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If you struggle with PTSD or CPTSD, this episode will help you understand why acceptance is one of the most powerful trauma-healing tools you can develop.

Brad Schipke — founder of OvercomingPTSD.com and creator of the Broken to Unbreakable™ program — explains how most survivors unknowingly stay stuck by fighting reality, replaying guilt, and trying to control the uncontrollable.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to use the Yes/No Acceptance Test to instantly identify what’s within your control and what’s not, freeing your nervous system from the daily battle of resistance. You’ll also learn the mindset shift that turns acceptance into momentum, so you can heal faster and reclaim your peace.

💡 You’ll Discover

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  Why resisting reality keeps trauma symptoms and anxiety alive

  
  


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  The truth about acceptance vs approval (and how they’re different)

  
  


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  The “Can I change this?” question that ends shame and rumination

  
  


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  How acceptance helps your brain move from survival mode to healing mode

  
  


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  Practical ways to practice acceptance daily through awareness, journaling, and meditation

  
  


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  How to build the “How can I?” mindset that transforms helplessness into action

  
  

💬 Key Takeaway

Acceptance doesn’t mean giving up — it means taking your power back.

When you stop fighting what you can’t control and focus on what you can, your nervous system relaxes, your clarity returns, and your healing accelerates.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

01:03 The Importance of Acceptance in Healing

02:12 Defining Acceptance and Non-Resistance

04:41 Practical Examples of Acceptance

08:26 Controlling What You Can, Accepting What You Can't

15:16 Empowerment Through Acceptance and Control

18:04 Actionable Steps for Daily Acceptance

22:50 Embracing Acceptance and Control

24:28 The Power of Forgiveness

26:41 Binary Thinking for Stress Reduction

30:03 Understanding and Healing Trauma

39:09 The Healing Journey: Steps and Insights

40:27 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

41:03 Podcast Outro and Coaching Information

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