May 12 2024 52 mins
Welcome to this week's episode of the "Trauma Talk Series" with Anita Bentata, a multi-award-winning inspirational speaker, consultant, and passionate advocate dedicated to combating domestic violence.
She shares her personal experience of escaping domestic violence and how it led her to develop her own method to help others. Anita emphasises the importance of recognising early warning signs and trusting one's instincts.
She discusses the need to shift old patterns and beliefs and offers techniques to create new neural pathways. Anita also highlights the power of expectation, acceptance, and receptivity in creating positive change.
In this conversation, Anita shares her personal journey of healing from trauma and how Latin dancing played a significant role in her healing process.
She explains how stepping out of her comfort zone and engaging in new experiences helped her expand and grow. Anita also discusses the therapeutic benefits of Latin dancing, such as being present in the body, connecting with others, and taking up space.
She emphasises the importance of playfulness and letting go, especially for individuals who have experienced trauma.
Anita and Julie Lewin highlight the power of following joy and feelings to create new neural pathways and transform one's sense of self. They also discuss Anita's trauma healing program and her book, which explores trauma through the lens of fairy tales.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Anita Bentata
02:41 Anita's Background and Work
03:21 Recognizing Early Warning Signs
04:18 Shifting Old Patterns and Creating New Neural Pathways
06:12 The Power of Expectation, Acceptance, and Receptivity
08:18 Creating a Safe Space Within Yourself to Heal
10:35 Balancing Expectations and Acceptance in Relationships
29:09 Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone
30:39 Therapeutic Benefits of Latin Dancing
32:08 Changing the Brain Through Latin Dancing
34:08 Being True to Yourself Through Latin Dancing
43:15 Training the Brain to See Beyond
46:02 Trauma Healing Without Focusing on Trauma
Keywords
domestic violence, trauma, early warning signs, instincts, Latin dancing, new experiences, therapeutic benefits, taking up space, playfulness, letting go, following joy, transforming sense of self, fairy tales
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Our Guest: Anita Bentata
Anita Bentata is an award-winning psychotherapist, educator, and author specializing in trauma support for women. With 29 years of experience, she retired as a psychotherapist in 2019 to develop The Essential MEthod™, a groundbreaking approach that integrates neuroscience and spirituality to empower individuals to heal without traditional therapy.
Anita's insights on health and self-care, outlined in her book 'The Wolf in a Suit,' offer practical tools for personal growth and empowerment.
Her holistic perspective, informed by her own journey overcoming childhood trauma, domestic violence, and health challenges, guides others in fast-tracking their healing and leading fulfilling lives.
Passionate about efficient healing, Anita advocates for proactive wellness strategies that prioritise joy, creativity, and personal empowerment.
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