Taming the Monster is a mental health initiative founded by keynote speaker, author and advocate Kim Vermaak, dedicated to breaking the silence around postpartum depression and emotional trauma.
Our work bridges corporate wellness and community care, helping both companies and faith-based organisations create safe, supportive environments for parents and professionals navigating mental health challenges.
We believe that healing begins with honesty. Through workshops, keynotes and practical training, we equip leaders, HR teams, caregivers and spiritual communities to:
Destigmatise mental health in the workplace


Build compassionate support structures


Foster open, judgement-free conversations


Recognise the signs of postpartum depression in both women and men


Create reintegration pathways for parents returning to work


From corporate boardrooms to church halls, our sessions are known for their realness, empathy and practicality. Whether Kim is sharing her lived experience from the stage or facilitating group training, the message is clear: we heal in community, not in isolation.
Let’s turn silence into support, and pain into purpose, together.
Based in South Africa. Available for local and international speaking engagements.


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