In This Episode, We Cover:
- What PTSD nightmares really are (and what they are not)
- Why nightmares are repetitive, immersive, and fully sensory
- How the nervous system uses dreams as survival drills
- The physical and cognitive toll of years of disrupted sleep
- Why nightmares don’t fade—they end when danger ends
- How going no-contact and leaving abusive systems changes the brain
- What happens to dreams once safety becomes real
- Why memory blocks and “closed doors” are signs of intelligence, not failure
- The difference between curiosity and readiness in healing
- Why lucid dreaming is not an entry point for PTSD recovery
Key Takeaways:
- You cannot out-hack a nervous system that believes you’re in danger
- Awareness without safety doesn’t calm trauma responses
- Nightmares aren’t weakness—they’re protection
- Healing isn’t conquering nightmares; it’s making them unnecessary
- Rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a biological signal of safety
Important Reminder:
If you’re still unsafe in your waking life, your dreams are not the place to explore or “fix” trauma. Safety comes first. Always.
Listener Invitation:
If you have experiences with nightmares, changing dreams, or reclaiming rest, you’re welcome to share:
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