Overcoming PTSD with Brad Schipke

Struggling with betrayal or abandonment trauma? Join my private recovery community and get my 9 best relief tools 100% FREE: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable In today’s Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching session, Brad and Kayleen tackle one of the most requested topics from their audience: betrayal and abandonment trauma. They explore how these wounds don’t always look like obvious cheating or physical abandonment — sometimes they show up as emotional rejection, not being heard, or repeatedly feeling unseen in relationships. Kayleen shares how betrayal and abandonment were the hardest part of her entire healing journey — even harder than other traumas — because the trigger lived inside her own thoughts. Avoiding people and places didn’t work. The pain followed her everywhere. The breakthrough came when she realized the real battlefield was her mind. Instead of trying to suppress thoughts (which makes them stronger), she built a new mental path: consciously directing attention toward growth-focused thinking. Brad and Kayleen introduce a simple but powerful framework for healing betrayal by obsessing over three anchors — gratitude for now, hope for the future, and the plan that connects the two. This approach doesn’t numb pain; it builds inner strength so healing becomes permanent rather than temporary. 💡 What You’ll Learn Why betrayal and abandonment feel uniquely devastating The hidden emotional forms of betrayal people often miss How rumination keeps trauma alive Why suppressing thoughts makes them stronger The difference between coping and real healing How to redirect your mind without forcing it The 3-anchor framework: gratitude, hope, and direction How to stop triggering yourself with your own thoughts Why inner strength is built through this process How this journey creates the strongest version of you 🧠 Key Takeaway Healing betrayal isn’t about avoiding pain — it’s about training your mind to walk a stronger path until pain loses control over 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://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:15 Today's Topic: Betrayal and Abandonment 02:06 Personal Experiences and Emotional Impact 04:00 Engagement and Audience Interaction 04:57 Understanding Emotional Betrayal 06:09 The Journey of Healing 12:53 Identifying and Managing Triggers 16:16 Mindset and Thought Control 20:17 Creating a New Path Forward 25:20 Gratitude and Hope for the Future 28:12 Bridging the Gap: From Pain to Hope 28:31 The Power of Self-Affirmation 30:03 Daily Rituals for Healing 30:51 The Impact of Obsession 31:51 Understanding the Belief Cycle 36:24 Applying the Framework to Life Challenges 37:25 The Ultimate Self-Development Journey 45:21 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps Topics Covered: betrayal trauma • abandonment wounds • PTSD recovery • emotional healing • rumination • mindset training • trauma processing • emotional triggers • trust rebuilding • self-worth • inner strength • relationship trauma • healing frameworks • nervous system regulation • thought control • recovery routines • accelerated healing • trauma coping tools • emotional resilience • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

Struggling with trauma/PTSD and need help? Join my private recovery community here and get my 9 best relief tools 100% FREE: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable In today’s workshop-style coaching session, Brad and Kayleen teach three foundational mental skills that directly shape trauma recovery: gratitude, self-talk, and affirmations — but with a twist. Instead of using these tools in a general way, they show how to apply constraints to make them more powerful in moments of pain, abandonment, betrayal, or emotional stress. The core idea is simple but profound: you cannot stop thinking about something by force — you replace it by choosing what to think about. Avoidance strengthens fear. Directed focus builds strength. Through live exercises with the audience, they demonstrate how to find gratitude inside difficult situations, how to use future-focused self-talk to build hope, and how intentional thought patterns can become a trained skill rather than a random emotional reaction. This episode is less lecture and more mental workout — a practical training session for strengthening the “thought muscle” that determines how fast and how well you heal. 💡 What You’ll Learn Why trying not to think about pain actually makes it stronger How to redirect focus instead of fighting your thoughts A workshop exercise for finding gratitude inside hardship Why constraints increase mental power and creativity How to train your brain like a muscle The link between gratitude and emotional resilience Future-focused self-talk that builds hope How to turn challenges into growth instead of shutdown Why pain can become a source of strength and perspective The mental habits that accelerate trauma recovery 🧠 Key Takeaway You don’t heal by suppressing thoughts — you heal by choosing better ones and practicing them until they become automatic. 🔗 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 Starting the Live Session 01:10 Upcoming Workshop Preview 01:58 Introduction to Key Skills 04:40 The Power of Thoughts 08:17 Gratitude Exercise 21:16 Self-Talk Techniques 24:28 Patch Sharing Insights 24:33 Humanity and Self-Talk 25:11 Positive Self-Talk About the Future 29:19 Affirmations and Bridging the Gap 36:33 Final Exercise: Gratitude, Self-Talk, and Affirmations 45:44 Conclusion and Next Steps Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • gratitude practice • self-talk • affirmations • mental resilience • emotional regulation • abandonment trauma • betrayal trauma • thought patterns • nervous system healing • focus training • mindset shifts • healing workshops • recovery tools • introspective healing • coping skills • trauma processing • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

Struggling with trauma/PTSD and need help? Join my private recovery community here and get my 9 best relief tools 100% FREE: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable In today’s Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching session, Brad and Kayleen talk about comparison — and why it quietly destroys confidence, healing momentum, and self-worth in trauma recovery. Most comparison is based on a snapshot. A sliver of someone else’s life. A highlight moment with none of the backstory. We see someone laughing with their family, succeeding financially, looking healthy, or appearing confident… and we subconsciously assume their life has always been that way. But we’re comparing our behind-the-scenes struggle to their polished moment. Kayleen shares a powerful real-life story about meeting a stranger who envied her family dynamic after seeing one joyful night — without knowing the years of pain and work it took to build those relationships. That moment becomes the foundation for a deeper lesson: comparison without context creates false conclusions. Instead of using comparison as a weapon against yourself, the episode reframes it as data. Information you can study. Inspiration you can learn from. A roadmap rather than a verdict. 💡 What You’ll Learn Why comparison is based on incomplete information How highlight moments distort reality The danger of pedestal thinking Why success and happiness are earned, not accidental How to turn jealousy into curiosity A healthier measuring stick for progress Why everyone is ahead in some areas and behind in others How humility accelerates growth How to use other people’s success as instruction instead of proof you’re failing 🧠 Key Takeaway You are not behind. You’re in a different chapter. And chapters are written, not assigned. 🔗 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 01:06 Mindset Monday: The Dangers of Comparison 02:33 Understanding the Impact of Comparison 08:00 Personal Story: The Importance of Context 13:54 Lessons from the Weekend 17:11 The Value of Hard Work and Persistence 24:57 Embracing Humility for Personal Growth 25:42 The Power of Asking for Guidance 26:51 Finding the Right Environment for Growth 27:56 Creating Connections Through Shared Experiences 29:24 Admiring and Learning from Others 32:12 Celebrating Others to Elevate Yourself 33:47 The Impact of Positive Thinking 39:03 Final Thoughts and Challenges Topics Covered: comparison mindset • PTSD recovery • trauma healing • self-worth • emotional resilience • jealousy and healing • growth mindset • confidence rebuilding • nervous system recovery • trauma perspective • personal progress • mental reframing • healing journey • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

Struggling with trauma/PTSD and need help? Join my private recovery community here and get my 9 best relief tools 100% FREE: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable In today’s Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching workshop, Brad and Kayleen break down one of the most overlooked foundations of PTSD and trauma recovery: building routines by focusing on just one thing at a time. Instead of overwhelming yourself with long habit lists, they show how choosing a single, manageable action can create momentum that naturally compounds. Kayleen shares personal stories from early recovery—when confusion, conflicting advice, and too many techniques made healing feel impossible. The breakthrough came from simplifying everything and committing to one consistent habit, even when it wasn’t perfect or optimized. Over time, that one habit became part of who she was and opened the door to adding more. Brad and Kayleen explain why consistency matters more than intensity, how to “stick” a new habit to something you already do every day, and how this approach applies directly to trauma processing. If you’ve struggled to stay consistent with healing tools, routines, or self-care, this episode gives you a clear, practical way to start. 💡 What You’ll Learn Why focusing on one habit is more effective than juggling many How routines support PTSD and trauma recovery over time How to choose your personal “one thing” without overthinking it Why consistency beats perfection in healing and habit-building How to anchor new habits to existing routines like coffee or showers When and how to add new habits after the first one sticks Why trauma processing works best when it’s part of a daily routine How rewards and self-acknowledgment reinforce healing behaviors Why putting daily focus on healing matters more than the exact method 🧠 Key Takeaway Healing doesn’t require perfect routines—it requires consistent focus on getting better, one small action at a time. 🔗 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 and Welcome 01:07 Today's Topic: Building Routines 02:28 Personal Journey: Discovering the Power of One Thing 03:01 Engagement and Interaction 03:35 The Importance of Flexibility in Routines 05:46 The Affirmation Routine: A Personal Story 11:34 Adding Layers to Your Routine 14:05 Consistency and Habit Formation 24:49 Coaching and Accountability 28:32 Exploring Options for Personal Growth 28:41 The Power of Affirmations 29:01 Consistency in Practice 29:06 Processing Techniques for Healing 29:21 Choosing Your Focus 30:20 The Importance of Daily Habits 33:33 Everything Works if You Work It 36:46 Interactive Workshop: Sticking to Your One Thing 42:50 14-Day Challenge Announcement 45:53 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • healing routines • habit building • consistency over perfection • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • trauma processing • affirmations • daily healing habits • recovery mindset • behavioral change • trauma coping tools • recovery routines • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

Struggling with trauma/PTSD and need help? Join my private recovery community here and get my 9 best relief tools 100% FREE: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable In this Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching session, Brad and Kayleen dive deep into one of the most overlooked foundations of sobriety: true commitment. Not commitment as willpower or motivation—but commitment as a mindset that comes before action and carries you through urges, cravings, and emotional storms. They explain why many people unknowingly stay committed to their addiction through their actions, even when they want sobriety, and how real change begins when you consciously decide what you’re loyal to. Through powerful examples—from pets and relationships to everyday habits—Brad shows how commitment works when it’s unconditional and why sobriety requires the same level of devotion. This episode also breaks down the neuroscience of addiction, dopamine overload, and why the first 90 days feel so hard—but lead to a point where sobriety becomes a non-issue. You’ll be guided through a practical exercise to identify what’s truly at stake if nothing changes, and how to use that clarity to build a commitment strong enough to outlast cravings. 💡 What You’ll Learn Why commitment to sobriety must start in the mind before action How your daily actions reveal what you’re truly committed to The difference between wanting sobriety and being committed to it Why the first 90 days of sobriety feel intense but lead to freedom How dopamine overload keeps addiction cycles alive What’s really at stake if addictive behaviors continue How to create a powerful commitment contract for sobriety Why emotional pain can be a catalyst for lasting change How sobriety eventually becomes a non-issue with the right foundation 🧠 Key Takeaway Sobriety becomes sustainable when you commit to it the same way you commit to someone you love—no matter what. 🔗 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 and Welcome 00:48 Today's Topic: Commitment to Sobriety 01:45 Understanding Commitment: Mindset and Action 02:23 Interactive Engagement: Sharing in the Chat 03:48 The Compound Effect and Daily Actions 06:14 Personal Stories and Examples of Commitment 13:33 Commitment in Relationships and Life 18:42 Why Should You Be Committed to Sobriety? 23:35 The Power of Commitment 23:52 Understanding What's at Stake 25:04 Visualizing the Consequences 29:05 The Role of Dopamine in Addiction 30:41 Repairing the Dopamine System 31:20 Finding Joy in Simple Things 33:56 The Importance of Emotional Intimacy 35:05 Facing the Pain to Make a Change 41:33 Creating a Commitment Contract 46:20 Final Thoughts and Next Steps Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma and addiction • sobriety commitment • addiction recovery mindset • dopamine regulation • trauma healing • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • PTSD triggers • cravings and urges • sobriety tools • recovery routines • trauma coping tools • commitment contract • behavioral addictions • substance abuse recovery • long-term sobriety • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

Struggling with trauma/PTSD and need help? Join my private recovery community here and get my 9 best relief tools 100% FREE: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable In today’s Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching session, Brad and Kayleen break down a simple but powerful strategy for accelerating PTSD and trauma recovery: the “healing vacation.” It’s exactly what it sounds like—a set period of time (from one day to several days) where you step away from normal life and focus on healing work with intention, structure, and rest. They explain why many people feel stuck in a slow-burn recovery model—like weekly therapy sessions that may not include real trauma processing—and how intensity and focused time spent processing can dramatically move the needle. The core idea is simple: if there’s a finite amount of healing work to do, you can either spread it out over months…or compress it into a shorter window by doing more focused processing in a concentrated timeframe. Kayleen shares the story that sparked this concept: a modest cabin trip where she spent multiple days doing structured processing “sprints” with rest breaks—resulting in a dramatic drop in nightmares and flashbacks that didn’t come back. Brad then gives a practical step-by-step plan to set up your own healing vacation, whether you travel somewhere quiet or simply carve out protected time at home. 💡 What You’ll Learn What a healing vacation is and why it can accelerate PTSD recovery Why time spent processing is one of the biggest drivers of real healing How to use sprint and recovery cycles to go deeper without burning out How to choose the highest priority trauma or belief to work on first How to prepare your environment to avoid distractions and “loopholes” Why rest is part of the healing process and not wasted time How to make a healing vacation a weekly routine if full days aren’t possible Common mistakes that reduce results and how to avoid them How to protect the time with boundaries around phones, social media, and other people 🧠 Key Takeaway The more focused time you spend processing—supported by real rest—the faster you can move from survival mode to real peace. 🔗 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 01:30 Exploring Healing Vacations 09:27 Kayleen's Healing Vacation Experience 11:29 Engaging with the Audience 13:54 Planning Your Own Healing Vacation 24:23 Preparing for a Healing Vacation 25:05 Choosing and Using Recovery Tools 29:12 Common Pitfalls to Avoid 31:51 Planning Your Next Healing Vacation 33:38 Q&A and Final Thoughts Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • healing vacation • trauma processing • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • recovery routines • healing intensity • trauma coping tools • PTSD flashbacks • nightmares • trauma triggers • self-guided healing • processing tools • challenging beliefs • protector tool • introspective healing • therapy alternatives • healing momentum • recovery planning • boundaries with social media • healing schedule • rest and integration • accelerated trauma recovery • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

Struggling with trauma/PTSD and need help? Join my private recovery community here and get my 9 best relief tools 100% FREE: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable This session focuses on a sneaky but powerful reason many people stay stuck in addiction or “sobriety rehearsal”: they don’t truly believe a life without the habit is possible — even if they want it. Brad and Kaylene break down how beliefs actually work (a thought supported by references/experiences) and show you how to start building the belief that change is possible by collecting real proof from your life, one minute at a time. You’ll also learn how to avoid the overwhelm of “forever” by narrowing your focus to the present moment, building small wins, and surrounding yourself with references that prove a different lifestyle is real — because it is. 💡 What You’ll Learn Why the belief “it’s not possible” quietly guarantees relapse The three phases of the sobriety journey and what “sobriety rehearsal” really means How to stop thinking in forever and focus on right now Why one minute of success is still a real reference you can keep forever The belief table framework and how thoughts become beliefs through references How to actively collect proof that you can change even when urges are intense How to borrow references from other people to strengthen your belief Why “needs” habits like eating require clearer definitions and boundaries How wins build confidence and momentum during the first 90 days 🧠 Key Takeaway If you can do it for one minute, you can do it for one minute — and those small wins become the proof that rewires your belief. 🔗 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 Engagement and Setting Up for Success 01:24 Beliefs and Addiction: The Foundation 03:21 Understanding the Sobriety Journey 07:12 Inspiration Week and Community Announcements 17:15 Building Positive Beliefs and References 29:27 Recognizing Existing References 30:16 Building Positive Beliefs 32:01 The Power of Community 33:58 Personal Experiences and Growth 40:48 Defining and Tackling Addictions 50:39 Inspiration Week and Final Thoughts Topics Covered: addiction recovery • sobriety rehearsal • lifelong sobriety • beliefs and addiction • belief table • building references • habit change • relapse loop • one day at a time • one minute at a time • motivation and mindset • trauma and addiction • PTSD recovery mindset • compulsive behaviors • emotional regulation • behavior change • codependency behaviors • emotional eating boundaries • inspiration week wins • recovery community support

Struggling with trauma/PTSD and need help? Join my private recovery community here and get my 9 best relief tools 100% FREE: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable This session builds on yesterday's four levels of behavior change by introducing one of the most powerful tools for locking in new habits: rehearsal. Whether you visualize it or physically practice it, rehearsing your routine removes the decision points that trip you up and makes success feel automatic. Brad and Kaylene explain that the goal of rehearsal is to align your plan with reality as closely as possible. That means thinking through all the little details — where your water bottle is, how long it actually takes you to shower, what happens if the dog needs to go out. These small things create loopholes that your brain will use as excuses if you don't prepare for them. They share a fascinating study showing that pianists who only visualized practicing had the same brain changes as those who physically practiced. Your brain can't tell the difference between a vividly imagined event and a real one. The episode also covers how to reduce overwhelm by breaking things down to the smallest possible action. Brad shares how he tells himself "all you have to do is get in the car" — and that's enough to get the momentum going. The key is to start with what you're actually willing to do, celebrate that progress, and build from there. 💡 What You'll Learn How to rehearse a routine through visualization or physical practice Why the little details matter more than the main points The piano study that proves visualization changes your brain How to identify and eliminate loopholes before they derail you Why timing yourself on a relaxed day gives you accurate data The "just drive to the gym" strategy for overcoming resistance How to break things down so small that overwhelm disappears Why your plan needs to match what you're actually willing to do How to make adjustments without throwing off your whole routine 🧠 Key Takeaway Rehearsing your routine — whether through visualization or physical practice — removes the decision points that trip you up. When you've already gone through it in your mind, you don't have to think. You just do. 🔗 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 01:21 Personal Updates and Celebrations 01:57 Understanding Behavior Change 02:57 The Power of Routine Rehearsal 04:07 Engaging with the Audience 06:10 Planning for a Week of Inspiration 07:29 The Importance of Rehearsal in Daily Routines 09:46 Practical Tips for Effective Rehearsal 12:21 Overcoming Obstacles and Staying Consistent 17:05 Visualizing Success and Building Habits 32:01 Morning Routine with My Nephew 32:36 Visualizing and Adjusting Your Routine 34:06 Relaxed Action and Self-Talk 34:40 Removing Pressure for Better Habits 36:57 Planning for Routine Adjustments 39:21 Small Adjustments for Big Changes 42:28 Building Sustainable Habits 53:03 Celebrating Incremental Progress 56:06 Inspiration Week Announcement 57:42 Final Thoughts and Recap Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • routine building • habit change • visualization • rehearsal • morning routine • behavior change • loopholes • decision fatigue • Michael Phelps • piano study • overwhelm • breaking things down • self-talk • lifestyle change • small adjustments • willpower • consistency • recovery mindset

Struggling with trauma/PTSD and need help? Join my private recovery community here and get my 9 best relief tools 100% FREE: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable This episode answers one of the most foundational questions in trauma recovery: How does PTSD actually happen, and why is it possible to heal? Brad and Kayleen break down the brain science in simple terms, using a relatable example of touching a hot stove to show exactly what goes wrong when an event becomes traumatic — and what needs to happen to fix it. When you experience a normal event, stimuli goes into your working memory, your brain sorts the good from the bad, throws out what you don't need, and stores only the lesson in long-term memory. But when an event is traumatic, your brain skips the working memory entirely and shoves everything — the fear, shame, negative thoughts, raw emotions — straight into long-term storage. That's the glitch. That's PTSD. The good news? Your working memory isn't broken. It's working right now. All you need to do is use processing tools to move that raw, unprocessed material back into the working memory so your brain can finally do what it was designed to do: sort the good from the bad, throw out the negative, and keep only the lesson. That's why healing is not just possible — it's inevitable if you keep taking action. 💡 What You'll Learn How your brain normally processes events through the working memory What happens differently when an event becomes traumatic Why PTSD is essentially a "glitch" where your brain skipped a step The endless cycle of trigger → run/numb/cope → back to storage Why coping skills alone will never fully heal trauma How processing tools move trauma back into the working memory The three pillars of recovery: mindset, routines, and processing Why healing is inevitable if you stay consistent The four processing tools: introspection, protectors, challenging beliefs, and bilateral stimulation 🧠 Key Takeaway Your brain isn't broken — it just skipped a step. Processing tools help you move unprocessed trauma back into your working memory so your brain can finally do what it's designed to do: throw out the negative and keep only the lesson. 🔗 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 and Welcome 01:18 Today's Topic: Processing Trauma 01:54 Understanding PTSD and Working Memory 04:13 Normal Event Processing 13:13 Traumatic Event Processing 18:49 The Cycle of Coping 20:06 Healing Through Processing 24:55 Letting Go of Negative Beliefs 25:06 Processing Emotions and Retaining Lessons 26:46 Long-Term Memory and Positive Recall 29:15 The Importance of Mindset and Routines 32:09 The Three Pillars of Recovery 34:58 Consistency in Healing 44:23 Processing Tools Overview 47:25 Community Social Hour and Final Thoughts Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • how PTSD happens • brain science • working memory • long-term memory • processing trauma • coping vs healing • processing tools • bilateral stimulation • protectors • challenging beliefs • introspection • three pillars of recovery • mindset • routines • trauma processing • emotional release • why healing is possible

Struggling with trauma/PTSD and need help? Join my private recovery community here and get my 9 best relief tools 100% FREE: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching This episode dives into one of the most overlooked yet essential skills for trauma recovery: radical honesty with yourself. Brad shares how being willing to honestly face his darkest thoughts — including suicidal ideation — was the turning point that allowed him to actually heal those parts of himself. Not by pushing them away, but by accepting they existed so he could work with them. The key insight is that honesty doesn't mean what you feel is objectively true. You might honestly feel like someone hates you even when you logically know they don't. But until you admit that belief exists inside you, you can't fix it. You'll keep acting it out unconsciously. As Carl Jung said, "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." Brad breaks down the three things you need to be honest about — your thoughts and beliefs, your emotions, and what you truly want — and explains how to bring this forward in processing work. This isn't about facing your deepest fears unprepared. It's about building the skill of honesty little by little, starting with small things, so you can eventually shine light on even the darkest corners of your mind. 💡 What You'll Learn Why honesty is essential for healing, not just "nice to do" The three things you need to be honest with yourself about Why we lie to ourselves (fear, judgment, and shame) How to use honesty within the Protectors processing tool Why what you honestly feel doesn't have to be objectively true How denying emotions keeps them trapped inside you forever The Carl Jung quote that explains why trauma controls your life How to start being honest in small ways before facing deeper pain 🧠 Key Takeaway The emotions, beliefs, and thoughts inside you are there whether you admit them or not. Denying them doesn't make them go away — it just keeps them in the darkness where they continue to control your life. Honesty is the light that allows you to finally see and heal what's been hidden. 🔗 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 and Overview 01:17 The Importance of Honesty 02:53 Personal Struggles with Honesty 03:52 Gradual Steps Towards Honesty 04:52 The Power of Honesty in Healing 06:03 Facing Inner Darkness 08:21 Practical Tips for Honesty 10:46 Understanding and Accepting Emotions 18:45 The Role of Protectors in Healing 26:06 Making the Unconscious Conscious 27:06 Expressing Emotions Honestly 28:16 The Importance of Honesty in Healing 28:51 Q&A Session Begins 29:27 Dealing with Resentment and Shame 30:31 Facing Dark Emotions 32:12 Setting Boundaries and Being Honest 37:46 Processing Emotions and Healing 51:16 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • honesty in healing • self-awareness • subconscious beliefs • emotional release • protectors processing • parts work • facing dark thoughts • suicidal ideation recovery • Carl Jung unconscious • trauma processing • releasing emotions • self-honesty • inner work • healing mindset • confronting fear • shame and guilt recovery

Struggling with trauma/PTSD and need help? Join my private recovery community here and get my 9 best relief tools 100% FREE: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this powerful mindset session, Brad and Kayleen break down one of the most common traps in trauma recovery: becoming so focused on the end goal that you forget to celebrate the daily work that actually gets you there. They share how they each fall on opposite ends of this spectrum — Brad gets caught up in the goal and feels like a failure when he's not there yet, while Kaylene gets lost in the day-to-day and forgets why she's doing the work at all. The truth is, you don't become a success when you achieve full recovery. You become a success every single day you show up and do the work. Using the example of Michael Phelps swimming over 1,400 sessions across four years to win Olympic gold, Brad explains how the championship is won in the daily process — not on race day. This episode is a call to shift how you measure your worth. Stop treating yourself like a failure for not being fully healed yet. Start recognizing that every processing session, every moment of self-care, and every time you show up is the achievement. You already are the person who fully recovers — you're just walking the path to get there. 💡 What You'll Learn How to balance focusing on your healing goal with the daily actions that get you there Why measuring success by the outcome sets you up for constant disappointment The mindset shift that turns imperfect action into a win every single day Why consistency is the only "magic pill" in trauma recovery How to take control of change in the present moment instead of waiting for tomorrow Why you are already the person who achieves full recovery The power of self-encouragement and how to actually celebrate your wins How to stay motivated when recovery takes longer than expected 🧠 Key Takeaway You are not a success for achieving the goal. You are a success for completing the daily process. Every step forward — no matter how small — is the achievement. 🔗 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 01:02 Balancing Goals and Daily Processes 03:35 The Importance of Small Wins 10:22 Consistency and the Power of Now 20:41 Taking Control in the Moment 28:43 The Power of Self-Encouragement 29:18 Defining Success in Recovery 30:13 The Importance of Consistency 31:59 Balancing Goals and Daily Actions 33:02 Celebrating Small Wins 34:48 The Journey of Recovery 39:23 Engaging with the Community 48:45 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • mindset for healing • goal setting • daily routines • consistency in recovery • celebrating small wins • self-encouragement • positive self-talk • imperfect action • trauma survivor motivation • processing sessions • mental health habits • self-worth • healing journey • recovery mindset • emotional regulation • personal growth

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 Stop Saying “Tomorrow”: The PTSD Routine Challenge That Changes EverythingHow to Build Trauma-Safe Routines (When You’ve Failed a Thousand Times)PTSD Recovery Starts Today, Not Tomorrow: Break the Resistance and Take ActionFrom Stuck to Moving: A Simple Trauma Routine Challenge You Can Actually KeepThe 10-Minute PTSD Routine Shift: How Tiny Actions Create Massive ChangeBreaking the “I’ll Start Tomorrow” Loop in PTSD HealingTrauma, Routines, and Resistance: How to Finally Follow ThroughPTSD Morning & Night Routines: How to Stop Snoozing on Your RecoveryOverwhelmed by Trauma Recovery? Use This One-Thing-Per-Day Routine ResetThe PTSD Boulder: How to Use Micro-Actions to Build Unstoppable Momentum Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this episode, Brad walks you through a powerful routines challenge designed to break the “I’ll start tomorrow” cycle that keeps so many trauma survivors stuck. Instead of chasing the perfect routine, he shows you how to dissolve resistance and take simple, doable action today. You’ll explore why starting is always the hardest part, how your brain tricks you into postponing change, and what it really takes to build momentum in PTSD recovery. Brad uses practical examples—like getting out of bed, exercising, brushing your teeth, or processing—to show how small, immediate actions can transform your future self. This is a workshop-style session with live coaching, so you’re invited to pick one specific routine you’ve been putting off, commit to it, and create a concrete plan to follow through. By the end, you won’t just understand routines—you’ll have actually taken the first step toward becoming the version of you who follows through. 💡 What You’ll Learn How to break the “I’ll do it tomorrow” loop that stalls PTSD recovery Why starting a new routine takes more energy than maintaining one How to use tiny actions today to build big momentum over time How to choose one realistic habit instead of overwhelming yourself with ten How to use alarms and scheduling to support your routines (without relying on motivation) How to work with resistance instead of shaming yourself for not doing enough How to prioritize your healing routines over distractions and low-priority tasks How to adapt routines when life changes (relationships, work, health, pain, etc) How teaching and sharing your goals with others can deepen your own growth 🧠 Key Takeaway Tomorrow never comes—your future self is built by the small, imperfect actions you take today. 🔗 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 01:17 The Importance of Routines 02:57 Identifying and Overcoming Resistance 04:14 Practical Steps to Implement Routines 06:46 Breaking the Resistance: Real-Life Examples 11:47 Community Engagement and Personal Challenges 24:32 Breaking Resistance with Simple Actions 24:54 Teaching as a Tool for Retention 26:03 Engaging in Conversations for Growth 27:00 Taking Action Without Overthinking 27:37 Setting Realistic Goals and Alarms 30:35 Focusing on One Thing at a Time 31:51 Building Momentum with Small Steps 37:14 Honoring Commitments and Adjusting Schedules 45:14 Final Thoughts and Announcements Topics Covered: PTSD recovery routines • trauma healing habits • overcoming resistance • breaking avoidance patterns • nervous system regulation • micro habits for PTSD • trauma coping tools • daily processing routine • morning and night routines for trauma survivors • emotional regulation skills • building momentum in PTSD healing • self-discipline after trauma • mindse