Canaries in the Coal Mine
Welcome to Canaries in the Coal Mine — a podcast for people who notice deeply, tell the truth, and are breaking patterns they didn’t choose.
I’m Shannon — a former party girl turned cycle-breaker, trauma survivor, boundary-setter, and fellow feel-everything human. I know what it’s like to grow up reading the room, managing emotions that weren’t yours, and learning to doubt your own instincts just to stay connected.
This podcast is for anyone who was raised around addiction, emotional immaturity, narcissism, codependency, or emotional neglect — and grew up feeling “too much,” too sensitive, or somehow wrong.
But here’s the truth:
You’re not broken.
You’re not crazy.
You’re just the canary.
Through thoughtful conversations, grounded tools, and clear language, we talk about emotional patterns, family systems, boundaries that protect, nervous system overload, and what it actually takes to come back to yourself.
Just honest conversation.
If you’ve always noticed what others missed, you’ll feel at home here.
🎙️ New episodes every other Tuesday at 1 PM ET.
Canaries in the Coal Mine
The Hidden Struggle of Complex PTSD
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In this episode, I share honestly what Complex PTSD feels like from the inside.
Not the clinical definitions, but the lived reality: why your body stays on guard, why rest feels impossible, and why shame follows you long after the moment has passed.
For years, trauma was thought of as a single event. But Complex PTSD forms when pain is repeated, ongoing, and often invisible — especially in childhood or close relationships. It doesn’t just mark memory. It reshapes identity, emotions, and relationships.
You are not broken. What feels like weakness is often your body’s brilliance at survival.
In this video, we’ll explore:
- What Complex PTSD actually is (and how it’s different from PTSD)
- Everyday examples of how it shows up at work, home, and in relationships
- Why your nervous system stays stuck in 'alarm mode'
- Tools that help the body learn safety again (resourcing,, body “brakes,” and connection)
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🎁 FREE HEALING TOOLS:
The Complex PTSD Companion Guide – Understand what CPTSD really feels like
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The Vagus Nerve Reset Guide – calm body memories & anxiety
Download → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/4qzfwvxxp7
7 Tools for Sensitive Souls in a Loud World – free PDF
Get it → https://mailchi.mp/7d6d2342bb0b/the-canarys-survival-guide
Canary Love Notes – gentle, trauma-informed support (weekday mornings)
Sign up → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/c6ivxhp4ti
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER:
This video is not medical advice and is not sponsored. Some links may be affiliate; I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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💛 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL:
This space is for cycle breakers, highly sensitive people, and deep feelers. You’re not 'too much.' You’re wired for truth—and your healing matters. New cinematic episodes every other Sunday at 2 PM, plus podcast uploads.
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