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Finding the Root of PTSD: How to Target the Right Memory for Bilateral Processing
Bilateral Processing for PTSD: Identifying the Core Trauma Driving Your Triggers
How to Use Memory Scans to Heal PTSD at the Root
From Triggers to Freedom: Using Bilateral Processing to Release Trauma
Stop Coping and Start Healing: Bilateral Processing Setup for PTSD Recovery
Choosing the Right Trauma Memory: The First Step to Bilateral PTSD Processing
PTSD Triggers as Trailheads: How to Find the First Domino Memory
Bilateral Processing Bootcamp: Mapping Beliefs and Memories to Heal Trauma
The Belief Behind the Pain: Identifying Core Trauma Beliefs for PTSD Recovery
From Overwhelmed to Clear: How to Know Where to Start Processing Trauma

Host: Brad Schipke • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

In this episode, Brad and Kayleen walk you through the setup phase of bilateral processing so you actually know where to start when you’re overwhelmed by trauma memories, triggers, and emotions. Instead of randomly picking things to work on, you’ll learn how to identify the root memory and belief that are really driving your PTSD symptoms.

You’ll hear how to use a “memory scan” (based on Francine Shapiro’s float-back technique) to trace current triggers, panic, flashbacks, or nightmares back to the earliest or most distressing experience. Brad explains the “domino” effect of unprocessed memories and why you only need to knock over the right one to get lasting relief.

Kayleen also shows you how to pair each core memory with the negative belief it created (like “I’m unlovable” or “I’m not safe”) and then choose an opposite positive belief to grow into. You’ll finish this episode with a simple, structured action step you can do in 15–20 minutes to prepare for deep healing—not coping, but truly changing your brain.

This is bootcamp week, so the focus is on action. By the end, you’ll have your first “target” memory, belief, distress rating, and new belief picked out so you’re ready to step into the actual bilateral processing in the next session.

 

💡 What You’ll Learn

• How to know when bilateral processing is the right tool for your PTSD symptoms
• How to use distressing emotions, triggers, thoughts, or beliefs as “trailheads” to the root trauma
• How to do a simple memory scan to find the earliest or most distressing trauma memory
• Why one unprocessed “broken bone” memory keeps getting re-triggered in everyday life
• How trauma creates a line of “domino” memories and how to find the biggest one to work on
• How to match a distressing memory with the specific negative belief it created about you or the world
• How to use a negative–positive belief list to clarify what you really believe and what you want to believe instead
• How to rate your distress (0–10) and belief strength (0–10) so you can track progress as you process
• How to take imperfect action and build the skill of identifying what actually needs to be healed

 

🧠 Key Takeaway

The goal isn’t to process everything—it's to find and heal the root memory and belief driving your PTSD, so all the other “domino” triggers can finally fall.

 

🔗 Next Steps

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching
00:36 Welcome to the Live Coaching Call
00:58 Deep Dive into Bilateral Processing
01:35 Identifying What to Work On
02:27 When to Use Bilateral Processing
04:27 Overview of Recovery Tools
11:22 Memory Scan Technique
12:39 Finding the Most Distressing Memory
17:57 Understanding the Domino Effect
27:10 Connecting Memories and Beliefs
29:20 Using the Memory Network
30:17 Identifying Core Beliefs and Memories
30:43 Using Negative Beliefs as a Resource
31:17 Pairing Memories with Beliefs
33:57 The Importance of Imperfection in the Process
36:10 Rating Distress and Believability Levels
38:21 Taking Action and the Healing Journey
44:05 Addressing Questions and Providing Resources
53:16 Concluding Thoughts and Encouragement

 

Topics Covered:

PTSD recovery • trauma healing • bilateral processing • bilateral stimulation • EMDR-inspired tools • memory scan technique • core trauma memories • PTSD triggers • flashbacks and nightmares • negative core beliefs • belief change • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • trauma coping tools • healing panic and anxiety attacks • processing childhood trauma • root-cause healing • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching