Growing Tall Poppies : Thrive After Trauma

Send us a Message to connect 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 s...

Send us a Message to connect 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 thei...

Send us a Message to connect 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 ca...

Send us a Message to connect 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 introdu...

Send us a Message to connect 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 th...

Send us a Message to connect 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 elem...

Send us a Message to connect 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 vuln...

Send us a Message to connect 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...

Send us a Message to connect 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 bo...

Send us a Message to connect 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 emoti...

Send us a Message to connect 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,...

Send us a Message to connect 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...

Send us a Message to connect In this heartfelt episode of "Growing Tall Poppies," host Dr. Nat Green sits down with Anneli Johansson who is a Swedish born transformation coach, speaker, and author. She is the inspiring founder of Creating Smiles by Anneli where she helps women save themselves time, money, and pain whilst moving towards feeling happier, healthier, and wealthier. Anneli sh...

Send us a Message to connect In this enlightening episode of the Growing Tall Poppies podcast, host Dr. Nat Green welcomes her close friend and incredible guest, Tatiana Da Silva. Tatiana, a Psychologist, Spiritual Coach, and Educator, guides us through the transformative power of integrating spirituality with psychological practices for trauma recovery. By sharing her personal journey and profess...

Send us a Message to connect In this episode of Growing Tall Poppies , your host Dr. Nat Green delves deep into the foundational aspects of healing from trauma— internal safety and trust . These elements are not only crucial in the journey from trauma to post-traumatic growth but also essential for thriving in life. Drawing from personal experience and professional work, Dr. Nat breaks down how tr...

Send us a Message to connect In this compelling episode of Growing Tall Poppies, we welcome back the insightful Em Duncan, Counsellor, TRE provider & Global Certification Trainer and founder of the Nurture Foundation to explore the profound impact of narcissistic abuse and relational wounding on our nervous systems. Em shares her personal journey through the turbulent waters of intergeneration...

Send us a Message to connect In this powerful solo episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green dives deep  into the intricate workings of our nervous system and the crucial role our nervous system plays in trauma recovery and post-traumatic growth.  She guides listeners through the basics of the nervous system, explaining its division into the central and peripheral systems, and focusing on the...

Send us a Message to connect In this compelling episode of the Growing Tall Poppies podcast, Dr. Nat Green welcomes her dear friend and incredible guest, Nichole (Nichi) Morrin. Nichi is a clinical psychologist, entrepreneur, sustainable success coach, and podcast host of the Sustainable Success Series. As the CEO of the Successful Zebra, Nichi is on a mission to raise awareness and advocate for t...

Send us a Message to connect Welcome to a special episode of Growing Tall Poppies . In this heartfelt solo episode, Dr. Nat reveals the mission and passion behind the podcast. With 34 years of experience in psychology and coaching, she has dedicated her life to helping others. Join her as she delves into her journey, sharing struggles and triumphs that shaped her path. She's faced her own tra...

Send us a Message to connect In this compelling episode of "Growing Tall Poppies," Dr. Nat Green welcomes Alison Dougall, a coach, mindfulness teacher, clinical & counselling psychologist to explore the power of mindfulness in her trauma recovery and personal growth. Alison shares her transformative journey from a tumultuous childhood, marked by parental mental health challenges, dis...

Send us a Message to connect Welcome to another powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies ! In this solo episode, Dr. Nat Green delves into a topic that often goes unspoken but holds immense power over many of us who have faced trauma: that of SHAME.   She explores the hidden impact of shame resulting from trauma and why understanding it is crucial to our healing and growth. We draw on the profound...

Send us a Message to connect In this powerful episode of "Growing Tall Poppies," Dr. Nat Green sits down with Emiline Duncan , a Counsellor, TRE provider & Global Certification Trainer and the founder of the Nurture Foundation. Her story highlights the resilience and strength of the human spirit as she navigates through the depths of intergenerational trauma to emerge as a beacon of...

Send us a Message to connect Thank you for your patience and support during my recent illness. Your beautiful messages have meant the world to me. Today, we’re exploring a profound concept that has emerged in recent episodes: the idea of trauma as a gift. While it might seem counterintuitive, many of our guests have shared how their traumatic experiences have led to significant personal growth and...

Send us a Message to connect In this powerful episode, we sit down with Sue Harrod a mindset coach, personal trainer, and powerlifter who has not only survived but thrived despite a lifetime of traumatic experiences. Sue's story is one of incredible resilience and transformation, from navigating Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and overcoming severe physical health challenges to setting w...

Send us a Message to connect In this powerful and inspiring episode of "Growing Tall Poppies," Dr. Nat Green sits down with Kerry Evetts, a dedicated Occupational Therapist whose life took an unexpected turn three years ago when she suffered a rare and life-threatening heart attack. Kerry shares her gripping story of survival, the emotional rollercoaster of recovery, and the profound mom...