Growing Tall Poppies : Thrive After Trauma

By Dr Nat Green

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Growing Tall Poppies: Thrive After Trauma is the podcast for anyone ready to heal from trauma, reclaim their power, and step into post-traumatic growth. Hosted by Identity, Trauma and Post Traumatic Growth Practitioner and coach, and author Dr. Natalie (Nat) Green, this empowering podcast blends real-life survivor stories, expert insights, and practical strategies to help you move beyond pain and create a life filled with purpose, resilience, and joy.


Each episode dives deep into the psychological and emotional journey of thriving after trauma—exploring identity, values, nervous system healing, resilience, and renewed purpose. You’ll hear how others overcame adversity, plus learn tools you can use to regulate your nervous system, rewire your mindset, and accelerate your growth journey.


What You’ll Gain from Growing Tall Poppies: Thrive After Trauma

- Real Stories of Resilience – Inspiring conversations with survivors who turned trauma into strength and transformation.
- Expert Guidance & Healing Tools – Proven strategies from leading professionals on trauma recovery, nervous system regulation, and mental health.
- Empowering Insights – Explore the mindsets, practices, and Trauma Archetypes that unlock post-traumatic growth and freedom.
- Psychology Meets Coaching – Innovative approaches that bridge science, 35 years of experience in the psychology field  and coaching to fast-track healing and thriving.


With over 35 years’ experience and her own lived journey of trauma and growth, Dr. Nat Green—creator of the ABS Method® and Archetypes of Transformation—is dedicated to ending trauma-associated suffering. Through her podcast, bestselling books, and transformative programs, she guides survivors and professionals alike to rediscover their identity, align with their values, and shine brightly beyond adversity.


If you’re ready to not just survive trauma but truly thrive after it, this podcast is your roadmap to resilience, healing, and post-traumatic growth.


Episode Date
Beyond the Mother Wound: Finding Your Voice and Reclaiming Your Identity with Shelly Sharon
Sep 28, 2026
When the Life You Built No Longer Fits: Identity Patterns and the Invisible Ceiling
Sep 21, 2026
Learning to Stand Tall When the Life You Knew Falls Apart with Lee Ehlers
Sep 14, 2026
Late-Diagnosed AuDHD: Masking, Trauma, & Finally Finding Your Authentic Self with Ellie Capstick
Sep 07, 2026
Tall Poppy Syndrome: Why You Were Never Meant To Stay Small
Aug 31, 2026
When Survival Becomes an Identity: Finding Your Way Back to Yourself with Mary Armendarez
Aug 24, 2026
She Taught Me Why the Ordinary Days Are Everything: A Tribute to My Beautiful Friend Narelle
Aug 17, 2026
In the Presence of Excellence: Powerful on the Outside, Quietly Unravelling Within
Aug 10, 2026
When Was The Last Time You Felt Like Yourself? Maybe Coming Home Isn't About A Place
Aug 03, 2026
Who Taught You That Being Strong Meant Never Stopping ?
Jul 27, 2026
You Don't Have a Productivity Problem, You Have a Permission Problem
Jul 20, 2026
Conversations with Dr Nat: The Hidden Cost of Always Being the Strong One
Jul 14, 2026
When Strength Becomes the Problem: A Vietnam Veteran's Journey Through Trauma, Burnout & Recovery
Jul 06, 2026
Two Friends. Two Very Different Battles. One Week That Changed Things Forever
Jun 29, 2026
From Refugee to Beauty Founder: Resilience, Reinvention and Learning to Receive with Michelle Doan
Jun 22, 2026
Stop Looking Outside Yourself: Soul Language, Self-Trust and the Hidden Patterns Keeping You Stuck with Jennifer Urezzio
Jun 15, 2026
Episode 108 - The Invisible Ceiling: How Identity Fractures Keep You Stuck (Even After You've Done the Work)
Jun 08, 2026
How Self-Judgment Became Autoimmune Illness—and the Inner Shift That Changed Everything
Jun 01, 2026
When Your Body Says ‘Enough’: The Hidden Cost of Being High-Functioning
May 25, 2026
What Alcatraz Taught Me About the Invisible Prison High-Functioning Women Live In
May 19, 2026
When Your Nervous System Finally Exhales
May 12, 2026
When Trust Is Broken: What It Does To Your Nervous System
May 04, 2026
I Thought It Was a Strategy Problem... But It Was a Nervous System Trust Pattern
Apr 27, 2026
The Cost of Holding It Together: Why High-Functioning Women Burn Out Quietly
Apr 20, 2026
The Cost of Not Being Heard — Betrayal, Nervous System Impact & Reclaiming Your Voice
Apr 13, 2026
Living in the Unknown: Trauma, Identity & Finding Serenity in Life’s Hardest Moments
Apr 06, 2026
From Self-Hatred to Self-Worth: The Nervous System Shift That Changes Everything
Mar 30, 2026
You’re Too Bold to Stay Silent: Healing Trauma, Shame & Identity with Dr Louise Hayes
Mar 23, 2026
When Old Trauma Resurfaces: Identity Shifts, Nervous System Memory & The Invisible Ceiling
Mar 16, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Always Being the Strong One (Identity Fractures Explained)
Mar 09, 2026
From High-Achiever to “I Can’t Load the Dishwasher”: Healing Burnout, Adrenal Fatigue & Identity Alignment
Mar 02, 2026
If Not Now, Then When: Midlife Reinvention After Grief, Chronic Pain & Menopause
Feb 23, 2026
From Trauma to Healing: How Our Animals Mirror, Hold, and Help us Heal
Feb 16, 2026
When Life Is Finally Safe.... But You Still Feel Stuck Inside
Feb 09, 2026
Why Insight Isn’t Enough: The Nervous System Reason You Still Feel Stuck (Invisible Ceiling Pt. 2)
Feb 02, 2026
Why You Still Feel Stuck After Healing: Identity Fractures & the Invisible Agreements Holding You Back
Jan 26, 2026
How to Heal Chronic Health Symptoms by Addressing Hidden Trauma 
Jan 19, 2026
Standing Tall After Trauma: Identity, Integrity & Nervous System Healing
Jan 12, 2026
Beyond Healing: Identity, Nervous System Wisdom & Post-Traumatic Growth in 2025
Dec 22, 2025
When Violence Reawakens Old Wounds: Community Trauma, Values & Collective Care
Dec 15, 2025
A Line in the Sand: Identity Grief & Stepping Into Who You’re Becoming
Dec 01, 2025
Healing Was the Doorway — Integration Is the Destination
Nov 24, 2025
From Loss to Legacy: Kimberly Stevens on Turning Grief into Purpose
Nov 17, 2025
Burnout Isn’t Inevitable: Stop Pushing Through with Dr. Hayley D Quinn
Nov 10, 2025
Journey Into Happiness
Nov 03, 2025
The Courage to Be Seen: How to Lead Without the Mask After Trauma
Oct 27, 2025
Healing Was Only the Beginning: How to Lead from Wholeness After Trauma
Oct 20, 2025
From Burnout to Boundaries:Rebuilding Life and Business After Trauma
Oct 13, 2025
From Burnout to Creative Recovery: Permission to Pause and Reconnect for Women in STEM
Oct 06, 2025
The 9 Keys to Vital Living After Trauma
Sep 29, 2025
When Dementia Hits Home: Navigating Guilt, Grief & Growth
Sep 22, 2025
From Trauma to Healing: Rebalancing Body and Soul with Functional Diagnostics & Human Design
Sep 15, 2025
From Darkness to Light: Navigating Self Acceptance to Thrive After Trauma
Sep 08, 2025
In the Arena: Lessons on Growth from Italy
Aug 25, 2025
Rest Without Regret: Healing, FOMO & Finding Presence in Switzerland
Aug 19, 2025
Unplanned Paths & Life’s Detours: A European Adventure in Healing and Growth
Aug 11, 2025
When the System Fails Twice: Speaking Up, Being Silenced, and Finding Power Again
Aug 04, 2025
Shedding, Healing & Becoming: My Next Chapter Begins in Europe
Jul 28, 2025
From Trauma-Fueled Ambition to Authentic Impact
Jul 21, 2025
No More Regrets: Transforming Grief Into Purpose
Jul 14, 2025
Rise Above Borders: The Untold Story of Trauma, Identity & Leading Boldly as a Migrant Woman
Jul 07, 2025
Breaking The Silence: On Gaslighting, Trauma & Systemic Failure in Healthcare
Jun 30, 2025
From Dismissed to Determined: Breaking the Silence on Invisible Conditions and Leading Systemic Change
Jun 23, 2025
The Magic of Mandalas : Unlocking Healing Through Art
Jun 16, 2025
When Helping Hurts: Unmasking the Hidden Trauma Behind Burnout
Jun 09, 2025
From Shadows to Light: Embracing the Wounded Healer through Addiction and Recovery.
Jun 02, 2025
Navigating the Sandwich Generation with Grace, Grit & Love
May 26, 2025
Unlocking Healing Through the Body: Vulnerability, Creativity & Soul Freedom
May 19, 2025
Beyond the Hero Complex: Embracing Open-Hearted Healing and Sustainable Strength
May 12, 2025
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Karla’s Journey Through Trauma and Back to Herself
May 05, 2025
A Carer's Perspective: Coping With Challenges and Making Every Day Count
Apr 28, 2025
One Year In....Behind the Mic & Beyond the Mask
Apr 22, 2025
The Hidden Crisis: What Every Helping Professional Needs to Hear
Apr 14, 2025
The Predictive Brain: How Neuroscience Unlocks Healing After Trauma
Apr 07, 2025
Episode 50:- Flourishing Beyond Limits: Midlife Reinvention and Thriving Through Medical Menopause and Trauma.
Mar 31, 2025
Episode 49:- The Scientific Support for Unlocking the Power of Spirituality in Healing
Mar 24, 2025
Episode 48 The Hidden Cost of Trauma: How It Fuels Chronic Pain, Autoimmune Disorders & Exhaustion
Mar 17, 2025
Episode 47: Against All Odds: Colleen’s Challenging Journey to Thriving with MS, & the Healing Power of Faith & Support
Mar 10, 2025
Episode 46:- Breaking Free from the Trauma Cycle: How to Transform Your Pain with the Phoenix Effect
Mar 03, 2025
Episode 45:- Reinventing Your Life: Breaking Free from ‘Shoulds’ & Embracing Radical Living
Feb 24, 2025
Episode 44:- Neuroscience and Attachment : A Personal and Professional Perspective
Feb 17, 2025
Overthinking Your Relationship? Conquer Relationship OCD & Reclaim Your PEACE
Feb 10, 2025
S2 Episode 42:- Rising From The Ashes and Transforming Trauma into Thriving with the Phoenix Effect
Feb 03, 2025
Episode 41 - Reflecting on 2024: Top Episodes of the Year: Discover the Moments That Inspired Post-Traumatic Growth
Dec 23, 2024
Episode 40 - Freedom and Possibility: The Liberated Voyager's Journey to Healing After Trauma
Dec 16, 2024
Episode 39 - The Radiant Alchemist: Transforming Pain into Power
Dec 09, 2024
Episode 38 - The Authentic Warrior: Reclaiming Your Voice and Living Boldly After Trauma
Dec 02, 2024
Episode 37:- The Reflective Orchestrator's Path: Mastering Emotional Growth and Transformation Through Self-Reflection
Nov 25, 2024
Episode 36:- The Empowered Trailblazer: Lead, Inspire, and Thrive Beyond Trauma
Nov 18, 2024
Episode 35: Embodying the Resilient Sage – Discovering Wisdom and Grounded Resilience
Nov 14, 2024
Episode 34: The Phoenix Riser Archetype - Rising From Trauma and Transforming Your Life
Nov 11, 2024
Episode 33:- Archetypes of Transformation© : Accelerating Post Traumatic Growth
Nov 04, 2024
Episode 32:- Post-Traumatic Growth: Moving Beyond Trauma into Transformation
Oct 22, 2024
Episode 31:- Breaking Free -Shedding The Mask & Letting Go of Your Pre-Trauma Self
Oct 14, 2024
Episode 30:- A Crash Course In Courage
Oct 07, 2024
Episode 29:- The Future-Focused Path: How Dr. Natasha Davison Overcame Trauma & Grief to Find Meaning and Thrive.
Sep 30, 2024
Episode 28 :- Becoming Unstuck: How Trauma Survivors Can Break Free and Thrive
Sep 23, 2024
Episode 27:- Healing Invisible Wounds: Trauma’s Impact on Chronic Pain and Autoimmune Disorders
Sep 16, 2024
Episode 26 : Ending the Silence on Sexual Violence
Sep 09, 2024
Episode 25: - Finally Free To Be ALL Of Me ! with Anneli Johansson.
Sep 02, 2024
Episode 24:- The Role of Spirituality in Overcoming and Healing Trauma - a Conversation with Tatiana Da Silva
Aug 26, 2024
Episode 23:- Healing From The Inside Out : Cultivating Internal Safety and Trust for Post Traumatic Growth
Aug 19, 2024
Episode 22:- Navigating Narcissists and Relational Wounding and the Impacts on the Nervous System
Aug 12, 2024
Episode 21:- Rewiring Your Nervous System: Practical Techniques to Post-Traumatic Growth
Aug 05, 2024
Episode 20:- "Making the Invisible Visible through Embracing Our Zebra Stripes"
Jul 29, 2024
Episode 19:- Unveiling the Heart, Soul and Mission Behind Growing Tall Poppies
Jul 22, 2024
Episode 18:- Mindfulness and Growth in Trauma Recovery with Alison Dougall
Jul 15, 2024
Episode 17:- Unmasking Shame: Healing from the Hidden Wounds of Trauma
Jul 08, 2024
Episode 16:- Resilience and Renewal: The Transformative Power of T.R.E. in Healing.
Jul 01, 2024
Episode 15:- The Gift of Trauma
Jun 24, 2024
Episode 14 :- Living with Multiple Personalities and Transforming Challenges Into Opportunities: Sue's Inspiring Journey of Navigating Dissociative Identity Disorder
Jun 10, 2024
Episode 13:- Heartfelt Resilience: Rising Strong from Trauma to Transform Lives through Sensory Empowerment
Jun 03, 2024
Episode 12:- The Meaning and Opportunities of Pain
May 27, 2024
Episode 11:- Finding Strength in Struggle and Courage in the Chaos
May 20, 2024
Episode 10:- "Unleashing the Gifts from Adversity to live an Abundant, Soul-Nourishing Life"
May 13, 2024
Episode 9:- Finding Light in the Darkness and Discovering Purpose with Dr. Hayley Kelly
May 06, 2024
Episode 8 :- Compassion and Community- Insights from our Conversation with Dr Hayley D Quinn
May 03, 2024
Episode 7 :- Courageous Conversations : Thriving Beyond Trauma with Compassion and Curiosity
Apr 29, 2024
Episode 6:- Navigating Community Tragedies: Finding Resilience in Adversity
Apr 22, 2024
Episode 5 :- Unveiling Post Traumatic Growth Insights from Courageous Conversations with Jo Muirhead
Apr 19, 2024
Episode 4:- Courageous Conversations- Navigating Trauma : a Journey of True Resilience with Jo
Apr 15, 2024
Episode 3 :- Rising Stronger: Dr. Nat's Insights in Post-Traumatic Growth
Apr 08, 2024
Episode 2:- "Thriving After Trauma: Guiding You On the Path of Post-Traumatic Growth"
Apr 06, 2024
Episode 1:- From Surviving to Thriving: Navigating Post Traumatic Growth
Apr 06, 2024
Growing Tall Poppies Podcast Trailer
Mar 31, 2024