We're here to debunk sun sign astrology - - You can't just light his car on fire because you're a Scorpio, Becky... bad form, and that's giving astrology a bad name. Justifying every little thing because of your Sun Sign is not astrology, and in this episode, we'll tell you why.
(Did all of the Scorpios read that last sentence and think, "Wanna bet?")
Lick your wounds fellow water signs, and heal up. The bulk of this episode is with a trauma expert who has 35 years of experience. She'll enlighten us about the signs and symptoms of PTSD and give us excellent tools for handling it. COVID-19 is called a crisis for a reason, meaning that we're ALL experiencing trauma at this time. If you're feelin' "off", I highly recommend checking out the episode, especially Claudia's four ways to help move through sleepless nights, meltdowns, freakouts, and more.

RESOURCES

Meditation App - Headspace

Counseling Apps - Better Help and Talkspace

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Sexual Assault Help: (National and Atlanta Area Local)

RAINN 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 

Day League 24 HR CRISIS HOTLINE 404-377-1428

Atlanta Local: Feminist Women’s Health Center

RESOURCES from Claudia’s Questionnaire 

Atlanta Community Foodbank

Snap Judgement 

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. ——> Chiara got it for free on the Libby App

SHOW NOTES

(04:55) Interview Starts

(09:26) Definition of trauma

(10:26) Definition of PTSD

(12:53) 4 Types of PTSD symptoms – Type 1: Intrusive Symptoms

(14:16) What does it mean to be triggered?

(15:32) Type 2: Emotional Withdrawal Symptoms

(16:43) Type 3: Changes in thoughts + feelings

(23:03) Type 4: Autonomic Nervous Symptom components

(26:26) Explaining triggers to your partner

(28:39) Why Chiara created this podcast

(42:26) The 4 things to try with PTSD +Trauma symptoms: physical, creative, spiritual, self-care

(55.15) Dealing with Depression

(1:00:10) A summary of the 4 suggestions + Long-term ways to cope

(1:04:30) Ending Questionnaire

(1:15:53) Astrological Insights Starts

(1:17:20) Sun Sign Astrology Definition

(1:19:45) What the Sun represents

(1:20:00) How Chiara got into Astrology

(1:26:15) Chiara + Michelle Define Astrology

(1:28:08) Transits – you actually talk about them all the time. Mercury Retrograde anyone? 

(1:32:45) Ways that Michelle is NOT her Sun Sign

(1:34:00) Definitions of houses in Astrological Birth Charts

(1:35:10) If you’re an astrology skeptic try this!

(1:37:00) Debunking Horoscopes

(1:38:02) Amazing Birth Chart fact!

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