#118 Routines Workshop: One Routine That Actually Helps Heal PTSD

Struggling with trauma/PTSD and need help? Join my private recovery community here and get my 9 best relief tools 100% FREE: In today’s Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching workshop, Brad and Kayleen break down one of the most overlooked foundations of PTSD and trauma recovery: building routines by focusing on just one thing at a time. Instead of overwhelming yourself with long habit lists, they show how choosing a single, manageable action can create momentum that naturally compounds. Kayleen shares personal stories from early recovery—when confusion, conflicting advice, and too many techniques made healing feel impossible. The breakthrough came from simplifying everything and committing to one consistent habit, even when it wasn’t perfect or optimized. Over time, that one habit became part of who she was and opened the door to adding more. Brad and Kayleen explain why consistency matters more than intensity, how to “stick” a new habit to something you already do every day, and how this approach applies directly to trauma processing. If you’ve struggled to stay consistent with healing tools, routines, or self-care, this episode gives you a clear, practical way to start. 💡 What You’ll Learn Why focusing on one habit is more effective than juggling many How routines support PTSD and trauma recovery over time How to choose your personal “one thing” without overthinking it Why consistency beats perfection in healing and habit-building How to anchor new habits to existing routines like coffee or showers When and how to add new habits after the first one sticks Why trauma processing works best when it’s part of a daily routine How rewards and self-acknowledgment reinforce healing behaviors Why putting daily focus on healing matters more than the exact method 🧠 Key Takeaway Healing doesn’t require perfect routines—it requires consistent focus on getting better, one small action at a time. 🔗 Next Steps

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#118 Routines Workshop: One Routine That Actually Helps Heal PTSD is an episode from The Overcoming PTSD Podcast by Overcoming PTSD.

This episode is 50:56 long.

This episode was published on Mar 11, 2026.

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