Abies Sonia: Turning Trauma Counselling Into Strength
28 March 2026

Abies Sonia: Turning Trauma Counselling Into Strength

Authentic Thriving Podcast

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We flip the script as our host becomes the guest, unpacking what trauma-informed coaching really means and why burnout can sit behind joy, competence, and a busy life. We share real signs of chronic stress, the beliefs that keep people stuck, and a simple first step to protect your emotional wellbeing this week. 
• joy, warmth, and upbringing as the foundation of identity 
• what trauma means when coping capacity is overwhelmed 
• trauma-informed practice through safety, trust, empowerment, and collaboration 
• chronic stress in migration, motherhood, work, and entrepreneurship 
• early burnout signs including fatigue, irritability, memory slips, rashes, alopecia 
• emotional numbness and loss of clarity as hidden red flags 
• common client surprises like low self-confidence, people pleasing, procrastination 
• belief systems in the diaspora and the pressure to always work hard 
• stigma and shame around counselling, therapy, and mental health support 
• self-love as the starting point and why silence is not peace 
If you’re ready to move from surviving to thriving subscribe, visit our website www.asebconsultancy.com 
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