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Relaxed Action: The Simple Routine Shift That Eases PTSD Overwhelm

Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

Feeling crushed by routines? In today’s Recovery Secrets session, Brad reframes structure as a source of calm instead of pressure. He introduces “Relaxed Action,” a mindset that removes false urgency so you can take steady, compassionate steps that actually stick.

You’ll hear why trying to hit a “perfect day” backfires—and how a consistent, gentle rise outperforms short-lived peaks. Brad shares real-life examples from coffee rituals to pet care and shows how to use backstops and boundaries to guide your day without stress.

We also cover simplifying routines, budgeting time for the joys that make life feel good, and creating space to decompress at night. The result: less dread and more presence as you build habits that support long-term trauma recovery.

💡 What You’ll Learn

🧠 Key Takeaway

Nothing is urgent—trade pressure for Relaxed Action and watch consistency (and healing) rise.

🔗 Next Steps

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Topics Covered:

PTSD recovery • trauma healing • routine overwhelm • relaxed action • nervous system regulation • morning routine for PTSD • evening decompression • habit stacking • backstops and accountability • simplify routines • phone-free mornings • grounding exercises • progressive muscle relaxation • self-talk for trauma recovery • consistency over perfection • tapering habits • emotional regulation • anxiety reduction tools • sustainable productivity for trauma survivors • lifestyle design for PTSD