Canaries in the Coal Mine
Welcome to Canaries in the Coal Mine—a podcast and YouTube channel for sensitive souls, truth-tellers, and cycle-breakers who see the fire before anyone else smells the smoke.
I’m Shannon—recovering party girl, trauma survivor, boundary-setter, and fellow feel-everything-er—and I’m here to help you stop gaslighting yourself, set sacred boundaries, and remember: your sensitivity is your superpower.
If you were raised around addiction, narcissism, codependency, or emotional neglect, you might feel like you're too much, too emotional, or just plain broken.
But here's the truth:
💛 You're not broken. You're not crazy. You're just the canary.
Through raw conversations, grounded tools, and gently rebellious truth-telling, we’ll explore healing from trauma, setting boundaries without guilt, reparenting ourselves, and rebuilding the nervous system—one deep breath at a time.
No toxic positivity. No bullshit. Just soul-level self-care, emotional wisdom, and some dry humor to get us through the hard stuff.
Whether you're just beginning to question your family patterns or knee-deep in breaking generational cycles—you belong here.
🎙️ New episodes every week.
—Let’s stay connected:
🕊️ Free healing guide: www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com
📬 Email: shannon@thecanariesinthecoalmine.com
🎥 YouTube: @thecanariesinthecoalmine
Canaries in the Coal Mine
The Hidden Struggle of Complex PTSD
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
Download →https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/wr4dlz92c3
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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🌐 STAY CONNECTED:
Subscribe: @thecanariesinthecoalmine
Podcast: Canaries in the Coal Mine (Spotify / Apple / Amazon)
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Website: https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/
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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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