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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,

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71:19

Lupus Does not Define Us, It Refines our Strength

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2025/07/21

Lupus presents unique challenges across different healthcare systems, with financial barriers in Nigeria contrasting sharply with workplace stigma issues in the UK. This powerful conversation reveals the physical, emotional and social impacts of living with an invisible illness. • Lupus mimics other conditions with symptoms including sunlight sensitivity, joint pain, hair loss and the characteristic butterfly rash • Different types of lupus exist, including discoid lupus, systemic lupus, and...

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48:56

Transforming Life's Wait Times Into Wisdom

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2025/07/13

Have you ever felt stuck in a seemingly endless waiting period? That uncomfortable space between what is and what could be can feel excruciating—whether you're waiting for medical results, career advancement, relationship milestones, or financial breakthroughs. This deeply reflective episode explores the psychological and emotional impacts of life's waiting seasons and offers profound insights on transforming these periods from mere endurance tests into opportunities for authentic growth. I ...

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90:39

Living with Lupus but Thriving

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2025/07/05

What happens when your own body becomes your enemy? In this powerful conversation, therapist and PhD researcher IJ Asike shares her extraordinary journey living with lupus - an autoimmune disease where the body's defense systems attack its own tissues and organs. From unexplained childhood illnesses to finally receiving a diagnosis at age 26, IJ reveals the physical and emotional toll of navigating a condition that can affect everything from her joints to her kidneys, creating unpredictable ...

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55:17

Men's Silent Struggle: How Modern Men Balance Their...

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2025/06/29

Dad coach Jube Ojomo shares insights on men's mental health, highlighting how childhood experiences shape fatherhood and emotional processing patterns in men. • Growing up in Nigeria with structured discipline and family traditions that influenced his own parenting style • Transforming his parenting approach after his daughter was diagnosed with special needs • Teaching his daughters accountability by allowing them to respectfully call out his emotional responses • Navigating multiple crises...

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58:02

Men Ought to Cry

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2025/06/21

When was the last time you saw a man cry openly? The phrase "men don't cry" has been ingrained in our collective consciousness for generations, but at what cost? In this powerful Father's Day conversation, I sit down with Don Kester Oshoriuma, a respected creative professional and relationship mentor, to unpack the devastating impact of this harmful stereotype. "Crying is not a gender-assigned emotion," Don Kester states emphatically. "It's a human right." This simple yet profound declaratio...

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39:16

A Father's Gift: Understanding the Different Types of...

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2025/06/14

Fatherhood extends far beyond biological connections, encompassing various roles that shape children's lives and emotional development. We explore the different types of fathers and their unique challenges and contributions to family dynamics. • Present fathers provide emotional availability and demonstrate that nurturing isn't exclusively maternal • Absent fathers may be physically present but emotionally unavailable, potentially leading to attachment issues in children • Foster fathers off...

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76:23

Gratitude in the face of Adversity: A Life Long...

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2025/05/31

What transforms a person from the depths of suicidal thoughts to becoming a beacon of positivity and change? Adewunmi Adisa's remarkable journey reveals how gratitude can become a lifeline when facing life's greatest challenges. Growing up in Ipodo, Ikeja an environment where violence and negative influences were the norm, Adewumi could have easily followed a destructive path. Instead, through education, faith, and mentorship, he discovered his artistic talents and forged a successful career...

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36:22

Beneath the facade: Exploring the mind of a single...

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2025/05/20

What does it truly mean to thrive as a single, independent woman in today's world? Our compelling conversation with Uche delves into the profound journey of single motherhood, exploring the space between societal expectations and authentic living. "Motherhood is a role. Woman is who I am." This powerful distinction forms the foundation of our discussion as we unpack how women can honour both their individuality and their parenting responsibilities. For too many single mothers, these identiti...

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44:21

Beneath the Facade: Exploring The Mind of a Single...

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2025/05/19

What happens when society merges your identity as a woman with your role as a mother? In this groundbreaking conversation, we're joined by Uche, a 38-year-old single independent woman who boldly challenges the way we think about identity, boundaries, and self-prioritization. Uche illuminates the critical difference between being a single woman and being a single mother, two separate identities that often become entangled not just by society, but first in our own minds. With refreshing candor...

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16:01

Religious Trauma: The Price of Blind Faith Episode

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2025/05/05

Religious Trauma: The Price of Blind Faith: This is a heavy topic. Which brings profound and complex issue that affects many individuals who have experienced harm or distress as a result of their religious upbringing or community. Often, this trauma stems from environments that emphasize strict adherence to doctrines, discourage questioning, and impose rigid moral codes. For some, these settings can lead to feelings of guilt, anxiety, and unworthiness, especially if their personal beliefs or...

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6:53

Who Am I Without the Labels Trauma Gave Me?

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2025/04/24

Who am i without the labels trauma gave me? This question invites a journey of self-discovery and healing, an exploration of identity beyond the scars of the past. Without the labels, you are an individual full of potential, creativity, and resilience. You are someone capable of growth, with the power to redefine yourself on your own terms. Embrace the freedom to explore your passions, dreams, and values, and nurture the qualities that truly define who you are. In this process, yo...

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17:30

How to Maximise your Talent

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2024/01/30

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Reason, Season or Lifetime

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2023/12/01

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Strategies to empower yourself to forgive

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2023/11/01

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How to beat Parental imposter syndrome

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2023/10/02

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21:04

Understanding the root of your people pleasing

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2023/09/01

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21:04

God and the Devil wants you dead

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2023/08/01

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16:00

How To Preserve Your Mental Health As A Parent

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2023/07/03

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17:03

Just Start

Authentic Thriving Podcast ·

2023/06/01

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13:47

Address The Little Things In Order To Consistently...

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2023/05/01

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