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October 17, 2025 #15 Calm Your Nervous System Fast: Butterfly Hug + Bogart Visualization | Recovery Secrets Series
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Overview:
In this episode, Brad and Kayleen teach two of the most effective tools from The Art of Trauma Relief for calming your nervous system, stopping flashbacks, and gaining control fast — the Butterfly Hug and the Bogart Visualization.
You’ll learn how to use the Butterfly Hug to stimulate both hemispheres of your brain, balance your emotions in real time, and quickly lower anxiety or panic. Then, Brad and Kayleen explain how the Bogart Visualization — inspired by the Harry Potter series — helps you turn frightening memories or recurring visual flashbacks into something laughable and powerless. These two tools form the foundation of trauma relief: they help you stay grounded, process emotions safely, and regain control when triggers strike.
What You’ll Learn:
Brad shares how bilateral stimulation mimics REM sleep to help the brain naturally process memories, while Kayleen demonstrates multiple variations of the Butterfly Hug you can use anywhere — including discreet tapping, foot flexing, or even eye movement. You’ll also discover how pairing the Butterfly Hug with deep breathing or visualization amplifies its power, and how to use the Bogart exercise to break repetitive mental loops through humor and creativity.
These techniques work together to help your brain reprocess emotional memories safely, build confidence under stress, and restore a sense of calm control.
Key Takeaway:
Releasing emotion isn’t losing control — it’s regaining it. When you can safely feel and reframe your emotional responses, your brain can finally process trauma instead of suppressing it.
Next Steps:
Subscribe to the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive to get new sessions every weekday. To work directly with Brad, visit https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching
00:36 Starting the Session: Recovery Toolbox Tools
01:25 The Butterfly Hug Technique
02:29 Scientific Basis and Variations of the Butterfly Hug
06:51 Practical Applications and Pairing with Other Tools
14:36 Introduction to the Bogart Visualization Exercise
17:47 Defeating the Bogar with Laughter
18:09 Making Memories Ridiculous
18:47 Changing Details for Control
19:32 Creative Visualization Techniques
21:03 Building the Muscle of Control
24:00 The Power of Laughter
28:59 Mindset Bootcamp Announcement
32:15 Final Thoughts and Action Items

Topics Covered:
PTSD recovery • trauma healing • Butterfly Hug technique • bilateral stimulation • Bogart visualization • trauma relief tools • emotional regulation • anxiety and flashbacks • calming the nervous system • mind–body connection • safe emotional release • trauma processing • deep breathing and grounding • nervous system regulation • reprocessing memories • humor and healing • trauma coping skills • Brad Schipke coaching • Overcoming PTSD podcast • Recovery Secrets Series
34 min
October 16, 2025#14 PTSD Relationship Damage Control: How to Stop Fights Before They Start | | Recovery Secrets Series
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#12 Relationship Damage Control: How to Stop PTSD Fights Before They Start | Recovery Secrets Series
Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching
In this episode, Brad and Kayleen dive deep into one of the most important (and overlooked) parts of trauma recovery — how to stop relationship damage before it happens.
If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in repeated fights, emotional spirals, or painful disconnection in your relationship… this episode will change how you see conflict forever.
Brad and Kayleen share their personal story of transforming a reactive, trauma-driven relationship into one built on calm, communication, and emotional awareness — including the “lettuce in the sink” moment that revealed how triggers from the past hijack the present.
You’ll learn the three steps to stop fights before they start, how to handle triggers (yours and theirs), and why true healing in relationships begins with taking responsibility for your own emotions.
💡 What You’ll Learn
The truth about PTSD and relationship dynamics
Why 80–90% of relationship work is individual, not mutual
How to recognize emotional escalation before it happens
Why triggers are “the past made present” — and how to stop reacting
The “pause and step back” method for instant damage control
What to say when emotions are high (and what NOT to say)
How to hold boundaries when your partner is triggered
Why healing your trauma changes the entire relationship dynamic
What to do when the other person won’t calm down
How journaling and reflection can replace reactive communication
🧠 Key Takeaway
You can’t fix your relationship by fixing your partner.
You fix it by healing yourself — and showing up as your whole, regulated self.
🔗 Next Steps
Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive.
To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching
00:36 Starting the First Session on Relationships
01:06 Understanding Relationship Damage Control
01:59 Individual Work in Relationships
06:21 Triggers and Emotional Responses
09:59 Steps to Prevent Relationship Damage
19:10 Managing Emotions and Communication
29:02 Q&A and Practical Advice
31:24 The Power of Walking Away
32:09 Maintaining Relationships Without Escalation
33:03 Focusing on Self-Improvement
33:16 Handling Family Dynamics
33:54 Strategies for Relationship Improvement
34:51 Dealing with Emotional Triggers
35:22 Journaling as a Tool for Emotional Release
36:11 The Importance of Self-Responsibility
39:18 Using Humor to Deescalate Situations
40:01 Setting Boundaries and Self-Care
51:23 Leading by Example with Teenagers
56:03 The Role of Interdependence in Relationships
58:52 Overcoming Self-Sabotage
01:01:12 Upcoming Tools and Exercises
01:01:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Topics Covered
PTSD relationships • trauma recovery • emotional triggers • conflict resolution • emotional regulation • trauma communication skills • self-awareness in relationships • relationship damage control • stopping fights before they start • nervous system regulation • healing as a couple • trauma and codependency • setting healthy boundaries • emotional intelligence • relationship healing after trauma • Overcoming PTSD • Brad Schipke • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching • trauma-informed relationships • emotional safety and calm communication
1 hr 3 min
October 15, 2025#13 Mastering Emotional Release: The Key to PTSD Recovery | Recovery Secrets Series
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#11 Releasing Inner Emotion: How to Let Go Safely and Regain Control | Recovery Secrets Series
Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching
In this episode, Brad and Kayleen reveal one of the most foundational skills for trauma recovery — learning how to safely release the emotional pressure that’s been trapped inside for years.
If you’ve ever felt like your emotions are bottled up, heavy, or “too much to handle,” this session will show you how to let them out safely, intentionally, and under control — not in chaos or reactivity.
Using the now-famous “shaken soda bottle” analogy, Brad and Kayleen explain how emotions build up pressure internally, why simply “venting” or “exploding” doesn’t help, and how to gradually release emotions without losing control.
This is one of the core tools that makes deeper trauma processing possible — and it’s the step most people miss when they get stuck.
💡 What You’ll Learn
The soda bottle analogy for understanding emotional buildup
How to release emotions without being overwhelmed or reactive
The connection between body tension and emotional pressure
Why awareness of where emotions live in your body is the first step
How to safely “crack the cap” and release emotion little by little
The importance of self-talk and safety tools during emotional release
What beliefs and judgments stop people from expressing emotion
Why releasing is a skill you build over time, not a one-time event
🧠 Key Takeaway
Releasing emotion isn’t losing control — it’s regaining it.
When you can feel safely, your body and brain can finally process trauma instead of suppressing it.
🔗 Next Steps
Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive.
To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit go.overcomingptsd.com/consultation.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching
00:36 Foundational Topic: Releasing Inner Emotion
02:20 The Soda Bottle Analogy for Emotions
07:47 Practical Steps to Release Emotions Safely
10:23 Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
15:27 Building the Skill of Emotional Release
27:29 Q&A: Addressing Specific Trauma Events
31:11 Processing Past Emotions
31:34 Dealing with New Emotions
31:52 Understanding Trauma Processing
32:44 Struggling with Anger and Frustration
34:01 The Impact of Substance Use on Emotions
35:07 Managing Triggers and Emotional Outbursts
36:29 Releasing Emotions and Relationship Damage Control
37:15 Tools for Emotional Awareness and Processing
41:13 The Importance of Awareness in Healing
50:53 Energy Management and Overcoming Resistance
59:17 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Topics Covered:
PTSD recovery • trauma healing • releasing emotion safely • emotional regulation • trauma processing foundations • mind–body connection • body tension and emotion • emotional awareness • safe expression of feelings • self-talk for healing • recovery toolbox tools • nervous system regulation • emotional control and confidence • trauma release techniques • repressed emotion • PTSD triggers • trauma recovery skills • Brad Schipke coaching • Overcoming PTSD podcast • Recovery Secrets Series
1 hr 1 min
October 14, 2025#12 Routine Optimization: Routine Tweaks That Speed PTSD Healing | Recovery Secrets Series
Struggling with PTSD and ready to FULLY recover? Join my recovery program here (costs less than a single therapy session): https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable

In this episode, Brad and Kayleen break down how to optimize your daily routines for recovery success. You’ll learn how to identify what’s working, what’s not, and how to make small, smart tweaks that help you reach your goals faster. Whether it’s your morning, evening, or healing routine, this session shows how to align your habits with your desired emotional state — calm, focused, and ready for life.
You’ll also discover the importance of defining your routine’s core goal, how to avoid “cowboy optimization” (changing too much too fast), and the mindset shifts that make optimization sustainable. Brad and Kayleen share real-life examples from their own routines, including how to remove resistance, manage internal dialogue, and design environments that make consistency easy.
💡 What You’ll Learn
The three questions that make routine optimization simple
How to define the goal of your routine so it’s measurable
“Cowboy Optimization”: when to change everything vs. one variable at a time
Internal vs. external variables — actions, environment, and mindset
How to optimize your routines for calm, energy, and sustainability
What to do when life changes (contingency routines)
The self-talk habits that support consistency and progress
🧠 Key Takeaway
Optimization isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress.
When you design your routines around clear goals and simple improvements, you create sustainable habits that make healing automatic.
🔗 Next Steps
Subscribe for new weekday episodes in the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive.
To go deeper or coach directly with Brad, visit go.overcomingptsd.com/consultation

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching
00:36 Welcome and Routine Optimization Overview
01:13 Defining and Setting Goals for Routines
01:53 Steps to Optimize Your Routine
03:33 Personalizing Your Morning Routine
07:41 Sustainability and Contingency Planning
10:53 Internal and External Factors in Routines
23:37 Building Up Your Routine Gradually
24:22 The Power of Positive Self-Talk
25:26 Influence of External Environment
27:09 Taking Control of Your Environment
27:47 Reflecting and Optimizing Routines
29:26 Decluttering and Organizing Tips
33:02 Overcoming Overwhelm and Self-Doubt
39:00 Embracing the Journey and Challenges
42:18 Empowerment and Final Thoughts

Topics Covered
PTSD recovery • trauma healing • routine optimization • morning routines • evening routines • healing routines • sustainable habits • habit stacking • goal setting for recovery • environment design • emotional regulation • self-talk and mindset • cognitive restructuring • cowboy optimization • independent healing • calm and focus • nervous system regulation • trauma recovery tools • Brad Schipke coaching • Overcoming PTSD podcast • Recovery Secrets Series
46 min
October 13, 2025#11 Recovery Hero Pt. 2: Write Your Story & Start Living It | Recovery Secrets Series
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In this episode of the Overcoming PTSD Podcast, host Brad Schipke continues the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching series with Part 2 of the Recovery Hero method: designing your future, healed self and bridging the gap from who you are now to who you become. You’ll learn how to define your Recovery Hero identity, write your Recovery Hero Story (as if it already happened), and use moment-to-moment visualization to make the same choices your future self would make.
Brad outlines the 8 milestones of full recovery—from control and calm to freedom and healthy relationships—then shows you how to translate those outcomes into beliefs, self-talk, habits, and daily decisions. You’ll also learn a simple “What would my Recovery Hero do?” prompt to use at decision points so your actions begin matching your identity—today.
What you’ll learn
How to define your Recovery Hero (future self) in practical terms: beliefs, self-talk, routines, boundaries, relationships.
The Recovery Hero Story technique: write it in the past tense (as if you already did it) to program your path.
The 8 markers of full recovery (control, energy, relationships, self-love, fully processed past, freedom, substance-freedom, calm) and how to aim your goals at them.
A moment-to-moment visualization cue (“What would my Recovery Hero do?”) to guide everyday choices.
Why small decisions compound into weeks, months, and a new identity.
Try this today
Write your Recovery Hero Story (past-tense, first-person). Describe how you handled hard moments, processed your past, and rebuilt habits.
Visualize Future-You for 3–5 minutes. Feel the self-talk, body posture, calm, and boundaries of your Recovery Hero.
At your next decision point, ask: “What would my Recovery Hero do?” Then do that—especially in small, ordinary moments.
About this series
Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching was originally a private, paid coaching program. For the first time, 100+ sessions are being released free for podcast listeners. New episodes drop every weekday until the archive is complete—subscribe so you don’t miss one.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching
00:43 Defining Your Recovery Hero
04:30 The Importance of Setting High Goals
15:44 Visualizing Your Future Self
21:20 Action Steps for Crafting Your Recovery Hero Story
27:22 Q&A and Community Insights
29:54 Visualizing Your Future Self
30:26 Building the Next Version of Yourself
31:49 The Power of Self-Reliance
33:31 Setting and Achieving Short-Term Goals
35:11 Understanding External Validation
40:23 Discovering Your Core Self
45:26 Processing Emotions and Releasing Attachments
53:43 Upcoming Sessions and Final Thoughts

Topics Covered
PTSD recovery • trauma healing • recovery hero method • future self identity • identity-based change • writing your recovery story • self-talk and beliefs • habit design • visualization for healing • decision points • daily choices that compound • full recovery milestones • emotional regulation • boundaries and relationships • self-love and self-trust • freedom from substances • calm nervous system • Brad Schipke coaching • Overcoming PTSD podcast • Recovery Secrets Series
56 min
October 10, 2025#10 Visualization for PTSD: Build a Safe Space & Calm in Minutes | Recovery Secrets Series
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Visualization for PTSD: Build a Safe Space & Calm in Minutes | Recovery Secrets Series
Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching
Feeling stuck in fight-or-flight, ruminating, or bracing for worst-case scenarios? In this coaching session, Brad breaks down how to use visualization—specifically the Safe Space exercise—to quickly calm your nervous system, reduce anxiety, and create a reliable feeling of safety you can return to anytime. You’ll learn the 4-step framework for visualizing effectively, how to “recycle” real emotions into your imagery, and simple ways to pair Safe Space with other relief tools for panic, flashbacks, or post-nightmare recovery.
What you’ll learn
Why your brain responds to vivid imagination like a real event (and how to use that to your advantage)
The 4 steps to visualize anything: Allow → Imagine → Engage the senses → Let it flow
How to design your Safe Space (even if you’ve never felt fully safe)
“Recycling emotions”: pulling a positive feeling from a real memory into your visualization
When to use Safe Space (pre-sleep, during triggers, after nightmares, before tough conversations)
Pairing visualization with other tools (e.g., Butterfly Hug) for faster relief
Action step
Create your Safe Space today. Revisit it nightly to strengthen it, then use it on-demand when anxiety spikes.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching
01:22 The Power of Visualization
02:20 Harnessing Visualization for Healing
03:20 Practical Visualization Exercise
06:31 Scientific Evidence Supporting Visualization
11:16 Steps to Effective Visualization
21:00 Introduction to Safe Space Visualization
21:08 Creating Your Safe Space
22:00 Personal Example of a Safe Space
23:00 Enhancing Your Safe Space
24:04 Practical Applications of Safe Space
24:48 Recycling Past Emotions
26:21 Using Safe Space in Daily Life
29:15 Visualization Techniques and Benefits
29:46 Community Sharing and Insights
40:03 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
41:09 Conclusion and Next Steps

Topics Covered
PTSD recovery • trauma healing • visualization exercises • safe space technique • calming the nervous system • trauma relief tools • grounding through imagination • emotional regulation • anxiety and flashbacks • worst-case thinking • rumination and overthinking • nervous system reset • Butterfly Hug technique • post-nightmare recovery • relaxation skills for PTSD • trauma processing tools • Brad Schipke coaching • Overcoming PTSD podcast • Recovery Secrets Series
42 min
October 09, 2025#9 PTSD Decision Points: How to Stop Reacting to Triggers | Recovery Secrets Series
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Title: PTSD Decision Points: How to Stop Reacting to Triggers and Take Back Control
Host: Brad Schipke
Series: Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching
🧠 Episode Summary
In this episode, Brad Schipke breaks down one of the most powerful — yet overlooked — concepts in PTSD recovery: decision points.
You’ll learn how every moment of emotional reactivity is actually a choice point — an opportunity to pause, breathe, and make a new decision that changes the direction of your day and your healing journey.
Brad explains how trauma wires the brain for reactive, emotional decision-making and how to retrain it to think adaptively and logically instead. You’ll discover the Goal–Problem–Solution (GPS) framework, learn to identify your keystone decisions, and understand how small daily choices compound into massive long-term change.
💡 What You’ll Learn
The difference between reactive vs. adaptive thinking
How to recognize decision points before triggers take over
Why 3 keystone decisions can determine the quality of your day
The GPS framework (Goal → Problem → Solution) for making clear, calm choices
How to reduce decision fatigue and build momentum in recovery
🔑 Key Takeaway
Healing PTSD isn’t about never getting triggered — it’s about mastering the moment between the trigger and your response.
Every decision point is a chance to take your power back.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching
00:36 Understanding Emotional vs. Logical Thinking
02:10 Reactive vs. Adaptive Thinking
03:48 The Importance of Decision Points
10:45 Keystone Decisions for a Better Day
14:39 Navigating Internal and External Decision Points
22:22 Decision Making Influences
22:43 Simplifying Life to Reduce Decision Fatigue
23:08 The Impact of Decision Fatigue on Judges
24:09 Summarizing Key Points
24:11 Engaging with the Audience
24:58 Action Steps for Better Decision Making
25:27 Keystone Decisions and the 80/20 Rule
29:33 Sustainable Decision Making
31:34 Balancing Logic and Emotion in Decisions
35:17 Building Effective Routines
38:13 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
39:29 Conclusion and Next Steps

Topics Covered
PTSD recovery • trauma healing • emotional regulation • decision making and PTSD • reactive vs adaptive thinking • trauma response patterns • PTSD triggers • cognitive healing after trauma • daily recovery habits • keystone decisions • trauma coping tools • Goal-Problem-Solution framework • emotional control after PTSD • mindset shifts for trauma survivors • practical PTSD recovery strategies
40 min
October 08, 2025#8 The Power of Acceptance: How to Feel in Control Again After Trauma | Recovery Secrets Series
Struggling with PTSD and ready to FULLY recover? Join my recovery program here (costs less than a single therapy session): https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable

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

PTSD acceptance, trauma recovery podcast, how to accept trauma, PTSD healing tools, emotional regulation, trauma mindset shift, letting go of guilt PTSD, PTSD self help, nervous system regulation, how to stop fighting reality, PTSD triggers and control, healing trauma naturally
42 min
October 07, 2025 #7 Crafting the Perfect Morning Routine for PTSD Recovery | Recovery Secrets Series
Struggling with PTSD and ready to FULLY recover? Join my recovery program here (costs less than a single therapy session): https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable

In this limited series episode of the Overcoming PTSD podcast, Brad Schipke introduces Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching, providing over 100 sessions of strategies to help trauma survivors fully heal. This episode focuses on the importance of establishing a morning routine as part of PTSD recovery, emphasizing the three pillars: mindset, routines, and processing. Brad discusses the significance of tailored morning routines that include exercise, hydration, relaxation, and personal time. They explain that routines should be simple, flexible, and optimized for individual goals, stressing the importance of consistency and visualization. The episode also addresses common challenges for those with small children, offering practical advice for handling disruptions. Key takeaways include creating a personalized, sustainable morning routine and recognizing the continuous journey from healing to growth.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching
00:39 The Importance of a Morning Routine
01:25 Crafting Your Personalized Morning Routine
08:41 The Goal of a Morning Routine
19:19 Exercise and Hydration Tips
24:28 Me Time and Self-Care
24:50 Four Key Requirements for Well-being
25:24 The Importance of a Consistent Wake Time
27:39 Creating and Visualizing Your Morning Routine
31:17 Adapting Routines for Different Life Stages
32:57 Healing vs. Growth: Understanding the Transition
39:00 Practical Tips for Parents with Young Children
47:14 Summary and Final Thoughts
49 min
October 06, 2025 #6 Recovery Hero Pt. 1: Designing Your Future Healed Self | Recovery Secrets Series
Struggling with PTSD and ready to FULLY recover? Join my recovery program here (costs less than a single therapy session): https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable

In this episode of the Overcoming PTSD podcast, host Brad Schipke introduces the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching series, previously a paid coaching program now made free to listeners.
The session focuses on the concept of the 'Recovery Hero,' where listeners are encouraged to visualize their fully recovered future self and adopt the habits, thoughts, and actions needed to achieve this transformation.
Brad and his co-host discuss the importance of setting goals, overcoming negative beliefs, and making actionable changes to support healing from PTSD. They also address the challenges of confirmation bias, the impact of individual actions on relationships, and offer practical strategies to thrive in recovery.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching
00:36 Welcome and Session Overview
00:55 Defining Your Recovery Hero
02:54 Setting Goals and Overcoming Resistance
08:23 The PTSD Identity and Separation
12:57 Qualities of Those Who Heal vs. Those Who Don't
17:24 Self-Reflection and Making Changes
25:34 The Power of Small Changes
26:31 Understanding Brain Habits
28:28 Defining Your Current Self
29:29 The Importance of Repetition
31:15 Confirmation Bias Explained
34:10 Groupthink and Independent Thinking
42:32 Healing in Relationships
45:49 Final Thoughts and Recap

48 min

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Welcome to Overcoming PTSD with Brad Schipke — the show that helps trauma survivors fully recover and rebuild their lives without therapy or medication.