February 05, 2026

#94 Bilateral Processing Bootcamp Identification and Setup | Recovery Secrets Series

56 minutes

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Finding the Root of PTSD: How to Target the Right Memory for Bilateral Processing

Bilateral Processing for PTSD: Identifying the Core Trauma Driving Your Triggers

How to Use Memory Scans to Heal PTSD at the Root

From Triggers to Freedom: Using Bilateral Processing to Release Trauma

Stop Coping and Start Healing: Bilateral Processing Setup for PTSD Recovery

Choosing the Right Trauma Memory: The First Step to Bilateral PTSD Processing

PTSD Triggers as Trailheads: How to Find the First Domino Memory

Bilateral Processing Bootcamp: Mapping Beliefs and Memories to Heal Trauma

The Belief Behind the Pain: Identifying Core Trauma Beliefs for PTSD Recovery

From Overwhelmed to Clear: How to Know Where to Start Processing Trauma

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

In this episode, Brad and Kayleen walk you through the setup phase of bilateral processing so you actually know where to start when you’re overwhelmed by trauma memories, triggers, and emotions. Instead of randomly picking things to work on, you’ll learn how to identify the root memory and belief that are really driving your PTSD symptoms.

You’ll hear how to use a “memory scan” (based on Francine Shapiro’s float-back technique) to trace current triggers, panic, flashbacks, or nightmares back to the earliest or most distressing experience. Brad explains the “domino” effect of unprocessed memories and why you only need to knock over the right one to get lasting relief.

Kayleen also shows you how to pair each core memory with the negative belief it created (like “I’m unlovable” or “I’m not safe”) and then choose an opposite positive belief to grow into. You’ll finish this episode with a simple, structured action step you can do in 15–20 minutes to prepare for deep healing—not coping, but truly changing your brain.

This is bootcamp week, so the focus is on action. By the end, you’ll have your first “target” memory, belief, distress rating, and new belief picked out so you’re ready to step into the actual bilateral processing in the next session.

💡 What You’ll Learn

How to know when bilateral processing is the right tool for your PTSD symptoms

How to use distressing emotions, triggers, thoughts, or beliefs as “trailheads” to the root trauma

How to do a simple memory scan to find the earliest or most distressing trauma memory

Why one unprocessed “broken bone” memory keeps getting re-triggered in everyday life

How trauma creates a line of “domino” memories and how to find the biggest one to work on

How to match a distressing memory with the specific negative belief it created about you or the world

How to use a negative–positive belief list to clarify what you really believe and what you want to believe instead

How to rate your distress (0–10) and belief strength (0–10) so you can track progress as you process

How to take imperfect action and build the skill of identifying what actually needs to be healed

🧠 Key Takeaway

The goal isn’t to process everything—it's to find and heal the root memory and belief driving your PTSD, so all the other “domino” triggers can finally fall.

🔗 Next Steps

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

00:36 Welcome to the Live Coaching Call

00:58 Deep Dive into Bilateral Processing

01:35 Identifying What to Work On

02:27 When to Use Bilateral Processing

04:27 Overview of Recovery Tools

11:22 Memory Scan Technique

12:39 Finding the Most Distressing Memory

17:57 Understanding the Domino Effect

27:10 Connecting Memories and Beliefs

29:20 Using the Memory Network

30:17 Identifying Core Beliefs and Memories

30:43 Using Negative Beliefs as a Resource

31:17 Pairing Memories with Beliefs

33:57 The Importance of Imperfection in the Process

36:10 Rating Distress and Believability Levels

38:21 Taking Action and the Healing Journey

44:05 Addressing Questions and Providing Resources

53:16 Concluding Thoughts and Encouragement

Topics Covered:

PTSD recovery • trauma healing • bilateral processing • bilateral stimulation • EMDR-inspired tools • memory scan technique • core trauma memories • PTSD triggers • flashbacks and nightmares • negative core beliefs • belief change • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • trauma coping tools • healing panic and anxiety attacks • processing childhood trauma • root-cause healing • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

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