Overcoming PTSD with Brad Schipke

Overcoming PTSD
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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

  1. 2H AGO

    #100 Knowledge Challenge | Recovery Secrets Series

    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 100 Lessons That Prove PTSD Recovery Is Possible The PTSD Knowledge Challenge: 100 Things You’ve Already Learned You Are Not Your PTSD: Celebrating 100 Days of Healing From Broken to Hero: What 100 PTSD Recovery Sessions Reveal The Trauma Recovery Check-In: How Much You’ve Really Grown PTSD Healing Wins: 100 Daily Actions That Change Your Life Rewiring Your Brain After Trauma: What You Know (But Forget) Consistency, Courage, and PTSD Recovery: A 100-Day Reflection Trauma Healing Milestones: Spotting the Progress You Can’t See How Far You’ve Come in PTSD Recovery (Even If You Don’t Feel It Yet) Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this special 100th Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching session, Brad celebrates the community’s progress with a unique “Knowledge Challenge.” Instead of teaching a brand-new concept, he invites everyone to look back and notice just how much they’ve already learned about PTSD recovery and trauma healing. Together, the group co-creates a list of over 100 things they’ve learned—from “full recovery is possible” to “I am not my PTSD,” “consistency is key,” and “healthy boundaries are a good thing.” As the list grows, Brad shows how powerful it is to pause, reflect, and see your own progress in black and white. Brad also explains why your brain often forgets how far you’ve come, and how a simple exercise like this can reset your perspective. By the end, you’ll see that you’re not starting from zero—you’re already equipped with powerful tools, routines, and mindsets that can carry you the rest of the way. This episode is a celebration of you: your courage, your consistency, and your willingness to keep showing up for your healing—even on the days it feels slow, messy, or imperfect.   💡 What You’ll Learn How a simple “knowledge challenge” reveals the truth about your PTSD recovery progress Why your brain already knows more about healing trauma than you realize How to use community and accountability to deepen PTSD recovery A practical way to list your own “100 lessons learned” in healing Why consistency and small daily actions matter more than motivation How to separate your true self from PTSD symptoms and triggers The role of routines, boundaries, and self-love in trauma healing How gratitude, reflection, and celebration reinforce nervous system safety A simple question to ask yourself each week to track real progress   🧠 Key Takeaway You’ve already learned more than enough to heal—now it’s about consistently using what you know.   🔗 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 – Welcome and what Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching is 01:20 – Celebrating 100 sessions and long-time members 03:45 – Introducing the “Knowledge Challenge” group activity 06:30 – How to join the Google Doc and share what you’ve learned 08:40 – Community reflections: 100 lessons from PTSD recovery 20:30 – What this exercise proves about your healing and your brain 34:00 – Prizes, celebration, and why showing up makes you a hero 42:30 – Final encouragement: loving the lag and trusting your progress   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • PTSD knowledge challenge • PTSD coaching • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • trauma coping tools • reprogramming the brain after trauma • full PTSD recovery is possible • recovery routines • morning and evening routines for PTSD • self-love after trauma • healthy boundaries in trauma recovery • consistency and discipline in healing • gratitude practice for PTSD recovery • community support for trauma survivors • overcoming PTSD triggers • mindset shifts for PTSD healing • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching • Overcoming PTSD Podcast

    47 min

  2. 1D AGO

    #99 What is Full Recovery | Recovery Secrets Series

    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 What Is Full Recovery From PTSD Really? How To Know You’re Fully Healed From Trauma (Not Just Coping) 8 Signs You’re Finally Free From PTSD From Coping To Full PTSD Recovery: The Real Standard Are You Truly Recovered From Trauma Or Just Managing Symptoms? Why Full PTSD Recovery Is Possible (And What It Actually Looks Like) How To Define Your Own Version Of Full Trauma Recovery The Truth About PTSD Recovery: Control, Freedom, And Calm When The Past Stops Controlling You: Full Trauma Recovery Explained How To Know When Your Trauma Is Fully Healed Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching session, Brad walks you through one of the most important questions on the healing journey: What is full recovery, really? Instead of aiming at a vague idea of “getting better,” you’ll get a clear, practical picture of what full recovery from PTSD and trauma looks like in real life. Brad breaks down his criteria for full recovery into simple, tangible elements—things like control over your thoughts and emotions, more energy and hope, healthy relationships, and a deep sense of inner calm. You’ll see why just “coping” with PTSD is not the end goal, and how aiming higher actually gives your healing more direction and momentum. You’ll also hear real-time reflections from survivors in the community as they share what full recovery means to them—no more triggers, no more nightmares, more peace, more freedom, and more authentic self-expression. Brad then ties all of this together into a workable standard you can use to measure your progress and set your sights on a fully recovered future. By the end of this episode, you won’t just know that full recovery is possible—you’ll know exactly what you’re aiming for, and how every mindset shift, routine, and processing step moves you closer to that future self.   💡 What You’ll Learn Why you must clearly define what “full recovery” means in order to reach it The core pillars of full recovery: control, energy, relationships, self-love, freedom, calm How to regain control over your thoughts, emotions, actions, and habits Why increased energy, motivation, confidence, and hope are signs your nervous system is healing How healthy, loving relationships start with how you relate to yourself What it really means for your past to be fully processed so it no longer triggers your present How freedom from substances and addictive coping shows deeper emotional healing Why internal validation matters more than others’ approval in trauma recovery How to recognize that you can be calm and at peace even in stressful or chaotic situations   🧠 Key Takeaway Full recovery from PTSD means you’re no longer controlled by your past—you’re in control of your thoughts, emotions, and choices, living with energy, freedom, self-love, and deep inner calm.   🔗 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 – Welcome and Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching intro 01:30 – Why defining “full recovery” is absolutely essential 05:00 – Community shares: What does full recovery mean to you? 13:00 – Pillar 1: Control over thoughts, emotions, actions, and habits 15:30 – Pillar 2: Energy, motivation, confidence, and hope for the future 18:30 – Pillar 3: Healthy, loving relationships with yourself and others 22:00 – Pillar 4: Self-love and internal satisfaction without needing external validation 26:00 – Pillar 5: When the past is fully processed and no longer triggers you 32:00 – Pillars 6–7: Freedom and being free of substances and addictive coping 40:00 – Pillar 8: Calm, peace, and being okay even in chaos 45:00 – Final encouragement, celebration of progress, and next steps   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • full PTSD recovery definition • trauma processing • nervous system regulation • emotional regulation • healing from childhood trauma • trauma coping tools • overcoming PTSD symptoms • stopping flashbacks and nightmares • self-love after trauma • healing relationships after trauma • freedom from addictions • recovery from complex trauma • trauma-informed coaching • how to fully heal from PTSD • mental health recovery journey • calm nervous system practices

    48 min

  3. 2D AGO

    #98 The Boundary Secret That Transformed My Toxic Relationships

    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 session from the Boundaries Bootcamp Bash series, Brad and Kaylene walk you through one of the most transformative exercises in trauma recovery: creating your personal Book of Law. This isn't about controlling others or demanding change from anyone else. It's about defining your standards, writing them down, and committing to enforce them no matter what. Brad shares how this exact exercise helped Kaylene transform abusive relationships into some of the healthiest ones in her life — without the other people doing a single thing differently. When you change one variable in the equation, the outcome changes. That's the magic of boundaries. This episode breaks down the difference between negative and positive relationships, teaches you how to write clear boundaries, and most importantly, shows you how to visualize and practice enforcing them before you ever need to. Because when the moment comes, you want your boundary to be second nature — not a negotiation. 💡 What You'll Learn How to identify negative vs positive relationships in your life The three things you can do with any negative relationship How to write your Book of Law with clear, enforceable standards Why enforcement matters more than the boundary itself How visualization builds the skill of boundary-setting before you need it Why staying calm during enforcement means the boundary hasn't been breached How one person changing the equation transforms the entire relationship Why "no" is a complete sentence that requires no justification 🧠 Key Takeaway You don't need anyone else to change in order to transform your relationships. When you respect yourself enough to set and enforce boundaries, others begin to respect you too — and the entire dynamic shifts. 🔗 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 Boundaries Bootcamp Bash 01:57 Understanding and Setting Boundaries 08:04 Identifying Negative Relationships 11:28 Transforming Relationships with Boundaries 17:30 Creating Your Book of Law 30:24 Recognizing the Need for Change 30:56 Setting Boundaries and Visualizing Outcomes 31:55 Handling Feedback and Staying Firm 33:16 The Emotional Impact of Setting Boundaries 35:48 Developing Boundary-Setting Skills 37:26 The Book of Law Exercise 39:06 The Ripple Effect of Boundaries 43:08 Final Thoughts and Q&A   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • setting boundaries • relationship boundaries • self-boundaries • Book of Law exercise • enforcing boundaries • toxic relationships • negative relationships • positive relationships • self-respect • trauma survivor tools • boundary visualization • emotional regulation • healing relationships • personal standards • communication skills • walking away from conflict • self-care for trauma survivors

    58 min

  4. 3D AGO

    #97 Bilateral Processing Bootcamp Q and A | Recovery Secrets Series

    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 Turning Nightmares Into Progress: How Bilateral Processing Heals PTSD When PTSD Nightmares Mean You’re Healing: Bilateral Processing Q&A Are PTSD Triggers Actually Good? Using Bilateral Processing To Heal Why Your Trauma Brain Gets “Stuck” (And How Bilateral Processing Frees It) Processing Old Trauma Memories: What To Do When PTSD Flares Up From Panic To Peace: Using Bilateral Stimulation To Rewire PTSD Beliefs When Trauma Processing Feels Worse Before It Gets Better How To Handle PTSD Nightmares After Bilateral Processing Using Triggers As Data: A Practical Trauma Processing Workshop PTSD Recovery Is Inevitable If You Don’t Quit Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this final session of the Bilateral Processing Bootcamp, Brad answers real Q&A from members who spent the weekend actually using the tool. You’ll hear honest reflections on what went well, where they got stuck, and how to move forward when processing feels confusing, painful, or overwhelming. This is a practical, boots-on-the-ground workshop, not theory. Brad breaks down why nightmares, spikes in anxiety, and intense emotions after processing are not signs you’re “doing it wrong” but powerful evidence your brain is finally opening old doors and trying to heal. He explains how to use those reactions as data instead of danger, and how to turn middle-of-the-night fear into some of your most effective processing sessions. You’ll also learn how to adjust your bilateral processing when you hit roadblocks: swapping memories or beliefs, following where your brain naturally wants to go, and letting your body release emotions instead of shutting them down. Throughout the session, Brad and the community reinforce one core message: healing from PTSD is inevitable if you take imperfect action and refuse to quit. If you’ve been nervous to start processing on your own, or discouraged because it suddenly feels worse before it gets better, this episode will ground you, validate your experience, and give you clear next steps so you can keep going with confidence.   💡 What You’ll Learn How to interpret PTSD nightmares after bilateral processing and why they’re a good sign Why triggers and emotional spikes are data, not danger, in trauma healing How to adjust your target memory or belief when you feel stuck in processing Ways to follow your brain’s lead when it keeps returning to a different trauma How to use late-night anxiety or nightmares as a jumping-off point for processing The importance of letting your body cry, shake, and release emotion during trauma work Why imperfect action beats waiting to “understand everything” before you start How to see yourself as the eventual master of your own PTSD recovery tools Why healing from trauma becomes inevitable when you simply never quit   🧠 Key Takeaway Healing from PTSD is inevitable when you keep processing, treat triggers as data, and allow your brain and body to do what they need to 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 Welcome, intro, and Bilateral Processing Bootcamp recap 04:00 Reflecting on weekend processing sessions and where people got stuck 08:00 Nightmares after processing: why they happen and why they’re a good sign 14:00 Using triggers as data and opportunities for PTSD healing 20:00 Letting your brain choose which trauma to work on next 28:00 When new beliefs and memories surface mid-session and how to pivot 34:00 Allowing emotional release in the body during trauma processing 40:00 Seeing yourself as the master of your own recovery tools 46:00 Life after PTSD, encouragement, and next steps in Recovery Secrets 50:00 Coaching invite and episode wrap-up   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • bilateral processing • PTSD nightmares • trauma triggers • EMDR-style bilateral stimulation • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • trauma coping tools • trauma processing tools • bilateral stimulation at home • overcoming PTSD naturally • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching • healing from childhood trauma • intrusive memories and PTSD • how to process trauma memories • stuck in PTSD recovery • full PTSD recovery is possible

    53 min

  5. 4D AGO

    #96 Bilateral Processing Bootcamp Step 3, 4 and Resources | Recovery Secrets Series

    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 Bilateral Processing Bootcamp: Install New Beliefs After PTSD and Trauma PTSD Bilateral Processing Step 3 & 4: How to Lock In Lasting Change How to Install Empowering Beliefs After Trauma Using Bilateral Processing From “I’m Worthless” to “I’m Worthy”: PTSD Belief Change with Bilateral Processing PTSD Recovery Routine: Closing Out Trauma Processing Sessions the Right Way Trauma Healing Tools: Visual, Auditory, and Tactile Bilateral Processing Explained Reduce PTSD Distress to Zero: Bilateral Processing, Installation, and Safe Closure Turn Trauma Pain Into Power: Installing New Beliefs with Bilateral Stimulation How to Build a Daily Trauma Healing Routine with Bilateral Processing Why Consistency Is the Real “Magic Pill” in PTSD Recovery Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching session, Brad walks you through step 3 and step 4 of the bilateral processing bootcamp: installation and closing/recap. After several days of laying the foundation, this episode shows you how to move from simply lowering distress to actually installing new, empowering beliefs after trauma. You’ll learn how to choose a specific future situation where you would normally get triggered and rehearse it with a new belief like “I am worthy” instead of “I am worthless.” Brad explains how to track both distress level and believability, and why you want the old belief at a 0 and the new belief at a 10 over time. You’ll also hear practical guidance on different ways to do bilateral stimulation—visual, auditory, and physical—along with how to safely close a session using diaphragmatic breathing, safe space, and quick written reflections. The focus is on imperfect action, consistency, and building a real healing routine you can start using this weekend. Finally, Brad normalizes feeling tired or overwhelmed after sessions and reframes it as part of your brain’s healing work. You’ll leave with a full, start-to-finish map for running your own bilateral processing sessions and making steady, predictable progress in your PTSD recovery.   💡 What You’ll Learn How to use the four steps of bilateral processing from prep to close out How to identify a future trigger situation and rehearse it with a new belief How to lower distress around traumatic memories while raising belief in a positive truth The difference between processing and installation—and why installation is often skipped How to use visual, auditory, and physical bilateral stimulation safely How to track distress and believability levels so you know you’re making progress How to close a session with diaphragmatic breathing, safe space, and quick notes Why you may feel tired after trauma processing and how to let your body recover How to build a consistent PTSD healing routine using this tool on your own   🧠 Key Takeaway Healing isn’t about doing this perfectly—it’s about consistently processing the pain and installing new beliefs until your past no longer controls your present.   🔗 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 Session 01:09 Bootcamp Week Overview 01:21 Recap of Previous Modules 01:42 Steps in Bilateral Processing 02:37 Engagement and Interaction 03:20 Detailed Steps of Bilateral Processing 04:17 Installation and Future Situations 05:52 Closing and Recap 08:37 Worksheet and Practical Tips 24:02 Bilateral Stimulation Techniques 27:36 Introduction to Auditory Bilateral Stimulation 28:17 Guided Processing Sessions Overview 30:36 Exploring Tactile Bilateral Stimulation 35:42 Adjusting Speed and Intensity for Optimal Processing 37:14 Transitioning from Processing to Installation 45:13 Encouragement and Implementation Tips 52:09 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • bilateral processing • EMDR style tools • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • trauma coping tools • installing new beliefs after trauma • PTSD belief change • trauma processing at home • safe space visualization • diaphragmatic breathing for trauma • bilateral stimulation audio • bilateral stimulation visual • trauma recovery routine • overcoming triggers • healing childhood trauma • complex PTSD tools

    53 min

  6. FEB 6

    #95 Bilateral Processing Bootcamp Step 2 Processing | Recovery Secrets Series

    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 Bilateral Processing Bootcamp: How to Process Trauma with PTSD-Safe Bilateral Stimulation Step 2 of Bilateral Processing: Turning PTSD Pain into Freedom PTSD Recovery Bootcamp: Using Bilateral Stimulation to Finally Process Trauma Trauma Processing Made Simple: 4-Step Bilateral Method for PTSD Healing How to Safely Process Traumatic Memories with Bilateral Stimulation for PTSD From Triggered to Free: Guiding Your Brain to Process Trauma with Bilateral Work PTSD and Bilateral Processing: Why Pain Is the Price of Emotional Freedom Trauma Healing 101: Using Beliefs, Memories, and Bilateral Stimulation to Rewire Your Brain Overcoming PTSD Flashbacks: A Practical Bilateral Processing Walkthrough Inside the Bilateral Processing Bootcamp: Step-by-Step Trauma Processing for PTSD Survivors Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching In this episode, Brad and Kayleen walk you through Step 2 of the Bilateral Processing Bootcamp: the actual processing of traumatic memories. After identifying the root memory and core negative belief in Step 1, this session shows you how to safely bring them up and guide your brain to do the heavy lifting with bilateral stimulation. You’ll learn how to use short “sprint and rest” rounds of processing so your brain stays focused on what actually needs to heal, instead of drifting into random distractions. Brad breaks down what’s happening in your brain during this process, how it mirrors REM sleep, and why bilateral stimulation helps your nervous system reorganize and properly store traumatic experiences. Most importantly, you’ll hear how to stay in control the entire time. You’ll learn how to be the observer, keep one foot firmly in the present, and use distress as a compass instead of something to run from. Pain becomes information, not a threat — and a doorway into real, lasting freedom from PTSD and trauma. By the end, you’ll have a clear, simple mental map of the four-step bilateral process, what Step 2 actually looks like in real life, and how to prepare yourself emotionally and practically for when you start doing the full processing sequence in future sessions.   💡 What You’ll Learn How bilateral stimulation helps your brain process trauma similarly to REM sleep The four steps of bilateral processing and why Step 2 is where the “heavy lifting” happens How to combine a distressing memory and negative belief to target the right root issue Why processing is done in 45-second “sprints” with 30-second rest periods How to be the observer of your memories instead of being sucked back into them What to do when your mind starts jumping to other memories, emotions, or sensations Why rising distress can actually be a sign you’ve “struck gold” and found what needs to heal How to track your distress levels (SUDs) across sets so you know when to move forward The mindset shift that turns pain into the price of freedom instead of something to avoid   🧠 Key Takeaway Pain in this process isn’t proof you’re broken — it’s a signal that you’ve found what needs to be released so your brain can finally finish processing the trauma.   🔗 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 Bilateral Stimulation Bootcamp 01:14 Processing the Root of Your Trauma 03:04 Understanding Bilateral Stimulation 03:20 The Four Steps of Bilateral Stimulation 05:45 Engaging in Bilateral Stimulation Techniques 07:02 The Science Behind Bilateral Stimulation 13:02 Practical Application of Bilateral Stimulation 25:28 Observer Role in Processing 32:48 Building a Network of Memories 33:22 Processing Subconscious Traumas 34:03 The Role of the Brain in Trauma Processing 35:23 Identifying Pervasive Memories 36:38 The Importance of Focus and Discipline 38:08 Managing Distress During Processing 41:19 The Value of Pain in Healing 45:42 Game Night Announcement and Summary 46:11 Practical Tips for Bilateral Stimulation 48:04 Q&A Session   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma processing • bilateral stimulation • trauma healing tools • PTSD coaching • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • REM sleep and trauma processing • trauma coping tools • belief and memory work • how to process traumatic memories • PTSD flashback relief • recovery bootcamp for trauma survivors • self-guided trauma processing techniques

    1h 5m

  7. FEB 5

    #94 Bilateral Processing Bootcamp Identification and Setup | Recovery Secrets Series

    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 Finding the Root of PTSD: How to Target the Right Memory for Bilateral Processing Bilateral Processing for PTSD: Identifying the Core Trauma Driving Your Triggers How to Use Memory Scans to Heal PTSD at the Root From Triggers to Freedom: Using Bilateral Processing to Release Trauma Stop Coping and Start Healing: Bilateral Processing Setup for PTSD Recovery Choosing the Right Trauma Memory: The First Step to Bilateral PTSD Processing PTSD Triggers as Trailheads: How to Find the First Domino Memory Bilateral Processing Bootcamp: Mapping Beliefs and Memories to Heal Trauma The Belief Behind the Pain: Identifying Core Trauma Beliefs for PTSD Recovery From 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

    57 min

  8. FEB 4

    #93 Bilateral Processing Bootcamp | Recovery Secrets Series

    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 Bilateral Processing Bootcamp: Foundations For PTSD Recovery Why Bilateral Processing Is A Game Changer For Trauma Healing From Dependent Therapy To Independent PTSD Recovery Is Processing Trauma On Your Own Safe? The Truth About PTSD Healing How To Stop Ruminating And Start Processing PTSD At The Root The Mindset Shift That Makes Trauma Recovery Inevitable Bilateral Processing For PTSD: Building Confidence To Heal Yourself Overcoming Fear Of Trauma Processing And Taking Your Power Back From Chaos To Clarity: Creating A PTSD Healing System That Works Why 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

    49 min
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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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