Overcoming PTSD
Overcoming PTSD
#47 How Emotional Honesty Helps You Release Trauma And Stop Flashbacks | Recovery Secrets Series
#47 How Emotional Honesty Helps You Release Trauma And Stop Flashbacks | Recovery Secrets Series
#47 How Emotional Honesty Helps You Release Trauma And Stop Flashbacks | Recovery Secrets Series
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Explore how emotional honesty can release trauma and stop flashbacks in PTSD recovery with Brad Schipke.
61 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Honesty is foundational for healing PTSD and trauma.
- Confusing honesty with self-criticism can stall recovery.
- Being honest with oneself lifts emotional weights.
- Emotional honesty accelerates healing and life change.
- Honesty helps align logical and emotional understanding.
"Honesty feels like lifting a weight off your shoulders."
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? In episode 47 of The Overcoming PTSD Podcast, Brad Schipke tackles the profound importance of emotional honesty in trauma recovery. He unpacks why honesty isn't just a nice trait but a cornerstone for healing PTSD and trauma. Brad explains how survivors often confuse honesty with self-criticism or shame, which can quietly stall recovery for years.
Through personal anecdotes and engaging discussions, he highlights the power of being truly honest with oneself as a key to lifting emotional weights and accelerating healing. Brad's approach encourages listeners to embrace honesty as a tool for processing emotions and changing beliefs, ultimately paving the way for a more peaceful and authentic life. Whether you're battling PTSD or simply seeking to improve your emotional intelligence, this episode offers valuable insights into the transformative power of honesty.
So, how honest are you with yourself? Is there a weight you need to lift by embracing your truth?