered on the show, please write to <a href="mailto:Support@ThePTSDRetreat.org">Support@ThePTSDRetreat.org</a><br />Or go to<br /><a href="http://www.theptsdretreat.org" rel="noopener">www.theptsdretreat.org</a><br />and fill out the contact form.<br /><br />Place "RADIO TALK SHOW" in the subject line of your email. Thank you, and we will talk to you soon!<br /><br />Please be aware this show is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional medical and mental health services, in any way. It is not intended to treat, diagnose, or cure illnesses- though you will hear great possibilities you may discuss with your care providers. So, I ask that you please go to your mental health professional/medical physician to discus any major changes you choose to incorporate in your life. Ok, legalities and my rear covered! Thank you!<br /><br />The PTSD Retreat Radio Talk show is dedicated to ALL those suffering with Post Traumatic Stress, especially our military members, veterans, and their families- we thank you for your service!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>PTSD, NOT FOR THE WEAK OF HEART</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/theptsdretreat/ptsd-not-for-the-weak-of-heart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3641880</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2013 06:32:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/3641880/ptsd_not_for_the_weak_of_heart.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CoachNikiDotCom</itunes:author><itunes:duration>918</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>afghanistan,children,daughters,epidemic,husbands,iraq,military,ptsd,sons,theptsdretreat.org,trauma,vietnam,wives,world</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be9405695dded198e0af52aac1af5c59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sitting in Afghanistan...WTF</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/theptsdretreat/sitting-in-afghanistan-wtf</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3624384</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2013 17:23:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/3624384/sitting_in_afghanistan_wtf.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CoachNikiDotCom</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1161</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>afghanistan,combat,military,nic,nicole,ptsd,stress,theptsdretreat.org,thinking,trauma</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be9405695dded198e0af52aac1af5c59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A little note of Love</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/theptsdretreat/a_little_note_of_love</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2660329</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 15:04:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/2660329/a_little_note_of_love.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CoachNikiDotCom</itunes:author><itunes:duration>549</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>anxiety,love,military,post,pot,ptsd,ptsdretreat.org,stress,theptsdretreat.org,trauma</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be9405695dded198e0af52aac1af5c59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>I was thinking again...blast it. My fear</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/theptsdretreat/i_was_thinking_again_blast_it_my_fear_1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2595632</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:35:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/2595632/i_was_thinking_again_blast_it_my_fear.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CoachNikiDotCom</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1955</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be9405695dded198e0af52aac1af5c59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>good morning @#$#@@%#</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/theptsdretreat/good_morning</link><description><![CDATA[If you are having difficulties, you are wide awake at night, stressed, having anxiety, nightmares, etc, or you just feel you don't matter anymore, apparently  you needed a buddy in the moment.<br /><br />In the morning, call the counselor, coach, psychologist, or your chaplain.  Or just a friend. Let them know what you were struggling with and get assistance. <br /><br />Here for you...<br />Nic]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2569916</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:58:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/2569916/good_morning.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CoachNikiDotCom</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you are having difficulties, you are wide awake at night, stressed, having anxiety, nightmares, etc, or you just feel you don't matter anymore, apparently  you needed a buddy in the moment.

In the morning, call the counselor, coach, psychologist,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you are having difficulties, you are wide awake at night, stressed, having anxiety, nightmares, etc, or you just feel you don't matter anymore, apparently  you needed a buddy in the moment.<br /><br />In the morning, call the counselor, coach, psychologist, or your chaplain.  Or just a friend. Let them know what you were struggling with and get assistance. <br /><br />Here for you...<br />Nic]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1180</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>anxiety,assistance,awake,battle,buddy,can't sleep,friend,help,nightmares,prevention,ptsdretreat.org,stress,suicide,terror,theptsdretreat.org,tired</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be9405695dded198e0af52aac1af5c59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Boston, PTSD, and public image</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/theptsdretreat/boston_ptsd_and_public_image</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2564879</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:04:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/2564879/boston_ptsd_and_public_image.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CoachNikiDotCom</itunes:author><itunes:duration>802</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>9-11,assistance,bombing,boston,counseling,help,new york,ptsd,ptsdretreat.org,theptsdretreat.org,trauma</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be9405695dded198e0af52aac1af5c59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In Michigan and loving Pinestead Reef!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/theptsdretreat/in_michigan_and_loving_pinestead_reef</link><description><![CDATA[OKay, forgive me the service (internet) is spotty but that is the ONLY thing I can say that does not work for me, here in the Pinestead Reef Resort, at Traverse City, Michigan. Everything, and I do mean everything else is FANTASTIC! This is truly a diamond in the rough. <br /><br />GOOGLE IT!<br /><br />Now that said, I was telling you that over the next 2 days we will be filming live broadcasts, gathering audio and still photos of veterans in the area (including a WWII veteran!), Traverse bay Farms and the Lapointe Family, the American Legion (of which I am a member in my local area) and much more! <br /><br />Further, an open invitation has been made to local veterans and military in the area- see below:<br /><br />If you are in the Traverse City area of Michigan (or further, I do not care as long as you arrive in time to eat) you are welcome to join me for dinner at the Pinestead Reef Resort. Now, be aware this is a potluck-I am providing the main dish and salad but everything else is each of us contributing to make a WONDERFUL meal! This is limited to the first 15 people because during this dinner we will have some special guests joining us. to join us for dinner Tuesday night, please call 801.580.1976 TOMORROW NOT TONIGHT-I get to sleep and RSVP! I will provide you with the room number and time. You get to tell me what you are bringing. :) <br /><br />Please be aware there will be pictures of us, lots of laughter, and just open discussions of the obvious nature. Come comfy because I will be in jeans or sweats as befitting my mood of the moment. I look forward to connecting!<br /><br />D. Nicole Johnson Starr<br /><br />P.S> Do not feel it is too late, just call; you never know, I may be terrible at math. :)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2563431</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:04:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/2563431/in_michigan_and_loving_pinestead_reef.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CoachNikiDotCom</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>OKay, forgive me the service (internet) is spotty but that is the ONLY thing I can say that does not work for me, here in the Pinestead Reef Resort, at Traverse City, Michigan. Everything, and I do mean everything else is FANTASTIC! This is truly a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[OKay, forgive me the service (internet) is spotty but that is the ONLY thing I can say that does not work for me, here in the Pinestead Reef Resort, at Traverse City, Michigan. Everything, and I do mean everything else is FANTASTIC! This is truly a diamond in the rough. <br /><br />GOOGLE IT!<br /><br />Now that said, I was telling you that over the next 2 days we will be filming live broadcasts, gathering audio and still photos of veterans in the area (including a WWII veteran!), Traverse bay Farms and the Lapointe Family, the American Legion (of which I am a member in my local area) and much more! <br /><br />Further, an open invitation has been made to local veterans and military in the area- see below:<br /><br />If you are in the Traverse City area of Michigan (or further, I do not care as long as you arrive in time to eat) you are welcome to join me for dinner at the Pinestead Reef Resort. Now, be aware this is a potluck-I am providing the main dish and salad but everything else is each of us contributing to make a WONDERFUL meal! This is limited to the first 15 people because during this dinner we will have some special guests joining us. to join us for dinner Tuesday night, please call 801.580.1976 TOMORROW NOT TONIGHT-I get to sleep and RSVP! I will provide you with the room number and time. You get to tell me what you are bringing. :) <br /><br />Please be aware there will be pictures of us, lots of laughter, and just open discussions of the obvious nature. Come comfy because I will be in jeans or sweats as befitting my mood of the moment. I look forward to connecting!<br /><br />D. Nicole Johnson Starr<br /><br />P.S> Do not feel it is too late, just call; you never know, I may be terrible at math. :)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>468</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>american legion,amvets,andy lapointe,dinner,healing,laughter,michigan. traverse bay farms,military,ptsd,ptsdretreat.org,syrup,theptsdretreat.org,traverse city,veterans,world war two,wwii</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be9405695dded198e0af52aac1af5c59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Five Levels of Resiliency</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/theptsdretreat/the_five_levels_of_resiliency</link><description><![CDATA[This article is being read my D Nicole Johnson Starr, with the purpose of sharing the information foudn. Please remember all information provided on this show is strictly for information and educational purposes only. Please consult your mental health professionals and or your medical providers for more information.<br /><br />To read the article yourself, please go to:<br /><a href="http://www.resiliencycenter.com/articles/5levels.shtml" rel="noopener">http://www.resiliencycenter.com/articles/5levels.shtml</a><br /><br />I get to thank Figley Institute for the awareness of this article. <br /><br />Your host,<br /><br />D. Nicole Johnson Starr]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2556177</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:46:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/2556177/the_five_levels_of_resiliency.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CoachNikiDotCom</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This article is being read my D Nicole Johnson Starr, with the purpose of sharing the information foudn. Please remember all information provided on this show is strictly for information and educational purposes only. Please consult your mental health...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This article is being read my D Nicole Johnson Starr, with the purpose of sharing the information foudn. Please remember all information provided on this show is strictly for information and educational purposes only. Please consult your mental health professionals and or your medical providers for more information.<br /><br />To read the article yourself, please go to:<br /><a href="http://www.resiliencycenter.com/articles/5levels.shtml" rel="noopener">http://www.resiliencycenter.com/articles/5levels.shtml</a><br /><br />I get to thank Figley Institute for the awareness of this article. <br /><br />Your host,<br /><br />D. Nicole Johnson Starr]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>326</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>career,family,figley institute,job,ptsdretrreat.org,resiliency,resiliency center,strain,stress,work,www.theptsdretreat.org</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be9405695dded198e0af52aac1af5c59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>To Be Resilient, Resist Hype on Stress</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/theptsdretreat/to_be_resilient_resist_hype_on_stress</link><description><![CDATA[Again, this show is strictly for education/information purposes. Any changes you wish to make to your life, diet, or care provided, please speak with your medical and mental health providers. Thank you.<br /><br />This article was amazing and was brought to me thanks to Figley Institute. (<a href="http://www.figleyinstitute.com" rel="noopener">www.figleyinstitute.com</a> - a fantastic resource for mental health and medical providers)<br /><br />To read it yourself, please go to  <a href="http://www.resiliencycenter.com/articles/stresshype.shtml" rel="noopener">http://www.resiliencycenter.com/articles/stresshype.shtml</a>.<br /><br />Any comments, thoughts or questions can be brought to our attention through our webpage: <a href="http://www.theptsdretreat.org" rel="noopener">www.theptsdretreat.org</a><br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br />If you wish to be a guest, please let me know! I would love to talk with you!<br /><br />Your host,<br /><br />D. Nicole Johnson Starr <br /><br />To Be Resilient, Resist the Hype About Stress<br />by Al Siebert, Ph.D., author of The Resiliency Advantage]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2556099</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:33:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/2556099/to_be_resilient_resist_hype_on_stress.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CoachNikiDotCom</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Again, this show is strictly for education/information purposes. Any changes you wish to make to your life, diet, or care provided, please speak with your medical and mental health providers. Thank you.

This article was amazing and was brought to me...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Again, this show is strictly for education/information purposes. Any changes you wish to make to your life, diet, or care provided, please speak with your medical and mental health providers. Thank you.<br /><br />This article was amazing and was brought to me thanks to Figley Institute. (<a href="http://www.figleyinstitute.com" rel="noopener">www.figleyinstitute.com</a> - a fantastic resource for mental health and medical providers)<br /><br />To read it yourself, please go to  <a href="http://www.resiliencycenter.com/articles/stresshype.shtml" rel="noopener">http://www.resiliencycenter.com/articles/stresshype.shtml</a>.<br /><br />Any comments, thoughts or questions can be brought to our attention through our webpage: <a href="http://www.theptsdretreat.org" rel="noopener">www.theptsdretreat.org</a><br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br />If you wish to be a guest, please let me know! I would love to talk with you!<br /><br />Your host,<br /><br />D. Nicole Johnson Starr <br /><br />To Be Resilient, Resist the Hype About Stress<br />by Al Siebert, Ph.D., author of The Resiliency Advantage]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>466</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>al siebert,anxiety,d nicole johnson starr,family,figley institute,job,military,objective,ptsd,ptsdretreat.org,resiliency center,s train,stress,subjective,theptsdretreat.org</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be9405695dded198e0af52aac1af5c59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>how do we flush excess cortisol out?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/theptsdretreat/how_do_we_flush_excess_cortisol_out</link><description><![CDATA[Before going any further, please note the following reminder:<br /><br />The PTSD Retreat Rafio Talk Show is for Information/ Educational purposes ONLY. To make any changes or to ass any suggestion to your lifestyle, please consult your doctor or mental health professional first.<br /><br />This question was given to me by an individual who loves to exercise a LOT, but has a negative impact on her body both physically and psychologically: can't sleep has jitters, etc. Here is my response below, but I would love to have some medical/mental health professionals weigh in as well, especially if my response is inadequate. Thanks! (If I do not receive a response I will consider that good news as well-it means it is accurate information and you are happy with the answer as a professional! Thank you!)<br /><br /> <br /><br />Nic<br /><br /> <br /><br />____________________________________________________________________________________________<br /><br />In answer to the question, when you are dealing with a cortisol buildup, as you describe it, it is a lot like a sleep deficit. When you are so depleted of your sleep, it takes a long time to get yourself back on track. The same applies to stress in the body. Especially if we are the "work hard, play hard" group of people who are the hard-chargers, go-get-'em types. One of the ways I like to describe it is through an example using a drinking glass. If you would indulge me by doing this, I would appreciate it.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Please get the glass before continuing.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Now look at that glass. Is it empty or full?<br /><br /> <br /><br />Technically it is full, full of air. To give you a different reference, this is also your body. Even when empty we are still full: full of emotions, thoughts, feelings, etc.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Now, look at the glass again. If it is full, can we add more to it?<br /><br /> <br /><br />Technically we can. Because while it is filled with air, we can put stuff into it. The air will move, overflow the glass and merge with other elements, but we can still put things in. Let us start with a bit of water. No more than an inch or so.<br /><br />Now that water is representing a trauma in our lives. We all experience trauma. No matter how we react to it, process it- all that really doesn't matter. The fact is we all have trauma. BUT, that said, if we do not process it, it sits there. One of the big issues with us as military we are taught to compartmentalize it. Meaning, we tend to "deal with it later" instead of processing it immediately. The problem with this mentality is that a lot of times we do not get back to the trauma that goes unprocessed because another trauma comes, maybe even a few traumas. Put another 2 inches of water in the glass.<br /><br /> <br /><br />What are you noticing with the glass?<br /><br /> <br /><br />It is filling up and becoming full. What happens when a glass is full and we keep putting in more water?<br /><br /> <br /><br />It overflows. Just like our body when we put too much stress, or 'trauma' into it. This can look like symptoms of PTSD, inability to sleep, inability to stay awake, fatigue, temper tantrums and much much more.<br /><br /> <br /><br />And, sometimes it only takes one trauma to do this, to cause overflow.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Further, just as it takes a little bit of time, sometimes our whole lives to build up to that point of overflow, so too does it take time to reverse the process and reach our baseline balanced state.  In other words, it does not just happen overnight, or even in a single moment. It takes time. Do not be in a rush to get back to the adrenaline junky life. Or, if you prefer, to the exercise driven life.<br /><br /> <br /><br />If you are finding yourself going above and beyond stress wise, but still need to workout in some form, I would suggest switching to yoga-if you want a challenge that will stress your carcass (lol), then go to a Bikram Yoga class. You only goal for that day: to stay for the entire hour. Note, I did not say to be able to do everything. The goal is simply not to leave. I have seen professional athletes fail this one goal because it can be that challenging. That said, I have also seen a 350lb woman able to do the entire class and all the moves as well as the instructor. (She had been doing this for a while and had lost over 100lbs doing the class consistently over time. To my knowledge she is still doing it.) Yoga is a series of stretches that will relax the body instead of give it that "jolt". It is not just a regular 'bend over and touch your toes' stretch but a really good workout. Ask some of the NFL players doing yoga if it is easy or "just for girls".<br /><br /> I hope this assists you with your own struggles or questions. If you do Bikram Yoga, please share your experiences. If you have another alternative, please share those as well. To know more about The PTSD Retreat, or to submit your own questions, please go to <a href="http://www.theptsdretreat.org" rel="noopener">www.theptsdretreat.org</a> and submit your questions via the contact form. Thank you!<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br />Your host,<br /> <br />D. Nicole Johnson Starr<br />The PTSD Retreat<br /><a href="http://www.theptsdretreat.org" rel="noopener">www.theptsdretreat.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2555060</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:38:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/2555060/how_do_we_flush_excess_cortisol_out.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CoachNikiDotCom</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Before going any further, please note the following reminder:

The PTSD Retreat Rafio Talk Show is for Information/ Educational purposes ONLY. To make any changes or to ass any suggestion to your lifestyle, please consult your doctor or mental health...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Before going any further, please note the following reminder:<br /><br />The PTSD Retreat Rafio Talk Show is for Information/ Educational purposes ONLY. To make any changes or to ass any suggestion to your lifestyle, please consult your doctor or mental health professional first.<br /><br />This question was given to me by an individual who loves to exercise a LOT, but has a negative impact on her body both physically and psychologically: can't sleep has jitters, etc. Here is my response below, but I would love to have some medical/mental health professionals weigh in as well, especially if my response is inadequate. Thanks! (If I do not receive a response I will consider that good news as well-it means it is accurate information and you are happy with the answer as a professional! Thank you!)<br /><br /> <br /><br />Nic<br /><br /> <br /><br />____________________________________________________________________________________________<br /><br />In answer to the question, when you are dealing with a cortisol buildup, as you describe it, it is a lot like a sleep deficit. When you are so depleted of your sleep, it takes a long time to get yourself back on track. The same applies to stress in the body. Especially if we are the "work hard, play hard" group of people who are the hard-chargers, go-get-'em types. One of the ways I like to describe it is through an example using a drinking glass. If you would indulge me by doing this, I would appreciate it.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Please get the glass before continuing.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Now look at that glass. Is it empty or full?<br /><br /> <br /><br />Technically it is full, full of air. To give you a different reference, this is also your body. Even when empty we are still full: full of emotions, thoughts, feelings, etc.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Now, look at the glass again. If it is full, can we add more to it?<br /><br /> <br /><br />Technically we can. Because while it is filled with air, we can put stuff into it. The air will move, overflow the glass and merge with other elements, but we can still put things in. Let us start with a bit of water. No more than an inch or so.<br /><br />Now that water is representing a trauma in our lives. We all experience trauma. No matter how we react to it, process it- all that really doesn't matter. The fact is we all have trauma. BUT, that said, if we do not process it, it sits there. One of the big issues with us as military we are taught to compartmentalize it. Meaning, we tend to "deal with it later" instead of processing it immediately. The problem with this mentality is that a lot of times we do not get back to the trauma that goes unprocessed because another trauma comes, maybe even a few traumas. Put another 2 inches of water in the glass.<br /><br /> <br /><br />What are you noticing with the glass?<br /><br /> <br /><br />It is filling up and becoming full. What happens when a glass is full and we keep putting in more water?<br /><br /> <br /><br />It overflows. Just like our body when we put too much stress, or 'trauma' into it. This can look like symptoms of PTSD, inability to sleep, inability to stay awake, fatigue, temper tantrums and much much more.<br /><br /> <br /><br />And, sometimes it only takes one trauma to do this, to cause overflow.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Further, just as it takes a little bit of time, sometimes our whole lives to build up to that point of overflow, so too does it take time to reverse the process and reach our baseline balanced state.  In other words, it does not just happen overnight, or even in a single moment. It takes time. Do not be in a rush to get back to the adrenaline junky life. Or, if you prefer, to the exercise driven life.<br /><br /> <br /><br />If you are finding yourself going above and beyond stress wise, but still need to workout in some form, I would suggest switching to yoga-if you want a challenge that will stress your carcass (lol), then go to a Bikram Yoga class....]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>944</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>anxiety,bikhram,bikram,breathing,cortisol,exercise,hatha,post traumatic stress disorder,ptsd,ptsdretreat.org,stress,theptsdretreat.org,yoga</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be9405695dded198e0af52aac1af5c59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Murphy Moment #2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/theptsdretreat/murphy_moment_2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2547519</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:13:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/2547519/murphy_moment_2.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CoachNikiDotCom</itunes:author><itunes:duration>392</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be9405695dded198e0af52aac1af5c59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Hey-wondered where we've gone?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/theptsdretreat/hey_wondered_where_we_ve_gone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2547423</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:48:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/2547423/hey_wondered_where_we_ve_gone.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CoachNikiDotCom</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1403</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be9405695dded198e0af52aac1af5c59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Assault with intent to murder, the news</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/theptsdretreat/assault_with_intent_to_murder_the_news</link><description><![CDATA[This is an audio reading of the news from the local area of Anthony McFarland, the young soldier charged with attempted murder for stabbing an attacker in self defense, so you can hear more of the story. What are your thoughts?<br /><br />To weigh in, share your views, thoughts and comments, please join us next Thursday, Apr 18th, at 9pm ET, on our Talking With Heroes Program. <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/talkingwithheroes1" rel="noopener">www.blogtalkradio.com/talkingwithheroes1</a><br />Call in at 626-414-3462 ext 1. <br /><br />Both Anthony McFarland abd his father, Jeff eeback, will be on the show. You do not want to mis this. Get to know the soldier. Though he cannot comment on the case, he can cetainly share his life as a soldier. His father on the otherhand has no problem sharing his thoughts. <br /><br />You can also email your comments to <a href="mailto:SUPPORT@THEPTSDRETREAT.ORG">SUPPORT@THEPTSDRETREAT.ORG</a> attention "PTSD SOLDIER radio show"<br /><br />AS always, thank you for listening.<br /><br />Your host,<br />D. Nicole Johnson Starr]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2509377</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:20:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/2509377/assault_with_intent_to_murder_the_news.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CoachNikiDotCom</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is an audio reading of the news from the local area of Anthony McFarland, the young soldier charged with attempted murder for stabbing an attacker in self defense, so you can hear more of the story. What are your thoughts?

To weigh in, share...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is an audio reading of the news from the local area of Anthony McFarland, the young soldier charged with attempted murder for stabbing an attacker in self defense, so you can hear more of the story. What are your thoughts?<br /><br />To weigh in, share your views, thoughts and comments, please join us next Thursday, Apr 18th, at 9pm ET, on our Talking With Heroes Program. <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/talkingwithheroes1" rel="noopener">www.blogtalkradio.com/talkingwithheroes1</a><br />Call in at 626-414-3462 ext 1. <br /><br />Both Anthony McFarland abd his father, Jeff eeback, will be on the show. You do not want to mis this. Get to know the soldier. Though he cannot comment on the case, he can cetainly share his life as a soldier. His father on the otherhand has no problem sharing his thoughts. <br /><br />You can also email your comments to <a href="mailto:SUPPORT@THEPTSDRETREAT.ORG">SUPPORT@THEPTSDRETREAT.ORG</a> attention "PTSD SOLDIER radio show"<br /><br />AS always, thank you for listening.<br /><br />Your host,<br />D. Nicole Johnson Starr]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>422</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>afghanistan,army,attacked,fox17,help,knife,marine,military,murder,news,protest,ptsd,ptsdretreat.org,soldier,stabbing,theptsdretreat.org,weapon</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be9405695dded198e0af52aac1af5c59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>PTSD, Attempted Murder, or Self Defense?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/theptsdretreat/ptsd_attempted_murder_or_self_defense_1</link><description><![CDATA[A young soldier recently returned from Afghanistan is attacked by a drunk individual. he stabs the guy. He is sober, so are the 3 witnesses. The only individual who has been drinking is the one who slammed this young soldier against a wall with an intent to cause harm. <br /><br />The soldier is now charged with :<br /><br />1. Attempted assault with intent to murder, <br />2. Assault to do great bodily harm less than murder, <br />3. And assault with a dangerous weapon.<br /><br />These charges can put him in jail for life. He is 22. He has PTSD and is about to be a dad. <br /><br />What are your thoughts?<br />To give us your comments, post them here or, send them to us at <a href="mailto:SUPPORT@THEPTSDRETREAT.ORG">SUPPORT@THEPTSDRETREAT.ORG</a> subject line: PTSD SOLDIER,<br /><br />or<br /><br />Call in to our "Talking with Heroes Program" on blogtalkradio.com/talkingwithheroes1, Thursday Apr 18th at 9pm ET, call in at 626-414-3462 and tell us your thoughts by hitting 1.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2509155</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:32:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/2509155/ptsd_attempted_murder_or_self_defense.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CoachNikiDotCom</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A young soldier recently returned from Afghanistan is attacked by a drunk individual. he stabs the guy. He is sober, so are the 3 witnesses. The only individual who has been drinking is the one who slammed this young soldier against a wall with an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A young soldier recently returned from Afghanistan is attacked by a drunk individual. he stabs the guy. He is sober, so are the 3 witnesses. The only individual who has been drinking is the one who slammed this young soldier against a wall with an intent to cause harm. <br /><br />The soldier is now charged with :<br /><br />1. Attempted assault with intent to murder, <br />2. Assault to do great bodily harm less than murder, <br />3. And assault with a dangerous weapon.<br /><br />These charges can put him in jail for life. He is 22. He has PTSD and is about to be a dad. <br /><br />What are your thoughts?<br />To give us your comments, post them here or, send them to us at <a href="mailto:SUPPORT@THEPTSDRETREAT.ORG">SUPPORT@THEPTSDRETREAT.ORG</a> subject line: PTSD SOLDIER,<br /><br />or<br /><br />Call in to our "Talking with Heroes Program" on blogtalkradio.com/talkingwithheroes1, Thursday Apr 18th at 9pm ET, call in at 626-414-3462 and tell us your thoughts by hitting 1.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1244</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>afghanistan,anthony mcfarland,charged,dad,e4,fight,jail,jeff seeback,knife,michigan,military,murder,ptsd,ptsdretreat.org,spc,stab,theptsdretreat.org,war,weapon</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be9405695dded198e0af52aac1af5c59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>PTSD, Attempted Murder, or Self Defense?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/theptsdretreat/ptsd_attempted_murder_or_self_defense</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2509132</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:29:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/2509132/ptsd_attempted_murder_or_self_defense.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CoachNikiDotCom</itunes:author><itunes:duration>56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be9405695dded198e0af52aac1af5c59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Murphy's Moments #001</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/theptsdretreat/murphy_s_moments_001</link><description><![CDATA[Ever heard of Murphy's Law? Well, my nickname is Murphy and well earned, so I thought why not share these with everyone as a form of humor therapy for all? Seriously, I figured since I have been missing in action from the radio over the last month and a half, you deserve a thank you for continuing to check in and follow The PTSD Retreat Radio Talk Show. So, enjoy and remember, this show is purely for information and educational purposes. Please consult a doctor or your mental health professional if you would like to use anything suggested in this program, so you can make an informed decision about your care. <br /><br />Thank you so much for listening, and for the record, I do NOT recommend ANYONE doing what you hear in this first Murphy's Moment. <br /><br />Your host,<br /><br />D. Nicole Johnson Starr<br />The PTSD Retreat <br /><br /><a href="http://www.theptsdretreat.org" rel="noopener">www.theptsdretreat.org</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/ThePTSDRetreat" rel="noopener">www.facebook.com/ThePTSDRetreat</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2495612</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:35:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/2495612/murphy_s_moments_001.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CoachNikiDotCom</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ever heard of Murphy's Law? Well, my nickname is Murphy and well earned, so I thought why not share these with everyone as a form of humor therapy for all? Seriously, I figured since I have been missing in action from the radio over the last month and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ever heard of Murphy's Law? Well, my nickname is Murphy and well earned, so I thought why not share these with everyone as a form of humor therapy for all? Seriously, I figured since I have been missing in action from the radio over the last month and a half, you deserve a thank you for continuing to check in and follow The PTSD Retreat Radio Talk Show. So, enjoy and remember, this show is purely for information and educational purposes. Please consult a doctor or your mental health professional if you would like to use anything suggested in this program, so you can make an informed decision about your care. <br /><br />Thank you so much for listening, and for the record, I do NOT recommend ANYONE doing what you hear in this first Murphy's Moment. <br /><br />Your host,<br /><br />D. Nicole Johnson Starr<br />The PTSD Retreat <br /><br /><a href="http://www.theptsdretreat.org" rel="noopener">www.theptsdretreat.org</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/ThePTSDRetreat" rel="noopener">www.facebook.com/ThePTSDRetreat</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>536</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>assistance,d. nicole johnson starr,family,funny,health,help,humor,laugh,laughter,life coach,men,military,ptsd,ptsdretreat.org,stress,theptsdretreat.org,therapy,trauma,war,women</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be9405695dded198e0af52aac1af5c59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>1/2 a whacko and lime pie is missing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/theptsdretreat/1_2_a_whacko_and_lime_pie_is_missing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2419790</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/2419790/1_2_a_whacko_and_lime_pie_is_missing.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CoachNikiDotCom</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1067</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be9405695dded198e0af52aac1af5c59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Just touching in...</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/theptsdretreat/just_touching_in</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2379750</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:09:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/2379750/just_touching_in.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CoachNikiDotCom</itunes:author><itunes:duration>171</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be9405695dded198e0af52aac1af5c59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>BIG news!!!!!!!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/theptsdretreat/big_news</link><description><![CDATA[Okay, I am in the boondocks of North Carolina and phones do not appreciate it at all out here so it is much easier to share big news this way. Yeah for Internet and Internet radio! <br /><br />Our Skydive Retreat was amazing though the weather did not agree with the plan and rebeled causing us to chanel a bit of creativity. It all worked out and pictures will be posted soon.<br /><br />Thank you so much for supporting The PTSD Retreat!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2362917</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:06:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/2362917/big_news.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CoachNikiDotCom</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Okay, I am in the boondocks of North Carolina and phones do not appreciate it at all out here so it is much easier to share big news this way. Yeah for Internet and Internet radio! 

Our Skydive Retreat was amazing though the weather did not agree...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Okay, I am in the boondocks of North Carolina and phones do not appreciate it at all out here so it is much easier to share big news this way. Yeah for Internet and Internet radio! <br /><br />Our Skydive Retreat was amazing though the weather did not agree with the plan and rebeled causing us to chanel a bit of creativity. It all worked out and pictures will be posted soon.<br /><br />Thank you so much for supporting The PTSD Retreat!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>514</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be9405695dded198e0af52aac1af5c59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
