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Welcome to Overcoming PTSD! I’m Brad Schipke, your host and guide on this journey of healing and transformation. As someone who has walked the path from trauma to recovery, I understand the challenges, fears, and doubts that come with PTSD - and more importantly, I know the way forward. Each week, I bring you powerful conversations, practical tools, and transformative insights about healing from trauma and PTSD. We explore everything from managing anxiety and depression to rebuilding relationships, conquering addiction, and ultimately creating a life filled with joy, peace, and purpose. Through intimate interviews with survivors, discussions with experts, and sharing of proven healing techniques, this podcast offers both hope and practical guidance for your recovery journey. My own path has led me from the depths of PTSD and addiction to a life I once couldn’t imagine was possible - one filled with genuine joy, deep connections, and inner peace. This transformation fuels my passion for showing others what’s possible. Every episode is crafted with one goal in mind: to provide you with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration you need to heal completely from PTSD and repair the damage it’s caused in your life. Whether you’re just beginning to understand your trauma, well along your healing journey, or supporting someone with PTSD, you’ll find valuable insights and practical strategies here. From exploring cutting-edge healing techniques to sharing real stories of recovery, we dive deep into what it truly takes to overcome PTSD and create lasting transformation. Even if you don’t believe healing is possible for you right now, I do. I’ve witnessed countless individuals transform their lives, and I’m here to tell you that full recovery isn’t just a dream - it’s an achievable reality. You deserve a life free from the weight of trauma, and I’m committed to helping you get there. Join me every Monday as we explore the path to healing, growth, and transformation. Together, we’ll discover not just how to survive trauma, but how to thrive beyond it. You can do this. You do deserve this. And you don’t have to do it alone.
Episodes

Friday Feb 17, 2023
Can You Self-Cure PTSD?
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Today we talk about the question "Can You Self-Cure PTSD?". Please support this podcast by checking out the links below:
FREE RECOVERY RESOURCES:
– Join our email newsletter for daily tips: https://www.overcomingptsd.com/
– Get our free ebook"3 Amazing PTSD Relief Tools" here: https://go.overcomingptsd.com/anxietybook
– Get coached by us free for 14 days: https://go.overcomingptsd.com/mifge
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
FOLLOW & CONNECT:
– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KayleenWright?sub_confirmation=1
– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OvercomingPTSD/
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.
(00:00) Intro to the episode.
(02:26) Can you self-cure PTSD?
(05:25) The story of the founder of Sirius XM.
(11:07) The belief that it’s impossible to heal from PTSD.
(13:27) Lifestyle choices determine the expression of genes.
(17:37) The importance of questioning your beliefs.
(24:34) The importance of being honest and exploring beliefs.
(27:27) How to discover someone’s beliefs?
(30:46) How to change a faulty belief?
(36:43) Why cognitive abilities decline after retirement.
(39:48) Opening the door to healing from PTSD.
(46:21) Building a belief in yourself and your potential.
(48:30) The only way to heal yourself.
(51:45) Taking the steps to get sober.
(56:42) Limitations of self-care therapy.
(59:57) The belief that self-harm is dangerous.
(1:04:12) How to heal on your own.
(1:11:13) Time-based recovery.
(1:15:07) Can PTSD be self-cured?

Friday Feb 10, 2023
What are you willing to do to heal your PTSD?
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Today we talk about the question "What are you willing to do to heal your PTSD?". Please support this podcast by checking out the links below:
FREE RECOVERY RESOURCES:
– Join our email newsletter for daily tips: https://www.overcomingptsd.com/
– Get our free ebook"3 Amazing PTSD Relief Tools" here: https://go.overcomingptsd.com/anxietybook
– Get coached by us free for 14 days: https://go.overcomingptsd.com/mifge
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
FOLLOW & CONNECT:
– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KayleenWright?sub_confirmation=1
– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OvercomingPTSD/
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) Introduction of the episode
(2:05) How committed to healing?
(8:22) Importance of consistency
(11:13) Why hold onto pain?
(17:21) Getting to root cause
(20:00) Priorities revealed by habits
(25:42) Long-term over short-term?
(29:52) Healing with compassion
(32:22) Love the healing process
(36:58) Positive and negative therapy
(39:36) Trusting a therapist
(44:19) Turning point towards healing.

Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
How to make pain your friend
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Do you hate being in pain and resent your triggers?
If you do, today’s session will honestly turn your whole world upside down…in a good way
In today's clip from our Recovery Secrets daily coaching program you’ll hear Brad and me talk about how to use pain as an opportunity to heal and process trauma and what your triggers are actually trying to tell you.
If you like today's content you can try recovery secrets daily coaching and get coached by Brad and myself FREE for 7 days by going to overcomingPTSD.com/freetrial and when you sign up you’ll not only be able to ask us questions live every day but you’ll also get over $3,000 worth of amazing bonus programs that you get to keep for life, just for signing up at overcomingPTSD.com/freetrial
If you liked today's podcast you can get access to 5 LIVE recovery secrets coaching sessions a week just like this with a Q&A session at the end of each session, a private coaching community, replay access, monthly fitness and nutrition workshops and a ton of amazing bonuses for FREE by going to overcomingPTSD.com/freetrial Hope to see you there!

Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
How to make pain your friend
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Do you hate being in pain and resent your triggers?
If you do, today’s session will honestly turn your whole world upside down…in a good way
In today's clip from our Recovery Secrets daily coaching program you’ll hear Brad and me talk about how to use pain as an opportunity to heal and process trauma and what your triggers are actually trying to tell you.
If you like today's content you can try recovery secrets daily coaching and get coached by Brad and myself FREE for 7 days by going to overcomingPTSD.com/freetrial and when you sign up you’ll not only be able to ask us questions live every day but you’ll also get over $3,000 worth of amazing bonus programs that you get to keep for life, just for signing up at overcomingPTSD.com/freetrial
If you liked today's podcast you can get access to 5 LIVE recovery secrets coaching sessions a week just like this with a Q&A session at the end of each session, a private coaching community, replay access, monthly fitness and nutrition workshops and a ton of amazing bonuses for FREE by going to overcomingPTSD.com/freetrial Hope to see you there!

Monday Sep 12, 2022
How to Break Free From an Addiction Cycle - The Truth
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Are you stuck in a cycle of addiction, pain or destruction?
If you are and can’t seem to find your way out, today’s session will be a game changer for you.
In today's clip from our Recovery Secrets daily coaching program, you’ll hear Brad and me talk about the addiction cycle and two journeys that are essential to take action on in order to overcome any bad habit, negative behavior, or addiction.
If you like today's content you can try recovery secrets daily coaching and get coached by Brad and myself FREE for 7 days by going to overcomingPTSD.com/freetrial and when you sign up you’ll not only be able to ask us questions live every day but you’ll also get over $3,000 worth of amazing bonus programs that you get to keep for life, just for signing up at overcomingPTSD.com/freetrial
If you liked today's podcast you can get access to 5 LIVE recovery secrets coaching sessions a week just like this with a Q&A session at the end of each session, a private coaching community, replay access, monthly fitness and nutrition workshops, and a ton of amazing bonuses for FREE by going to overcomingPTSD.com/freetrial
Hope to see you there!

Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Blame and Excuses: Why Do We Need Them?
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Have you blamed your progress, healing, sobriety, or anything else on other people or events?
Like the rest of us, you probably have and that’s okay. We’re only human after all… but at the end of the day if we don’t take responsibility for our lives… who will? And what kind of position will that leave us in?
In today's clip from our Recovery Secrets daily coaching program, you’ll hear me talk about blame and excuses. This topic may feel like a kick in the butt, but I promise you it comes from love and wanting what’s best for you long term.
If you liked today's podcast you could get access to 5 LIVE recovery secrets coaching sessions a week just like this with a Q&A session at the end of each session, a private coaching community, replay access, monthly fitness and nutrition workshops, and a ton of amazing bonuses for FREE by going to overcomingPTSD.com/freetrial Hope to see you there!

Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Why ”Acceptance” is the Most Important Word in Self-Care
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Do you find yourself complaining about the price of gas or rising grocery costs?
Little things that are out of our control can take over the conversations in our heads and cause us a lot of undue pain and negativity. PTSD makes this much worse and can even cause things like this to damage things like our self-worth, relationships, and sleep.
In today's clip from our Recovery Secrets daily coaching program, you’ll hear Brad and I talk about acceptance. What acceptance is and isn’t, how to practice acceptance and what healthy acceptance looks like.
If you like today's content you can try recovery secrets daily coaching and get coached by Brad and myself FREE for 7 days by going to overcomingPTSD.com/freetrial and when you sign up you’ll get over $3,000 worth of amazing bonus programs that you get to keep for life, just for signing up at overcomingPTSD.com/freetrial

Monday Jul 11, 2022
Boundaries - What do they really mean?
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Have you tried and failed to set boundaries before?
Trauma can make setting boundaries both hard and extremely necessary. Good boundaries can allow you to feel at peace, safe, and in control of your relationships. Bad boundaries can cause you distress, turmoil, and self-hatred, and even cause you to get abused.
In today's clip from our Recovery Secrets daily coaching program, you’ll hear Brad and I talk about the foundations of boundaries. What a boundary is and isn’t, types of boundaries, and what needs to happen internally before you set any boundaries.
If you liked today's podcast you can join us for the remainder of our Bootcamp week and get access to 5 LIVE recovery secrets coaching sessions a week just like this with a Q&A session at the end of each session, a private coaching community, replay access and a ton of amazing bonuses for FREE by going to overcomingPTSD.com/freetrial Hope to see you there!

Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
How to Discover Your Real Self Regardless of PTSD
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Do you have any idea who you are or what you want?
PTSD can make it extremely hard to exist, never mind actually enjoy life, but it can also take over your identity and sense of self. The good news is the recovery process is a discovery process and it is never too late to discover who you really are!
In today's clip from our Recovery Secrets daily coaching program, you’ll hear Brad and I talk about how to find or even build your sense of self along the recovery journey. Because building a strong positive identity is not only going to make you feel good, but it is an essential part of the recovery journey
If you like today's content you can try recovery secrets daily coaching and get coached by Brad and myself FREE for 7 days by going to overcomingPTSD.com/freetrial and when you sign up you’ll get over $3,000 worth of amazing bonus programs that you get to keep for life, just for signing up
If you liked today's podcast you can get access to 5 LIVE recovery secrets coaching sessions a week just like this with a Q&A session at the end of each session, a private coaching community, replay access, and a ton of amazing bonuses for FREE by going to overcomingPTSD.com/freetrial Hope to see you there!

Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Is PTSD stopping you from being present?
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Do you struggle to stay in the present? Or have a hard time getting unstuck when you’re in the grips of anxiety?
PTSD can make it extremely hard to be present, but the good news is with a few tricks and tools, you’ll be able to get yourself out of the grips of anxiety and depression in no time!
In today's clip from our Recovery Secrets daily coaching program, you’ll hear Brad and I talk about 2 relief tools that are often overlooked or glossed over when it comes to not only getting relief from your PTSD triggers but building strong positive neural pathways in your brain that are essential for recovery
If you like today's content you can try recovery secrets daily coaching and get coached by Brad and myself FREE for 7 days by going to overcomingPTSD.com/freetrial and when you sign up you’ll get over $3,000 worth of amazing bonus programs that you get to keep for life, just for signing up at overcomingPTSD.com/freetrial
If you liked today's podcast you can get access to 5 LIVE recovery secrets coaching sessions a week just like this with a Q&A session at the end of each session, a private coaching community, replay access, and a ton of amazing bonuses for FREE by going to overcomingPTSD.com/freetrial Hope to see you there!