Overcoming PTSD with Brad Schipke

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Finding the Root of PTSD: How to Target the Right Memory for Bilateral ProcessingBilateral Processing for PTSD: Identifying the Core Trauma Driving Your TriggersHow to Use Memory Scans to Heal PTSD at the RootFrom Triggers to Freedom: Using Bilateral Processing to Release TraumaStop Coping and Start Healing: Bilateral Processing Setup for PTSD RecoveryChoosing the Right Trauma Memory: The First Step to Bilateral PTSD ProcessingPTSD Triggers as Trailheads: How to Find the First Domino MemoryBilateral Processing Bootcamp: Mapping Beliefs and Memories to Heal TraumaThe Belief Behind the Pain: Identifying Core Trauma Beliefs for PTSD RecoveryFrom Overwhelmed to Clear: How to Know Where to Start Processing Trauma
Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching
In this episode, Brad and Kayleen walk you through the setup phase of bilateral processing so you actually know where to start when you’re overwhelmed by trauma memories, triggers, and emotions. Instead of randomly picking things to work on, you’ll learn how to identify the root memory and belief that are really driving your PTSD symptoms.
You’ll hear how to use a “memory scan” (based on Francine Shapiro’s float-back technique) to trace current triggers, panic, flashbacks, or nightmares back to the earliest or most distressing experience. Brad explains the “domino” effect of unprocessed memories and why you only need to knock over the right one to get lasting relief.
Kayleen also shows you how to pair each core memory with the negative belief it created (like “I’m unlovable” or “I’m not safe”) and then choose an opposite positive belief to grow into. You’ll finish this episode with a simple, structured action step you can do in 15–20 minutes to prepare for deep healing—not coping, but truly changing your brain.
This is bootcamp week, so the focus is on action. By the end, you’ll have your first “target” memory, belief, distress rating, and new belief picked out so you’re ready to step into the actual bilateral processing in the next session.
 
💡 What You’ll Learn
How to know when bilateral processing is the right tool for your PTSD symptoms
How to use distressing emotions, triggers, thoughts, or beliefs as “trailheads” to the root trauma
How to do a simple memory scan to find the earliest or most distressing trauma memory
Why one unprocessed “broken bone” memory keeps getting re-triggered in everyday life
How trauma creates a line of “domino” memories and how to find the biggest one to work on
How to match a distressing memory with the specific negative belief it created about you or the world
How to use a negative–positive belief list to clarify what you really believe and what you want to believe instead
How to rate your distress (0–10) and belief strength (0–10) so you can track progress as you process
How to take imperfect action and build the skill of identifying what actually needs to be healed
 
🧠 Key Takeaway
The goal isn’t to process everything—it's to find and heal the root memory and belief driving your PTSD, so all the other “domino” triggers can finally fall.
 
🔗 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
00:58 Deep Dive into Bilateral Processing
01:35 Identifying What to Work On
02:27 When to Use Bilateral Processing
04:27 Overview of Recovery Tools
11:22 Memory Scan Technique
12:39 Finding the Most Distressing Memory
17:57 Understanding the Domino Effect
27:10 Connecting Memories and Beliefs
29:20 Using the Memory Network
30:17 Identifying Core Beliefs and Memories
30:43 Using Negative Beliefs as a Resource
31:17 Pairing Memories with Beliefs
33:57 The Importance of Imperfection in the Process
36:10 Rating Distress and Believability Levels
38:21 Taking Action and the Healing Journey
44:05 Addressing Questions and Providing Resources
53:16 Concluding Thoughts and Encouragement
 
Topics Covered:
PTSD recovery • trauma healing • bilateral processing • bilateral stimulation • EMDR-inspired tools • memory scan technique • core trauma memories • PTSD triggers • flashbacks and nightmares • negative core beliefs • belief change • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • trauma coping tools • healing panic and anxiety attacks • processing childhood trauma • root-cause healing • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

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Bilateral Processing Bootcamp: Foundations For PTSD RecoveryWhy Bilateral Processing Is A Game Changer For Trauma HealingFrom Dependent Therapy To Independent PTSD RecoveryIs Processing Trauma On Your Own Safe? The Truth About PTSD HealingHow To Stop Ruminating And Start Processing PTSD At The RootThe Mindset Shift That Makes Trauma Recovery InevitableBilateral Processing For PTSD: Building Confidence To Heal YourselfOvercoming Fear Of Trauma Processing And Taking Your Power BackFrom Chaos To Clarity: Creating A PTSD Healing System That WorksWhy Imperfect Action Beats Perfect Therapy In Trauma Recovery
Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching
In this episode, Brad and Kayleen kick off a special Bilateral Processing Bootcamp week, laying the mindset foundations you need before using one of the most powerful trauma-processing tools they teach. Instead of jumping straight into technique, they walk you through why your beliefs, expectations, and attitude toward healing will make or break your results.
You’ll learn why bilateral processing (similar in concept to EMDR) can give you “unlimited therapy sessions” on your own time, and why it’s actually more dangerous to stay stuck in rumination, self-sabotage, and triggers than it is to process your trauma. Brad and Kayleen dismantle the myth that you need a professional with you at every step and explain the shift from dependent healing to independent healing.
They also reframe discomfort as a good sign that you’re moving toward freedom, not further harm. By the end, you’ll see that you don’t have to be perfect, you don’t need a PhD, and you’re not “too broken” — you just need the right foundations, the right tools, and the decision to keep going.
 
💡 What You’ll Learn
Why bilateral processing can feel like “unlimited therapy sessions” you control
The difference between dangerous trauma patterns and healthy discomfort in processing
How to shift from dependent healing to independent, self-directed PTSD recovery
Why imperfect action with trauma tools beats waiting to feel “ready” or perfect
How to build a mindset where healing becomes inevitable if you don’t give up
The role of recovery tools and nervous system relief skills before deep processing
How to stay aware of your emotional state and know your limits while processing
Why loving yourself through “ugly” thoughts and feelings is essential to trauma healing
How to stay patient and consistent so trauma work becomes a sustainable habit
 
🧠 Key Takeaway
Healing from PTSD becomes inevitable when you stop waiting for perfect conditions, trust yourself with the tools, and keep taking imperfect action.
 
🔗 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 Bootcamp Week
01:47 The Power of Bilateral Processing
02:41 Bootcamp Week Overview
05:24 Foundations of Processing
07:25 Mindset and Safety in Processing
09:26 Independent Healing and Empowerment
20:55 Pain vs. Discomfort in Processing
24:46 The Journey to Healing
26:12 Embracing Imperfection in the Healing Process
26:33 Shifting Your Mindset for Recovery
26:51 The Importance of Imperfect Action
27:09 Redefining Success in Healing
27:20 The Role of Education and Growth
27:57 Key Takeaways for Effective Processing
28:33 Understanding the Healing Journey
33:10 The Power of Decision in Recovery
37:51 Staying Positive and Consistent
45:38 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts
 
Topics Covered:
PTSD recovery • trauma healing • bilateral processing • EMDR style processing • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • trauma coping tools • independent healing • overcoming PTSD triggers • rumination vs processing • mindset for trauma recovery • self-guided trauma work • PTSD relief tools • recovery toolbox • processing trauma memories • overcoming fear of healing • imperfect action in recovery • healing beliefs and affirmations

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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

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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

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Mosquito Thoughts: How Tiny Negative Thoughts Feed PTSDHow “Mosquito Thoughts” Quietly Sabotage Your PTSD RecoveryStop the Spiral: Catching Small Negative Thoughts Before PTSD Takes OverFrom Auto-Negative to Auto-Positive: Rewiring PTSD Thought PatternsPTSD Recovery And The Power Of Tiny Daily ThoughtsHow Everyday “Mosquito Thoughts” Keep Trauma Symptoms AliveFlip The Scale: Turning Daily Negativity Into PTSD Healing MomentumTrauma Recovery Starts With One Thought: Rebuilding A Positive MindsetHow Gratitude And “Mosquito Thoughts” Transform PTSD HealingThe 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

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How Toxic Shame Keeps PTSD Stuck (And How To Finally Break Free)From Toxic Shame to Self-Acceptance: A Trauma Survivor’s GuideWhy 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 RecoveryTransforming Shame into Strength on Your PTSD Healing JourneyLetting Go of “I’m a Bad Person”: Rewiring Shame After TraumaHow to Stop Feeling Broken: Releasing Trauma, Guilt, and ShameFrom Embarrassment to Empowerment: Reclaiming Your Life After TraumaThe 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

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Authority Bias, Science, and PTSD Recovery: Why You Must Believe in Yourself FirstHow 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 RecoveryStop Letting Doctors Define Your Future With PTSD and TraumaFrom “Permanent Damage” to Full Recovery: Rewiring the PTSD BrainHow to Trust Yourself Again After Trauma (Even When “Experts” Say You Can’t Heal)The Hidden Power of Belief in PTSD Recovery and Trauma HealingNeuroscience, EMDR, and Hope: The Real Science of Healing TraumaBreaking 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 ProcessingFrom Trauma Processing to Installation: Locking In Lasting PTSD RecoveryWhy Processing Your Trauma Isn’t Enough (And How to Install the Positive)PTSD Recovery Secrets: Turning Painful Processing into Empowering InstallationStop Getting Stuck in Trauma Work: The Missing Installation Step in PTSD HealingInstalling Self-Love After Trauma: Beliefs, Visualization, and Daily PracticeFrom Triggered to Trusting Yourself: Installing New PTSD Beliefs That StickTurn Your Trauma Tools into a New Life: Installation, Believability, and ChangeEmotional Recovery After PTSD: How to Reinforce Positive Beliefs Every DayInstallation 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