Overcoming PTSD with Brad Schipke

Struggling with PTSD and ready to FULLY recover? Join my recovery program here (costs less than a single therapy session): https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable In this Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching session, Brad and the community explore three powerful but often overlooked parts of PTSD recovery: having fun again, processing in real time, and finding sober, healthy people to share life with. You’ll see how fun isn’t a denial of your pain, but an essential skill you can rebuild after trauma. You’ll learn why enjoying time alone is a learned skill that PTSD can shut down—and how to gently reclaim it through small, intentional choices. Brad shares practical examples from his own life and from the community, showing how to integrate play, silliness, and rest into a serious healing journey without feeling like you’re invalidating your struggles. Then, the episode dives into “role-playing” for real-time processing—using visualization and self-talk to handle triggers, relationship conflicts, and everyday stress differently as they happen, instead of only in your formal processing sessions. Finally, Brad tackles the common fear of, “But all my friends drink,” and lays out how to meet sober, healthy people anywhere, both online and in your local community, so your environment actually supports your recovery.   💡 What You’ll Learn How to rebuild the skill of having fun by yourself after PTSD or trauma Why joy and pain can exist at the same time without cancelling each other out Simple ideas for solo fun that feel safe, gentle, and actually enjoyable How to use role-playing and visualization to process triggers in real time Ways to turn worst-case-scenario thinking into healing inner dialogue How to apply your processing work to real relationships and conversations Practical strategies to meet sober, healthy people in any town or city How to handle the objection “but all my friends drink” without staying stuck Why changing your social circle is critical for long-term PTSD recovery   🧠 Key Takeaway You can be in deep pain and still practice fun, safety, and connection—healing happens fastest when you allow both your darkness and your light to exist.   🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching 00:36 Starting the Live Coaching Session 01:13 Covering Three Topics: Overview 02:56 Topic 1: How to Have Fun by Yourself 16:25 Topic 2: Role Playing for Processing in Real Time 24:29 Identifying and Processing Common Problems 24:58 Preparing for Future Situations 25:58 Visualization and Self-Talk Techniques 27:35 Using Flashcards for Emotional Triggers 29:40 Meeting Sober and Healthy People 33:19 Building a Supportive Community 40:14 Q&A and Upcoming Events 44:50 Final Thoughts and Encouragement   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • CPTSD healing • trauma recovery tools • learning to have fun again after trauma • nervous system regulation • emotional regulation • real-time trauma processing • role-playing for healing • visualization for PTSD • overcoming worst-case thinking • trauma and relationships • sober living after trauma • how to meet sober friends • rebuilding your social circle • healthy coping skills • recovery mindset • trauma healing community • overcoming avoidance • life after PTSD

Struggling with PTSD and ready to FULLY recover? Join my recovery program here (costs less than a single therapy session): https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable In this episode, Brad breaks down why most people in PTSD and trauma recovery keep starting strong, burning out, and ending up right back where they began. Instead of chasing quick fixes or waiting to “feel motivated,” he introduces gradualism and the compound effect as the real path to full healing. Using powerful examples—from the “magic penny” that quietly turns into millions to how two and a half Oreos a day can change your body over five years—Brad shows how tiny daily actions add up to massive transformation in your nervous system, relationships, and recovery. You’ll see why consistency is the only true “magic pill.” You’ll also learn how to make your healing goals measurable and specific, so you actually know if you’re getting better. Brad walks through concrete PTSD metrics like distress and believability levels, and how to define what things like “peace,” “safety,” or “compassion” really mean for you. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to move from all-or-nothing effort to simple, sustainable daily steps that move you from point A to point Z—no matter how big your trauma recovery goal is or how unmotivated you feel today.   💡 What You’ll Learn How to stop relying on motivation and still move your PTSD recovery forward every day Why “fly and die” effort keeps you stuck in trauma cycles and what to do instead How the compound effect applies to PTSD healing, not just money or weight loss How to turn vague goals like “heal” or “be more compassionate” into clear, measurable targets Why small, consistent actions beat massive short-term pushes in trauma recovery How to use distress and believability levels to track your PTSD progress over time How to choose simple daily actions you’re truly willing to do, even on bad days Why building a healing lifestyle gets you free faster than chasing shortcuts How long-term thinking changes the way you approach sobriety, health, and nervous system regulation   🧠 Key Takeaway Consistency is the only real magic pill in PTSD recovery—tiny daily steps, done over time, create the “overnight” transformation everyone else calls impossible.   🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching 00:36 Starting the Live Coaching Session 01:40 Setting and Defining Goals 06:00 The Importance of Consistency 09:49 Understanding the Compound Effect 13:54 Defining Personal Goals and Steps 16:58 The Role of Consistency in Achieving Goals 21:35 Clarifying Definitions and Breaking Down Goals 24:02 Exploring the Compound Effect with Examples 24:34 The Oreo Experiment: Small Changes, Big Impact 25:05 Life Happens in the Little Moments 28:23 Applying the Concept to Various Goals 36:10 Practical Examples and Personal Stories 39:09 Community Interaction and Upcoming Events 46:06 Final Thoughts and Encouragement   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • compound effect and PTSD • gradualism and consistency • small daily habits for trauma recovery • trauma coping tools • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • PTSD distress levels • believability levels in trauma processing • long-term healing mindset • sobriety and trauma recovery • overcoming all-or-nothing thinking • setting measurable healing goals • building a lifestyle of recovery

Struggling with PTSD and ready to FULLY recover? Join my recovery program here (costs less than a single therapy session): https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable Mosquito Thoughts: How Tiny Negative Thoughts Feed PTSD How “Mosquito Thoughts” Quietly Sabotage Your PTSD Recovery Stop the Spiral: Catching Small Negative Thoughts Before PTSD Takes Over From Auto-Negative to Auto-Positive: Rewiring PTSD Thought Patterns PTSD Recovery And The Power Of Tiny Daily Thoughts How Everyday “Mosquito Thoughts” Keep Trauma Symptoms Alive Flip The Scale: Turning Daily Negativity Into PTSD Healing Momentum Trauma Recovery Starts With One Thought: Rebuilding A Positive Mindset How Gratitude And “Mosquito Thoughts” Transform PTSD Healing The Belief Scale: How Small Thoughts Shape Your Entire Trauma Recovery Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this episode, Brad and Kayleen introduce the idea of “mosquito thoughts” — those tiny, everyday thoughts that seem harmless but quietly drain your energy, shape your beliefs, and keep PTSD patterns alive. Instead of only focusing on big trauma memories, they zoom in on the subtle complaints, judgments, and negative thoughts about things like the weather, traffic, or your to-do list. You’ll learn how every thought — no matter how small — adds a “stone” to either the positive or negative side of your internal belief scale. Over time, those stones determine whether your default mindset is hopeful and resilient, or heavy and defeated. Brad and Kayleen walk through relatable examples, from dog poop disasters to hot, sticky mornings, to show how quickly a day can spiral when unnoticed negative thoughts stack up. Most importantly, they give you simple ways to start shifting these mosquito thoughts in real time, without denying reality or pretending everything is perfect. You’ll see how to use gratitudes, “good things” lists, and small perspective shifts to build an automatic positive mind that supports full PTSD recovery. By the end, you’ll understand that you’re not broken or “too negative” — you’re just running a practiced pattern. And with awareness, repetition, and a little humor, you can retrain your brain to default to peace, possibility, and progress.   💡 What You’ll Learn Notice how “mosquito thoughts” show up in your day before they snowball into a bad mood See how every thought adds a “stone” to either the positive or negative side of your belief scale Use simple gratitude prompts to actively build a more positive automatic mindset Shift your perspective without denying reality by finding true, specific positives in any situation Turn reflection at the end of the day into a chance to remove old negative stones and add new positive ones Recognize when a thought is just a pebble versus a “boulder” that may need deeper trauma processing Build small daily routines (car rides, showers, commutes) into automatic gratitude and mindset training time Interrupt spirals early so one stressful event doesn’t define your entire day Understand how changing your thoughts reshapes your beliefs, feelings, and PTSD recovery trajectory   🧠 Key Takeaway It’s not the big traumas alone that shape your life — it’s the tiny thoughts you repeat all day that decide whether your mind stays stuck in PTSD or learns to see possibility.   🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching 00:36 Welcome to the Live Coaching Call 01:20 Introducing Today's Topic: Mosquito Thoughts 02:13 The Impact of Small Thoughts on Mindset 04:09 Building Positivity Through Small Actions 17:14 Interactive Gratitude Exercise 22:28 Reflecting on Gratitude and Positive Thoughts 27:37 Prompting Yourself for Positivity 29:13 The Power of Reflection 31:11 Building Positive Routines 34:06 Sharing and Shifting Perspectives 43:18 Humor in Everyday Life 52:46 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • mosquito thoughts • belief scale • positive mindset • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • gratitude practice • good things list • cognitive restructuring • automatic negative thoughts • trauma coping tools • mindset training • daily recovery habits • self-reflection for healing • reframing negative thoughts • building self-belief after trauma • overcoming PTSD podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

Struggling with PTSD and ready to FULLY recover? Join my recovery program here (costs less than a single therapy session): https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable How Toxic Shame Keeps PTSD Stuck (And How To Finally Break Free) From Toxic Shame to Self-Acceptance: A Trauma Survivor’s Guide Why Shame Keeps Your PTSD From Healing (And What To Do Instead) Healing Trauma by Owning Your Story (Not Hiding in Shame) PTSD, Addiction, and Toxic Shame: How to Stop Sabotaging Your Recovery Transforming Shame into Strength on Your PTSD Healing Journey Letting Go of “I’m a Bad Person”: Rewiring Shame After Trauma How to Stop Feeling Broken: Releasing Trauma, Guilt, and Shame From Embarrassment to Empowerment: Reclaiming Your Life After Trauma The Truth About Shame, Self-Worth, and PTSD Recovery Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching session, Brad and his co-coach dive deep into toxic shame — the painful, heavy feeling that keeps so many trauma survivors stuck, hiding, and afraid to fully live. They start by redefining shame, not as proof that you’re “bad” or “broken,” but as a perception about your behavior that can be changed. You’ll hear how shame feeds on secrecy and shadows, and why owning your struggles — addictions, explosive anger, codependency, overspending, food, TV, meds, anything — is the doorway to real change. Instead of letting shame keep you frozen, Brad walks you through what it looks like to stand up, call things what they are, and take your power back. Throughout the episode, you’ll also see the power of community as members courageously share their own “thing” and experience the relief of being seen, accepted, and understood. Brad shows you how self-acceptance, vulnerability, and practical tools like the Protector exercise work together to release shame and move you toward genuine self-respect. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m a bad person because of what I’ve done or what I still do,” this episode will help you separate your worth from your behavior, own your reality, and take that next step toward freedom.   💡 What You’ll Learn How redefining shame as a perception (not a verdict) immediately loosens its grip Why hiding addictive or “embarrassing” behaviors keeps PTSD and trauma patterns alive How owning your actions with honesty and courage becomes the first step to change The difference between shame and healthy responsibility (and why one heals and one harms) How to shift from “I’m a bad person” to “I’m a human who made mistakes and can grow” Why vulnerability in safe community melts shame and builds real self-esteem How to use self-acceptance and new beliefs to stop absorbing other people’s judgments When deeper trauma work and tools like the Protector exercise are needed to heal toxic shame How to turn your past shame into future strength and even help others heal   🧠 Key Takeaway Shame loses its power the moment you own your truth, accept yourself, and choose healing over hiding.   🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching 00:36 Starting the Live Coaching Session 01:24 Today's Topic: Overcoming Toxic Shame 03:07 Defining and Understanding Shame 03:47 The Importance of Perception in Shame 07:42 Combating Shame with Self-Acceptance 09:56 Owning Your Actions to Overcome Shame 12:06 The Power of Vulnerability and Self-Love 13:00 Breaking the Cycle of Shame 15:56 Facing Shame Head-On for True Change 29:04 Deeper Dive into Overcoming Shame 29:37 Processing Tools for Deep Trauma 30:38 The Power of Owning Your Problems 31:52 Creating a Safe Space for Sharing 32:47 The Strength in Admitting Mistakes 33:52 Transformative Power of Acceptance 34:43 Owning Your Actions and Moving Forward 35:28 The Journey of Self-Acceptance 42:08 Age and Self-Worth 52:16 Community Announcements and Events   Topics Covered: toxic shame healing • PTSD recovery • trauma healing journey • self-acceptance after trauma • overcoming guilt and shame • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • trauma coping tools • addiction and PTSD • codependency healing • mindset shifts for recovery • owning your story • breaking negative cycles • recovery secrets daily coaching • overcoming embarrassment and worthlessness

Struggling with PTSD and ready to FULLY recover? Join my recovery program here (costs less than a single therapy session): https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable Authority Bias, Science, and PTSD Recovery: Why You Must Believe in Yourself First How Authority Bias Keeps Trauma Survivors Stuck (And How to Break Free) Why Experts Say PTSD Recovery Is Impossible (And Why They’re Wrong) Trauma Changes the Brain—but So Does Healing: The Truth About PTSD Recovery Stop Letting Doctors Define Your Future With PTSD and Trauma From “Permanent Damage” to Full Recovery: Rewiring the PTSD Brain How to Trust Yourself Again After Trauma (Even When “Experts” Say You Can’t Heal) The Hidden Power of Belief in PTSD Recovery and Trauma Healing Neuroscience, EMDR, and Hope: The Real Science of Healing Trauma Breaking Free From Hopeless PTSD Narratives and Reclaiming Your Life Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In today’s episode, Brad and Kayleen dive into authority bias—why we’re so quick to believe doctors, experts, and influencers when they say PTSD or trauma has “permanently” damaged our brain. They unpack how these messages quietly shape your beliefs, your hope, and ultimately the actions you do or don’t take toward healing. You’ll hear practical stories—from golf leagues to celebrity culture to Facebook PTSD groups—showing how easily we hand our power over to other people’s opinions. Brad and Kayleen walk through how statistics, studies, and even “reliable sources” can be true but still incomplete, especially when they ignore people who are actively healing. They also explore the science of neuroplasticity and trauma, including research on EMDR, changes in the amygdala and hippocampus, and why science is always one step behind what’s already possible in real life. Instead of waiting for every study to catch up, they invite you to believe in what you can prove to yourself through action. Most importantly, this episode helps you shift from “Is full recovery from PTSD even possible?” to “What’s the next step I can take today?” You don’t need perfect confidence or blind faith—you just need enough belief to take the next right action and start building your own proof that healing is real.   💡 What You’ll Learn How authority bias and source bias quietly shape what you believe about PTSD and trauma Why “trauma permanently changes your brain” is an incomplete and misleading message How statistics and research samples can be true but still leave out people who are actively healing The basics of how trauma impacts the amygdala and hippocampus—and how therapies like EMDR can reverse those changes Why science will always lag behind what is already possible for human healing How hopeless beliefs about PTSD become self-fulfilling prophecies (and how to break that cycle) A practical way to stop outsourcing your power to doctors, experts, or online groups How to use “just believe in the next step” as a realistic path toward full trauma recovery   🧠 Key Takeaway You don’t need everyone to believe in your recovery—you just need enough belief in yourself to take the next step and let your own results become the proof.   🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching 00:36 Starting the Live Session with Brad and Kaylene 01:13 Understanding Authority Bias 04:17 Personal Stories and Examples of Authority Bias 09:24 The Power of Belief and Overcoming PTSD 13:06 Science, Skepticism, and the Future 17:59 The Importance of Taking Action 31:38 Challenging Conventional Beliefs 32:22 The Power of Healing and EMDR Therapy 34:59 The Story of Francine Shapiro and EMDR 38:28 Empowerment and Self-Belief 50:17 Facing Fears and Processing Emotions 51:54 Motivations and Overcoming Obstacles 56:12 Community Support and Encouragement 59:39 Final Thoughts and Encouragement   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • authority bias and PTSD • believing in yourself after trauma • neuroplasticity and trauma • EMDR and brain changes • overcoming hopeless PTSD narratives • nervous system regulation • trauma coping tools • emotional regulation skills • mindset for PTSD healing • self-belief and recovery • complex PTSD healing journey • trauma-informed neuroscience • recovery after childhood trauma

Struggling with PTSD and ready to FULLY recover? Join my recovery program here (costs less than a single therapy session): https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable How to Install New Beliefs After PTSD Processing From Trauma Processing to Installation: Locking In Lasting PTSD Recovery Why Processing Your Trauma Isn’t Enough (And How to Install the Positive) PTSD Recovery Secrets: Turning Painful Processing into Empowering Installation Stop Getting Stuck in Trauma Work: The Missing Installation Step in PTSD Healing Installing Self-Love After Trauma: Beliefs, Visualization, and Daily Practice From Triggered to Trusting Yourself: Installing New PTSD Beliefs That Stick Turn Your Trauma Tools into a New Life: Installation, Believability, and Change Emotional Recovery After PTSD: How to Reinforce Positive Beliefs Every Day Installation vs Processing: The Overlooked Phase of Trauma Healing Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this episode, Brad and Kayleen reveal a part of trauma work almost nobody talks about: installation. You’ll hear how processing the “negative stuff” is only the first half of the healing equation—and why your brain also needs intentional installation of positive beliefs and emotions if you want lasting PTSD recovery. They walk through the difference between processing old trauma and installing new beliefs, using simple concepts like distress level and believability to help you measure real change. Instead of staying stuck in endless trauma work, you’ll learn how to shift into building a new identity that actually feels safe, strong, and hopeful. You’ll also discover practical ways to install new beliefs both “statically” (on purpose, during dedicated practice) and “on the move” (in the middle of real-life triggers, relationships, and decisions). This episode is both a mindset reset and a tactical guide for turning your tools into a new lifestyle. By the end, you’ll understand why you might feel like you’ve processed so much but still feel stuck—and how a few simple shifts in how you end your sessions and live your days can multiply the impact of every trauma tool you already have.   💡 What You’ll Learn The difference between trauma processing and installation and why you need both for PTSD recovery How to use “distress level” and “believability” to track real healing in your brain Why focusing only on the negative memories keeps you stuck in a hurt lifestyle Practical ways to use visualization to install new trauma-free beliefs and emotions How to turn self-talk into mobile installation throughout your daily life What to do when you feel like you’ve processed a lot but your habits haven’t changed How installation helps with addictions, relationships, and triggers after trauma Why no therapist or program can do the work for you—and how to step into full responsibility How to build a long-term “recovery lifestyle” that continues even after PTSD is healed   🧠 Key Takeaway Processing heals the pain of the past; installation builds the person you become next. You need both for full PTSD recovery.   🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching 00:36 Today's Topic: Processing and Installation 00:57 Understanding Installation in Recovery 02:02 Engaging with the Audience 03:30 The Importance of Installation 05:41 Practical Steps for Installation 17:43 Static and Mobile Installation Techniques 24:14 Empowerment and Taking Action 30:14 Overcoming Trauma and Building Strength 31:06 The Power of Prioritizing Healing 32:28 Embracing Change and Taking Action 33:56 Facing Fear and Embracing Discomfort 35:56 The Journey of Recovery and Installation 49:53 Identifying and Replacing Negative Beliefs 52:40 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • trauma processing tools • installation after processing • positive beliefs after trauma • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • self-talk for PTSD recovery • visualization for trauma healing • challenging negative beliefs • trauma and addiction recovery • healing trauma in relationships • mindset for PTSD recovery • overcoming PTSD triggers • building a recovery lifestyle

Struggling with PTSD and ready to FULLY recover? Join my recovery program here (costs less than a single therapy session): https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable The Evening Routine That Transforms PTSD Recovery PTSD Sleep Struggles? Build an Evening Routine That Actually Works How a Simple Nighttime Routine Can Heal Trauma Faster From Chaos to Calm: Designing a Trauma-Safe Night Routine The 7-Day Evening Routine Challenge for PTSD Recovery Why Your PTSD Healing Starts With Tonight’s Bedtime Rewiring the Brain After Trauma Through Consistent Night Routines Stop Nighttime Spirals: Trauma, Sleep, and the Power of Routine One Habit That Accelerates PTSD Recovery While You Sleep Building Unbreakable Routines: Evening, Morning, and Healing After Trauma Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this workshop-style episode, Brad and Kayleen walk you through how to build an evening routine that actually supports PTSD and trauma recovery. Instead of chasing motivation or “perfect” plans, they show you how to design a simple nighttime rhythm you can stick with long term. You’ll hear why Brad considers the evening routine “the tipping point for everything” — the foundation for better sleep, more energy, and more consistent healing work. They break down how your brain and nervous system rely on predictable sleep and wake times to regulate, process, and repair after trauma. Together, they help you identify your ideal bedtime and sleep time, then reverse-engineer a realistic plan around it. You’ll learn how to use anchors, alarms, and accountability to keep your foot on the gas without perfectionism, and how to make tiny adjustments that add up to massive change over weeks and months. This episode ends with a clear 7-day evening routine challenge so you’re not just inspired — you’re taking action tonight. If you’ve struggled to be consistent with routines or feel stuck in chaotic sleep patterns, this conversation will give you structure, hope, and a doable next step.   💡 What You’ll Learn How evening routines directly impact PTSD recovery, mood, and daily functioning How to choose a realistic bedtime and sleep time based on your ideal number of hours How to work backward from your wake-up time to design your night schedule How to use “anchors” like dinner or nightly calls as cues to start winding down How to slowly shift your bedtime earlier with small, sustainable adjustments How consistent sleep-wake times help your brain regulate and process trauma How to use accountability, tracking, and simple checkmarks to stay consistent How to avoid all-or-nothing perfectionism and focus on 1% improvements How an evening routine sets up your morning, healing routine, and overall lifestyle   🧠 Key Takeaway A great tomorrow starts tonight — your evening routine is the foundation that makes PTSD recovery simpler, calmer, and more consistent.   🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable   CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 Welcome and what Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching is 00:02:30 Why routines matter more than motivation in PTSD recovery 00:06:30 The three essential routines: morning, evening, and healing 00:10:00 How Brad and Kayleen structure their own evening routines 00:18:30 Sleep, PTSD, and why consistent bed and wake times matter 00:30:00 Using anchors, alarms, and environment to support your routine 00:42:00 The 7-Day Evening Routine Challenge and how to track it 00:54:00 Final encouragement, recap, and next steps   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • evening routine for PTSD • PTSD sleep problems • sleep and trauma recovery • nervous system regulation • emotional regulation at night • trauma coping tools • sleep hygiene for trauma survivors • consistent routines for healing • accountability in PTSD recovery • daily habits for mental health • morning and evening routines • lifestyle change after trauma

Struggling with PTSD and ready to FULLY recover? Join my recovery program here (costs less than a single therapy session): https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable Playing Hurt: How To Stop Waiting To “Feel Ready” And Start Healing PTSD PTSD Recovery And Playing Hurt: Why Growth Feels Uncomfortable (And How To Do It Anyway) From Excuses To Action: How To Push Through PTSD Resistance And Finally Heal Playing Hurt With PTSD: Short-Term Discomfort, Long-Term Freedom Trauma Recovery When You’re Exhausted: How To Show Up For Yourself Anyway Comfort Zone Vs. Healing Zone: The Mindset Shift Every Trauma Survivor Needs Stop Waiting To Feel Motivated: A Practical PTSD Recovery Game Plan PTSD And Self-Care Myths: Why “Taking It Easy” Keeps You Stuck In Trauma Breaking The Trauma Loop: How Tiny Brave Actions Rewire Your Brain After PTSD How To Do The Trauma Work You’ve Been Avoiding (Without Burning Out) Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this episode, Brad and Kayleen break down a hard but freeing truth: if you want change, you have to change. You can’t wait to feel fully ready, fully rested, or perfectly motivated before you do the things that will actually move your PTSD recovery forward. They unpack what it really means to “play hurt” in healing—taking imperfect action even when you’re tired, anxious, or scared. You’ll learn the difference between healthy discomfort and real pain, and why your comfort zone can actually be full of suffering that just feels “normal.” Brad and Kayleen show how small, honest pushes outside your comfort zone build confidence, momentum, and self-respect instead of more pressure and burnout. They also talk about how culture often hands you “valid” excuses that keep you stuck, and how to lovingly stop accepting them. Throughout the conversation, they use concrete examples from workouts, processing sessions, relationships, and daily habits to show how short-term discomfort leads to long-term peace, health, and freedom from PTSD symptoms. You’ll walk away with a new way to look at resistance, procrastination, and self-care—plus simple ways to take action today, not someday.   💡 What You’ll Learn Why waiting to “feel ready” keeps you stuck in PTSD and trauma patterns The difference between discomfort that grows you and pain that harms you How to push yourself out of your comfort zone without burning out How to spot the excuses that are secretly running your recovery A simple way to use “What am I willing to do?” to create sustainable habits How short-term discomfort creates long-term peace, health, and freedom How to use resistance and avoidance as clues for what to process next Why your brain is wired for short-term pleasure and how to retrain it for long-term healing How to talk yourself into brave action instead of out of it   🧠 Key Takeaway If you want change, you have to change—growth in PTSD recovery lives just outside your comfort zone, not inside your excuses.   🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching 00:36 Starting the Week with Motivation 01:14 The Concept of Playing Hurt 04:03 Facing Discomfort for Growth 07:04 Overcoming Excuses and Building New Habits 13:46 The Importance of Short-Term Discomfort for Long-Term Pleasure 26:31 Breaking Out of Painful Comfort Zones 31:30 Engaging with the Community 31:50 Kickstart Your Change 32:13 The David Goggins Inspiration 33:21 No More Excuses 35:39 Building New Habits 37:39 The Power of Willingness 41:54 Rest and Recharge 54:00 Taking Action Now 55:26 Final Thoughts and Encouragement   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • playing hurt in recovery • comfort zone and growth • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • trauma coping tools • overcoming avoidance with PTSD • breaking excuses and resistance • short-term discomfort long-term healing • self-care vs self-sabotage • healing trauma in relationships • PTSD mindset shifts • building healthy habits after trauma

Want to coach with me? Book a free no pressure consultation call here: https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation Learn the proven system that’s helped 2,000+ trauma survivors reduce symptoms by 77.9% in just 4.5 months without therapy or medication 👉 https://overcomingptsd.com/ Stop Letting PTSD Run the Show: How Radical Responsibility Gives You Your Life Back From Victim of Trauma to Leader of Your Life: The Truth About Blame, Excuses, and PTSD PTSD Recovery Starts With You: Taking Ownership Instead of Waiting for Life to Change How Blaming Trauma, Triggers, and the Past Is Keeping You Stuck With PTSD Responsibility vs Excuses: The Mindset Shift Every Trauma Survivor Needs PTSD, Anxiety, and “It’s Not My Fault”: Reclaiming Your Power With Radical Responsibility Trauma, Relationships, and Blame: Why Waiting on Others Is Delaying Your Healing From “I Can’t Because of Trauma” to “How Can I?” – Rewriting Your PTSD Story Why Your PTSD Recovery Changes When You Stop Making Excuses Taking Ownership of Your Healing: The Real Turning Point in Trauma Recovery Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this coaching session, Brad walks you through one of the most uncomfortable but life-changing shifts in PTSD and trauma recovery: moving from blame and excuses to full responsibility. Instead of giving your power away to circumstances, people, or your past, you’ll learn how to bring that power back into your own hands. You’ll hear real-life examples around relationships, diet, sobriety, clutter, and being late, and how we often unconsciously hand our responsibility over to traffic, partners, kids, or even the pandemic. Brad shows how this pattern quietly keeps you stuck feeling like a victim with no real options to change. Most importantly, he gives you a simple, practical question to ask yourself when you catch blame or excuses showing up: “How can I?” This one shift turns walls into doorways, helping you access choices, creativity, and confidence even when PTSD, ADHD, or stress feel overwhelming. By the end of the episode, you’ll understand why taking responsibility for both the “bad” and the “good” in your life is not about self-blame—it’s about reclaiming control, building self-respect, and owning your progress as you heal from trauma.   💡 What You’ll Learn How blame and excuses quietly steal your power and control Why giving responsibility to PTSD, other people, or circumstances keeps you stuck The difference between unhealthy self-blame and healthy responsibility How to use the “How can I?” question to find options instead of dead ends Ways to take ownership of your diet, sobriety, routines, and environment How responsibility builds real confidence, not fake positivity Why you can still move forward even with PTSD, ADHD, or health limitations A simple daily exercise to track when you’re blaming or making excuses How to choose one area of life to fully own and transform   🧠 Key Takeaway Your life changes the moment you stop saying “It’s because of them” or “Because of PTSD” and start asking, “How can I take responsibility and change this?”   🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation.   CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Welcome to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching 01:15 – Why today’s topic is a “hug and kick in the butt” 02:40 – Acceptance vs responsibility: what changes when you own it 04:05 – Blame and excuses: common patterns we all fall into 05:30 – Story: misplacing items and instantly blaming others 07:10 – Diet, partners, and the “I can’t because of my family” excuse 08:45 – Traffic, being late, and how we give away control 09:30 – The danger of handing your responsibility to the outside world 11:20 – How blame turns you into a victim and steals your power 13:00 – Turning “they did this” into “this is my responsibility” 14:40 – Radical responsibility for being on time, regardless of traffic 16:00 – Sobriety, stress, and the myth of “I can’t get sober until…” 18:20 – Working within limitations while still owning your choices 19:30 – Using “How can I?” to find options in any situation 21:00 – Responsibility inside your “bubble” vs what you truly can’t control 24:10 – Procrastination, future-you, and passing responsibility forward 25:10 – Your current life as a reflection of your past choices 26:20 – Taking responsibility for both the good and the bad 27:30 – Confidence as a byproduct of responsibility 29:30 – Real-life examples: partners, snacks, and changing your diet 31:10 – PTSD, ADHD, eyesight, and decluttering when it feels impossible 33:00 – Breaking tasks into small, doable pieces 34:20 – Housework, shared spaces, and doing what you can control 35:30 – Journaling blame and excuses as a daily awareness practice 36:40 – Today’s challenge: track blame, excuses, and take ownership 39:10 – Choosing one area of life to fully own 40:30 – Making chores bearable with music, podcasts, and fun 41:40 – Pandemic, isolation, and taking back your power 43:20 – Financial responsibility and small daily actions 46:00 – One item a day: simple progress with a to-do list 48:00 – “It’s my fault” vs “It’s my responsibility” 50:00 – Knowing what you can’t control—and what you absolutely can 51:20 – Closing encouragement and next sessions preview   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • taking responsibility after trauma • overcoming victim mindset • blame and excuses in PTSD • radical responsibility for healing • trauma recovery coaching • PTSD and relationships • emotional regulation • mindset shifts for trauma survivors • sobriety and PTSD • trauma coping tools • anxiety and overwhelm • productivity with PTSD and ADHD • decluttering with mental health challenges • self-discipline in recovery • nervous system healing • daily PTSD recovery habits • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

Struggling with PTSD and ready to FULLY recover? Join my recovery program here (costs less than a single therapy session): https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable Positivity for PTSD Recovery: How to Rewire Your Brain One Thought at a Time The 7:1 Rule Trauma Survivors Need to Know About Positivity From Survival Mode to Growth: Using Positivity to Heal Trauma PTSD Mindset Shift: “I Can’t” vs “How Can I” How Positivity Builds Momentum When You’re Healing from Trauma Trauma Healing Tools: The Good Things List That Changes Everything PTSD Recovery Coaching: Stop Feeding Negativity and Start Expanding Your Life Nervous System Regulation Through Positivity and Gratitude Healing Trauma Faster: The Simple Daily Practice That Beats the Spiral PTSD Coping Skills: How to Stay Open When Life Feels Hard Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this episode, Brad leads a practical workshop-style session on positivity—and why it’s not “fluffy,” unrealistic, or optional for PTSD recovery. He breaks down how positivity affects your mindset, your nervous system, your relationships, and your ability to see opportunity instead of danger. You’ll hear a powerful reframe that turns a closed, stuck statement (“I can’t”) into an open, forward-moving question (“How can I?”). That one shift alone can change how your brain searches for solutions, momentum, and possibilities. Brad also shares simple daily tools that help positivity become automatic over time, including gratitude practices and the “Good Things List.” The goal isn’t perfection—it’s training your brain to expand instead of contract, so your recovery starts to feel lighter, steadier, and more possible. If you’ve been wired for negativity because of trauma, this episode will help you understand why that happens—and how to begin rewiring it with small, repeatable actions that create real change.   💡 What You’ll Learn Why positivity creates momentum and opens your mind to opportunity How negativity contracts your world and keeps you in prevention mode The “I can’t” vs “How can I” shift that changes your entire outlook A simple daily “Good Things List” practice to train your brain for optimism How positivity can improve relationships through gratitude and refocusing Why positive focus helps your brain notice solutions you’d otherwise miss The 7-to-1 ratio of positive thoughts needed to balance one negative thought How to pick one area of life and deliberately build positivity there Why positivity can become automatic with consistent repetition 🧠 Key Takeaway If you’re going to skew, skew positive—because positivity expands your life, and your brain will start finding the path forward.   🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching 00:36 Starting the Live Coaching Session 01:20 Recap of Previous Session and Announcements 02:53 The Importance of Positivity 04:25 Engaging with Positivity 05:44 Practical Exercises for Positivity 08:32 The Power of Positive Thinking 21:42 Manifestation and Visualization 26:47 Embracing Positivity and Community 27:16 The Power of Positivity and Opportunity 28:11 Gratitude in Challenging Times 29:46 Focusing on Positivity in Daily Life 30:49 Choosing One Area to Improve 32:05 Visualizing and Manifesting Positivity 33:36 Applying Positive Psychology 36:18 Practical Actions for Positivity 49:34 The Seven-to-One Positivity Ratio 53:11 Wrapping Up and Future Plans   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • positivity mindset • gratitude practice • Good Things List • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • trauma coping tools • positive psychology • reticular activating system • manifestation science • mindset shift • overcoming negativity • self-talk for trauma • confidence building • recovery coaching • PTSD triggers • resilience skills • healing in relationships • openness and acceptance

Want to coach with me? Book a free no pressure consultation call here: https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation Learn the proven system that’s helped 2,000+ trauma survivors reduce symptoms by 77.9% in just 4.5 months without therapy or medication 👉 https://overcomingptsd.com/ Rebuilding Trust After PTSD: How To Stop Swinging Between Fear And Blind Faith How Trauma Breaks Trust And How To Safely Rebuild It Trusting Yourself Again After PTSD: Step-By-Step Healing From Hypervigilance To Wise Trust: Trauma Tools To Feel Safe In The World Rebuilding Trust In Relationships After Trauma Without Losing Yourself PTSD, Trust Issues, And The “Trust-O-Meter” Method For Safer Connections How To Trust Authority, People, And Life Again After Trauma Trauma, Betrayal, And Learning To Trust Your Own Judgment Why PTSD Makes Trust So Hard And How To Heal It In Stages Faith, Safety, And Self-Trust: A New Way To Rebuild After Trauma Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching session, Brad and Kayleen break down one of the biggest trauma topics the community voted on: rebuilding trust after it’s been broken. Whether it’s trust in people, authority, the world, or yourself, they show how trauma quietly rewires what you believe is “safe” and what isn’t. Instead of the classic “I either totally trust or totally shut down,” they introduce a more realistic, compassionate approach: rebuilding trust in stages. Using real examples from their own relationship, they walk through how to move from complete distrust to a grounded, earned trust over time—without ignoring red flags or abandoning yourself. You’ll learn how processing trauma cuts the emotional “weights” that keep you stuck in blind trust or blind distrust, so you can respond logically to what’s actually happening in front of you. You’ll also hear how to start with the most important piece of all: rebuilding trust in yourself, your choices, and your ability to keep yourself safe. If you’ve ever felt like you love someone but don’t know how—or if—you can trust them again, this episode will give you a clear framework, language, and mindset to move forward without rushing, forcing, or pretending.   💡 What You’ll Learn How trauma creates blind trust or blind distrust and what to do about it Why trust doesn’t have to be all or nothing and how to use stages of trust How to rebuild trust in specific areas instead of labeling someone “all good” or “all bad” How to use the “trust-o-meter” idea to gauge what feels safe in each situation Why rebuilding self-trust is the foundation for trusting others, authority, and life How processing trauma helps you respond logically instead of from old emotional wounds Practical ways to “earn back” trust in a relationship through consistent behavior How to move toward people and the world safely without ignoring your instincts How faith in the future and trust in yourself work together in PTSD recovery   🧠 Key Takeaway You don’t have to trust everyone—or everything—100%; you just need to trust yourself enough to decide who has earned a deeper level of trust and when.   🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation.   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching 00:36 Welcoming the Audience and Weekly Recap 01:20 Today's Topic: Regaining Trust 01:46 Personal Experiences with Trust Issues 02:16 Interactive Session: Audience Trust Challenges 06:33 Building Trust in Stages 12:37 Trusting Yourself First 19:14 Logical Trust vs. Blind Trust 29:20 The Complexity of Trust in Relationships 30:24 Trust and Mistakes: A Sliding Scale 31:42 Rebuilding Trust After It’s Broken 33:25 Trust in Different Areas of Life 36:41 The Role of Trauma in Trust Issues 42:56 Upcoming Health and Wellness Session 49:28 Final Thoughts and Farewel   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • rebuilding trust after trauma • PTSD trust issues • trusting yourself after trauma • relationship healing after PTSD • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • trauma coping tools • how to feel safe again • trust and vulnerability in relationships • processing trauma memories • overcoming fear of people • trusting authority after trauma • self-trust and confidence • overcoming betrayal trauma

Want to coach with me? Book a free no pressure consultation call here: https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation Learn the proven system that’s helped 2,000+ trauma survivors reduce symptoms by 77.9% in just 4.5 months without therapy or medication 👉 https://overcomingptsd.com/ How to Stop Letting PTSD Control Your Relationships Trauma, Addiction, and Control: How to Take Your Power Back PTSD, Sobriety, and Control: What You Can (and Can’t) Change From Out of Control to In Charge: Reclaiming Your Life After Trauma Breaking Addiction Patterns in PTSD: The Truth About Control Trauma, Relationships, and Control: Why You Feel Stuck (and How to Get Unstuck) How PTSD Tricks You Into Chasing Control (and What to Do Instead) Letting Go and Moving On: Control, Acceptance, and PTSD Recovery Emotional Control After Trauma: Redirecting Your Energy to What Actually Helps Stop Fighting What You Can’t Control: A Practical PTSD Recovery Reset Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching session, Brad and Kaylene break down one of the most confusing parts of PTSD and trauma recovery: control. If you’ve ever felt out of control in your relationships, addictions, or habits, this episode helps you see exactly where your real power actually lives. You’ll learn why trying to control other people, outcomes, or the past always creates more pain—and how to shift that energy into what you can control: your thoughts, actions, and how you process emotions. Brad and Kaylene walk through real-life examples like drinking, scrolling social media, binge-watching TV, overspending, and nitpicking your partner. You’ll also hear a powerful reframe on addiction and “powerlessness,” and how to understand the moment when control really starts to slip. By the end, you’ll have a simple mental checklist you can use daily to stop wasting energy on what you can’t change and start building calm, confidence, and real momentum in your healing.   💡 What You’ll Learn How to recognize when you’re trying to control things you simply can’t The three things you always have control over, even with PTSD or trauma How to spot the red flags that a habit or addiction is actually running you Why time “slipping through your fingers” is a sign of lost control How to redirect your focus from controlling others to changing your own actions A simple question to ask yourself whenever you feel regret after a behavior How to use short-term resistance to build long-term freedom from addiction Practical ways to stop nitpicking and control battles in your relationships How focusing on what you can control builds confidence and lowers anxiety   🧠 Key Takeaway You can’t control other people, the past, or every emotion—but you can always control your thoughts, your actions, and how you respond, and that’s where your real power is.   🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching 00:36 Welcome and Announcements 01:30 Today's Focus: Control in Relationships and Addictions 03:21 Understanding Control and Acceptance 08:05 Control in Addictions: Personal Insights 13:54 Practical Steps to Regain Control 19:30 Identifying and Breaking Habits 30:19 Breaking Free from Addictions 30:24 The Power of Pushing Through Resistance 30:45 Controlling Your Thoughts and Actions 30:59 Empowerment Through Control 33:24 Steps to Regain Control 34:39 Applying Control in Daily Life 35:34 The Illusion of Control 38:21 Emotional Control and Acceptance 43:30 Focusing on What Matters 46:39 Upcoming Topics and Final Thoughts   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • trauma coping tools • control in relationships • addiction recovery • sobriety and PTSD • letting go of control • acceptance and PTSD • breaking trauma-driven habits • people-pleasing and control • relationship conflict after trauma • recovering from addictive coping • mindset for trauma healing • self-awareness and PTSD • reclaiming personal power • healing from childhood trauma patterns • practical PTSD recovery tools

Want to coach with me? Book a free no pressure consultation call here: https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation Learn the proven system that’s helped 2,000+ trauma survivors reduce symptoms by 77.9% in just 4.5 months without therapy or medication 👉 https://overcomingptsd.com/ How Your Personality Type Shapes PTSD Recovery Thinker or Feeler? Using Myers-Briggs to Process Trauma Better Processing PTSD: Matching Healing Tools to Your Personality Why Logic Isn’t Enough: Emotional Processing for PTSD Thinkers Feeling Everything: How Deep Feelers Can Navigate Trauma Healing Trauma Recovery for Opposites: When Your Partner’s Personality Is Nothing Like Yours Using the Myers-Briggs Test to Personalize Your PTSD Healing Journey Balancing Head and Heart in Trauma Recovery Is Your Personality Helping or Hurting Your PTSD Recovery? Processing Trauma Smarter: Personality-Based Strategies for Emotional Release Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this episode, Brad and Kayleen break down how your personality type can directly shape the way you process trauma and move through PTSD recovery. Using the Myers-Briggs framework, they explore why some survivors feel everything intensely but struggle with the logic piece, while others can understand everything in their head yet stay emotionally shut down. You’ll hear how Brad and Kayleen sit on opposite ends of the spectrum—thinker vs feeler, big-picture vs in-the-moment—and how that created totally different-looking healing journeys. Instead of seeing this as a problem, they now use those differences as a roadmap for which tools to use and which skills to intentionally build. Brad walks through why thinkers often need to practice emotional release on purpose, and why feelers usually need more support with belief change and logical reframing. Together they show you how to stop fighting your wiring, accept how you’re built, and then use that self-awareness to make your processing sessions more effective and less confusing. By the end, you’ll know how to match specific processing tools to your strengths and weaknesses, better understand your partner or loved ones, and see that there is nothing “wrong” with the way you’re wired—you just need the right strategy for your unique nervous system and personality.   💡 What You’ll Learn How your Myers-Briggs personality type can influence the way you process PTSD and trauma The difference between thinkers and feelers when it comes to emotional release and belief change Why some people cry easily and “drip” emotions while others need structured time to feel anything How to spot whether you’re over-relying on logic or over-relying on emotion in your healing Which trauma processing tools to use if you’re more of a logical thinker (belief work and introspective healing) Which tools to lean on if you’re more of a feeler (protector work and emotional release practices) How opposite personality types can actually balance each other in relationships during trauma recovery Why personality tests are helpful starting points but should never limit your growth Practical ways to accept your wiring while still building skills on the side you’re weakest in   🧠 Key Takeaway Healing PTSD requires both a belief shift in your mind and an emotional release in your body—and your personality type will tell you which side you need to intentionally strengthen.   🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation.   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching 00:36 Welcome and Session Overview 01:03 Understanding Personality Types in Trauma Processing 02:33 Personality Test Results and Analysis 09:46 Emotional vs Logical Processing 16:58 Practical Tips for Using Processing Tools 20:45 Balancing Logic and Emotion in Healing 30:18 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 31:13 Feedback on Thinking and Feeling 31:53 Upcoming Topics and Voting 32:12 Personality Types and Relationships 33:03 Understanding Each Other Through Personality Tests 35:34 Balancing Different Personality Traits 42:51 Health and Wellness Session Announcement 46:03 Future Plans for the Community 54:20 Concluding Remarks and Final Thoughts     Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • Myers-Briggs and PTSD • thinking vs feeling in trauma processing • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • trauma coping tools • logical vs emotional processing • belief change in PTSD recovery • emotional release techniques • protector tool for trauma • challenging beliefs tool • introspective healing for PTSD • personality types in relationships • opposites in trauma healing • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive

Struggling with PTSD and ready to FULLY recover? Join my recovery program here (costs less than a single therapy session): https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable How to Set PTSD Boundaries Without Guilt or Conflict Boundary Bootcamp: The PTSD Workshop That Makes Boundaries Finally Click PTSD and People-Pleasing: The Boundary Reset You Need at Work and Home Internal Boundaries for Trauma Survivors: Stop Self-Sabotage When Triggered PTSD Recovery Boundaries: How to Stay Calm When Someone Gets Negative Trauma Healing Through Boundaries: Build Self-Respect One Rule at a Time The “Book of Law” for PTSD: Create Boundaries You Can Actually Enforce PTSD Emotional Regulation: How to Catch the Trigger Before You Explode Stop the Screaming Matches: Trauma-Safe Communication Boundaries That Work PTSD Recovery Skills: Time, Energy, and Boundary Systems That Change Everything Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this Boundary Bootcamp workshop, Brad and Kaylene help trauma survivors turn boundary ideas into real-life action. Instead of just talking about what boundaries are, this session focuses on getting specific: what internal boundary you need most, what external boundary you’ve been avoiding, and what will actually help you enforce them when life gets messy. You’ll hear how internal boundaries often start with one powerful goal: stop doing damage when you’re triggered. That could mean not binging substances, not spiraling into reactive conversations, and choosing self-care first so you don’t make tomorrow harder than it needs to be. The workshop also breaks down why many boundaries fail: they’re too vague, you don’t anticipate obstacles, and you don’t have a plan for enforcement. Whether it’s bedtime, screen time, people-pleasing at work, or staying calm with a specific person, the focus is on clear rules, realistic systems, and skill-building over perfection. If boundaries have felt confusing, guilt-heavy, or impossible to maintain, this episode reframes them as self-respect in action—simple, consistent choices that protect your nervous system and make PTSD recovery sustainable.   💡 What You’ll Learn How to define an internal boundary as what you do to stop self-damage and support long-term healing Why the best early PTSD boundaries focus on “don’t make it worse” before trying to make it better How to create clearer boundaries by getting specific about behaviors, timing, and routines How to plan enforcement by identifying the exact obstacles that will challenge your boundary How to stay calm in hard conversations by catching emotion early and using grounding tools How to redirect negativity without escalating, including question-based conversation control How to build time-management boundaries with alarms, reminders, and tracking real time spent How to do a “hard reset” when overwhelm and unfinished tasks are clogging your mind How to choose one internal boundary and one external boundary to create immediate momentum in recovery   🧠 Key Takeaway Boundaries work when they’re clear, realistic, and enforced with a plan—your nervous system heals faster when you stop doing damage and start protecting your peace consistently.   🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching 00:36 Welcome to Boundary Bootcamp Day 5 01:00 Recap of the Week's Boundary Lessons 01:29 Interactive Workshop Begins 03:09 Defining Internal Boundaries 08:22 Strategies for Enforcing Boundaries 11:42 Overcoming Challenges in Setting Boundaries 27:46 Addressing Communication Challenges 28:26 Overcoming Resistance to Change 29:46 Setting Internal and External Boundaries 30:07 Practical Tips for Enforcing Boundaries 32:02 Time Management and Estimation Skills 38:01 Handling Negativity in Relationships 41:53 People Pleasing and Work Boundaries 45:58 Building Effective Routines 49:08 Hard Reset for Overwhelming Tasks 52:17 Conclusion and Next Steps   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • boundaries workshop • internal boundaries • external boundaries • self-love and self-respect • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • trauma coping tools • trigger management • people pleasing recovery • conflict boundaries • communication skills • self-care routines • bedtime boundaries • screen time boundaries • time management for trauma survivors • procrastination and overwhelm • habit building • recovery coaching • practical PTSD tools

Want to coach with me? Book a free no pressure consultation call here: https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation Learn the proven system that’s helped 2,000+ trauma survivors reduce symptoms by 77.9% in just 4.5 months without therapy or medication 👉 https://overcomingptsd.com/ Relationship Boundaries for PTSD Recovery: How to Say No Without Guilt How to Stop Letting People Walk All Over You After Trauma PTSD, Relationships, and Boundaries: Protecting Your Peace Without Blowing Up From People-Pleasing to Self-Respect: Trauma-Safe Relationship Boundaries How to Set Boundaries With Family While Healing from PTSD When Love Hurts: Relationship Boundaries Every Trauma Survivor Needs How to Enforce Boundaries with Toxic People in PTSD Recovery Stop the Yelling and Chaos: Trauma-Informed Boundaries That Actually Work Emotional Overload to Inner Calm: Nervous System-Safe Boundaries for PTSD How to Leave Draining Conversations and Events Without Feeling Like the Bad Guy Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this Boundary Bootcamp session, Brad and Kayleen dive into one of the most misunderstood skills in trauma recovery: relationship boundaries. Instead of seeing boundaries as walls or punishment, they reframe them as the structure that lets you live a healthy, sustainable life while healing PTSD or trauma. You’ll hear real stories from their own relationship—times when there were no boundaries, when yelling and chaos ruled, and when things finally changed because one of them said, “This is no longer okay.” They walk through how painful it can feel in the moment, and how powerful it becomes in the long term for both people. Brad and Kayleen also break down the difference between emotional reactions and solid, non-emotional boundaries—how to decide what your limit is, how to express it calmly, and how to enforce it even when someone pushes back, gets upset, or tries to pull you back into old patterns. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how to identify where you need boundaries, how to communicate them clearly, and how to hold your ground without screaming, collapsing, or people-pleasing—so you can protect your healing, your energy, and your future. 💡 What You’ll Learn How to recognize when a relationship or situation needs a boundary because you leave feeling worse about yourself The essential difference between emotional outbursts and calm, factual boundary setting A step-by-step process for defining, communicating, and enforcing relationship boundaries How unhealed trauma and low self-worth lead to people-pleasing and boundary-less relationships Ways to set boundaries around yelling, abusive language, and hurtful texting while healing PTSD How to protect your bedtime, energy, and goals without feeling selfish or guilty Why enforcing a boundary matters more than getting someone to agree with or “like” it How holding firm on boundaries can actually improve relationships and inspire others to grow Practical examples of what to say when you need space, time alone, or a break from emotional overload   🧠 Key Takeaway Boundaries are not emotional explosions—they’re calm, clear decisions about what you will and will not allow so you can respect yourself and protect your healing.   🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation.   CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Welcome to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching & Boundary Bootcamp 02:00 – Why most trauma survivors have zero boundaries (and don’t realize it) 06:00 – Boundaries as healthy lifestyle choices, not just protection from abuse 10:00 – Brad’s story: people-pleasing, yelling, and having no limits in relationships 15:00 – The “law” of boundaries: firm, non-emotional, and not up for debate 18:00 – How to know you need a boundary: feeling worse after a person or event 20:00 – The dog story: how unspoken rules and boundaries shape behavior 24:00 – When a relationship boundary means living apart to heal from PTSD 30:00 – Step 1: Defining your boundary and your ideal outcome 35:00 – Step 2: Communicating boundaries without asking for permission 40:00 – Step 3: Enforcing boundaries when someone tests or pushes them 45:00 – Examples: text message boundaries, yelling, and walking away calmly 52:00 – Rules vs boundaries and why consequences still matter in healing 55:00 – Community shares: family patterns, grandkids, and being scolded 01:00:00 – Progress over perfection: boundaries, goals, and tiny lifestyle shifts 01:04:00 – What’s coming next in Boundary Bootcamp: Book of Law and core boundaries   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • relationship boundaries • emotional boundaries • internal boundaries • external boundaries • people-pleasing after trauma • PTSD and relationships • trauma coping tools • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • yelling and conflict in relationships • communication skills for trauma survivors • self-worth and boundaries • enforcing boundaries calmly • stopping abusive patterns • trauma-informed relationship tools • healing after toxic relationships • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

Want to coach with me? Book a free no pressure consultation call here: https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation Learn the proven system that’s helped 2,000+ trauma survivors reduce symptoms by 77.9% in just 4.5 months without therapy or medication 👉 https://overcomingptsd.com/ Self Boundaries That Transform PTSD Recovery How To Stop Self-Abandonment When You Have PTSD From Self-Abuse To Self-Respect: A Trauma Survivor’s Guide To Boundaries The First Boundary Every PTSD Survivor Must Set (And It’s Not With Other People) How To Talk Yourself Into Healing (Not Back Into Trauma Patterns) Trauma, Addiction, And Boundaries: Choosing One Change That Changes Everything Why PTSD Makes Self-Love Hard (And How Boundaries Help You Rebuild It) From People-Pleasing To Self-Respect: Trauma Recovery Through Self Boundaries The “All Or Nothing” Boundary Strategy That Finally Sticks In PTSD Recovery Stop Feeling Worse After Everything You Do: Self Boundaries For Real Healing Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this Boundary Bootcamp session, Brad and Kayleen dive into the most overlooked part of healing after trauma: self boundaries. Before you can set limits with the people around you, you have to learn how to stop abandoning yourself in daily decisions, habits, and coping patterns. This episode shows you how to start doing exactly that in a grounded, practical way. You’ll learn why self-love and self-worth are the real foundation of every boundary—and what to do if you don’t believe you deserve good things yet. Kayleen walks through how she went from feeling worthless and stuck in destructive habits to building simple, “binary” boundaries that shifted her confidence, energy, and relationships. Brad and Kayleen break down how to spot areas in your life that quietly make your PTSD or trauma symptoms worse—like media, food, substances, social media, or people-pleasing—and how to pick one boundary that will create the biggest positive ripple effect. You’ll also hear how to use visualization, self-talk, and introspection to stay on track when you’re tempted to break your own rules. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear first step: choose one self boundary, make it black-and-white, plan what you’ll do instead, and start proving to yourself—day by day—that you are worth protecting, respecting, and caring for.   💡 What You’ll Learn Why self boundaries must come before setting boundaries with other people in PTSD or trauma recovery How low self-worth and old trauma beliefs quietly sabotage your attempts to set and keep boundaries A simple “binary” way to set boundaries so they’re clear, doable, and easy to notice when you’re crossing them How to identify the one habit, behavior, or coping pattern that makes you feel worst about yourself and start there How to replace destructive habits with life-enhancing options instead of leaving empty space that pulls you back into old patterns How to use self-talk to talk yourself into healthy actions and out of self-abuse and self-sabotage How to pause, introspect, and uncover the deeper belief or wound underneath every urge to break your boundary How consistent self boundaries naturally increase confidence and change how others treat and respect you Why small daily decisions around media, food, substances, or people-pleasing matter so much in long-term PTSD recovery   🧠 Key Takeaway Every time you keep a self boundary, you’re proving to your brain that you are worth protecting—and that’s the foundation of real PTSD and trauma recovery.   🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation.   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching 00:36 Welcome to Boundary Bootcamp 00:57 Foundations of Boundaries 03:03 Understanding Self Boundaries 04:47 Building Self-Worth and Self-Respect 10:31 Practical Examples of Self Boundaries 15:58 Binary Boundaries: Yes or No 22:07 Self-Talk and Maintaining Boundaries 31:20 Starting Your Boundary Journey 32:06 Identifying the Biggest Source of Self-Doubt 32:36 Starting with the Biggest Challenge 33:31 Alternative Approaches to Setting Boundaries 36:41 Visualizing Life Without Negative Habits 38:12 Filling the Void with Positive Activities 41:27 Harnessing Pain to Drive Change 42:35 Radiating Self-Respect and Confidence 44:02 Q&A and Personal Stories 56:30 Final Thoughts and Encouragement   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • self boundaries • personal boundaries for trauma survivors • self-love and self-worth after trauma • PTSD coping tools • stopping self-sabotage • overcoming addictions after trauma • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • people-pleasing and PTSD • setting healthy limits • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching • boundaries in PTSD recovery • how to build self-respect after trauma

Want to coach with me? Book a free no pressure consultation call here: https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation Learn the proven system that’s helped 2,000+ trauma survivors reduce symptoms by 77.9% in just 4.5 months without therapy or medication 👉 https://overcomingptsd.com/ Boundaries Bootcamp: How Healthy Boundaries Accelerate PTSD Recovery From Walls to Gates: Rethinking Boundaries in PTSD Healing Foundations of Boundaries for Trauma Survivors Self-Respect and Boundaries: Reclaiming Your Life After PTSD Stop People-Pleasing: How to Set Trauma-Informed Boundaries That Stick Self-Boundaries First: The Missing Piece in PTSD Recovery When Saying No Is Healing: Emotional Boundaries for Trauma Recovery How to Set Boundaries With Family While Healing PTSD Boundaries, Self-Worth, and Nervous System Safety in Trauma Recovery Are Your Boundaries Built From Fear or Freedom? PTSD Healing Truths Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this Boundaries Bootcamp kickoff, Brad and Kaylene break down what healthy boundaries really are—and what they’re not—for trauma survivors and those healing from PTSD. Instead of “fortress walls” that shut everyone out, they explore boundaries as fences with doors and gates you control, so you decide who gets access, when, and how. You’ll hear practical, real-life examples of boundaries around sobriety, family conflict, and emotional safety, and why highly emotional, all-or-nothing “I’m done, I’m out” rules usually backfire. Brad and Kaylene show how to pause, think long-term, and place your “fence” in the right spot instead of building it in the middle of your life during a meltdown. This episode also digs into the less-talked-about side of boundaries: self-boundaries. You’ll learn why keeping promises to yourself around food, sobriety, rest, and emotional reactions is the foundation for confidently setting boundaries with others. As your self-respect and self-worth grow, your boundaries become calmer, clearer, and easier to enforce. Finally, Brad and Kaylene touch on navigating boundaries in close relationships—especially family and parent-child dynamics—where it can feel like your hands are tied. You’ll walk away with a grounded, compassionate framework for respecting your own needs while allowing others to have their boundaries too, without getting lost in guilt, shame, or people-pleasing.   💡 What You’ll Learn What healthy boundaries are—and what they are not How to spot “fortress” walls versus flexible, loving boundaries Why self-boundaries are the foundation for every other boundary in PTSD and trauma recovery How to ask “What’s best for me long term?” in any triggering situation How fear-based decisions shrink your life and keep trauma patterns in place Practical boundary examples around addiction, sobriety, and shared living spaces Why you do not have to justify or defend your boundaries to anyone How respecting other people’s boundaries actually supports your own healing Simple ways to notice where you leave situations feeling worse—and where a boundary is needed   🧠 Key Takeaway Healthy boundaries aren’t walls to keep people out; they’re doors you control so your healing, safety, and self-respect come first. 🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation.   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching 00:36 Welcome to the Boundaries Bootcamp 01:39 Foundations of Boundaries 04:09 Defining Boundaries 25:21 Types of Boundaries 30:58 The Importance of Boundaries 31:25 Self-Talk and Self-Worth 31:54 Beliefs and Boundaries 32:38 Types of Boundaries 33:28 Q&A Session Begins 34:31 Handling Boundary Manipulation 40:13 Respecting Others' Boundaries 56:28 The Art of Communication 01:01:00 Conclusion and Next Steps   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • healthy boundaries • self boundaries • relationship boundaries • emotional boundaries • mental boundaries • nervous system regulation • people-pleasing and PTSD • sobriety and boundaries • family conflict after trauma • parent-child boundaries • communication skills in trauma recovery • self-respect and self-worth • emotional regulation tools • trauma coping tools • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching • Overcoming PTSD Podcast

Want to coach with me? Book a free no pressure consultation call here: https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation Learn the proven system that’s helped 2,000+ trauma survivors reduce symptoms by 77.9% in just 4.5 months without therapy or medication 👉 https://overcomingptsd.com/ How to Explain PTSD Recovery to Loved Ones (Without Overexplaining Your Trauma) How to Talk About Trauma Recovery So Your Family Actually Understands Why You Don’t Need Anyone’s Permission to Heal from PTSD PTSD Recovery and Loved Ones: How to Ask for Support (Without Feeling Needy) Explaining Trauma Healing to Family: Simple Scripts for Better Support How to Get Space to Heal from PTSD (When Others Don’t Get It Yet) Stop Justifying Your Trauma: How to Speak Calmly About Your Recovery Journey PTSD Recovery Boundaries: How to Ask Loved Ones Not to Interfere How to Support Yourself When No One Understands Your Trauma Why Your Recovery Comes First (Even When Family Doesn’t Believe PTSD Can Heal) Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this episode, Brad breaks down a question most trauma survivors eventually face: How do I explain my recovery to the people I love so they don’t hold me back — and maybe even support me? Instead of centering the conversation on symptoms and past pain, Brad shows you how to talk about your recovery journey and future goals. You’ll learn why support from others is powerful “icing on the cake” — but why you can’t build a healing plan that depends on anyone else’s approval, belief, or emotional stability. Brad walks through the idea of your own “bubble” of responsibility and how to protect it, even when family or partners don’t fully understand PTSD or think full recovery is possible. Brad and Kalene also share practical examples, from asking loved ones for a simple “lack of interference” to structuring your life so you have time and energy to heal. You’ll hear real stories from their community about taking a step back to focus on recovery, building self-support through positive self-talk, and then having loved ones later say, “We see the difference in you.” If you’ve ever felt guilty for needing time, space, or boundaries to heal from trauma, this conversation will help you reframe that as an act of love — for you and for everyone in your life who benefits from you becoming whole.   💡 What You’ll Learn How to explain PTSD recovery as a future-focused journey instead of a past-focused trauma story Why your healing cannot depend on other people’s belief, validation, or emotional support How to ask loved ones for a “lack of interference” so you can focus on recovery Practical ways to communicate boundaries around your time, energy, and healing routines How to recognize when you’re asking others to fill a void that actually needs trauma healing Simple self-care actions that show you how to support yourself like you would a best friend How to build powerful internal self-talk that keeps you going when no one is watching Why over-relying on a partner or family member can strain the relationship during PTSD recovery When it’s essential to reach out for help immediately if you’re in danger of hurting yourself or others   🧠 Key Takeaway The strongest support you will ever have in PTSD recovery is the support you learn to give yourself — everything else is powerful icing on the cake.   🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation.   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching 01:13 Today's Topic: Explaining Recovery to Loved Ones 05:38 The Importance of Self-Support in Recovery 18:23 Communicating Your Needs and Setting Boundaries 21:59 Practical Steps for Self-Support 29:48 Celebrating Small Wins 30:05 The Importance of Self-Support 30:25 Reaching Out for Help 31:26 Building the Best Version of Yourself 32:30 Daily Practices for Self-Care 33:11 Upcoming Events and Announcements 34:35 Positive Self-Talk and Personal Growth 35:42 The Power of Perspective 39:37 Community Support and Accountability 50:44 Future Plans and Platform Updates 52:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • explaining PTSD to family • PTSD and relationships • how to support someone with trauma • self-support in PTSD recovery • trauma recovery boundaries • nervous system regulation • emotional regulation • trauma coping tools • self-talk for PTSD • complex PTSD healing • recovery mindset • healing from childhood trauma • trauma-informed communication • partners of people with PTSD • family support and trauma • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

Want to coach with me? Book a free no pressure consultation call here: https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation Learn the proven system that’s helped 2,000+ trauma survivors reduce symptoms by 77.9% in just 4.5 months without therapy or medication 👉 https://overcomingptsd.com/ Keeping an Open Heart With PTSD: How Releasing Pain Sets You Free Stop Building Your Life Around Trauma: The Power of an Open Heart When Pain Piles Up: An Open-Heart Practice for PTSD Recovery From Avoiding Pain to Emotional Freedom: Rewiring Your Relationship With Trauma How to Release Stored Trauma Energy Without Getting Overwhelmed Triggers as Teachers: Using PTSD Flashbacks to Heal Instead of Collapse Vulnerability, Boundaries, and Healing: Keeping Your Heart Open After Trauma Letting Go of a Lifetime of Pain: An Open-Heart Method for PTSD Survivors Why Numbing Out Keeps Trauma Stuck (And What to Do Instead) Living From Love Instead of Fear: How Open-Hearted Living Transforms PTSD Recovery Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this episode, Brad shares the simple but life-changing concept that helped him stop building his entire life around pain and fear. Instead of avoiding emotions at all costs, he explains how learning to keep an open heart allowed him to finally release the backlog of trauma energy that had controlled everything from his relationships to whether he could even step outside his front door. You’ll hear how pain piles up over years when it’s never fully felt or released, and why that creates a life that keeps getting smaller and more restricted. Brad walks through the idea of pain as “just energy” that can move out of your body when you learn to relax, soften your heart, and allow emotions to flow instead of stuffing them down and closing off. Brad and Kayleen also explore how this open-heart practice transforms relationships, authenticity, and everyday choices. They talk about vulnerability without losing boundaries, how to notice whether your heart is open or closed in the moment, and what it practically looks like to use triggers as opportunities to heal instead of proof that you’re broken. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a new way to understand your triggers, your pain, and your patterns of avoidance—and a simple inner compass: “Is my heart open or closed right now?” This one shift can change the way you move through PTSD recovery, your relationships, and your future.   💡 What You’ll Learn Why trauma pain piles up over time when you avoid feeling it How to tell if your heart is open or closed in everyday situations A simple way to step back into your observer or “true self” instead of being consumed by pain How to use PTSD triggers as opportunities to release old stored emotion Practical ways to start opening your heart in relationships without losing your boundaries How vulnerability can make you stronger instead of more fragile after trauma Why building your life around avoiding pain keeps you stuck and afraid How to gently practice emotional release so it feels safe and manageable The long-term vision of living from love and authenticity instead of fear and trauma patterns   🧠 Key Takeaway Healing from PTSD becomes possible when you stop running from pain, open your heart, and allow stored emotions to move through you instead of building your entire life around avoiding them.   🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation.   CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching 00:36 Starting the Live Coaching Session 01:52 Today's Topic: Keeping an Open Heart 02:54 Understanding and Releasing Pain 07:46 Personal Experiences and Reflections 09:11 The Process of Releasing Emotions 17:03 Practical Steps to Open Your Heart 20:45 The Importance of Emotional Honesty 25:56 Different Approaches to Emotional Release 29:46 Keeping an Open Heart in Daily Life 31:28 Understanding Emotional Release 31:43 The Thorn Analogy: Avoiding Emotional Pain 32:45 Living with an Open Heart 34:32 Practical Tips for Emotional Release 35:50 The Power of Vulnerability 37:54 Engaging with the Community 45:51 Setting Personal Goals and Overcoming Perfectionism 57:38 Final Thoughts and Encouragement   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • keeping an open heart • releasing stored trauma • emotional release for PTSD • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • triggers as opportunities to heal • vulnerability and boundaries after trauma • trauma and relationships • C-PTSD coping skills • processing trauma emotions • avoiding emotional numbness • letting go of lifelong pain • mindfulness for PTSD • living authentically after trauma • inner child and past pain • trauma coping tools • Brad Schipke • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

Want to coach with me? Book a free no pressure consultation call here: https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation Learn the proven system that’s helped 2,000+ trauma survivors reduce symptoms by 77.9% in just 4.5 months without therapy or medication 👉 https://overcomingptsd.com/ Why You Can’t Skimp on Routines in PTSD Recovery How Tiny Daily Routines Rewire a Trauma Brain for Healing From Chaos to Consistency: Building PTSD Routines That Actually Stick Why Your PTSD Recovery Fails Without Unbreakable Routines Overcoming Trauma by Design: Stop Letting Your Brain Build Default Routines How to Beat Resistance and Stay Consistent in PTSD Recovery The Hidden Power of Evening Routines for Trauma Healing Why You’re Not Broken: The Truth About Habits, Addiction, and PTSD From People Pleasing to Boundaries: Taking Your Time and Energy Back After Trauma One Small Change at a Time: Rewiring Trauma Habits with Compassion and Consistency Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this workshop-style episode from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching series, Brad and Kayleen break down why routines are absolutely non-negotiable if you want to fully recover from PTSD or trauma. They explain how your brain is already creating routines—often without your permission—and why the real question isn’t if you have routines, but whether those routines are helping you heal or keeping you stuck. You’ll learn how seemingly small patterns, like what you reach for when you’re stressed or how you end your day, quietly wire your brain over time. Brad and Kayleen share real-life examples—from pizza and addictions to bedtime and morning routines—to show how quickly the brain learns, changes, and locks in new habits through repetition and neuroplasticity. They also dive into the emotional side: resistance, guilt, people-pleasing, and the belief that you’re “broken” or can’t change. You’ll hear powerful mindset shifts around self-talk, boundaries, and why prioritizing your mental health isn’t selfish—it’s the only way to truly show up for the people you love. By the end of the episode, you’ll see that building unbreakable routines doesn’t require perfection or massive willpower. It’s about small, intentional shifts, one decision at a time, so your automatic habits finally start working for your PTSD recovery instead of against it.   💡 What You’ll Learn Why your brain is always building routines whether you choose them or not How to tell if your current routines are serving your PTSD recovery or sabotaging it How to break overwhelming tasks into tiny steps to cut through resistance Why self-talk is a “hidden routine” and how to rewire it to support healing How the learning model of addiction and neuroplasticity apply to trauma recovery How to build flexible routines that still work when life changes or gets chaotic Why boundaries are essential for maintaining healing routines with family and friends How to drop perfectionism and still make powerful progress in trauma recovery How one “domino habit” like bedtime can positively shift your entire day and nervous system   🧠 Key Takeaway You already have routines—healing begins when you consciously choose and protect the ones that support your recovery instead of letting trauma and autopilot choose for you.   🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation.   CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching 00:36 Welcome to the Live Coaching Session 01:41 Today's Workshop: Overcoming Consistency Challenges 03:53 The Importance of Routines in Recovery 06:14 Building Positive Routines and Habits 11:23 Interactive Q&A: Addressing Your Challenges 35:11 Understanding Resistance and Its Impact 36:50 Breaking Down Tasks to Overcome Resistance 38:14 Embracing Flexible Routines 40:22 Becoming the Boss of Your Life 44:49 Setting Boundaries for Better Self-Care 50:07 Addressing Guilt and Prioritizing Mental Health 52:44 Creating Effective Routines and Overcoming Challenges 01:03:06 Final Thoughts and Encouragement   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery routines • trauma healing habits • building unbreakable routines • nervous system regulation • consistency in PTSD recovery • breaking trauma coping patterns • evening and morning routines for trauma • emotional regulation tools • neuroplasticity and PTSD • addiction learning model and trauma • overcoming resistance in recovery • boundaries and people pleasing after trauma • PTSD mindset shifts • self-talk and trauma recovery • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching • Overcoming PTSD Podcast