#38 Processing Bootcamp - Mapping Protectors | Recovery Secrets Series#38 Processing Bootcamp - Mapping Protectors | Recovery Secrets Series
The Overcoming PTSD Podcast
Explore practical strategies for PTSD recovery by mapping emotional protectors. Transform jumbled emotions into clarity with Kayleen Wright and Brad Schipke.
43:24•19 Nov 2025
Unlocking Emotional Harmony: Mapping Your Protectors
Episode Overview
- Learn how to identify and converse with emotional protectors.
- Transform guilt, shame, fear, and anger into allies.
- Map out protectors visually for clarity.
- Embrace patience and self-love in the healing process.
- Use practical strategies for PTSD recovery.
“"The only thing holding you back is actually doing it."”
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of The Overcoming PTSD Podcast, titled "Processing Bootcamp - Mapping Protectors," is a treasure trove of practical strategies for PTSD recovery. Hosts Kayleen Wright and Brad Schipke bring you the Recovery Secrets Series, offering a step-by-step guide to understanding and healing your emotional protectors.
This isn't your average therapy session; it's an interactive workshop where you'll learn how to identify and converse with your inner protectors, transforming jumbled emotions into clarity. Kayleen, who battled CPTSD for 17 years, shares her personal journey from rock bottom to recovery, providing a relatable perspective that resonates with listeners. Brad complements her insights with actionable advice, encouraging listeners to map out their protectors on paper, bringing visual clarity to emotional chaos.
Throughout the episode, the duo explains the concept of protectors—those emotional barriers like guilt, shame, fear, and anger—and how they can be transformed from hindrances into allies. They stress the importance of patience, honesty, and self-love in this process, likening it to approaching a scared animal: you can't rush it; you must let it come to you. With a blend of humour and heartfelt guidance, Kayleen and Brad offer a refreshing take on PTSD recovery that’s both educational and entertaining.
Whether you're dealing with trauma yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with insights that will help you build healthier relationships with your emotions. Dive in and discover how to turn your emotional protectors into partners in healing. Are you ready to transform your protectors into allies? Tune in to this enlightening session and start mapping your path to inner harmony.

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