In this insightful episode, Nichi Morrin interviews Dr. Nat Green, a post-traumatic growth coach, author, and podcast host with a background in clinical and health psychology. Dr. Nat shares her journey of over 30 years working in trauma, her personal experiences with trauma and invisible conditions, and how she has transformed her life to focus on post-traumatic growth and sustainable living. She discusses her book, "Key to Freedom: The Seven Step Model to Triumph Over Trauma," and her development of the ABS Method, which accelerates trauma healing.

Key Takeaways:

• The Journey to Sustainable Success: Dr. Nat opens up about the impact of ignoring her health while being driven and overworking, leading to a necessary sabbatical to recover and rebuild her life.
• The Importance of Listening to Your Body: She emphasises the critical lesson of listening to your body’s signals and making informed choices about rest and recovery to avoid long-term health consequences.
• Embracing Change: Dr. Nat discusses how she had to shift her mindset, accept her conditions, and redefine her identity beyond her work to live a more sustainable life.
• The Power of TRE (Trauma Release Exercises): She shares how TRE has been a game-changer in her recovery, helping release trauma stored in the nervous system and aiding in her journey to healing.
• Support Systems and Relationships: Dr. Nat highlights the importance of nurturing supportive relationships and accepting help, particularly from her husband, who has been a crucial part of her journey.
• Self-Advocacy and Finding Your Tribe: She encourages listeners to advocate for themselves, seek out information, and find communities that understand and support them, especially when dealing with invisible conditions.
• Dr. Nat’s Mission: Dr. Nat is passionate about transforming the trauma landscape by teaching therapists and individuals how to achieve post-traumatic growth and live more sustainable lives. She is currently working on expanding her ABS Method and reaching a broader audience through her podcast, "Growing Tall Poppies."

Connect with Dr. Nat Green:

• Website: www.drnataliegreen.com.au
• Instagram: @drnatgreen
• Facebook: Dr. Natalie Green

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