Metka Zurman Coaching

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Rooted in trauma-informed coaching and somatic practices, my work supports individual and professional women on journey of self-discovery, life change, nervous system regulation, and trauma release.

10/07/2026

Just in case…Everyone, stay safe. Big day tomorrow. It’s official. Signed at 6:00am. It was even on TV. Mine really turned blue. Don't forget that tomorrow marks the start of the new Facebook rule (also known as Meta), which allows them to use your photos. Don't forget the deadline is today!!!
According to the show 60 Minutes:
Just in case you missed it: a lawyer advised us to post this. The violation of privacy can be punished by law. NOTE: Facebook Meta is now a public entity. Every member must post a note like this. If you do not publish a statement at least once, it will be technically understood that you are allowing the use of your photos, as well as the information contained in your profile status updates.
I HEREBY DECLARE THAT I DO NOT GIVE MY PERMISSION FOR FACEBOOK OR META TO USE ANY OF MY PERSONAL DATA.
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It can mean learning to carry everything alone because relying on others never felt safe or available. From the outside ...
26/05/2026

It can mean learning to carry everything alone because relying on others never felt safe or available. From the outside it may look like strength, capability, and self-sufficiency, but underneath there can be exhaustion, hyper-independence, and the belief that your needs are a burden. True independence is not never needing anyone; it is having the freedom to choose, while also feeling safe to receive support, care, and connection.

13/05/2026

“Trauma is not what happened then.
Trauma is what lives in the body now.”
Dr Bessel van der Kolk

If you have tried to “think your way through healing” and it has not worked, this is why.
Trauma is not merely a memory, it is held within the body and the nervous system.

This one-day, women-only Trauma Release Retreat offers a gentle, science-backed space to release stress and trauma, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with your body in a way that feels safe, supported, and empowering.

✨ Expect body-based healing, rather than revisiting past narratives
✨ Learn tools you can use to manage triggers
✨ Slow down, soften, and regulate

What you will experience:
• Trauma Release Exercises (TRE®), two guided sessions
• Vagus nerve stimulation and nervous system regulation
• Breathwork to release stress and calm the body
• A powerful one-word relaxation technique
• Grounding tools for anxiety, overwhelm, and dissociation
• Gentle group sharing within a confidential and compassionate space

This retreat is for you if you are experiencing:
• Anxiety, panic, irritability, or burnout
• Chronic tension, pain, IBS, headaches, or sleep disturbances
• Emotional overwhelm, anger, or exhaustion
• Recovery from trauma, illness, or significant life stress

Details:
📍 Amani House, Hout Bay
🗓 Saturday, 30 May 2026
⏰ 09:00 – 16:00
💫 Investment: R1499
🐦 Early Bird: R1200 (until 22 May)
👭 Women only | Small group | Limited spaces

This is not a quick fix.
It is a starting point for deep, lasting healing, from the body outwards.

✨ Booking now. Your nervous system will thank you.

As many moms are celebrated today the sad reality is that for many mothers, Mother’s Day is not breakfast in bed, flower...
10/05/2026

As many moms are celebrated today the sad reality is that for many mothers, Mother’s Day is not breakfast in bed, flowers, or being appreciated. It is often just another day of cooking, cleaning, carrying the mental load, and quietly hoping to feel seen and loved.

Behind many smiles are countless women who have spent years giving everything to their families while receiving very little in return. And that silent loneliness deserves far more compassion and acknowledgment than society is willing to admit. 🙏🏻💔

❤️

11/04/2026

Trauma Release Retreat
One-Day Nervous System Reset

“Trauma is not what happened then.
Trauma is what lives in the body now.”
Dr Bessel van der Kolk

If you have tried to “think your way through healing” and it has not worked, this is why.
Trauma is not merely a memory, it is held within the body and the nervous system.

This one-day, women-only Trauma Release Retreat offers a gentle, science-backed space to release stress and trauma, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with your body in a way that feels safe, supported, and empowering.

✨ Expect body-based healing, rather than revisiting past narratives
✨ Learn tools you can use for life
✨ Slow down, soften, and regulate
✨ During the break, you are welcome to swim in the eco natural pool or self-reflect while walking in a beautiful labyrinth 🌊🌿🦋🌸

What you will experience:
• Trauma Release Exercises (TRE®), two guided sessions
• Vagus nerve stimulation and nervous system regulation
• Breathwork to release stress and calm the body
• A powerful one-word relaxation technique
• Grounding tools for anxiety, overwhelm, and dissociation
• Gentle group sharing within a confidential and compassionate space

This retreat is for you if you are experiencing:
• Anxiety, panic, irritability, or burnout
• Chronic tension, pain, IBS, headaches, or sleep disturbances
• Emotional overwhelm, anger, or exhaustion
• Recovery from trauma, illness, or significant life stress

Details:
📍 Amani House, Hout Bay
🗓 Saturday, 25 April 2026
⏰ 09:00 – 16:00
💫 Investment: R1499
🐦 Early Bird: R1200 (until 19 April)
👭 Women only | Small group | Limited spaces

This is not a quick fix.
It is a starting point for deep, lasting healing, from the body outwards.

✨ Booking essential. DM to book early to avoid disappointment. Your nervous system will thank you. 🧡🦋🌸💫

20/03/2026

Trauma doesn’t make you stronger. It leaves imprints on the nervous system that can show up as anxiety, depression, trust issues, and even physical health challenges. It disrupts your sense of safety, both within yourself and in the world around you. Strength isn’t something trauma gives you; it’s something you cultivate. Real strength is built in the quiet, often hard work of healing, when you choose to face the pain, gently reconnect with your body, and climb your way out of the darkness, one step at a time.

05/03/2026

When the nervous system gently releases its grip on survival, the body begins to remember ease. Inflammation settles. The muscles around the eyes soften. Breath deepens and moves freely again.

In this quiet shift, the body reorganises itself. Regulation begins within the biology, and the outer form simply follows the wisdom of restored balance.

16/02/2026

“Trauma is not what happened back then.
Trauma is what lives in the body now.”
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk

If you’ve tried to “think your way through healing” and it hasn’t worked… this is why.
Trauma isn’t just a memory, it’s stored in the body and nervous system.

This one-day, women-only Trauma Release Retreat is a gentle, science-backed space to release stress, calm your nervous system, and reconnect with your body in a way that feels safe, supported, and empowering.

✨ Trauma Release Retreat is about the body-based healing, not rehashing stories
✨ Learn tools you can use for life
✨ Slow down, soften, and regulate
✨ Make new connections
✨ And yes, during the break, you can swim in the eco natural pool.

What you’ll experience:
• Trauma Release Exercises (TRE®) x3 guided sessions
• Vagus nerve stimulation & nervous system regulation
• Breathwork that calms the body
• A powerful one-word relaxation technique
• Grounding tools for anxiety, overwhelm & dissociation
• Gentle group sharing, only by choice, in a confidential, compassionate space.

This retreat is for you if you’re experiencing:
• Anxiety, panic, irritability, or burnout
• Chronic tension, pain, IBS, headaches, or sleep issues
• Emotional overwhelm, anger, or exhaustion
• Recovery from trauma, illness, or major life stress

Details:
📍 Amani House, Hout Bay
🗓 Saturday, 28 Feb 2026
⏰ 09:00 – 16:00
💫 Investment: R1499
🐦 Early Bird: R1200 (until 22 Feb)
👭 Women only | Small group | Limited spaces

This retreat is not a quick fix.
It’s a starting point for deep, lasting healing from the body outward.

DM for bookings.

19/01/2026

When a partner uses money as a means of control, it creates a subtle but profound form of emotional and nervous-system stress.

Financial independence supports a woman’s sense of internal safety, agency, and self-trust. It allows her body and mind to move out of survival mode and into choice.

For example, having her own income can mean being able to say no without fear of punishment, accessing therapy or support without needing permission, or leaving an unhealthy situation when her wellbeing is at risk. Even small steps, such as managing her own bank account or building a personal savings buffer, can restore dignity, clarity, and a felt sense of power.

Over time, financial autonomy becomes part of the healing process, helping women reconnect with their worth and their right to live without coercion.





16/12/2025

When the body has been living in a state of hypervigilance for a long time, it often holds itself together through sheer survival energy. As safety returns and the nervous system begins to shift into parasympathetic activation, it is completely normal to feel deep exhaustion. This tiredness is not a setback, it is the body finally trusting that it no longer needs to stay on high alert.

At Release Heal Renew Retreats, we teach women how to use their own bodies to support this transition, allowing rest, regulation and repair to unfold naturally.

If this resonates, you’re warmly invited to DM to attend the next retreat on 7 February 2026, or to book a private session.

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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