The 10 Biggest Mistakes People Make in PTSD Recovery

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   In this episode I lay out 10 critical mindset shifts that separate people who stay stuck from those who fully recover. From moving out of dependence to owning your recovery, to befriending pain and playing bigger—this episode is a practical blueprint to get back in control. Key takeaways (the 10 shifts): Dependence → Independence: stop outsourcing healing; take the wheel. Blame → Responsibility: no more excuses; own your outcomes. “No Control” → Self-Control: you can influence thoughts, emotions, choices. Stuck Loops → Choose a New Path: if the old path fails, change paths—today. Avoid Pain → Befriend Pain: pain is a signal and a teacher. Self-Deception → Radical Honesty: feel and say what’s true, so it can release. Self-Hatred → Self-Love: compassion unlocks closed parts of you. Suppressing → Releasing Emotions: learn the skill of safe, full expression. Short-Term Hits → Long-Term Focus: consistency beats quick fixes. Playing Small → Playing Big: massive action creates outsized results. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to PTSD Recovery 00:55 Dependent vs. Independent Mindset 03:03 Hitting Rock Bottom and Turning Points 04:34 Taking Control of Your Recovery 07:22 From Blaming to Taking Responsibility 15:34 The Power of Change 21:43 Avoiding Pain and Embracing Healing 21:52 Embracing Pain for Growth 24:04 The Power of Honesty 27:48 From Self-Hatred to Self-Love 31:20 Releasing Suppressed Emotions 34:24 Long-Term Thinking for Recovery 38:33 Playing Big for Big Results 40:57 Recap and Final Thoughts   PODCAST INFO: – Podcast Website: https://www.overcomingptsd.com/ – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-overcoming-ptsd-podcast/id1444342036 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQm0kZjQukx9nKAd2KcQH?si=8e9SjnuIQdG45Skmzn48Iw – RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/overcomingptsd/feed.xml   FOLLOW & CONNECT: – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OvercomingPTSD?sub_confirmation=1