Breaking Free: Reclaiming Your Life from PTSD
Episode Overview
Learn how to identify what pulls you away from the present moment. Develop skills to break free from mental loops. Understand that feeling stuck in your head is common but manageable. Engage in personal reflection to enhance self-awareness. Discover tools to help you enjoy life more fully.
"Your brain is holding up a billboard telling you what's wrong, telling you what needs fixing."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Episode 84 of The Overcoming PTSD Podcast takes you on a journey to get unstuck from your own head and back into the present moment. Hosted by the dynamic duo of international PTSD recovery coaches, Kayleen Wright and Brad Schipke, this episode is part of their Recovery Secrets Series. Kayleen, having personally triumphed over CPTSD, brings a wealth of experience and empathy to the table.
She guides listeners through the maze of internal thoughts that often pull us away from life's moments. In this episode, Kayleen shares practical tools to break free from mental loops, helping you reconnect with the present. She emphasises that feeling stuck in your head is a common experience, especially for those dealing with PTSD and trauma. But there's good news—these are skills that can be developed.
Kayleen encourages listeners to identify what draws them inward, whether it's racing thoughts, anxiety, or physical sensations like a pounding heart. The episode offers an interactive experience as Kayleen invites the audience to reflect on their personal experiences. With her engaging style, she makes the complex topic of PTSD accessible and relatable. Her advice is not just for those with PTSD but for anyone who finds themselves lost in their thoughts, missing out on life's precious moments.
As you listen, you'll find yourself nodding along, realising you're not alone in your struggles. So why not take a step towards reclaiming your moments and enjoying life to the fullest? Tune in to hear how you can train your mind to stay present and live a life free from the chains of past trauma.