Overcoming PTSD
Overcoming PTSD
#90 Mosquito Thoughts | Recovery Secrets Series
#90 Mosquito Thoughts | Recovery Secrets Series
#90 Mosquito Thoughts | Recovery Secrets Series
Friday 30th January 2026
Discover how 'Mosquito Thoughts' impact PTSD recovery. Shift negativity to positivity with Brad Schipke and Kayleen Wright's insightful advice.
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Episode Overview
- Recognise 'Mosquito Thoughts' and their impact on PTSD.
- Swap negative thoughts with positive ones for better recovery.
- Build a 'muscle of positivity' through daily gratitude.
- Reflect on daily thoughts to prevent negativity from piling up.
- Incorporate positivity into routines for long-term benefits.
"It's not the elephants that get us; it's the mosquitoes."
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? In the latest episode of The Overcoming PTSD Podcast, Brad Schipke and Kayleen Wright tackle the intriguing concept of 'Mosquito Thoughts' in their Recovery Secrets Series. These tiny, seemingly insignificant negative thoughts can quietly sabotage your PTSD recovery journey. With a touch of humour and insightful anecdotes, Brad and Kayleen share how these small thoughts can have a massive impact on your mindset and overall well-being.
The episode introduces 'Marty the Mosquito,' a playful metaphor for those pesky little thoughts that, much like a mosquito bite, can be irritating and distracting. Brad and Kayleen encourage listeners to become aware of these thoughts and swap them with positive ones. They emphasise the importance of building a 'muscle of positivity' to aid in recovery, suggesting practical steps like gratitude lists and focusing on the good things in life.
Through engaging stories and practical advice, they show how shifting your mindset from auto-negative to auto-positive can transform your recovery journey. Whether you're just starting out or well along your path, this episode offers valuable insights into how the smallest changes in thought patterns can lead to significant healing. So, how do you handle those pesky mosquito thoughts? Are you ready to tip the scales towards positivity and transform your recovery journey?
Tune in to find out how a simple shift in perspective can make all the difference.