Brad SchipkeFounder of Broken To Unbreakable

My therapist said I'd have PTSD forever

1 Aug 2026 · 1 min

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In this motivational monologue, Brad Schipke recounts his early recovery journey after being told by therapists and doctors that his PTSD would be a lifelong condition. He describes having no guidance or support, yet adopting a defiant mindset—refusing to accept the prognosis and committing to keep searching for a solution. Schipke argues that full recovery from PTSD is 100% possible, citing his own healing and the successes of his clients as evidence. He urges listeners not to let anyone tell them recovery is impossible, framing belief and perseverance as essential tools in overcoming trauma.

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The therapist said I couldn't do it. It's like, I'm gonna do it anyways. When I was first starting out in my own recovery journey, I had nothing. I had no help. I had no guidance. All the therapists and all the experts I went to said that I had to manage this and cope with my trauma and my PTSD forever. But I didn't believe them. I was like, I'm gonna have a chip on my shoulder. And I said, I'm gonna do it anyways. The doctor said, you're gonna have this forever. And I said, I don't think I will. I'm gonna keep going until I find a solution. So that's the mindset to have when you're facing your own recovery journey. Don't let anybody say— No, don't let anybody tell you it's not possible. It is possible. Full recovery is 100% possible. If it's not possible, then how have so many people done it? How was I able to do it? How have all my clients been able to do it? So just think about that. If it's not possible, how do people do it?