Overcoming PTSD

The Overcoming PTSD Podcast

Overcoming PTSD

  • #17 Mindset Bootcamp - From Self-Hate to Self-Love | Recovery Secrets Series

#17 Mindset Bootcamp - From Self-Hate to Self-Love | Recovery Secrets Series

Tuesday 21st October 2025

Discover how to transform self-hate into self-love with Brad Schipke and Kayleen Wright's practical framework for PTSD recovery.
62 minutes
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Empowering
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The Overcoming PTSD Podcast
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Recovery from Trauma
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From Self-Hate to Self-Love: Recovery Secrets Unlocked

Episode Overview

  • Reframe self-love as self-respect and responsibility.
  • Separate 'hurt me' from 'true me' for better self-understanding.
  • Identify intrinsic qualities that affirm your worth.
  • Use positive self-talk to encourage personal growth.
  • Aim to become your own best friend for lasting self-love.
"You're not a bad person; you're just hurt. And that hurt part of you is trying to protect you."
What remarkable journeys have people faced head-on against addiction? This episode of the Overcoming PTSD Podcast, titled "Mindset Bootcamp - From Self-Hate to Self-Love," is a heartfelt session where Brad Schipke and Kayleen Wright take listeners through the essential journey from self-hate to self-love. For those who cringe at the thought of self-love, fear not—Brad and Kayleen provide a practical framework that reframes it as self-respect and responsibility.
They candidly share personal anecdotes of their own struggles with PTSD, offering a relatable and compassionate approach to recovery. Brad recounts how he once believed self-love was indulgent, but now sees it as foundational to healing. The hosts delve into the concept of separating the 'hurt me' from the 'true me,' encouraging listeners to understand that their actions, often misguided by past pain, are attempts to protect themselves.
They stress the importance of building a foundation of self-worth with qualities that can't be taken away, like kindness or humour. The episode is peppered with light-hearted analogies and practical exercises to help listeners cultivate a healthier relationship with themselves. You'll walk away with actionable steps to become your own best friend, which is the ultimate goal of self-love. It's a session filled with raw honesty, humour, and an empowering message: you are worthy of love and healing.
Are you ready to transform your mindset and embrace a journey of self-love? Tune in for a refreshing take on recovery that might just change how you see yourself.
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