Authentic Thriving Podcast
Authentic Thriving Podcast is a trauma-informed mental health and personal development podcast hosted by Abies Sonia Ebenezer-Bamigbayan, a BACP-registered counsellor, life coach, and positive psychology practitioner.
This podcast supports individuals navigating trauma, burnout, emotional suppression, people-pleasing, faith-related emotional wounds, and identity loss, particularly within African and Black diaspora communities.
Each episode blends psychoeducation, cultural insight, reflective dialogue, and practical emotional tools to help listeners heal, reclaim self-worth, set healthy boundaries, and move toward inner harmony.
🎧 Important note: This podcast is educational and reflective and does not replace therapy
Podcasting since 2023 • 48 episodes
Authentic Thriving Podcast
Latest Episodes
Abies Sonia: Turning Trauma Counselling Into Strength
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, a...
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The Strong Black Woman Trap: Hidden Patterns Hurting Your Mental Health
The people who make everyone laugh can be the closest to breaking. We talk with Oby Dike, a lawyer, about what happens when you wear too many hats and start believing you’re not allowed to fail: firstborn pressure, motherhood, marriage strain, ...
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51:09
Demystifying God Spoke To Me
Ever felt left out when someone says “God told me” and you’re still waiting for a voice from heaven? We open up a grounded, hope-filled guide to recognising how God actually speaks today often quieter than you expect, always kinder than you thi...
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52:30
Delayed, Not Denied: Trusting God's Process
What if the delay you fear is the very process that shapes your breakthrough? We sit down with Inibeghe Ebong to trace her path from newlywed expectations to a years-long wait for conception, across countries and a pandemic, and into a testimon...
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58:05
Character Nurturing: Helping or Hurting Curiosity?
We challenge harmful labels and show how to turn “too much” into strength through belief, guidance, and practice. Real stories and practical steps help parents and adults nurture curiosity, choose the right mediums, and build confidence that la...
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