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Even after healing, many of us still feel the pull to hide — to stay small, quiet, or polished. In this episode, Dr Nat Green explores the fear behind visibility and how Tall Poppy Syndrome keeps so many purpose-driven professionals from standing in their true power.

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In this heartfelt solo episode of Growing Tall Poppies: Thrive After Trauma, Dr Nat Green opens up about the moment she realised she was still hiding — sitting at her desk, coffee in hand, ready to share something real… and suddenly feeling her chest tighten.

That tiny hesitation revealed something big: even after deep healing, visibility can still feel unsafe. Why? Because our nervous system remembers what our culture reinforces — and Tall Poppy Syndrome whispers that it’s safer to blend in than to shine.

In this powerful conversation, Nat explores how trauma, nervous-system conditioning, and societal messages combine to keep even the most self-aware leaders playing small. She shares what happens when we lead from the mask, why “performing strength” isn’t true resilience, and how authentic visibility and Integrated Leadership becomes the next step in post-traumatic growth.

You’ll learn:
🌿 The moment Nat recognised she was still protecting herself from being fully seen
💜 How trauma and Tall Poppy Syndrome intertwine to silence authenticity
🔥 The difference between being trauma-informed and trauma-integrated
✨ Three practical tools to feel safe being seen — without oversharing or burnout
🌺 Why your presence, not your perfection, is what transforms others

Whether you’re a coach, therapist, practitioner, or purpose-driven leader, this episode is your reminder that courage isn’t about being fearless — it’s about showing up authentically, even when your body still wants to hide.

🎧 Tune in and rediscover the strength in being seen.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Why visibility still feels scary
03:45 – The “coffee at my desk” moment of truth
08:20 – Trauma, nervous systems & Tall Poppy Syndrome
13:00 – The cost of the mask
17:10 – What it means to lead without the mask
21:00 – Practical tools for safe visibility
24:00 – Closing reflections: The ripple effect of authentic leadership

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In this powerful and heart-opening episode of Growing Tall Poppies: Thrive After Trauma, Dr Nat Green sits down with Marta Sauret Greca — entrepreneur, mother of seven, and founder of Whole Truth Communication — to talk about what it really means to rise again after life and business collapse.

Marta shares her remarkable journey from running a high-end marketing agency to losing everything, walking through grief, burnout, and heartbreak — and discovering the beauty of boundaries, faith, and freedom on the other side.

Through honesty, humour, and divine trust, Marta reveals how setting boundaries saved her business, why saying no became her superpower, and how she helps women find “hidden money” and create authentic, soul-aligned success through content that converts.

Whether you’re a coach, practitioner, or purpose-driven business owner navigating your own transformation, this episode will inspire you to believe that everything is figureoutable, and that your “course corrections” are not detours — they’re part of your divine path.

🌱 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

• How Marta turned business collapse and personal loss into spiritual and financial growth
• The link between boundaries, self-worth, and post-traumatic growth
• What it takes to balance entrepreneurship with motherhood (of seven!)
• Why releasing anger and guilt is essential for healing
• How to reframe “failure” as a divine redirection
• The truth about “not having time” — and how to create it instead
• How faith, mindset, and discernment shape lasting success

💖 Connect with Marta Sauret Greca

• Instagram: @martasauretgreca
  @themoneyflowstrategist
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• LinkedIn: Marta Sauret Greca

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In this powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies: Thrive After Trauma, host Dr Nat Green is joined by Alexandra Reid, a creative wellness coach who specializes in helping high-achieving women recover from burnout and reconnect with themselves and their inner calm.

Burnout can feel isolating, overwhelming, and relentless — especially for women in high-pressure, data-driven environments such as STEM. Alexandra shares her personal journey from high-achieving professional to burnout survivor, and how she has used creativity, reflective exercises, and nature-based practices to rebuild resilience, self-awareness, and inner confidence.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why “doing more” isn’t always the solution — and how creative practices can quiet the overactive mind.
• The importance of nature, movement, and simple daily rituals in restoring energy and balance.
• How to recognize early signs of burnout before it spirals and strategies to prevent recurring cycles.
• The power of reflective art exercises, like the bridge drawing, to uncover subconscious blocks and clarify goals.
• Navigating systemic and gender-based challenges in male-dominated industries while maintaining self-preservation and boundaries.
• The journey from burnout to post-traumatic growth, building resilience, and fostering self-confidence.

Whether you’re a professional woman struggling to balance high expectations or someone interested in creative recovery, this episode is packed with practical tools, insights, and inspiration to reclaim your energy, joy, and purpose.

1. Permission to Pause – Rest is not a luxury; it’s essential for recovery and creative growth.
2. Creative Practice as a Tool for Reflection – Exercises like bridge drawings bring subconscious thoughts to the surface and foster self-awareness.
3. Nature and Movement Restore Energy – Even short walks outside can significantly reduce stress and reconnect you to the present moment.
4. Recognize and Break Patterns – Learn to notice early burnout signs, perfectionism, and unhealthy work cycles before they escalate.
5. Resilience is Built, Not Born – Rebuilding inner resources and confidence requires patience, self-compassion, and reflection.
6. Boundaries and Self-Preservation Matter – Speaking up and walking away when necessary are critical steps in protecting your wellbeing.

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• FREE 5-Day Creative Reset Challenge — daily prompts + demonstration videos. here

This episode will leave you inspired to slow down, re

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What does it really take to move from trauma, stress, and burnout into a life of vitality, purpose, and post-traumatic growth?

In this powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, I sit down with Dr. Deborah Zucker — naturopathic physician, mental health counselor, health coach, and award winning author of The Vitality Map and The Vitality Journal. Deborah shares her groundbreaking 9 Keys to Vital Living, which support deep healing, nervous system repair, and sustainable resilience.

Together, we explore:
✨ Why burnout is often a sign of unresolved trauma in the nervous system
✨ How cultivating resilience goes beyond self-care into nervous system repair
✨ The importance of saying a courageous “YES” — and pruning away draining “NOs”
✨ The role of community, connection, and vulnerability in true post-traumatic growth
✨ How to live like you matter — honoring your gifts without falling into self-sacrifice

Deborah also opens up about her own journey, navigating recurrent chronic fatigue, motherhood later in life, and the lessons she continues to learn about slowing down, honoring her truth, and showing up authentically.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, burnt out, or unsure how to move forward after trauma, this conversation is filled with compassion, wisdom, and practical tools to help you reclaim vitality and wholeness.

🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Deborah’s website: https://vitalmedicine.com
• The Vitality Map book + The Vitality Journal (available Oct 1 on Amazon & bookstores worldwide)
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Following on from Dementia Action Week - In this deeply personal episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green opens up about her family’s raw and emotional journey through dementia and aged care. With both her Dad and StepMum living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, Nat shares the heartbreaking reality of navigating decline, hospital stays, and the difficult transition into aged care.

She speaks honestly about the guilt of being away, the grief of losing a parent while they’re still here, and the overwhelming responsibility that comes with caring for aging parents. Through her story, Nat offers comfort and compassion for families who may be facing the same challenges.

This episode is a reminder that while dementia can take away independence, memory, and clarity—it can’t erase love. And even in the middle of heartbreak, there are lessons of resilience, connection, and post-traumatic growth.

💜 If you’ve ever felt torn between caring for loved ones and living your own life, this episode will help you feel seen, understood, and less alone.

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In this episode of the Growing Tall Poppies Podcast, host Dr. Nat Green engages with Hope Pedraza, a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and host of the Hopeful and Wholesome podcast.

Hope discusses her multifaceted approach to healing from trauma, integrating functional labs, human design, clinical hypnotherapy, and NLP. She shares her personal journey through divorce, religious trauma, and major life changes, emphasizing the importance of body awareness and resilience in post-traumatic growth.

Tune in to discover how understanding and listening to your body can lead to deeper self-awareness, healing, and thriving after trauma.

Are you ready to move from surviving trauma to thriving in your life? In this transformative episode of Growing Tall Poppies, learn about how to heal from trauma, optimize your energy, and reconnect with your body’s wisdom.

Hope reveals her signature approach, blending functional labs, Human Design embodiment, and subconscious reprogramming, to help high-performing, spiritually curious women overcome burnout, reclaim their energy, and scale their lives with clarity and confidence.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How trauma shows up in your body and nervous system — and why listening to your body is the first step toward healing
• The role of Human Design in understanding your unique energy blueprint and making aligned decisions
• Practical ways to tune into your body through body scans and energy check-ins
• Why energy leaks can be the hidden source of physical symptoms and how to uncover them
• Strategies to strengthen resilience, optimism, and your inner guidance system
• Hope’s “Energy Leak Locator Quiz” to identify where your energy is leaking and how to rebalance it

Whether you’re navigating post-trauma growth, chronic stress, or burnout, this episode will give you actionable insights and tools to reconnect with your body, soul, and purpose.

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✨ Resources from this episode:

• Hope’s website: hopefulandwholesome.com

Take the FREE Energy Leak Locator quiz to find out where your energy is leaking and how to fix it: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/67f804c78eec070015ad4d2e

If you’ve ever felt burned out, disconnected, or stuck after trauma, this episode will help you start listening to your body, reclaim your energy, and move forward with purpose.

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In this deeply insightful and inspiring episode of Growing Tall Poppies, host Dr. Nat Green sits down with the incredible Malisa Hepner — spiritual coach, healer, and advocate for self-acceptance — to explore how trauma can become a gateway to transformation.

Malisa is an LCSW in Oklahoma, an author and podcast host of Emotionally Unavailable Podcast. She has overcome an extensive history of childhood trauma, only to get well into adulthood before realizing trauma's significant, lasting impact. She reached burnout in every area of her life and experienced profound darkness. Deciding to give healing one more chance, she began moving the pieces of her life. She quit her job, she started a podcast and opened a private practice. She is now teaching others how to rid themselves of shame and find unconditional love for themselves and each other.

Malisa shares her journey from childhood trauma to burnout and mental health crisis in adulthood. She delves into her turning point, finding solace in the 'Finding Peace Workbook,' and integrating creative projects and spirituality into her healing. They explore self-acceptance, the importance of authenticity for mental health professionals, and creating meaningful connections. Listen to learn how Malisa transformed her pain into purpose, becoming a beacon of hope and a guide for others seeking to embrace post-traumatic growth.

What if the very challenges you’ve faced could become the stepping stones to your greatest growth?

Malisa shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming mental health struggles, peeling back layers of conditioning, and finding her true identity beyond labels and limitations. With warmth and wisdom, she reveals how reconnecting with spirituality, rewriting your inner narrative, and allowing self-acceptance can shift the trajectory of healing.

Together, Natalie and Malisa discuss:
✨ Why self-acceptance is the foundation of post-traumatic growth
✨ How identity, purpose, and spirituality are interwoven in healing
✨ Practical ways to reclaim your inner voice and reset your path
✨ Moving beyond survival mode into true thriving
✨ Breaking free from old mental health narratives and writing your own story

Whether you’re navigating life after trauma, seeking deeper meaning, or wanting to support others on their growth journey, this episode will leave you uplifted, empowered, and ready to embrace your authentic self.

📘 Malisa also shares her powerful Identity Workbook — a practical tool to help you connect with who you truly are.

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What does wandering the cobbled streets of Rome, standing in the shadow of the Colosseum, and navigating the beauty (and chaos!) of Cinque Terre have to do with healing after trauma? More than you might think !!

In this episode of Growing Tall Poppies, I share reflections from the final leg of my European journey — from the heat and hustle of Florence and Venice, to the awe-inspiring history of Rome, the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums. These travels offered powerful lessons about resilience, courage, and the willingness to “step into the arena” of life, even when it feels easier to stay on the sidelines.

Inside, you’ll discover:
✨ Why the Colosseum is more than a tourist attraction — it’s a metaphor for the courage required in post-traumatic growth.
✨ How cobblestone streets remind us of the uneven, sometimes messy path of healing.
✨ What travel teaches us about flexibility, patience, and finding meaning in both the beauty and the discomfort.
✨ Strategies you can use right now to step back into your own “arena,” with authenticity, courage, and heart.

Whether you’ve faced trauma, loss, or just life’s unexpected turns, this episode is an invitation to reflect, reset, and reimagine what’s possible when you choose growth over fear.

🎧 Tune in now and let Italy’s timeless wisdom inspire your journey.

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