Growing Tall Poppies
“Growing Tall Poppies” provides a guiding light through the darkness, offering invaluable tools, insights, and strategies for post-traumatic growth. This uplifting podcast shares a blend of real-life stories of extraordinary people overcoming trauma and adversity and educational tips, and strategies from health professionals. Delving into the psychological journey of trauma survivors, each episode explores their attributes, lessons learned, and renewed identity, values, and purpose post-trauma. Understand the mind’s capacity for healing, and explore the evolving landscape where psychology and coaching converge to thrive beyond adversity. What You Can Expect:Real Stories of Resilience: Hear from survivors who have faced unimagi...
No More Regrets: Transforming Grief Into Purpose
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In this powerful and soul-nourishing conversation, Dr. Nat Green is joined by grief and transformation expert Dr. Michelle Peticolas.
Dr. Michelle is an international bestselling author, award-winning filmmaker, and life transformation coach, and joins us to share her journey and expertise. Learn about Dr. Michelle's unique S.E.R.V.E. framework designed to help you transform complex grief into a path for achieving your soul's purpose. Explore powerful insights on dealing with grief, reconnecting with your true self, and living a life free of regrets.
Together, t...
Rise Above Borders: The Untold Story of Trauma, Identity & Leading Boldly as a Migrant Woman
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In this deeply moving and transformative episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green welcomes the remarkable Dr. Selma Music — clinical psychologist, neuroscientist, confidence and visibility coach, and founder of Rise Above Borders.
Selma’s story is one of unimaginable trauma, extraordinary resilience, and radiant post-traumatic growth. As a war survivor, refugee, eldest daughter of migrants, and now a trailblazing leader for migrant women, Selma shares her powerful journey from invisibility and identity loss to bold, values-led leadership.
Together, Nat and Selma explore how trauma shap...
Breaking The Silence: On Gaslighting, Trauma & Systemic Failure in Healthcare
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Have you ever walked into a medical appointment hoping for support — only to walk out questioning your sanity?
In this powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green breaks her silence on the deeply personal and painful experiences she and many of her clients have faced within the healthcare and mental health systems. From being gaslit and dismissed, to surviving medical misadventures and a systemically mishandled allegation — Nat takes you inside the invisible battles that so many trauma survivors face.
Dr. Nat delves into the deeply perso...
From Dismissed to Determined: Breaking the Silence on Invisible Conditions and Leading Systemic Change
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In this powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green is joined once again by Nichole Morrin, clinical psychologist, author, founder of the Invisible Health Network, & The Invisible CEO and creator of the revolutionary COMPASS-5 Model. Together, they unpack Nichi’s harrowing and inspiring journey—from life-threatening illnesses and diagnoses to her 17yo daughter’s shocking heart attack, and the medical dismissal that nearly cost her life.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating life with invisible illnesses, burnou...
The Magic of Mandalas : Unlocking Healing Through Art
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In this powerful and heart-opening episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr Nat Green sit down with the radiant Kathy Rausch—a mandala artist, author, and teacher—who vulnerably shares how the darkest chapter of her life cracked her open to divine transformation through creativity. Kathy shares her powerful story of overcoming deep trauma and hitting rock bottom. After being disowned by her family and spiraling into despair, she shared how after attempting suicide she then found healing through the creation of mandalas. Kathy discovered the healing potential of mandala art—a...
When Helping Hurts: Unmasking the Hidden Trauma Behind Burnout
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In this powerful solo episode of Growing Tall Poppies, host Dr. Nat Green uncovers a hidden truth affecting thousands of health and helping professionals: the exhaustion, numbness, and loss of purpose you’re feeling may not just be burnout—it could be vicarious trauma.
While burnout is widely discussed, vicarious trauma often goes unrecognized. It’s the quiet, cumulative cost of absorbing the pain, stories, and suffering of others. In this episode, Dr. Nat explains how vicarious trauma differs from burnout and compassion fatigue, and why so many well-meaning profes...
From Shadows to Light: Embracing the Wounded Healer through Addiction and Recovery.
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In this insightful and compelling episode of the Growing Tall Poppies Podcast, host Dr. Nat Green sits down with Dr. David Lee, a clinical psychologist and addiction recovery coach, with extensive experience in trauma and addiction recovery.
Dr David shares his personal journey of overcoming alcoholism, trauma, and the breakdown of his marriage, and how these experiences have shaped his approach to psychology and coaching. From struggling with alcoholism and professional setbacks to finding recovery through spirituality, therapy, and the 12-step program. He discusses the importance of lived experience...
Navigating the Sandwich Generation with Grace, Grit & Love
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In this deeply personal and emotionally honest episode of Growing Tall Poppies, host Dr. Nat Green shares what it’s really like to be part of the Sandwich Generation—those navigating life while supporting both aging parents and young adult or teenage children. The group of adults caught in the middle, caring for aging parents while still showing up emotionally, financially, and practically for young adult or teenage children.
As the eldest child, Dr Nat reflects on her early conditioning around self-sacrifice and responsibility. When her mother was diagnosed with...
Unlocking Healing Through the Body: Vulnerability, Creativity & Soul Freedom
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In this powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green is joined by the deeply insightful and courageous Kathryn Thompson. Together, they explore how true healing unfolds when we allow ourselves to be fully seen — through embracing vulnerability, openness, and creative expression. From a traumatic childhood incident to navigating the corporate world and reclaiming her voice, Kathryn shares her journey of breaking generational patterns and finding freedom through somatic practices and radical self-acceptance.
Kathryn is a Canadian-based entrepreneur who inspires people to use their stories as a way to...
Beyond the Hero Complex: Embracing Open-Hearted Healing and Sustainable Strength
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In this deeply moving and insightful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green welcomes the compassionate and wise Dr. Mark Seton—a researcher, educator, consultant for Sense Connexion and founder of the Embodied Vulnerability Ecosystem. With a background in working with actors, creatives, and helping professionals, Dr. Seton shares his profound personal story of trauma and recovery, offering listeners a rich exploration into the power of embodied healing, resilience, and identity restoration.
Mark courageously recounts his own lived experience with trauma, including an abusive relationship and its impact on...
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Karla’s Journey Through Trauma and Back to Herself
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In this powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green sits down with Karla Warwick—a woman of incredible resilience, candor, and courage. With a career in journalism, marketing and communications, across numerous areas (including working with ministers and prime ministers!), Karla opens up about her multifaceted identity: mother, professional, wife, and now, celebrant.
Karla vulnerably shares her unexpected journey from high-functioning burnout and trauma into healing, self-compassion, and ultimately, post-traumatic growth.
They explore her role in parenting children with complex mental health challenges, and navigating a w...
A Carer's Perspective: Coping With Challenges and Making Every Day Count
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In this week's episode of Growing Tall Poppies, host Dr Nat Green sits down for a heartfelt and deeply authentic conversation, with Mr Paul Watson. They dive into the emotional journey of navigating trauma, grief, and post-traumatic growth through the eyes of a Carer.
Paul Watson is a devoted husband to wife Bron, and father to 5 boys ranging in age from 16 to 26 years.
In this touching episode, we hear his carer's perspective on the daily challenges, small victories, and deep connection that come with supporting a loved on...
One Year In....Behind the Mic & Beyond the Mask
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It’s hard to believe... but it’s been ONE full year since the Growing Tall Poppies podcast began. 🌱
What started as a passion project to explore post-traumatic growth and share powerful stories of transformation has now become a sanctuary for not only survivors of trauma… but also for the helpers, healers, and holding-it-all-together professionals who tune in each week.
In this very special anniversary episode, I’m pausing to reflect on:
The key lessons I’ve learned from a year o...The Hidden Crisis: What Every Helping Professional Needs to Hear
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In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Nat Green drops the mask and speaks directly to the heart of every therapist, coach, healer, and helping professional who has ever felt depleted, disconnected, or on the edge of burnout.
If you're the one holding space for others but silently wondering who’s holding space for you—this episode is for you.
Dr. Nat vulnerably shares her own journey through hidden trauma, emotional burnout, and a life-altering health crisis that forced her to stop, reflect, and completely transform the way...
The Predictive Brain: How Neuroscience Unlocks Healing After Trauma
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In this transformative and enlightening episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green is joined by cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Irena O’Brien, founder of the Neuroscience School and host of The Neuroscience of Coaching Podcast (ranked in the top 10% globally!). Together, they explore how our brain's predictive nature is deeply shaped by past experiences — and how that impacts trauma, healing, and the ability to change.
They bridge the gap between neuroscience and lived experience—with Dr Irena making complex brain science accessible, empowering, and deeply human.
Dr...
Episode 50:- Flourishing Beyond Limits: Midlife Reinvention and Thriving Through Medical Menopause and Trauma.
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In this powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green sits down with Belinda Bayliss, founder and CEO of Flourishing Beyond Limits, to discuss trauma, & the transformative power of her path. Belinda, a midlife women’s coach, psychologist, and yoga teacher, shares her inspiring journey of overcoming significant personal challenges, including surviving cancer at 26, navigating early medical menopause, business loss and thriving through adversity.
Belinda’s story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the possibility of flourishing even after the most difficult life expe...
Episode 49:- The Scientific Support for Unlocking the Power of Spirituality in Healing
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Can science and spirituality work together in healing trauma?
In this episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green sits down with Tatiana Da Silva, to explore the intersection of spirituality and science in trauma recovery. Tatiana is a psychologist, spiritual coach and educator, and host of the Integrated Wisdom Podcast, who is working to guide other therapists and psychologists in the integration of spirituality in their practice in an evidence-based and ethical manner.
Tatiana shares compelling research and real-world applications th...
Episode 48 The Hidden Cost of Trauma: How It Fuels Chronic Pain, Autoimmune Disorders & Exhaustion
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In this latest episode, Dr. Nat Green dives deep into the powerful connection between trauma and invisible health conditions like chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, and exhaustion. Discover the science behind the body’s trauma response, and why traditional healing methods often fall short, and, most importantly, what you can do to break free and move toward post-traumatic growth (PTG)
✨ Key Highlights & Takeaways
Understanding the Trauma-Body Connection
Trauma doesn't just affect the mind; it can deeply impact the body. Neuroscience and Polyvagal Theory prov...
Episode 47: Against All Odds: Colleen’s Challenging Journey to Thriving with MS, & the Healing Power of Faith & Support
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In this powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green is joined by Colleen Daniels and her husband, Kel, who share their incredible journey of resilience, trauma, and medical miracles. Colleen was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and faced a future with increasing disability.
What followed was a lot of research on Colleen's behalf and her backing herself, with Kel's support, to embark on a journey that took them across the world, from Australia to Russia, where advanced medical treatments provided hope and potential healing through Hematopoietic Stem...
Episode 46:- Breaking Free from the Trauma Cycle: How to Transform Your Pain with the Phoenix Effect
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🔥 Have you ever felt stuck in the same patterns, no matter how hard you try to move forward? Do you feel like trauma is still holding you back, keeping you in survival mode instead of allowing you to truly heal and thrive? In this solo episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green dives deep into how trauma gets trapped in the nervous system and why traditional healing methods alone may not be enough.
💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why trauma keeps yo...
Episode 45:- Reinventing Your Life: Breaking Free from ‘Shoulds’ & Embracing Radical Living
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Are you living the life you think you should—or the one that truly lights you up?
In this eye-opening episode of Growing Tall Poppies, host Dr Nat Green, sits down with the incredible Marni Battista—entrepreneur, author, transformational life design specialist, and podcast host—who helps women in midlife break free from burnout, self-doubt, and the relentless cycle of "shoulds."
Marni discusses how midlife reinvention isn’t just possible—it’s essential. She shares her deeply personal journey of success, struggle, and reinvention...
Episode 44:- Neuroscience and Attachment : A Personal and Professional Perspective
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In this deeply insightful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr Nat Green sits down with the incredible Tania Kalkidis—a seasoned Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist—who shares her powerful journey through trauma, healing, and transformation. She provides us great insight as an Expert in Psychodynamic Therapy and Training as to how therapists can best show up for their clients and themselves in the therapy room. Together, we explore the essential mindset shifts and tools needed to move beyond trauma into a space of post-traumatic growth.
Tani...
Overthinking Your Relationship? Conquer Relationship OCD & Reclaim Your PEACE
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In this episode of Growing Tall Poppies, host Dr Nat Green sits down with Erin Davis, an OCD therapist and relationship coach, who empowers women to break free from worry, get untangled from obsessive doubts, build lasting confidence, and open the door to deep love and focus on real connection in their romantic relationship.
Erin has been Featured in Healthline, she’s also the host of the 5-star podcast show, Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD, available on all major podcast platforms. Based in North Carolina, Erin provides personalized therapy and rel...
S2 Episode 42:- Rising From The Ashes and Transforming Trauma into Thriving with the Phoenix Effect
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Welcome to Season 2 of Growing Tall Poppies!
In this kickoff episode, Dr. Nat Green reintroduces herself, sharing her personal journey through burnout, PTSD, and chronic illness—and how these experiences shaped her work in trauma recovery and post-traumatic growth.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Dr. Nat’s personal story of resilience and transformationIntroduction to the ABS Method (Accelerated Breakthrough Strategies)Overview of the Trauma Archetypes of TransformationInsights into the Phoenix Coaching Program and the transformative Phoenix EffectWhat to expect this season: inspiring guest inter...Episode 41 - Reflecting on 2024: Top Episodes of the Year: Discover the Moments That Inspired Post-Traumatic Growth
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🎙️ Welcome to the final episode of Growing Tall Poppies for 2024!
As we wrap up the year, join Dr. Nat Green in reflecting on a groundbreaking journey:
41 episodes releasedThousands of downloadsListeners across 27 countries 🌏In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Nat expresses her gratitude to YOU—the incredible listeners and guests who’ve made this podcast a global success.
What to Expect in This Episode:
🌟 A recap of 2024's standout episodes:
Episode 40 - Freedom and Possibility: The Liberated Voyager's Journey to Healing After Trauma
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In this latest empowering episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green dives deep into the seventh and final Post-Traumatic Growth Archetype of Transformation©: The Liberated Voyager. This archetype embodies freedom, exploration, and the courage to step boldly into a life of endless possibilities after trauma.
If you've ever felt stuck, unsure, or hesitant to take the next step toward your best life, this episode will inspire and guide you. Dr. Nat unpacks the strengths, challenges, and practical strategies of the L...
Episode 39 - The Radiant Alchemist: Transforming Pain into Power
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Welcome to another empowering episode of Growing Tall Poppies with your host, Dr. Nat Green. In this instalment, we delve into the transformative world of the Radiant Alchemist, one of the most dynamic and inspiring Trauma Archetypes.
Are you ready to discover the profound power within you to turn adversity into wisdom, strength, and purpose?
This episode unpacks the essence of the Radiant Alchemist archetype and explores:
🌟 The Symbolism of Transformation: How the Radiant Alchemist mirrors the alchemical process of turning base met...
Episode 38 - The Authentic Warrior: Reclaiming Your Voice and Living Boldly After Trauma
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In this powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, host Dr. Nat Green dives into the transformative journey of the Authentic Warrior—an archetype defined by courage, truth, and the unwavering commitment to living authentically.
Key Highlights in This Episode:
🌟 The Essence of the Authentic Warrior
What it means to embody courage and truth in the aftermath of trauma.How embracing vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.🌟 Core Strengths of the Authentic Warrior
Standing boldly in your tru...Episode 37:- The Reflective Orchestrator's Path: Mastering Emotional Growth and Transformation Through Self-Reflection
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In this episode, we’re diving deep into the transformative journey of the Reflective Orchestrator Archetype—the healer, harmonizer, and introspective powerhouse of the Trauma Archetypes.
If you’ve ever felt the urge to pause, reflect, and rebuild your life after trauma with intention and balance, this episode is for you. The Reflective Orchestrator thrives on turning self-reflection into emotional growth, crafting harmony from chaos, and navigating life with clarity and grace.
🌟 What You'll Learn in This Episode
The Core Strengths of the Re...Episode 36:- The Empowered Trailblazer: Lead, Inspire, and Thrive Beyond Trauma
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Welcome back to Growing Tall Poppies! Join your host, Dr. Nat Green, and continue the fascinating journey through the seven Trauma Archetypes of Transformation©.
In today’s mini-episode, we're shining a spotlight on one of the most dynamic Trauma Archetypes : the Empowered Trailblazer.
If you haven’t yet caught episode 33, where these powerful archetypes and their role in post-traumatic growth were introduced, be sure to give it a listen.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
What Defines an Empowered Trailblazer: Dis...Episode 35: Embodying the Resilient Sage – Discovering Wisdom and Grounded Resilience
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Welcome back to Growing Tall Poppies! Join your host, Dr. Nat Green, and continue the fascinating journey through the seven Trauma Archetypes of Transformation©. In this mini-episode, we’ll shine a spotlight on the Resilient Sage, an archetype known for its deep wisdom, unwavering resilience, and ability to transform pain into profound insight.
If you haven’t yet caught episode 33, where these powerful archetypes and their role in post-traumatic growth were introduced, be sure to give it a listen. And don’t miss episode 34, which dives into the Phoe...
Episode 34: The Phoenix Riser Archetype - Rising From Trauma and Transforming Your Life
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Welcome back to Growing Tall Poppies! In this series of mini-episodes on her trauma archetypes, Dr. Nat Green takes a deep dive into each of the seven archetypes of post-traumatic transformation. Today, we're exploring the incredible power and strength of the Phoenix Riser.
If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 33, where all seven trauma archetypes were introduced, be sure to check it out first for an overview. Then, join us here as we journey into the world of the Phoenix Riser and discover how to harness it...
Episode 33:- Archetypes of Transformation© : Accelerating Post Traumatic Growth
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In this transformative episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green unveils her 7 Trauma Archetypes of Transformation©. a powerful framework designed to empower and guide listeners into and through post-traumatic growth. Drawing from her 30 years in the trauma field and personal experience, Dr. Nat explains how each archetype—from the resilient Phoenix Riser to the brave Authentic Warrior—can illuminate your path from pain to thriving.
Discover which archetype resonates with you: the Phoenix Riser, reborn from trauma’s ashes; the reflective Resilient Sage; the visionary Empowered Trailbla...
Episode 32:- Post-Traumatic Growth: Moving Beyond Trauma into Transformation
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In this mini solo episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green revisits one of the core themes of the podcast: Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG). If you’ve been feeling stuck or uncertain about your healing journey, this episode offers a heartfelt reminder that growth after trauma is not only possible—it’s a journey waiting to be embraced. Dr. Nat breaks down the key elements of Post Traumatic Growth, shares insights on how we can move forward after adversity, and encourages listeners to lean into their own transformation.
Whether you’re...
Episode 31:- Breaking Free -Shedding The Mask & Letting Go of Your Pre-Trauma Self
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In this solo episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green delves into the exhaustion of wearing the "I'm fine" mask after trauma and the unrealistic desire to return to the person you were before your painful experiences. She breaks down why pretending everything is okay is keeping you stuck and disconnected from your true self, and how embracing vulnerability and accepting the new version of yourself is the key to authentic healing.
Dr. Nat also addresses the common but damaging impulse to compare your current self to who...
Episode 30:- A Crash Course In Courage
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In this deeply inspiring episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green is joined by the vibrant and courageous Pix Jonasson, who shares her transformative journey from surviving multiple cumulative traumas to thriving with gratitude, self-compassion, and courage. With almost 60 years of life experiences and countless personal challenges, Pix offers powerful insights into how trauma can reshape us, but ultimately, strengthen us as we step into our authentic selves.
Key Highlights:
Gratitude as a Daily Practice: Pix shares the profound impact of her daily...Episode 29:- The Future-Focused Path: How Dr. Natasha Davison Overcame Trauma & Grief to Find Meaning and Thrive.
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In this heartfelt episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green welcomes a dear friend and inspiring guest, Dr. Natasha Davison (or Dr Nat). With over 17 years working as a psychologist and seven years as a mindset coach, Dr. Natasha shares her deeply personal story of love, loss, and transformation and deepened human connection.
After the devastating loss of twin boys to twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), Dr. Natasha opens up about how she navigated her trauma and grief and rebuilt her life and career, and how her trauma shaped...
Episode 28 :- Becoming Unstuck: How Trauma Survivors Can Break Free and Thrive
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In this latest powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green explores the reasons why so many trauma survivors feel stuck, even after overcoming the most challenging aspects of their trauma. Drawing on her deep expertise in trauma recovery, and her personal experiences, Dr. Nat sheds light on how trauma affects the nervous system, thought patterns, and emotional responses, making it hard for survivors to fully move forward.
Listeners will learn why nervous system dysregulation, old limiting beliefs, and lingering emotional baggage keep them in survival mode, even...
Episode 27:- Healing Invisible Wounds: Trauma’s Impact on Chronic Pain and Autoimmune Disorders
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Welcome back to Growing Tall Poppies, where we explore the journey from trauma to post-traumatic growth. In today’s insightful solo episode, Dr. Nat Green delves into a topic that's gaining increasing attention—the connection between trauma and invisible conditions such as chronic pain and autoimmune disorders.
Dr. Nat unpacks how trauma—whether it be emotional, psychological, or physical—can deeply impact the body’s physiological systems. She highlights the importance of the mind-body connection, how unresolved trauma can trigger chronic inflammation, heightened pain sensitivity, and immune system dysregulation. This episo...
Episode 26 : Ending the Silence on Sexual Violence
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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Growing Tall Poppies, host Dr Nat Green sits down with Jenny Steadman, an inspiring and courageous survivor, of childhood sexual violence. A speaker, and advocate who has turned her personal experiences of trauma into a mission to support others and dedicated her life to ending the silence on sexual violence.
Jenny is a company director, leadership consultant, mother, wife, keynote speaker, and meditation teacher. She founded the Wisdom of Survivors project, and is also the co national director of Potential Project A...
