Overcoming PTSD with Brad Schipke
Overcoming PTSD with Brad Schipke
Overcoming PTSD
#102 Routines Challenge | Recovery Secrets Series
47 minutes Posted Feb 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching
Starting the Live Coaching Session
The Importance of Routines
Identifying and Overcoming Resistance
Practical Steps to Implement Routines
Breaking the Resistance: Real-Life Examples
Community Engagement and Personal Challenges
Breaking Resistance with Simple Actions
Teaching as a Tool for Retention
Engaging in Conversations for Growth
Taking Action Without Overthinking
Setting Realistic Goals and Alarms
Focusing on One Thing at a Time
Building Momentum with Small Steps
Honoring Commitments and Adjusting Schedules
Final Thoughts and Announcements
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Struggling with PTSD and ready to FULLY recover? Join my recovery program here (costs less than a single therapy session): https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable
Stop Saying “Tomorrow”: The PTSD Routine Challenge That Changes EverythingHow to Build Trauma-Safe Routines (When You’ve Failed a Thousand Times)PTSD Recovery Starts Today, Not Tomorrow: Break the Resistance and Take ActionFrom Stuck to Moving: A Simple Trauma Routine Challenge You Can Actually KeepThe 10-Minute PTSD Routine Shift: How Tiny Actions Create Massive ChangeBreaking the “I’ll Start Tomorrow” Loop in PTSD HealingTrauma, Routines, and Resistance: How to Finally Follow ThroughPTSD Morning & Night Routines: How to Stop Snoozing on Your RecoveryOverwhelmed by Trauma Recovery? Use This One-Thing-Per-Day Routine ResetThe PTSD Boulder: How to Use Micro-Actions to Build Unstoppable Momentum
Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching
In this episode, Brad walks you through a powerful routines challenge designed to break the “I’ll start tomorrow” cycle that keeps so many trauma survivors stuck. Instead of chasing the perfect routine, he shows you how to dissolve resistance and take simple, doable action today.
You’ll explore why starting is always the hardest part, how your brain tricks you into postponing change, and what it really takes to build momentum in PTSD recovery. Brad uses practical examples—like getting out of bed, exercising, brushing your teeth, or processing—to show how small, immediate actions can transform your future self.
This is a workshop-style session with live coaching, so you’re invited to pick one specific routine you’ve been putting off, commit to it, and create a concrete plan to follow through. By the end, you won’t just understand routines—you’ll have actually taken the first step toward becoming the version of you who follows through.
 
💡 What You’ll Learn
How to break the “I’ll do it tomorrow” loop that stalls PTSD recovery
Why starting a new routine takes more energy than maintaining one
How to use tiny actions today to build big momentum over time
How to choose one realistic habit instead of overwhelming yourself with ten
How to use alarms and scheduling to support your routines (without relying on motivation)
How to work with resistance instead of shaming yourself for not doing enough
How to prioritize your healing routines over distractions and low-priority tasks
How to adapt routines when life changes (relationships, work, health, pain, etc)
How teaching and sharing your goals with others can deepen your own growth
 
🧠 Key Takeaway
Tomorrow never comes—your future self is built by the small, imperfect actions you take today.
 
🔗 Next Steps
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To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable
 
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Topics Covered:
PTSD recovery routines • trauma healing habits • overcoming resistance • breaking avoidance patterns • nervous system regulation • micro habits for PTSD • trauma coping tools • daily processing routine • morning and night routines for trauma survivors • emotional regulation skills • building momentum in PTSD healing • self-discipline after trauma • mindse