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My Puzzle Pieces: Living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

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I was never meant to have a family. Then I met the pieces of my trauma and realized the beauty that came from my own brokenness. Join in listening to the lived experience of someone with DID, learn about our inner world, how we function, and how trauma doesn’t have to stop anyone from living a full life.
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Episodes

One Family Vacation, Five Bodies, ALL the People!

Join us for a relaxed episode of chatting about our vacation and how different parts get to experience the fun and madness of vacationing. Hear what it's like to vacation with children, both in and outside of our body! We hope this episode gives some insight into what normal experiences are like for someone with healthy multiplicity. This podcast may contain themes of trauma, flashbacks, self-harm and suicidal ideation. This podcast was produced using Anchor. We would LOVE to hear from you! So, ...

Jun 16, 202140 minEp. 27

Protectors Aren't Always What You'd Expect

Hey all! Listen as different protectors talk to Liz about their roles and how they may not be the typical "knight in shining armor" actions, they are still protective actions. This episode may contain themes of flashbacks, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. This episode was produced using Anchor. We would LOVE to hear from you!! Reach out to us at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com.

Jun 02, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 26

Does Everyone Do All the Things?

So as we have provided more information on DID, we would like to explore the different roles that are often identified in systems in the literature. We hope talking about these roles can provide some clarity for systems to explore their roles and have a better understanding of them. This podcast may contain themes of trauma, flashbacks, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. This podcast was produced using Anchor. We would love to hear from you so please reach out! You can email us at mypuzzlepiecesp...

May 29, 202152 minEp. 25

Say What? Understanding Terms

Professionals can sometimes get..."jargony." We do not want to get that way so we wanted to explain some of the terms we tend to use and hope that we can help explain them in a way that actually makes sense. Hope this is helpful to you all! This podcast may contain themes of trauma, flashbacks, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. This podcast was produced using Anchor. We would love to hear from you! Email us at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com. An Infinite Mind: https://www.aninfinitemind.com/...

May 26, 202153 minEp. 24

DID, PTSD, So Many Letters!

It can all get confusing. Trauma? DID? PTSD? Something else? How do you even know? Today we are going to tackle talking about some of the differences and where to go with all this information we have thrown at you. This podcast may contain themes of trauma, flashbacks, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. This podcast was produced using Anchor. We would love to hear from you! Any of you! Please reach out to us at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com. ISSTD: https://www.isst-d.org/ Colin Ross: https://ww...

May 22, 202144 minEp. 23

Trauma is a B****

While people may joke about having PTSD, it is a real disorder that affects people. With at least 70% of adults experiencing at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, we think it is important to address here so people can truly understand what it is and how it affects people, including people diagnosed with DID. This podcast may contain themes of trauma, flashbacks, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. This podcast was produced using Anchor. We would love to hear from you and chat some more! ...

May 19, 202141 minEp. 22

Is this Real Life?

Join us as we chat about dissociation, what it is, what it feels like, and how to best understand it if you haven't experienced it or more likely, didn't know you were experiencing it. This podcast may contain themes of flashbacks, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. This podcast was produced using Anchor. As always, we would love to hear from you! Email us at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com. Fragments: A Post-Traumatic Paradigm by KD Roche: https://free-to-be-me-351469.square.site/ The Su...

May 15, 202146 minEp. 21

So, what actually is DID?

In this episode, Liz will chat with various pieces to explore the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosing Dissociative Identity Disorder and help to explain what all of that jargon actually means and hopefully answer questions about how someone would know if another person has DID. This podcast may contain themes of flashbacks, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. This podcast was produced using Anchor. We would love to hear from you so please please reach out! Email us at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail...

May 12, 202141 minEp. 20

Meet the Shades

Join Liz as she introduces the Shades and we explore what it is like having fragments and delve a little bit into what fragments are as well as what role they play in our system and in general when it comes to living with people. This podcast may contain themes of trauma, flashbacks, self-harm, and suicide. This podcast was produced using Anchor. We would love to hear from you! Please feel free to reach out at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com.

May 08, 202150 minEp. 19

Learning about "Big" Em

You've met Kris, now meet "Big" Em, which feels fitting now that we reflect on the big influence she has had on how we have grown as a system and how she helped Jess to grow into a more confident piece. This podcast may contain themes of trauma, flashbacks, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. This podcast was produced using Anchor. We would love to hear from you! You can email us at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com.

May 05, 202140 minEp. 18

Learning about Kris

Meet "the black" as Liz talks with Lia and Quinn about Kris, previously known as "the black," and the role she played in our system and what it means that she has fused with someone else. This podcast may contain themes of flashbacks, trauma, self-harm, and suicide. This podcast was produced using Anchor. We would love to hear from you! You can email us at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com.

May 01, 202139 minEp. 17

Chatting with Marshall

Meet Marshall, our sweet and quiet little boy who keeps us young and reminds us that it's important to focus on the little things in life. This podcast may contain themes of trauma, flashbacks, self-harm, and suicide. This podcast was produced using Anchor. We would love to hear from you! Email us at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com.

Apr 28, 202120 minEp. 16

Chatting with Elaina

Elaina is our elegant, dainty girl who has helped give us an additional understanding of respecting boundaries and giving someone the time and space they need to be them. This podcast may contain themes of trauma, flashbacks, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. This podcast was produced using Anchor. We would love to hear from you! Email us at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com.

Apr 24, 202134 minEp. 15

Chatting with Daniela

Meet our calm, sweet Daniela (and meet our crazy dogs in the background) as she shares her insight on what it's like to be a piece that isn't always "out." This podcast may contains themes of trauma, flashbacks, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. This podcast was produced using Anchor. We would love to hear from you! You can email us at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com.

Apr 21, 202129 minEp. 14

Chatting with Bryce

Animals, dirt, tree-climbing. Bryce is everything you would expect in a little boy. Meet the piece who kept the tough side of us going. This podcast may contain themes of trauma, flashbacks, self-harm, and suicide. This podcast was produced using Anchor. We would love to hear from you! Email us at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com.

Apr 17, 202124 minEp. 13

Chatting with Em

Meet our adorable, easy to love, little Em. She is a ray of sunshine and light in our system. This podcast may contain themes of trauma, flashbacks, self-harm, and suicide. This podcast was produced using Anchor. We would love to hear from you! Feel free to email us at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com.

Apr 14, 202134 minEp. 12

Chatting with Faye

Join Liz as she chats with our sweet and incredible creator, Faye. Learn what a creator is and how Faye's imagination and interests have helped her create our inner world. This podcast may contain themes of trauma, flashbacks, self-harm, and suicide. This podcast is produced using Anchor. We would love to hear from you! You can email us at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com.

Apr 10, 202134 minEp. 11

Chatting with Charlie

Hang out and meet with Charlie, our quiet yet smart, logical piece who has more to share than he ever thought he would. This podcast may contain themes of flashbacks, trauma, self-harm and suicide. This podcast was produced using Anchor. We would love to hear from you! Send us an email at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com.

Apr 07, 202132 minEp. 10

Chatting with Lilly

Hang out with Liz and chat with Lilly. And we mean CHAT! Lilly is our intelligent, fast-talking, chatty nerd and she is proud of it. Learn about her and listen to her crazy banter. This podcast may contain themes of flashbacks, trauma, self-harm, and suicide. This podcast was produced using Anchor. We would love to hear from you! Email us at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com.

Apr 03, 202144 minEp. 9

Chatting with Rae

Join us as Liz chats with her other baby bunny, Rae, and learn how she grew into her voice and used her voice in writing to help all of our pieces. This episode may contain themes of trauma, self-harm, suicide, and flashbacks. This podcast was produced using Anchor. We would love to hear from you! Email us at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com.

Mar 31, 202142 minEp. 8

Chatting with Maddie

Join Liz in chatting with Maddie, someone who went from never speaking to having her own voice and episode! This podcast may contain themes of trauma, flashbacks, self-harm, and suicide. This podcast is produced using Anchor. We would love to hear from you at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com.

Mar 27, 202132 minEp. 7

Chatting with Lia

Meet Lia, who used to be the face of our system as she talks about herself and a brief look into how she found out she wasn't alone in her head. This episode may contain themes of trauma, flashbacks, self-harm, and suicide. This podcast is produced using Anchor. Reach out to us at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com.

Mar 24, 202142 minEp. 6

Chatting with Brai

Meet the fun-loving crazy Brai as Liz and her chat about what she has brought to our system. We have no doubt you will get a kick out of her! This episode may contain themes of flashbacks, trauma, self-harm, and suicide. This podcast is produced using Anchor. Please feel free to email us at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com.

Mar 20, 202141 minEp. 5

Chatting with Quinn

This episode you get introduced to Quinn. Learn about Quinn's unique role within in the system and how he has faced the challenges that role has brought him. This episode may contain themes of trauma, flashbacks, self-harm, and suicide. This podcast was produced using Anchor. Please feel free to email us at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com.

Mar 17, 202140 minEp. 4

Chatting with Amy

Join Liz as she introduces the first puzzle piece she met, our chatty Amy! This podcast may contain themes of trauma, flashbacks, self-harm, and suicide. This podcast was produced using Anchor. You can send us an email at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com.

Mar 12, 202129 minEp. 3

Chatting with Tray

Listen as Liz chats with and introduces Tray, another protector in the puzzle pieces system. This podcast may contain themes of trauma, flashbacks, self-harm, and suicide. This podcast is produced using Anchor. Send us a gmail at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com.

Mar 07, 202130 minEp. 2

Chatting with Jess

Listen as Liz and Jess chat about who she is, her role in the system, and what it's like to be her. This podcast may contain themes of trauma, flashbacks, self-harm, and suicide. This podcast is produced using Anchor. Send us a gmail at mypuzzlepiecespodcast@gmail.com.

Mar 06, 202130 minEp. 1

Hello From the Pieces

Listen as Ash and Liz give you a brief introduction to the Pieces and begin to share why starting this podcast was so important.

Mar 06, 20214 min
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