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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
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Monday Aug 19, 2019
How does your environment make you feel?
Does it support you in your recovery goals, or does it pull you down like anchors?
Today Brad and I talk about how you can optimize your external environment so it supports you in your recovery.
Most people's environment act like anchors to their life...it pulls them down and prevents them from making any real progress.
Maybe they make a little progress, but then the negativity in their environment pull them down until the crash at bottom again.
Today we show you how to make your environment work for YOU, and the practical steps you need to take to ensure it stays that way.
Resources:
Right now I’m running a free training that took me an entire month to create.
In it I teach you the 3 pillars of PTSD recovery… these are the ONLY 3 things you need to focus on in order to make a full recovery.
This training is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before, and if you take the time to watch it, it will surely change your life forever.
I even hand out a webinar workbook at the end. It’s definitely NOT something you want to miss.
Click here to register - https://www.overcomingptsd.info/go
See you there!
Kayleen
Friday Aug 09, 2019
Friday Aug 09, 2019
How long does it take to fully recover from PTSD?
A month, a year, a lifetime?
Those are all possible, but how quick you heal depends on 3 things...
Want to know what these 3 things are?
Today we're going to show you the 3 things that we learned throughout our recovery so you can shortcut your healing by years or even decades.
Not everyone recovers from PTSD because of things they don't know.
We want to share our experience and knowledge with you so you don't have to suffer any longer than you have already.
Resources:
Over the past week I created a brand new training showing you *exactly* how I used these 3 key ideas to go from having 15+ years of daily nightmares and flashbacks, overwhelming anxiety, and no hope...to being fully calm and relaxed, with no relapses or symptoms whatsoever.
You can get it here - https://www.overcomingptsd.info/go
To your recovery!
Friday Aug 09, 2019
Friday Aug 09, 2019
Your life is controlled by 2 forces...
These forces control your life whether or not you are aware of it.
People who are unaware of these powers feel stuck and life seems to control them.
Those who understand how to manipulate these powers control their destiny.
Ready to learn how to harness these powers to overcome PTSD and live a life on your terms?
Resources:
If you’re interested in learning more about how Brad and I not only healed our PTSD, but saved our relationship (and made it a LOT stronger because of it) check out this free case study video here - http://www.overcomingptsd.info/love
In the video I go through 3 things that will really help open your eyes to how you can save your relationship from PTSD and rebuild strong deep love.
Watch the free case study video now - http://www.overcomingptsd.info/love
At the end of the video you’ll also get the opportunity to schedule a call with me or Brad where we will personally help you create a plan to heal your relationship for good.
Hope you enjoyed today’s podcast!
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
Our BEST PTSD relationship episode EVER!
Today we ask a big question... Is it even possible to save a relationship from PTSD?
More than that...can you be happy together and not just tolerate your existence?
Today we answer that and more. Brad and I go DEEP into the lessons and principles that we learned that made us successful in healing our PTSD and saving our relationship.
We show you the core foundational principles that you need to learn and more importantly apply to your life, relationship, and recovery.
Like I said, this is our best PTSD relationship show yet, so hold on tight and listen up!
Here's what we're covering:
1 - What does it REALLY take to heal your relationship?
2 - The 4 core principles and strategies to save your relationship
3 - The very first step to saving your relationship so you can start TODAY
Resources:
Free PTSD Relationship Case Study On How To Save Your Relationship For Good - https://www.overcomingptsd.info/love
At the end of the case study you get the opportunity to schedule a call with me or Brad so we can help you one on one save your relationship.
Thanks for listening!
Kayleen & Brad
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
If you're interested in learning more about how Brad and I not only healed our PTSD, but saved our relationship (and made it a LOT stronger because of it) check out this free case study video here - https://www.overcomingptsd.info/love
In the video I go through 3 things that will really help open your eyes to how you can save your relationship from PTSD and rebuild strong deep love.
Click the link below to watch the free case study video now:
https://www.overcomingptsd.info/love
At the end of the video you'll also get the opportunity to schedule a call with me or Brad where we will personally help you create a plan to heal your relationship for good.
Hope you enjoyed today's podcast!
Friday Aug 02, 2019
Friday Aug 02, 2019
What is YOU and what is PTSD?
It seems like a never ending internal battle between you and your PTSD...
I used to always ask myself...
"Why do I always lash out at Brad, the love of my life?"
I could never understand why I was so angry, sad, frustrated, and scared all the time.
It was like I had these two internal forces inside of me fighting to the death.
One side wanted to be kind and loving...it wanted to hold Brad close and tell him how much he meant to me.
And the other side was just pure rage and wanted to pick fights...it wanted to find everything wrong in EVERY situation and make life a living hell.
Why did this happen?
Why did I have these two sides inside of me constantly fighting each other?
These questions caused me so much confusion, guilt, and pain.
I felt like I was this good person, but I would always do bad things that hurt the people I loved...
Things didn't start to change for me until I realized this...
I learned how to separate myself from my PTSD.
I learned about these two conflicting forces inside of me...
I learned that part of me was PTSD and everything that part of me did came from a place of terror and extreme pain.
And the other part of me was the true me and everything this part did came from a place of love and acceptance.
I discovered what was truly me, and what was PTSD...
Listen...
You are NOT a bad person.
It's not your fault that you hurt and lash out at the ones you love.
You went through an extreme amount of pain, and PTSD is the result of that pain.
Realize that PTSD comes from pain, and the part of you that's angry, sad, and scared is just craving to be loved and accepted by YOU.
PTSD is just a part of you that's hurt, a part that's in need of help, love, and healing.
Once I realized this the battle inside me calmed.
I was able to see myself for who I really was, and was able to understand why I did everything I did.
It wasn't because I was a bad person, it was just because I was hurt.
And the same thing goes for YOU.
I don't want you to hurt the love of your life in the way I hurt Brad...
I want to help you to heal your relationship and your PTSD once and for all...
I want you to feel love again.
If you want to learn how Brad and I were able not only recover from PTSD, but repair and heal our relationship then I have something for you.
I just finished creating a free video case study to show you how we did it.
Here's the link to the free video - https://www.overcomingptsd.info/love
In the video I show you 3 things..
1 - 3 indicators that your relationship is in danger and needs help right now
2 - Why 70% of PTSD relationships end in breakup or divorce
3 - How to save the love of your life and end the pain for good
And at the end of the case study you'll get the opportunity to schedule a call with me or Brad to see if we can help you repair your love and your relationship for good.
Click below to watch the free case study video now:
https://www.overcomingptsd.info/love
If you enjoyed this post today, then you'll love my free case study.
Talk soon 
:)
To your recovery!
Kayleen
Thursday Aug 01, 2019
Thursday Aug 01, 2019
Welcome back to this week's Monday Motivation!
Today Brad and I talk about Keeping Success In Front Of You and why it's so important on your recovery journey.
This world is filled with negativity and if you're not careful you will be pulled down by it. Everyone faces doubt, failure, and negativity from time to time, but it's up to us to combat it!
Resources:
FREE PTSD Recovery Training - https://www.overcomingptsd.info/go
Jen Ready's Interview On How She Overcame PTSD - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-jen-ready-went-from-thinking-her-ptsd-was-death/id1444342036?i=1000443158631
Positive Only FB PTSD Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2544077109151106/
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Today Brad and I talk about how you can (and should) use the Myers Briggs personality test to help you in your relationship.
Knowing and learning about your partner's personality type helps you understand where your partner is coming from. It allows you to get an inside look at how their brain ticks.
Personality tests shine awareness on you and your partner's strengths, weaknesses, communication styles, and so much more!
Most people in general have a hard time communicating in a romantic relationship, but with PTSD it can seem impossible. This is just one tool we want you to use to help you communicate better and more calmly with the ones you love!
Enjoy!
Resources:
The Myers Briggs Test (Free) - https://www.16personalities.com/
New FREE PTSD Recovery Training - https://www.overcomingptsd.info/go
Email me with questions! Kay@overcomingptsd.info
To your recovery!
Kayleen
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
Welcome back to Monday Motivation!
Today Brad and I talk about BAD days and how to discover whether or not you're adding to the pain. Most of the time our thoughts and actions perpetuate the downward cycles in our lives.
It's 99.99% likely that your thoughts are producing negative actions that are causing you to spiral down out of control.
So... how do you end this spiral and take back the power?
That's exactly what we're talking about today!
Here's what we're covering:
1 - What it means to give your bad days power?
2 - Why it is SO dangerous!
3 - How to stop giving up so much power to the negative cycles
Resources:
Brand New FREE PTSD Recovery Training - https://www.overcomingptsd.info/go
"Momentum" Podcast Episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ptsd-tv-episode-6-momentum-ptsd-motivation/id1444342036?i=1000428177014
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
Yesterday I had the absolute pleasure of doing a 6 month interview with one of my clients Jen Ready..
Jen enrolled in Broken to Unbreakable about 6 months ago and since has seen some absolutely amazing changes in her life.
After suffering with PTSD for most of her life, Jen approached me nervous but ready for a change
In this interview we talk about the moments Jen new things had to change, how she was able to change so profoundly and what her life looks like now.
Just a few weeks after working together Jen saw amazing results in her sleep life and mindset, but after a few months things have really taken off
Jen approached me to do this interview a few weeks ago so she could help spread the belief that recovery from PTSD is possible
Out of pure love and kindness Jen wanted to do this interview just for YOU!
We hope this serves you well and if you want to know more about how Jen was able to heal and so quickly I'm running a free training talking about the exact path Jen took..
You can register to see one with this link here: http://www.overcomingptsd.info/go
Don't let PTSD keep you in a prison any longer! Like Jen says, it's time to take your life back and kick PTSD out of your life for good!
In a few months it could be YOU on the other end of the line spreading hope and love and positivity :)
Here is the link to save your seat for a free recovery training where you can learn the *exact* process Jen and I went through to heal our PTSD for GOOD!
Hear more from Jen with this link below!
https://www.youtube.com/JenReadyReview