Want to coach with me? Book a free no pressure consultation call here: https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation Learn the proven system that’s helped 2,000+ trauma survivors reduce symptoms by 77.9% in just 4.5 months without therapy or medication 👉 https://overcomingptsd.com/   Healing Your Inner Protectors: A Gentle PTSD Recovery ProcessHow to Talk to Your Protectors and Calm PTSD TriggersStop the Inner War: Trauma Protectors, Parts Work, and PeaceFrom Panic to Peace: A Step-by-Step PTSD Protector Healing ScriptRewiring Trauma Responses: Separating From Protectors Without Getting OverwhelmedTurn Your Anxiety Into an Ally: Healing Protective Parts After PTSDA Simple Daily Practice to Heal Trauma Protectors and Regulate Your Nervous SystemWhy Healing Isn’t as Scary as It Feels: A Non-Invasive PTSD ToolCreate Inner Safety: How to Build Trust With Your Trauma ProtectorsDo-It-Yourself Parts Work: Daily Protector Sessions for PTSD Recovery Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching   In this episode, Brad walks you through a simple, non-invasive way to start healing your “protectors” — those parts of you that jump in to prevent more pain but often create chaos, anxiety, or shame. Building on the earlier theory of protectors, he and Kaylene turn it into a clear, step-by-step process you can actually use on your own. You’ll learn how protectors form after trauma, why they get “activated” during triggers, and how to see them not as enemies but as well-intentioned parts that have been trying to keep you safe. Instead of being taken over by extreme reactions, you’ll discover how to gently separate from these parts, talk with them, and understand what they need. Brad also shares how to use a simple four-question script to have real conversations with your protectors, reach emotional resolution, and close each session with safety and love. By repeating this process, you can reduce chronic tension, calm triggers, and move closer to living as your true self — peaceful, present, and in control. This is a highly practical episode designed to help you start doing your own “therapy sessions” at home. With patience, self-love, and honesty, you’ll see that healing doesn’t have to be perfect or overwhelming — it just has to be consistent.   💡 What You’ll Learn How trauma protectors are formed and why they “take the wheel” during PTSD triggers A four-step process to safely connect with, separate from, and talk to your protectors How to use body scans and tension as a guide to identify active protectors The exact four questions to ask your protectors to understand and heal them How to close a protector session so parts feel seen, loved, and safe to rest Why patience, self-love, and honesty are the foundations of this trauma tool How to tell the difference between your true self and an activated protector Ways to turn painful triggers into opportunities for deep trauma healing How daily protector sessions can complement or even outperform weekly therapy alone 🧠 Key Takeaway Every protector, no matter how painful its impact, is trying to help you — when you meet it with love, patience, and honesty, it can finally relax and let your true self lead.   🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit https://overcomingptsd.com/consultation.   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching00:45 Understanding Protectors and Their Role01:36 Foundations of Protector Work03:40 Healing Protectors: Step-by-Step Process14:32 Practical Example of Protector Healing17:37 Four Basic Steps to Healing Protectors27:37 Detailed Guide to Protector Conversations41:13 Final Tips and Encouragement44:59 Overcoming Perfectionism in Healing45:15 Understanding and Engaging with Your Emotions45:51 The Power of Simple Conversations46:35 Advanced Healing Techniques47:00 Real-Life Examples and Encouragem