Bonita Ackerman du Preez
Bonita Ackerman du Preez
#59 The Power of Your Gut Instinct | Why Trauma Makes It Hard to Listen
#59 The Power of Your Gut Instinct | Why Trauma Makes It Hard to Listen
#59 The Power of Your Gut Instinct | Why Trauma Makes It Hard to Listen
Sunday 4th May 2025
Explore how trauma affects gut instincts with Bonita Ackerman du Preez. Rebuild self-trust and confidence in this insightful episode.
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Episode Overview
- Trauma can disrupt your natural connection to gut feelings.
- Hypervigilance makes it hard to distinguish genuine instincts from anxiety.
- Rebuilding self-trust is crucial for reconnecting with intuition.
- Trauma often leads to reliance on external validation.
- Healing involves learning to trust and act on gut feelings again.
"Trauma often triggers a state of hypervigilance, making it difficult to distinguish genuine gut instincts from anxiety-driven reactions".
Have you ever wondered why trusting your gut instinct feels like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces? In this engaging episode of The Trauma Recovery School, Bonita Ackerman du Preez unpacks the mysterious connection between trauma and our gut feelings. With her characteristic warmth and expertise, Bonita explains how traumatic experiences can disrupt our natural ability to listen to that inner voice we often rely on to guide us through life's tricky decisions.
Bonita paints a vivid picture of how trauma can lead to a state of hypervigilance, making it tough to tell whether you're experiencing genuine gut instincts or just anxiety-fueled reactions. It's like trying to hear a whisper in a noisy room. She highlights the importance of learning to distinguish between these signals and rebuilding trust in your own intuition, a journey that requires patience and healing.
Throughout the episode, Bonita shares her insights into why trauma can erode self-trust and confidence, making us more dependent on external validation. This episode is packed with practical advice on how to reconnect with your gut feelings and regain the confidence to act on them. Whether you're grappling with past trauma or just curious about the science behind intuition, this episode offers a compassionate and insightful exploration of the topic.
So, why not take a moment to listen and see if it resonates with your own experiences?