Self-Boundaries: The Secret to Healing PTSD
Episode Overview
Setting self-boundaries is crucial for PTSD recovery. Self-respect is the missing link in trauma healing. 'Selfishness' can positively impact relationships. Addiction triggers require strong inner boundaries. Self-discipline helps maintain sobriety.
Treat yourself the way you want others to treat you.
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this episode of The Overcoming PTSD Podcast, Kayleen Wright and Brad Schipke dive into the importance of setting self-boundaries in recovery. They explore how respecting yourself is the missing link in trauma healing and how it can lead to a more fulfilling life. Kayleen shares her journey of overcoming CPTSD, highlighting the significance of self-discipline and self-respect in setting effective boundaries.
Brad emphasises the need to focus on self-love as the foundation for all relationships and boundaries. The duo discusses how 'selfishness' can be a positive force in healing PTSD and relationships, encouraging listeners to treat themselves with the respect they wish to receive from others. The conversation touches on addiction triggers and the necessity of building strong inner boundaries to maintain sobriety.
This episode is packed with practical advice, including how to stop breaking promises to yourself and the role of self-control in recovery. It's an engaging session that challenges traditional views on selfishness and promotes the idea that taking care of oneself is essential for personal growth and healthy relationships. As you listen, you'll find yourself reflecting on your own boundaries and considering how self-respect can transform your recovery journey.
Are you ready to set those boundaries with yourself and change your life for the better?