Overcoming PTSD
Overcoming PTSD
#5 PTSD Sleep Optimization: Healing Trauma While You Sleep | Recovery Secrets Series
#5 PTSD Sleep Optimization: Healing Trauma While You Sleep | Recovery Secrets Series
#5 PTSD Sleep Optimization: Healing Trauma While You Sleep | Recovery Secrets Series
Friday 3rd October 2025
Discover how optimising sleep can aid PTSD recovery with practical tips from Kayleen Wright & Brad Schipke in this enlightening episode.
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Episode Overview
- Optimising sleep is crucial for healing from PTSD.
- Consistent sleep schedules help regulate brain chemicals.
- Creating a sanctuary-like bedroom enhances rest.
- Relaxation exercises before bed aid in falling asleep.
- Avoid screens, caffeine, and alcohol before bedtime.
"Sleep is where your body rebuilds and repairs itself."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This episode of The Overcoming PTSD Podcast is a must-listen for anyone grappling with PTSD-related sleep issues. Hosts Kayleen Wright and Brad Schipke, both seasoned PTSD recovery coaches, dive into the intricacies of sleep optimisation and its critical role in healing trauma. Kayleen, who has personally battled and overcome CPTSD, brings a wealth of experience and empathy to the discussion.
Brad and Kayleen explore two key checklists for improving sleep: one focusing on behaviour and the other on environment. They discuss common PTSD-related sleep struggles, such as nightmares and frequent waking, offering practical solutions to tackle these issues head-on. With light-hearted banter and genuine compassion, they highlight the importance of consistent sleep schedules, relaxation exercises before bed, and creating a sanctuary-like sleeping environment.
The episode is peppered with relatable anecdotes and engaging stories about famous figures like Einstein and Edison, who valued sleep as a tool for creativity and problem-solving. Brad shares a quirky 'hot-cold shower' technique that promises to improve sleep quality, while Kayleen emphasises the benefits of making your bed every morning as a simple yet powerful habit. If you're struggling with sleep due to PTSD, this episode offers a treasure trove of tips and tricks to enhance your nightly rest.
It's not just about getting more shut-eye; it's about creating a supportive environment for your brain to process and heal. So, are you ready to transform your sleep and take a significant step towards recovery?