Podcast 319: How to identify, understand, and heal PTSD (with Kati Morton)

SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Kati Morton, a licensed therapist, author and mental health advocate, about how to identify and cope with PTSD, dealing with social media trauma, reframing toxic self-talk, why things often feel like they get worse before they get better, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-identify-understand-heal-ptsd-with-kati-mortonGet Kati's book here: https://www.katimorton.com/booksGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NED: Go to www.helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter DRLEAF at checkout for 15% off your first one-time order or 20% off your first subscription order.-Boll & Branch: Get an exclusive 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code DRLEAF at bollandbranch.com.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:30 Why Kati wrote her new book Traumatized3:20 Why trauma is so pervasive4:00 The difference between coaching & therapy6:35, 14:00 Trauma is not just associated with a major event—there are different degrees & types of trauma15:00 Generational trauma & social media22:00 Eating disorders & self-injury31:00 How to find a good therapist36:00 Why things often feel like they get worse than they get better42:00 How to change negative self-talk using bridge statements48:00, 53:00 Why true change takes time & is often uncomfortable51:00 Why it is okay to grieve the old youADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.