The Trauma Recovery School Podcast

​​Welcome to our podcasts to help you understand and overcome your past trauma or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). They will assist you to regain control of your life, overcoming the emotional and physical pain associated with negative past experiences.

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Meet Bonita

Bonita Ackerman du Preez is the founder of The Trauma Recovery School, a Master Therapist, Coach and trauma recovery expert who is most famous for helping professional men and women deal with past trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Bonita helps them get their life back on track by moving on from emotional and physical pain. Over the past 6 years, she has helped over 1000 clients with her proven 3-step Trauma Recovery Method and inside her free Masterclass trainings, she reveals exactly how it all works.

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AVAILABLE EPISODES

EPISODE 1

Hello from Bonita!

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EPISODE 2

Anxiety & Burn-out

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Happiness & Fear

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The Biggest Problem with Anxiety

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Dealing with Anxiety the Right Way

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What Is Trauma and How Do You Fix It?

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EPISODE 7

How Perimenopause Affects Your Traumatised Brain

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EPISODE 8

What Every Woman Needs To Know About Gaining Confidence FAST!

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The Difference between Anxiety and Excitement

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What is Fear and Why is it Good for us?

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EPISODE 11

Why Do We Self-Sabotage?

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Why Do I Behave The Way I Do? 

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What is a Trauma Trigger?

 

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Does Past Trauma Affect Your Memory?

 

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The Amygdala Hijack - What Is This and Does It Happen To You?

 

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Breaking Free from Co-dependency - Understanding and Overcoming Relationship Addiction

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How childhood affects our reactions and why it is not our fault!

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Left Behind - How Childhood Abandonment Shapes Your Life and Relationships

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Life’s greatest teacher Using mortality to live life with intention

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Take the reins and find your control

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Trauma Bonds- Why We Stay in Toxic Relationships

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Turning Criticism into Growth- Overcoming the Trauma of Feedback

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Understanding the conscious mind and its challenges in trauma- part one

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Understanding the Conscious Mind and Its Challenges in Trauma- part two

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When life feels unreal is it depersonalisation that’s the problem

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Adapt, Align, and Thrive- Mastering the Art of Reinvention

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Consequential thinking theory

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The Power of our own Energy and the learnings from the Iron Lady of Pakistan

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The power of unbreakable self-honesty and resiliency- Lessons from David Goggins life

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The power of your gut instinct and why we struggle with listening to our gut during a trauma trigger.

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The Science of Productivity- How to Use Your Brains Power to Supercharge Your Success

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Understanding the conscious mind and its challenges in trauma - part one

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Understanding the Conscious Mind and Its Challenges in Trauma- part two

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Unlock the Million Dollar Question- Why Trauma Tears Apart Relationships & How to Rebuild Connection

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Why does trauma make our memory worse

 

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Why Trauma Makes Us Forget - Understanding Memory Loss and How to Reclaim It

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How Trauma Shapes Your Decisions Without You Realizing It

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How to Escape the Emotional Freeze of Trauma | Stop Thinking Like the Old You

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Your Nervous System Isn’t Broken – It’s Doing Its Job

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Feeling anxious, tense or running on adrenaline? Sympathetic overdrive could be ruining your life!

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Compassion Fatigue: When Trauma Drains Your Relationships

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 Are Your Parents Responsible For Your Trauma?

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 How Personality and Upbringing Affect Conflict

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Why Trust Feels Impossible After Trauma (And How to Rebuild It)

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The Hidden Impact of Childhood on Your Emotions & Behaviour

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Turning Criticism into Growth: Overcoming the Trauma of Feedback

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Trauma Bonds: Why We Stay in Toxic Relationships

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Trauma Bonds: Why We Stay in Toxic Relationships

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Left Behind How Childhood Abandonment Shapes Your Life and Relationships

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How Facing Mortality Can Help You Live a More Purposeful Life

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Take the Reins: How to Shift from Fear to Control After Past Trauma

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The Power of the Pause | Using Consequential Thinking to Rewire Trauma Responses

 

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How David Goggins Built Unstoppable Resilience (And How You Can Too)

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 Transform Your Life with the Power of Energy | Inspired by Pakistan’s Iron Lady

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The Impact of Trauma on Relationships | Rebuilding Trust and Intimacy

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 Reinvent Yourself After Trauma | How to Adapt, Align & Thrive with Purpose

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Understanding the Conscious Mind and Its Challenges in Trauma: PART TWO

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Feeling Disconnected from Reality? Understanding Depersonalization & How to Overcome It

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 The Power of Your Gut Instinct | Why Trauma Makes It Hard to Listen

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Do You Overreact Under Stress? Understanding Amygdala Hijack

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How Trauma Affects Memory: Why You Struggle to Remember and Focus

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Unlock the Power of Flow State for Healing and Emotional Resilience

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Struggling to Stay Productive? How Trauma Disrupts Focus & How to Fix It

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 Balancing the Mind | Understanding Ego, Super Ego & Trauma Recover

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Understanding Dissociation and Identity Loss After Trauma | Brain Recovery Explained - Part 2

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Dissociation & Trauma: Why Your Mind Disconnects to Survive

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How Trauma Affects Self-Identity & How to Reclaim Who You Are

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How Trauma Affects Relationships | Trust, Attachment & Emotional Responses

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How Emotions Shape Memory, Brain Chemistry, and Trauma Recovery

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How Trauma Distorts Time Perception and Memory | Explained

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Why Trauma Makes You Absolutely Broken

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Rewire Your Brain for Success: Using Goals to Heal Anxiety and PTSD

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How Brainspotting Rewires the Brain for Trauma Recovery | Live Workshop

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Why Trauma Disrupts Dreams and Sleep | Brain and Memory Insights

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Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset: How Your Thinking Affects Trauma Recovery

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Attachment and Trauma: How Early Bonds Shape Our World

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5 Psychological Mental Blocks That Stop You From Taking Action

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Uncovering the Unexpected Symptoms of Trauma

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Why People Normalise Trauma Symptoms and Avoid Getting Help | Explained

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Why We Avoid Addressing Mental Health | Overcoming Fear and Stigma

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Understanding Trauma Types and Their Impact on Emotional Healing

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How to Overcome Trauma-Induced Fatigue and Rebuild Your Energy

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How Trauma and PTSD Distort Identity and Self-Worth | Healing Guide

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