Overcoming PTSD with Brad Schipke

#118 Routines Workshop: One Routine That Actually Helps Heal PTSD


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In today’s Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching workshop, Brad and Kayleen break down one of the most overlooked foundations of PTSD and trauma recovery: building routines by focusing on just one thing at a time. Instead of overwhelming yourself with long habit lists, they show how choosing a single, manageable action can create momentum that naturally compounds.

Kayleen shares personal stories from early recovery—when confusion, conflicting advice, and too many techniques made healing feel impossible. The breakthrough came from simplifying everything and committing to one consistent habit, even when it wasn’t perfect or optimized. Over time, that one habit became part of who she was and opened the door to adding more.

Brad and Kayleen explain why consistency matters more than intensity, how to “stick” a new habit to something you already do every day, and how this approach applies directly to trauma processing. If you’ve struggled to stay consistent with healing tools, routines, or self-care, this episode gives you a clear, practical way to start.

💡 What You’ll Learn

  • Why focusing on one habit is more effective than juggling many

  • How routines support PTSD and trauma recovery over time

  • How to choose your personal “one thing” without overthinking it

  • Why consistency beats perfection in healing and habit-building

  • How to anchor new habits to existing routines like coffee or showers

  • When and how to add new habits after the first one sticks

  • Why trauma processing works best when it’s part of a daily routine

  • How rewards and self-acknowledgment reinforce healing behaviors

  • Why putting daily focus on healing matters more than the exact method

    🧠 Key Takeaway

    Healing doesn’t require perfect routines—it requires consistent focus on getting better, one small action at a time.

    🔗 Next Steps

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    To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable

    CHAPTERS:

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome
    01:07 Today's Topic: Building Routines
    02:28 Personal Journey: Discovering the Power of One Thing
    03:01 Engagement and Interaction
    03:35 The Importance of Flexibility in Routines
    05:46 The Affirmation Routine: A Personal Story
    11:34 Adding Layers to Your Routine
    14:05 Consistency and Habit Formation
    24:49 Coaching and Accountability
    28:32 Exploring Options for Personal Growth
    28:41 The Power of Affirmations
    29:01 Consistency in Practice
    29:06 Processing Techniques for Healing
    29:21 Choosing Your Focus
    30:20 The Importance of Daily Habits
    33:33 Everything Works if You Work It
    36:46 Interactive Workshop: Sticking to Your One Thing
    42:50 14-Day Challenge Announcement
    45:53 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
     

    Topics Covered:

    PTSD recovery • trauma healing • healing routines • habit building • consistency over perfection • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • trauma processing • affirmations • daily healing habits • recovery mindset • behavioral change • trauma coping tools • recovery routines • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

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