Authentic Thriving Podcast

Abies Sonia
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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

  1. 1D AGO

    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 think. From scripture that comes alive at the exact moment you need it, to timely words from ordinary people, to dreams, visions, and the in-between focus of a trance, we map the differences and offer clear ways to test what you sense without fear or superstition. We walk through biblical anchors Joseph learning patience with dreams, Daniel interpreting with courage, Deborah leading with wisdom, Esther acting with strategy and show how the same God still guides through peace, conviction, and wise timing. You’ll hear how songs saturated with Bible verses can carry truth deeper than prose, why “shower thoughts” may land when your mind is finally quiet, and how to guard your heart from counterfeit shortcuts. Most of all, you’ll discover that hearing God isn’t a badge of holiness or a performance. It’s relationship: steady, personal, and shaped by time in the word, stillness after prayer, and a willingness to obey small steps. Expect practical tools you can use today: simple tests for alignment with scripture, ways to journal impressions and look for confirmation, tips for quieting digital noise, and gentle encouragement to stop comparing your journey with someone else’s. When you focus on the voice meant for you, pressure lifts and clarity grows. If you’ve ever wondered whether God speaks to you, this conversation will help you notice the signals already in your life and follow them with confidence. If this resonated, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review telling us the last time you sensed God nudging you forward. Send a text Support the show Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/abiessonia Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm8aAtpN2BN/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    53 min

  2. FEB 14

    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 testimony that arrived before the fertility clinic could call her name. This is a grounded, hope-filled exploration of faith, medicine, discernment, and the quiet work of staying ready. We start with a small sign a baby bath gift that arrived late and the way simple moments can carry spiritual meaning we only understand in hindsight. From there, Ini opens her medical journey: costly tests at home, relocating to the UK, restarting referrals, and seeing COVID turn fertility into a non-urgent case. Rather than choosing between prayer and medicine, she shows how to hold both: get informed, ask the right questions, and keep listening for God’s voice. The delays weren’t romantic; they were exhausting. Yet they also clarified a calling to intercession, a commitment to guard the heart from offence and envy, and a posture of active waiting. We dig into the habits that sustain hope: serving like a true “waiter,” staying present in worship, studying scripture, and giving genuinely time, service, and resources without performance or bargaining. Ini shares how generosity reframed her perspective and taught her to celebrate others’ milestones without shrinking her own faith. The turning point lands quietly: after shelving monthly tests to protect their peace, a leftover kit during a house move showed positive then another, and another before the specialist appointment ever arrived. If you’re navigating infertility, medical uncertainty, or any long road of delay, you’ll find practical steps and spiritual anchors here: discern the cause, pursue wise care, pray with clarity, keep serving, and schedule real rest. Hope isn’t passive; it’s a rhythm. Subscribe, share with someone who needs courage today, and leave a review to help others find this story of purpose in the waiting. Send a text Support the show Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/abiessonia Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm8aAtpN2BN/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    58 min

  3. JAN 31

    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 lasts. • seeing traits as raw material not flaws • stories of Edison, Wright brothers, Kamkwamba, Curie, Adichie, Myles Munroe • choosing mediums for storytelling beyond writing • respecting different learning styles and pacing • letting interest guide activities not stereotypes • scaffolding growth with clear feedback and boundaries • education across home, library, kitchen, studio, and street • parents as advocates and modelers of confident speech • adults returning to study and turning gifts into service This episode is sponsored by ASAP Consultancy, a home of personal transformation for the mind, body, and soul Why don't you visit our website www.asebconsultancy.com Before you go, have you subscribed yet? Like, share, and comment on what resonates with you so far on this episode. If you have not done so, why don't you just click that button now? Send a text Support the show Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/abiessonia Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm8aAtpN2BN/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    32 min

  4. JAN 17

    Faith In Action

    What if the season you’re trying hardest to escape is the place where your character is forged and your joy deepens? Today we share a lived‑in story of practical faith: long visa delays that split a new marriage across continents, a miscarriage and a high‑risk pregnancy that ended with a healthy baby, a six‑year immigration battle that reshaped community, and a cancer diagnosis that closed with the words “cancer free.” None of it felt tidy. All of it became a classroom for service, scripture, and stubborn hope. We talk about moving to a small church in Newcastle and asking the simplest question,how can we help? then finding purpose in driving a bus, cooking for students, and showing up first and leaving last. Scarcity met unexpected provision: a neighbour at the door with a new microwave the day ours died, diapers stacked to the ceiling from grateful friends, and an envelope at Christmas that shifted us from anxiety to generosity. Along the way, three separate confirmations promised “you will laugh,” and that promise landed in a reunited home and a child whose test results defied fear. We unpack the difference between a good offer and a godly one, how to “faith not fear” when the wait drags on, and why serving keeps bitterness from taking root. There’s more: education doors once shut swung open, a master’s in social work arrived without the price tag, and career steps came faster than expected. Secondary infertility fears met healing, and the cancer chapter became another marker of God’s presence through community and scripture. If you’re navigating immigration uncertainty, health scares, or the ache of delay, you’ll find practical handles here one verse to hold, one person to tell, one simple act of service to start today. If this story lifted you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review with the line you’re taking into your week. Your words might be the confirmation someone else is waiting to hear. Send a text Support the show Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/abiessonia Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm8aAtpN2BN/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    1h 6m

  5. JAN 3

    Space Is A Mirror: What You Allow Shapes Who You Become

    What if the quality of your life is simply the story your space is telling back to you? Today we pull apart the idea of “space” across four domains physical, mental, spiritual, and relational and show how small, deliberate shifts create outsized results in mood, clarity, and connection. We start with the tangible: how clutter quietly drains energy, steals focus, and makes even simple tasks feel uphill. You’ll hear why treating empty areas as intentional breathing room not gaps to fill can lower stress fast. Then we move inward to mental and emotional space, where conversations linger and interpretations set the tone for the day. We unpack how to identify energy “zappers,” why introverts and extroverts must manage their environments differently, and the practical art of reframing triggers so they stop replaying on loop. From there, we widen the lens to spiritual space. No grand rituals needed just consistent, ordinary moments of prayer, worship, and gratitude that invite perspective and calm into a crowded schedule. We talk about trading hustle-only thinking for quiet insight, and why creating time for God steadies your decisions when life gets loud. Finally, we confront the myth of transactional relationships. Real connection grows when you make unhurried room for the people who love you for you, partners, children, siblings, and friends. You’ll learn simple ways to stop making loved ones feel invisible and build rituals that last long after the busy seasons end. By the end, you’ll have a clear framework to edit your surroundings, curate your inputs, deepen your faith, and choose connection over convenience. If this conversation sparks a shift, share it with someone who needs lighter rooms, clearer thoughts, and warmer ties. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: which space will you change first? Send a text Support the show Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/abiessonia Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm8aAtpN2BN/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    27 min

  6. 12/27/2025

    Rewriting What Black Means In Our Minds

    We explore how erased history, language loss, and foreign validation fuel identity crises among black children and adults, then map practical steps for parents, teachers, and leaders to build Afrocentric pride with depth and care. Dr Ronke Posh shares tools from the Rooted Movement, from language at home to curriculum shifts that honour Africa’s legacy. • Africa’s scholarly legacy and Mansa Musa’s wealth • The Rooted Movement’s mission to heal identity • Language immersion at home for early years • Revising beauty standards around hair and accent • School choice, diversity, and child wellbeing • Afrocentric curriculum and hidden curriculum ideas • Reframing beliefs that paint black as “bad” • Parenting by modelling pride and boundaries • Practical resources, songs, and books to embed pride • Self-care, limits, and training others how to treat us Please make use of those resources and let's build a new generation of children that are confident, don't have identity crisis, and they are just proud to be black Before you go have you subscribe yet like share and comment on what resonates with you so far Send a text Support the show Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/abiessonia Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm8aAtpN2BN/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    57 min

  7. 12/20/2025

    Stop Competing, Start Collaborating

    What if the story you were told about success, beat the class, top the target, outshine the room, has been holding you back from the very growth you want? We pull back the curtain on how competition sneaks into classrooms, living rooms, and boardrooms, shaping self‑worth and turning partners into opponents. From childhood rankings and repeat years to family dynamics that tie respect to money, we examine the hidden scripts that breed envy, isolation, and burnout. Along the way, we share candid examples that show a better way. You’ll hear how two “competing” shops pooled supplier orders to cut costs and boost negotiating power without undercutting each other. We unpack collaborative property strategies used by tight‑knit communities to become homeowners faster, and why similar models stall when ego trumps trust. We explore learning styles, the harm of public comparison, and what happens when workplaces reward solo wins over shared outcomes. We also tackle competition inside faith communities and even within marriages, where control and status quietly replace respect and partnership. This conversation doesn’t stop at critique; it maps out a practical shift. We outline clear terms for fair collaboration, credit‑sharing, and transparent promotion so no one is sidelined. We champion team‑based learning as practiced in British schools, and we call for families to honour dignity beyond wealth or marital status. If you’ve felt drained by rivalry and ready to trade scarcity for synergy, you’ll leave with grounded steps to celebrate others, protect your energy, and build something bigger together. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who needs a nudge toward collaboration, and leave a review telling us one partnership you’ll start this month. Send a text Support the show Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/abiessonia Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm8aAtpN2BN/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    38 min

  8. 12/13/2025

    Herbal Care Reduces Hospital Visits

    We trace Wumi’s journey from a night in A&E to a life built around plants, practical research, and patient care. We show how a family garden grew into teas for BP, sleep, and more, and why slow living and good boundaries keep the mission humane. • redefining herbalist as plant medicine practice • child’s illness as catalyst for research and change • early thyme remedy and garden experiments • moving from family care to shared teas • studying, foraging, and careful formulation • products for high blood pressure, insomnia, digestion, weight • documenting knowledge to protect African expertise • access, affordability, and education across communities • managing energy with immune and energy teas • boundaries, rest, and slow living as safeguards Before you go, have you subscribed yet? Like, share, and comment on what resonates with you so far on this episode Send a text Support the show Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/abiessonia Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm8aAtpN2BN/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    1h 12m
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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

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  • Creator
    Abies Sonia
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Authentic Thriving Podcast
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