The Trauma Recovery SchoolThe Trauma Recovery School
Bonita Ackerman du Preez
'The Trauma Recovery School' offers practical tools to tackle anxiety and stress rooted in past traumas with expert guidance from Bonita Ackerman du Preez.
Episodes: 113
The Trauma Recovery School: Conquering Anxiety and Stress from Past Traumas
Curious about how past traumas shape your anxiety and stress? 'The Trauma Recovery School' dives into these hidden connections, offering a lifeline to those grappling with everyday anxieties. Hosted by Bonita Ackerman du Preez, an award-winning trauma recovery therapist, this podcast is your go-to resource for understanding and managing the emotional fallout from traumatic experiences. Bonita's unique Integrated Trauma System provides listeners with practical tools to combat intrusive thoughts and the dreaded 'anxiety spiral'.
From self-awareness exercises to stress management strategies, each episode is packed with actionable advice designed to guide you from anxiety to awareness and beyond. Whether you're dealing with PTSD, struggling with confidence, or just looking for ways to manage stress, 'The Trauma Recovery School' offers insights that can help you reclaim control over your mental well-being. Tune in to hear real talk on how trauma impacts your life and learn effective techniques to foster resilience and emotional stability.
Latest Episodes
#114 Why You Overthink & Self-Sabotage | Trauma & Shame
The episode discusses how shame, especially after trauma, may sit behind patterns like overthinking, self-sabotage and people-pleasing. Bonita Ackerman du Preez contrasts shame with guilt and suggest…
#113 Why Trauma Is Draining Your Body | Nervous System Survival Mode
Bonita Ackerman du Preez explains how trauma can trap the nervous system in survival mode, draining energy, health and resilience. She outlines a structured Release–Reprogram–Restore process aimed at…
#112 Why Trauma Affects Sleep | Nervous System Survival Mode
Bonita Ackerman du Preez explains how trauma can keep the nervous system in survival mode, leading to restless, broken sleep and constant exhaustion. She outlines why standard sleep tips often don't …
#111 Why Trauma Affects Your Gut | Nervous System & Digestion
Bonita Ackerman du Preez explains how trauma and anxiety affect the gut by keeping the nervous system in survival mode, disrupting digestion and increasing sensitivity. She outlines how understanding…
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