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How Toxic Shame Keeps PTSD Stuck (And How To Finally Break Free)

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

In this Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching session, Brad and his co-coach dive deep into toxic shame — the painful, heavy feeling that keeps so many trauma survivors stuck, hiding, and afraid to fully live. They start by redefining shame, not as proof that you’re “bad” or “broken,” but as a perception about your behavior that can be changed.

You’ll hear how shame feeds on secrecy and shadows, and why owning your struggles — addictions, explosive anger, codependency, overspending, food, TV, meds, anything — is the doorway to real change. Instead of letting shame keep you frozen, Brad walks you through what it looks like to stand up, call things what they are, and take your power back.

Throughout the episode, you’ll also see the power of community as members courageously share their own “thing” and experience the relief of being seen, accepted, and understood. Brad shows you how self-acceptance, vulnerability, and practical tools like the Protector exercise work together to release shame and move you toward genuine self-respect.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m a bad person because of what I’ve done or what I still do,” this episode will help you separate your worth from your behavior, own your reality, and take that next step toward freedom.

💡 What You’ll Learn

🧠 Key Takeaway

Shame loses its power the moment you own your truth, accept yourself, and choose healing over hiding.

🔗 Next Steps

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Topics Covered:

toxic shame healing • PTSD recovery • trauma healing journey • self-acceptance after trauma • overcoming guilt and shame • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • trauma coping tools • addiction and PTSD • codependency healing • mindset shifts for recovery • owning your story • breaking negative cycles • recovery secrets daily coaching • overcoming embarrassment and worthlessness