#112 Addiction and Trauma: The Belief That Keeps You Stuck (And How to Change It)

Struggling with trauma/PTSD and need help? Join my private recovery community here and get my 9 best relief tools 100% FREE: This session focuses on a sneaky but powerful reason many people stay stuck in addiction or “sobriety rehearsal”: they don’t truly believe a life without the habit is possible — even if they want it. Brad and Kaylene break down how beliefs actually work (a thought supported by references/experiences) and show you how to start building the belief that change is possible by collecting real proof from your life, one minute at a time. You’ll also learn how to avoid the overwhelm of “forever” by narrowing your focus to the present moment, building small wins, and surrounding yourself with references that prove a different lifestyle is real — because it is. 💡 What You’ll Learn Why the belief “it’s not possible” quietly guarantees relapse The three phases of the sobriety journey and what “sobriety rehearsal” really means How to stop thinking in forever and focus on right now Why one minute of success is still a real reference you can keep forever The belief table framework and how thoughts become beliefs through references How to actively collect proof that you can change even when urges are intense How to borrow references from other people to strengthen your belief Why “needs” habits like eating require clearer definitions and boundaries How wins build confidence and momentum during the first 90 days 🧠 Key Takeaway If you can do it for one minute, you can do it for one minute — and those small wins become the proof that rewires your belief. 🔗 Next Steps

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#112 Addiction and Trauma: The Belief That Keeps You Stuck (And How to Change It) is an episode from The Overcoming PTSD Podcast by Overcoming PTSD.

This episode is 54:14 long.

This episode was published on Mar 3, 2026.

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