Overcoming PTSD
Overcoming PTSD
#42 How to Bring Fun to Recovery | Recovery Secrets Series
#42 How to Bring Fun to Recovery | Recovery Secrets Series
#42 How to Bring Fun to Recovery | Recovery Secrets Series
Tuesday 25th November 2025
Discover how humour can transform PTSD recovery. Kayleen Wright & Brad Schipke share laughs & insights on finding joy in the healing process.
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Episode Overview
- Humour can break through the seriousness often associated with PTSD recovery.
- Allowing oneself to laugh can foster healing and connection.
- Seeking out moments that make you smile can lighten dark times.
- Self-deprecating humour can boost confidence and resilience.
- Laughter can be a transformative tool in overcoming trauma.
"Life is serious enough. We don't have to lock it in this seriousness box."
Ever wondered what it takes to inject some fun into the recovery process? In episode #42 of The Overcoming PTSD Podcast, Kayleen Wright and Brad Schipke tackle this very question with a lively discussion on how humour can be a powerful ally in overcoming PTSD. Brad, with his signature light-hearted approach, shares hilarious anecdotes that will leave you chuckling and pondering the therapeutic value of laughter.
From the art of poking fun at oneself to finding joy in the little quirks of life, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on recovery. Kayleen and Brad explore how humour can break through the barriers of seriousness often associated with PTSD recovery. They emphasise the importance of allowing oneself to laugh and embrace levity, even amidst challenging times.
Whether it's a cheeky joke or a moment of silliness, these moments can be transformative, offering relief from the weight of trauma. Listeners are treated to Brad's tales of family banter and comical mishaps, illustrating how laughter can foster healing and connection. The episode encourages you to actively seek out moments that make you smile, reminding us that even in the darkest times, a bit of humour can light the way.
As you listen, you'll find yourself nodding along and maybe even jotting down ideas for your own humour-infused recovery journey. So why not take a break from the serious stuff and let laughter guide you to brighter days? After all, as Kayleen and Brad suggest, life's too short to be taken too seriously. Are you ready to embrace the lighter side of recovery and let laughter lead the way?