Thriving in the Bush

Thriving in the Bush
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Designed for those working cross-culturally and especially for anyone who lives in remote and hard-to-access areas (“the sticks,” “the bush,” “the countryside,” or however you might characterize it in your unique context). This podcast was created to help you understand the effects of crisis and trauma, and to guide you toward a healthier, more vibrant experience right where you are.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    7. The Power of Words in Crisis: Acknowledge, Normalize and Reassure

    Words can have an immense positive and negative impact, even physiologically, for those in crisis. Stacey Sutherland helps explore how we can use words to help those in need.

    15 min

  2. FEB 11

    6. How to help others Regulate Distress in Crisis

    Stacey Sutherland focuses on helping others regulate their distress during crises and trauma by emphasizing the importance of grounding and stabilization skills to expand our “window of tolerance,” allowing for better stress management.

    16 min

  3. FEB 4

    5. Listening in the Midst of Crisis

    Listening can be one of the hardest responses when someone else is experiencing trauma. Stacey Sutherland explores the importance of listening and common pitfalls when we try to fill the silence.  Relevant links: https://www.seebeyond.cc/articles-by-categoryhttps://www.seebeyond.cc/blog/tag/Listening

    16 min

  4. JAN 28

    4. Helping Someone in Crisis: Safety

    Stacey Sutherland shares how safety is key when helping someone in a traumatic event. This may look like being present with the individual as well as being present in urgent or emergency situations.  Resources – https://www.seebeyond.cc/blog/tag/Listening

    12 min

  5. JAN 21

    3. Common Trauma Reactions

    Katie talks with Stacey Sutherland about the 4 common responses to trauma – reliving, avoiding, hyper-vigilance, and increasing negative belief/distrust.

    13 min

  6. JAN 14

    2. The Physiology of Trauma

    Stacey Sutherland joins us to discuss how danger and perceived danger triggers a traumatic stress response in the body. And how we can respond in a healthy way to help our bodies cope with trauma.

    14 min

  7. JAN 7

    1. What is Trauma?

    Stacey Sutherland talks with Katie Reid about how to identify trauma. Though big events can be traumatic, Stacey explains how trauma is actually about the perception or experience and not the event itself.

    11 min

  8. TRAILER

    Season 1 Trailer

    Join us for this season of Thriving in the Bush as we explore how to recognize and navigate trauma. If you’re facing the unique realities of life in isolated places around the world, we’ve designed this season with you in mind.

    1 min

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

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6 Ratings

About

Designed for those working cross-culturally and especially for anyone who lives in remote and hard-to-access areas (“the sticks,” “the bush,” “the countryside,” or however you might characterize it in your unique context). This podcast was created to help you understand the effects of crisis and trauma, and to guide you toward a healthier, more vibrant experience right where you are.

Information

  • Creator
    Thriving in the Bush
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Thriving in the Bush
  • Show Website
    Thriving in the Bush