Overcoming PTSD with Brad Schipke

#8 The Power of Acceptance: How to Feel in Control Again After Trauma | Recovery Secrets Series


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If you struggle with PTSD or CPTSD, this episode will help you understand why acceptance is one of the most powerful trauma-healing tools you can develop.

Brad Schipke — founder of OvercomingPTSD.com and creator of the Broken to Unbreakable™ program — explains how most survivors unknowingly stay stuck by fighting reality, replaying guilt, and trying to control the uncontrollable.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to use the Yes/No Acceptance Test to instantly identify what’s within your control and what’s not, freeing your nervous system from the daily battle of resistance. You’ll also learn the mindset shift that turns acceptance into momentum, so you can heal faster and reclaim your peace.

💡 You’ll Discover

  • Why resisting reality keeps trauma symptoms and anxiety alive

  • The truth about acceptance vs approval (and how they’re different)

  • The “Can I change this?” question that ends shame and rumination

  • How acceptance helps your brain move from survival mode to healing mode

  • Practical ways to practice acceptance daily through awareness, journaling, and meditation

  • How to build the “How can I?” mindset that transforms helplessness into action

    💬 Key Takeaway

    Acceptance doesn’t mean giving up — it means taking your power back.

    When you stop fighting what you can’t control and focus on what you can, your nervous system relaxes, your clarity returns, and your healing accelerates.


    CHAPTERS:

    00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

    01:03 The Importance of Acceptance in Healing
    02:12 Defining Acceptance and Non-Resistance
    04:41 Practical Examples of Acceptance
    08:26 Controlling What You Can, Accepting What You Can't
    15:16 Empowerment Through Acceptance and Control
    18:04 Actionable Steps for Daily Acceptance
    22:50 Embracing Acceptance and Control
    24:28 The Power of Forgiveness
    26:41 Binary Thinking for Stress Reduction
    30:03 Understanding and Healing Trauma
    39:09 The Healing Journey: Steps and Insights
    40:27 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
    41:03 Podcast Outro and Coaching Information

     

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