My sister Chie joins me to talk about our evolving understanding of self-care and emotional regulation. We are both survivors navigating life and CPTSD. I hope you'll join us for some laughter and real talk. Chie has a BA in Somatic Psychology. She is a harpist, Championship Irish Dancer, and singer. She and her partner live in the Midwest with their two puppies. Internal Family Systems Therapy https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/internal-family-systems-therapy Spoon Theory https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/ Assertive Communication - DBT "Dear Man" https://dbt.tools/interpersonal_effectiveness/dear-man.php Curable App - Chronic Pain App (Chie recommends) https://www.curablehealth.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA5Y6eBhAbEiwA_2ZWIaUxUI-x1o1YSUpLLMhLeSdP70UiI0-_Dd8-vDyXrLwBWAFAkjJB8xoCJmEQAvD_BwE TED Talk - Music and the Brain https://www.ted.com/talks/anita_collins_how_playing_an_instrument_benefits_your_brain?language=en I Sing the Body Electric, Especially When My Power's Out - Andrea Gibson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAySTOeC2NY Support the show