Overcoming PTSD
Overcoming PTSD
#108 Why Your Working Memory Is the Key to Full Recovery
#108 Why Your Working Memory Is the Key to Full Recovery
#108 Why Your Working Memory Is the Key to Full Recovery
Wednesday 25th February 2026
Explore how working memory is key to overcoming PTSD with insights from Brad Schipke and Kayleen Wright.
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Episode Overview
- Working memory plays a crucial role in processing trauma.
- Unprocessed trauma can lead to endless cycles of coping.
- Consistent processing is key to healing.
- Mindset and routines support effective recovery.
- Tools and skills are essential for processing traumatic memories.
"Your brain is designed to help you in the future, not to hold onto past negatives."
What drives someone to seek a life without PTSD? In this enlightening episode, Brad Schipke and Kayleen Wright share their expert insights on the crucial role of working memory in trauma recovery. Using relatable examples like touching a hot stove, they break down the complex brain processes into simple terms. This episode reveals why some events become traumatic and how you can use your working memory to heal.
Brad and Kayleen offer a refreshing perspective, likening unprocessed trauma to shoving everything into a closet when cleaning your room – it works short-term but creates chaos in the long run. They highlight the importance of taking traumatic memories out of long-term storage and putting them into working memory, where the brain naturally sorts the good from the bad. With light-hearted humour and a dash of science, they explain how consistent processing can lead to full recovery.
Whether you're new to the journey or looking for a refresher, this episode offers practical strategies to help you take control of your healing process. Ready to learn how to clear out that mental closet and live a life free from PTSD? Dive into this episode and discover the power of working memory in transforming trauma into a lesson learned.