Overcoming PTSD with Brad Schipke

Welcome to Overcoming PTSD with Brad Schipke — the show that helps trauma survivors fully recover and rebuild their lives without therapy or medication.

I’m Brad Schipke, a trauma recovery coach who’s personally healed PTSD, complex PTSD, and addiction. I know exactly how hopeless trauma can feel — and I also know the proven path forward.

Each week, you’ll get powerful conversations, science-backed tools, and real-world strategies for healing trauma, calming your nervous system, and overcoming PTSD symptoms for good.

We’ll explore how to:

Process unhealed memories safely and effectively
Regulate anxiety, panic, and emotional flashbacks
Rebuild relationships and self-trust after trauma
End cycles of depression, dissociation, and avoidance
Create a life filled with peace, purpose, and joy

Through in-depth interviews with survivors and experts, plus my own lessons from guiding thousands through recovery, you’ll discover what actually works — and what doesn’t — in the healing process.

Whether you’re at the beginning of your journey or deep in recovery, you’ll find hope, validation, and clear next steps here.

Because healing from PTSD and CPTSD isn’t a dream — it’s a repeatable, achievable reality.

You can heal.
You deserve to heal.
And you don’t have to do it alone.

Join me every week for new episodes, and start your transformation today at OvercomingPTSD.com

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Episodes

Mar 5, 2024

Healing Childhood Trauma, Rape, and Addiction: Interview with Dana Plumley

Mar 5, 2024

1hr 22 min

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

PODCAST INFO:
– Podcast Website: https://www.overcomingptsd.com/
– Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-overcoming-ptsd-podcast/id1444342036
– Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQm0kZjQukx9nKAd2KcQH?si=8e9SjnuIQdG45Skmzn48Iw
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Feb 25, 2024

A Guide To Healing Grief And Loss: Interview with Teresa Hall

Feb 25, 2024

1hr 34 min

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

Having suffered the sorrow of losing many loved ones, including her husband, Teresa shares her courageous journey from the depths of PTSD to transformational personal recovery. Dive deep into the strategies and mindset that facilitated Teresa's healing, and be inspired by her power of resilience, emotional intelligence, and self-growth.
In this podcast you can learn about
- Her strategy to 'rationally releasing emotions'- How to find a healthy balance between logic and the heart- How she used 'Protector Work' to communicate and heal her grief- The process of avoiding inappropriate emotional outbursts- How to find a therapist that actually supports you in FULL recovery
Listen, learn and be inspired by Teresa's powerful victory over her trauma!

Please support this podcast by checking out the links below:

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

PODCAST INFO:
– Podcast Website: https://www.overcomingptsd.com/
– Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-overcoming-ptsd-podcast/id1444342036
– Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQm0kZjQukx9nKAd2KcQH?si=8e9SjnuIQdG45Skmzn48Iw
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Dec 17, 2023

The Counter-Attack to Panic Attacks

Dec 17, 2023

54 min

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 podcast I reveal 3 steps to overcoming panic and anxiety attacks for good. I give you the mindset, a plan for immediate relief, and a plan for long term elimination of the symptoms. Hope you enjoy!

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

PODCAST INFO:
– Podcast Website: https://www.overcomingptsd.com/
– Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-overcoming-ptsd-podcast/id1444342036
– Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQm0kZjQukx9nKAd2KcQH?si=8e9SjnuIQdG45Skmzn48Iw
– RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/overcomingptsd/feed.xml

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Dec 9, 2023

How Jason Sileo Healed 40 Years of CPTSD in 30 Days

Dec 9, 2023

39 min

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

Follow along with Jason's extraordinary 30-day journey to overcome 40 years of CPTSD, offering practical insights and hope. It was AMAZING, you don't want to miss it...

PODCAST INFO:
– Podcast Website: https://www.overcomingptsd.com/
– Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-overcoming-ptsd-podcast/id1444342036
– Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQm0kZjQukx9nKAd2KcQH?si=8e9SjnuIQdG45Skmzn48Iw
– RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/overcomingptsd/feed.xml

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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

Mar 10, 2023

The Protector Tool: Unlocking Deep Healing

Mar 10, 2023

1hr 3 min

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

Today we talk about the balance between emotion and logic, and their importance for full healing. Please support this podcast by checking out the links below:

PODCAST INFO:
– Podcast Website: https://www.overcomingptsd.com/
– Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-overcoming-ptsd-podcast/id1444342036
– Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQm0kZjQukx9nKAd2KcQH?si=8e9SjnuIQdG45Skmzn48Iw
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OUTLINE:
Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.

0:00) Intro to the processing bootcamp.
(3:01) The importance of setting the right foundation.
(6:41) The importance of having the right mindset.
(13:35) The three pillars of the processing mindset.
(21:14) The importance of being honest.
(24:04) How being honest changed my life.
(33:43) Accountability and the 100 hour mark.
(39:03) Honesty, patience and self-love.
(41:45) Finding the honesty underlying your actions.
(47:38) The importance of taking action on your mindset.
(50:11) How long does it take to heal from trauma?
(55:10) How to deal with the scared part of you?
(58:11) Cultivating self-love at a deeper level.

Mar 3, 2023

From Self-Criticism to Self-Love: Embracing Your Whole Self Across Time

Mar 3, 2023

50 min

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

Today we talk about how we can overcome our self destructive tendencies by viewing ourselves as a community across time. Please support this podcast by checking out the links below:

PODCAST INFO:
– Podcast Website: https://www.overcomingptsd.com/
– Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-overcoming-ptsd-podcast/id1444342036
– Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQm0kZjQukx9nKAd2KcQH?si=8e9SjnuIQdG45Skmzn48Iw
– RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/overcomingptsd/feed.xml

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OUTLINE:
Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.

1:28) Treating yourself as a community of people.
(6:18) The concept of treating your past selves with respect.
(8:32) How to treat yourself from a new perspective.
(14:46) Aunt Petunia vs. Mrs. Weasley.
(17:52) Do what's best for you long-term.
(23:46) Self-care isn’t just any pleasurable thing.
(26:45) The power of projecting out into the future.
(33:36) How to get out of your own way.
(36:25) How to become aware of your thoughts.
(41:37) Taking a sabbath for technology.
(44:21) The importance of taking a healing vacation.

Mar 1, 2023

Emotional vs Logical Intelligence: Which One is More Important?

Mar 1, 2023

1hr 4 min

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

Today we talk about the balance between emotion and logic, and their importance for full healing. Please support this podcast by checking out the links below:

PODCAST INFO:
– Podcast Website: https://www.overcomingptsd.com/
– Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-overcoming-ptsd-podcast/id1444342036
– Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQm0kZjQukx9nKAd2KcQH?si=8e9SjnuIQdG45Skmzn48Iw
– RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/overcomingptsd/feed.xml

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OUTLINE:
Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.

(2:36) The emotional skills required to heal.
(8:50) Why tracking your progress is important.
(11:38) Why Brad used to track fights with Kayleen.
(17:38) How to deal with emotional rawness.
(20:00) Why you need to let go of your evidence.
(25:42) Processing and emotional connection.
(33:36) How to create a safe environment for releasing emotions.
(36:08) How to release emotions safely.
(44:28) What was holding Brad back from healing?
(48:29) Why you need to admit your faults and true emotions.
(51:39) The proper hierarchy of emotions and logic.
(57:50) How to take trauma out of the picture, for good.

Feb 24, 2023

Anger and Trauma: How They Work Together and Shape Our Lives

Feb 24, 2023

1hr 13 min

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

Today we talk about ANGER, why it happens, and how to stop it. Please support this podcast by checking out the links below:

PODCAST INFO:
– Podcast Website: https://www.overcomingptsd.com/
– Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-overcoming-ptsd-podcast/id1444342036
– Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQm0kZjQukx9nKAd2KcQH?si=8e9SjnuIQdG45Skmzn48Iw
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OUTLINE:
Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.

(3:03) A surprising definition of anger
(6:28) Brad's embarrassing story
(13:48) Why anger is just a symptom of deeper pain
(17:23) The real meaning behind anger
(21:10) Is anger a choice?
(27:45) Your emotions are your problem
(30:45) The link between anger and blame
(41:53) Can blaming others help you cope?
(45:03) Can anger exist without blame?
(51:44) Why blaming yourself is a sign of victimhood
(54:54) Self penance
(58:21) The connection between anger and guilt
(1:04:01) How to become aware when you're angry
(1:07:28) A simple technique to prevent angry outbursts