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Beating Depression: 5 Practical Tools for PTSD Recovery and Daily Momentum

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

In this episode, Brad breaks down five simple, repeatable tools to lift yourself out of a depressive state and back into forward motion. You’ll learn how to create energy on low-motivation days, apply gentle “force” without beating yourself up, and use quick mindset shifts that reliably change your state.

Brad explains why depression often pairs with hopelessness and how to rebuild hope through small, believable goals. He shows how gratitude, future-focused thinking, and a playful “smile exercise” can interrupt negative spirals and get the boulder rolling again.

You’ll also hear real client wins and practical examples—like swapping “I can’t” for “How can I…?”—that turn stuck moments into solvable problems. Expect calm, actionable coaching you can put to work today.

💡 What You’ll Learn

Use gentle force to create energy and momentum without self-criticism

Practice daily gratitude to rebuild hope and counter hopelessness

Set believable goals that spark motivation and compound wins

Try the 30-second smile exercise to change your physical and emotional state

Redirect negative rumination into constructive, positive thoughts

Apply the “How can I?” mindset to find solutions in any situation

Leverage body posture and movement to influence mood

Choose enjoyable exercise to boost mood and consistency

Design tiny morning actions that make getting out of bed easier

🧠 Key Takeaway

You can’t wait for motivation—create it with small, kind force and watch momentum do the rest.

🔗 Next Steps

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Topics Covered:

PTSD recovery • trauma healing • overcoming depression • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • trauma coping tools • PTSD mindset shifts • gratitude practice • goal setting for trauma survivors • positive self-talk • “How can I?” attitude • body-based mood regulation • exercise for mental health • trauma processing tools • sobriety and PTSD • daily routines for recovery • resilience building • mental fitness habits • reducing rumination • hope and motivation after trauma