The Smokin' PTSD podcast Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:24:04 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1802991 en-us © 2026 The Smokin' PTSD podcast yes 26f23349-f9a0-5c0a-ac94-bab9fe7b25ce Chris Divver episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) PTSD, Mental Health, Therapy, Suicide, wellness Chris Divver https://storage.buzzsprout.com/nxdv1r9hquxfhufw0ttx1vm250s2?.jpg The Smokin' PTSD podcast Christopher M. Divver Episode 35: Emotional Dysregulation Episode 35: Emotional Dysregulation In this episode we discuss emotional dysregulation, what it is, what it isn't and how can we adapt to it. 

]]> In this episode we discuss emotional dysregulation, what it is, what it isn't and how can we adapt to it. 

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-14259974 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0700 1370 2 35 full false Episode 34: Betrayal Trauma Episode 34: Betrayal Trauma In this episode, I speak about a recent betrayal that happened to me and how it affected by behavioral health, how I learned from it, and how my issue can help others. 

]]> In this episode, I speak about a recent betrayal that happened to me and how it affected by behavioral health, how I learned from it, and how my issue can help others. 

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-14250049 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0700 1239 2 34 full false Episode 33: PTSD and suicide Episode 33: PTSD and suicide In this episode we discuss the correlation between PTSD and suicide and ways we can learn to put the negative thoughts at ease. 

]]> In this episode we discuss the correlation between PTSD and suicide and ways we can learn to put the negative thoughts at ease. 

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-14102123 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0700 997 2 33 full false Episode 32: Memory and memory distortion Episode 32: Memory and memory distortion In this episode we'll discuss what memory distortion is, how it affects us and how we can better deal with it. 

]]> In this episode we'll discuss what memory distortion is, how it affects us and how we can better deal with it. 

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-14060288 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0700 785 2 32 full false Episode 31: PTSD and routines Episode 31: PTSD and routines In this episode we'll explore how our daily, weekly, and even monthly routines can help us be better at overcoming our obstacles, both real and imagined. 

]]> In this episode we'll explore how our daily, weekly, and even monthly routines can help us be better at overcoming our obstacles, both real and imagined. 

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-14033028 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0700 1083 2 31 full false Episode 30: PTSD and criticism Episode 30: PTSD and criticism Chris Divver Buzzsprout-13996178 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0700 1140 2 30 full false Episode 29: PTSD and relationships Episode 29: PTSD and relationships Today we explore how PTSD affects our relationships for both the sufferer and their family members. 

]]> Today we explore how PTSD affects our relationships for both the sufferer and their family members. 

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-13085199 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0700 1530 full false Episode 28: The Correlation between anger and PTSD Episode 28: The Correlation between anger and PTSD In this episode, we discuss the correlation between anger symptoms and PTAD and ways to heal it. 

]]> In this episode, we discuss the correlation between anger symptoms and PTAD and ways to heal it. 

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-13048532 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0700 1224 full false Episode 27: Conquering self-doubt Episode 27: Conquering self-doubt Chris Divver Buzzsprout-12954683 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0700 1746 full false Episode 26: Healing from trauma: The Impact of Invalidation Episode 26: Healing from trauma: The Impact of Invalidation In this episode we discuss how invalidation affects our behavioral health and how to prevent us from doing it to others. 

]]> In this episode we discuss how invalidation affects our behavioral health and how to prevent us from doing it to others. 

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-12897579 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0700 1581 full false Episode 25: How to overcome our addictions Episode 25: How to overcome our addictions In this episode, we'll explore the ways to overcome our addictions and better understand why the work is hard and why it needs to be done. 

]]> In this episode, we'll explore the ways to overcome our addictions and better understand why the work is hard and why it needs to be done. 

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-12869103 Mon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00 -0700 1838 full false Episode 24: PTSD and addiction Episode 24: PTSD and addiction In this episode we delve into the why of PTSD and its correlation to addictions. 

]]> In this episode we delve into the why of PTSD and its correlation to addictions. 

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-12861998 Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 -0700 2568 full false Episode 23: Being a more responsible person Episode 23: Being a more responsible person After a catastrophic issue with my Pit Boss smoker, an episode about being responsible comes to the forefront.  

]]> After a catastrophic issue with my Pit Boss smoker, an episode about being responsible comes to the forefront.  

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-12826324 Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 -0700 567 full false Episode 22: Overcoming Grief Episode 22: Overcoming Grief Chris Divver Buzzsprout-12825593 Wed, 10 May 2023 15:00:00 -0700 960 2 22 full false Episode 21: Apathy and depression Episode 21: Apathy and depression Chris Divver Buzzsprout-12514291 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0700 1035 2 21 full false Episode 20: Creating our authentic self Episode 20: Creating our authentic self Chris Divver Buzzsprout-12510739 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0700 913 1 20 full false Episode 19: Constructing our own authentic story Episode 19: Constructing our own authentic story Chris Divver Buzzsprout-12497366 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0700 1283 1 19 full false Episode 18: Imposter syndrome strikes again! Episode 18: Imposter syndrome strikes again! Chris Divver Buzzsprout-12471486 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0700 1103 1 18 full false Episode 17: Coping mechanisms Episode 17: Coping mechanisms In this episode we discuss adaptive and maladaptive coping mechanisms and how they effect our mental health journey. 

]]> In this episode we discuss adaptive and maladaptive coping mechanisms and how they effect our mental health journey. 

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-12118762 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0700 1164 1 17 full false Episode 16: How to deal with painful memories and flashbacks. Episode 16: How to deal with painful memories and flashbacks. Chris Divver Buzzsprout-12081000 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0700 1371 1 16 full false Episode 15: Awareness, acceptance, and action with PTSD. Episode 15: Awareness, acceptance, and action with PTSD. How the steps of awareness, acceptance, and action may be the hardest three steps we ever take!

]]> How the steps of awareness, acceptance, and action may be the hardest three steps we ever take!

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-12016770 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0700 1821 1 15 full false Episode 14: Mindfulness: what is it and how do we attain it? Episode 14: Mindfulness: what is it and how do we attain it? In this episode we examine mindfulness, what it is and how our past traumas and trauma triggers can adversely affect our wellness journey. 

]]> In this episode we examine mindfulness, what it is and how our past traumas and trauma triggers can adversely affect our wellness journey. 

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-12003955 Sun, 08 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0700 1235 1 14 full false Episode 13: Happy New Year Episode 13: Happy New Year Chris Divver Buzzsprout-11966601 Mon, 02 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0700 1077 1 13 full false Anger: How does our past trauma affect our anger response to stimuli? Anger: How does our past trauma affect our anger response to stimuli? In this episode we discuss anger and the role it plays in our lives, the parts of the brain that are most effected by it and how we can work to minimize it's control over us. 

]]> In this episode we discuss anger and the role it plays in our lives, the parts of the brain that are most effected by it and how we can work to minimize it's control over us. 

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-11489400 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0700 1776 1 12 full false Episode 11: An interview with TMS administrators Laura and David Ross Episode 11: An interview with TMS administrators Laura and David Ross In this episode, I interview Laura Ross, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and her brother, David Ross, PharmD. Laura and David are the individuals who administer my TMS sessions. Laura and David answer my questions about TMS and why you should consider speaking to your behavioral health specialist if it's right for you. 

This is my first recording with guests and I apologize for the audio. 

]]> In this episode, I interview Laura Ross, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and her brother, David Ross, PharmD. Laura and David are the individuals who administer my TMS sessions. Laura and David answer my questions about TMS and why you should consider speaking to your behavioral health specialist if it's right for you. 

This is my first recording with guests and I apologize for the audio. 

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-11403477 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0700 2361 full false Episode 10: Maslow's pyramid and our mental health Episode 10: Maslow's pyramid and our mental health In this episode we discuss Psychologist Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how those 5 stages effect, either positively or negatively, our mental health. 

]]> In this episode we discuss Psychologist Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how those 5 stages effect, either positively or negatively, our mental health. 

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-11378759 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0700 1494 1 10 full false Episode 9: Fear and Negative Feelings Episode 9: Fear and Negative Feelings Today we discuss fear and negative feelings and some not so healthy processes that we do to make them go away. Chris also discusses his first three session of TMS and how uncomfortable it really is!

]]> Today we discuss fear and negative feelings and some not so healthy processes that we do to make them go away. Chris also discusses his first three session of TMS and how uncomfortable it really is!

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-11347147 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0700 1947 1 9 full true Trauma and how we can overcome its impact on us Trauma and how we can overcome its impact on us In this episode we delve into what trauma is and how using the DBT workbook can help us overcome the effects of repeated trauma that result in PTSD and C-PTSD. 

]]> In this episode we delve into what trauma is and how using the DBT workbook can help us overcome the effects of repeated trauma that result in PTSD and C-PTSD. 

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-11300142 Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0700 1898 1 8 full true Resilience: Because sometimes the worst place to be is in your own head. Resilience: Because sometimes the worst place to be is in your own head. In this episode I discuss resilience, its definition, its usefulness, and why it's important to develop and strengthen yours. 

]]> In this episode I discuss resilience, its definition, its usefulness, and why it's important to develop and strengthen yours. 

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-11179626 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0700 2136 1 7 full false Episode 6: Hopelessness, Despair, and Crazy Socks! Episode 6: Hopelessness, Despair, and Crazy Socks! In this episode we delve into some emotions that routinely appear along with my depression and how a simple, yet out-of-uniform, approach to my mental wellbeing ended up being the first step on my path to enlightenment. 

]]> In this episode we delve into some emotions that routinely appear along with my depression and how a simple, yet out-of-uniform, approach to my mental wellbeing ended up being the first step on my path to enlightenment. 

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-11146129 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 22:00:00 -0700 2164 1 6 full true Episode 5: The podcast returns Episode 5: The podcast returns After nearly a year hiatus, Chris returns with another episode of the podcast. Here Chris discusses his absence, the power of imposter syndrome, and some new depression "cure" he's trying out. 

]]> After nearly a year hiatus, Chris returns with another episode of the podcast. Here Chris discusses his absence, the power of imposter syndrome, and some new depression "cure" he's trying out. 

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-11105550 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 23:00:00 -0700 1266 1 5 full false Remembrance of September 11, 2001 Remembrance of September 11, 2001 Remembering the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and my role in the rescue and recovery. 

]]> Remembering the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and my role in the rescue and recovery. 

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-11105206 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 21:00:00 -0700 2539 1 4 full true Episode 3: How our mood adversely affects our behavioral health Episode 3: How our mood adversely affects our behavioral health Chris Divver Buzzsprout-11105194 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 21:00:00 -0700 1231 1 3 full true Episode 2: F@#K Fred Roth Episode 2: F@#K Fred Roth In this episode Chris discusses his childhood and his step-father. 

]]> In this episode Chris discusses his childhood and his step-father. 

]]> Chris Divver Buzzsprout-11105180 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 21:00:00 -0700 2101 1 2 full true The Inaugural Smokin'PTSD Podcast The Inaugural Smokin'PTSD Podcast This introductory podcast offers a glimpse into the mind of the host who explores his depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Each episode will range in depth and length and will conclude with a recipe or process for smoking food; something I have found to be cathartic and assist with my treatment. 

]]> This introductory podcast offers a glimpse into the mind of the host who explores his depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Each episode will range in depth and length and will conclude with a recipe or process for smoking food; something I have found to be cathartic and assist with my treatment. 

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