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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, they explore how grief — especially early childhood and intergenerational trauma — can manifest in the body, and how reconnecting to our physical and emotional selves is key to true healing and post-traumatic growth.

Dr. Michelle shares her personal story of feeling abandoned by her father at the age of two and how that shaped a lifetime of disconnection from her body and emotions. She opens up about people-pleasing, spiritual practice, body-based rituals, and the transformative power of storytelling. They also discuss the "three brains" (head, heart, and gut), curiosity as a healing force, and why your trauma — big or small — is always valid.

Whether you've experienced complex grief, early loss, or you're on the path of healing, this conversation is full of wisdom, compassion, and real-world practices that will inspire and empower.

This episode is packed with valuable advice for anyone looking to achieve post-traumatic growth and live a life filled with purpose, self-awareness, and deep inner peace. Listen in for inspiring stories, practical strategies, and a wealth of wisdom on navigating through trauma and beyond.

This episode covers:

• Why grief doesn't just live in the mind but also in the body, and how to start listening to its messages
• The difference between complex grief and “normal” grief
• Dr. Michelle’s morning ritual to reconnect with her body
• The role of people-pleasing and how it can become a hidden superpower and a gift
• How storytelling heals, — and crafting a new ending — is a transformative process and helps reframe the past
• Many trauma survivors "live in their heads" as a coping mechanism. True healing involves reconnecting all three of the — head (logic), heart (emotion), and gut (intuition) — to restore wholeness.
• The three most important values for healing and growth: peace, faith, and excellence
• How spiritual practice supports post-traumatic growth
• Why curiosity and willingness are essential qualities for transformation.

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Intro and Outro music: Inspired Ambient by Playsound.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be deemed or treated as psychological treatment or to replace the need for psychological treatment.