Overcoming PTSD
Overcoming PTSD
#120 Why Comparing Yourself Is Slowing Your Healing
#120 Why Comparing Yourself Is Slowing Your Healing
#120 Why Comparing Yourself Is Slowing Your Healing
Friday 13th March 2026
Learn how comparing yourself to others can slow your healing journey. Discover strategies to focus on your own progress in this insightful episode.
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Episode Overview
- Comparison can undermine self-worth and healing progress.
- Focus on learning from others rather than feeling inadequate.
- Recognise everyone is at different life chapters.
- Celebrate others' successes to foster personal growth.
- Shift mindset to see inspiration in others' achievements.
We're all human beings, which means none of us are any more or less capable than somebody else.
Ever wondered why comparing yourself to others might be slowing down your healing journey? In this episode of The Overcoming PTSD Podcast, Kayleen Wright and Brad Schipke tackle the sneaky pitfalls of comparison in trauma recovery. They explain how measuring your life against someone else's highlight reel can undermine your self-worth and stall your progress.
Brad shares a personal story about a family gathering that highlights how we often judge others' lives based on fleeting moments, without understanding the struggles and work behind the scenes. Kayleen and Brad dive into the human tendency to compare and how it often stems from childhood habits of observing and mimicking others.
They suggest a shift in mindset—rather than focusing on the gap between you and others, ask how they achieved their success and what you can learn from it. It's about recognising that everyone is at a different chapter in their life story. The hosts also explore the idea of celebrating others' successes rather than tearing them down or feeling inadequate.
They encourage listeners to find inspiration in others' achievements and to be open about their own imperfections as a path to growth. With light-hearted anecdotes and practical advice, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on how to handle the comparison trap in your recovery journey. Curious about how changing your perspective can boost your healing? Tune in for an engaging discussion that might just change how you view yourself and others.