Overcoming PTSD
Overcoming PTSD
#48 Addiction, PTSD, and the First Brave Step To Recovery | Recovery Secrets Series
#48 Addiction, PTSD, and the First Brave Step To Recovery | Recovery Secrets Series
#48 Addiction, PTSD, and the First Brave Step To Recovery | Recovery Secrets Series
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Explore the intersection of addiction and PTSD with Brad and Kayleen, focusing on validation and the first steps to recovery.
57 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
Honest
Encouraging
About this podcast
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Overcoming PTSD
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Recovery from Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Acknowledge and validate your own experiences with addiction.
- Understand that societal norms can obscure personal struggles.
- Recognise how addictions alter brain chemistry over time.
- Use pain as a motivator for change and healing.
- Focus on small, incremental changes to achieve sobriety.
"If you're not aware that it's an addiction or you're not calling it addiction and you're not being honest about it, you won't be able to fix it."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In the latest episode of The Overcoming PTSD Podcast, Brad Schipke and Kayleen Wright tackle the complex intersection of addiction and PTSD, shedding light on the first courageous step towards recovery. With a blend of humour and heartfelt honesty, they stress the importance of acknowledging and validating one's experiences, even if it means admitting to habits that might not fit traditional definitions of addiction.
Kayleen shares her personal battles with compulsive behaviours, highlighting how societal norms can sometimes mask the severity of these issues. Brad provides a visual explanation of how addictions alter brain chemistry, emphasising the challenging yet rewarding path to resetting one's baseline happiness. The duo encourages listeners to dig deep into the pain caused by their addictions, using it as motivation to pursue a healthier life.
By focusing on self-awareness and the power of small, incremental changes, this episode offers a fresh perspective on overcoming addiction and reclaiming control over one's life. Are you ready to confront your own challenges and embrace the journey to healing?