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 trauma therapist, 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 a ...
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The Reinvention Lab: Where Ambitious Women Transform Loss into Legacy empowers professional women who’ve faced unexpected losses to step into leadership, redefine their identities, and create meaningful legacies. Hosted by Master Certified Life Coach Sandy Linda, this podcast delivers inspiring stories, actionable strategies, and expert insights to help you move forward with unwavering purpose. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of grief, rediscovering your sense of self, or building s ...
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The Courage to Be Seen: How to Lead Without the Mask After Trauma
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26:03Send us a Message to connect 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. Full Show Notes: In this heartfelt solo episode of Gr…
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Healing Was Only the Beginning: How to Lead from Wholeness After Trauma
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37:05Send us a Message to connect If you’ve done the trauma-work, healed the wounds, yet still feel there’s a next layer — this episode is for you. Host Dr Nat Green shares why healing alone isn’t enough. Healing isn’t the finish line — it’s the doorway. In this heartfelt solo episode, Dr Nat Green — Trauma Breakthrough Coach, bestselling author, and cr…
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From Burnout to Boundaries:Rebuilding Life and Business After Trauma
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40:31Send us a Message to connect 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 remarkabl…
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From Burnout to Creative Recovery: Permission to Pause and Reconnect for Women in STEM
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Send us a Message to connect 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…
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When Dementia Hits Home: Navigating Guilt, Grief & Growth
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24:26Send us a Message to connect 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 decl…
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From Trauma to Healing: Rebalancing Body and Soul with Functional Diagnostics & Human Design
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46:04Send us a Message to connect 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 hypnotherap…
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From Darkness to Light: Navigating Self Acceptance to Thrive After Trauma
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1:05:19Send us a Message to connect 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 …
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In the Arena: Lessons on Growth from Italy
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18:11Send us a Message to connect 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…
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Rest Without Regret: Healing, FOMO & Finding Presence in Switzerland
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19:29Send us a Message to connect This week on Growing Tall Poppies, I’m coming to you from breathtaking Interlaken, Switzerland — where the mountains meet the lake, and the stillness invites deep reflection. The past few days have been about rest, recovery, and gentle exploration as my daughter continues to heal after falling seriously ill on our Europ…
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Unplanned Paths & Life’s Detours: A European Adventure in Healing and Growth
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19:45Send us a Message to connect In this special, unplanned and totally unscripted episode of Growing Tall Poppies, I’m coming to you live from Zurich with a raw and real update from my family trip across Europe—a journey that has been full of beauty, challenges, and unexpected lessons. From the joy of flying business class for the first time, to walki…
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100. Invest in Yourself: How to Rebuild After Loss with Financial Portfolio Strategies
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15:37Life's biggest losses often feel like opening your emotional bank account one morning, only to find it completely wiped clean. When everything safe and familiar vanishes, whether it's the death of loved ones, the end of a marriage, or the loss of a career that defined you, you’re left with more than just sadness. You lose your sense of who you are.…
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When the System Fails Twice: Speaking Up, Being Silenced, and Finding Power Again
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19:24Send us a Message to connect In this raw, deeply honest follow-up to Episode 63, I share more of the untold story — the messy middle — of what happened after I first spoke up about my experience with professional harm and systemic failure. What unfolds is a journey of gaslighting, bureaucratic stonewalling, and a complaint system that not only dism…
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99. Resilience Redefined: Recover Smarter, Not Harder
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25:12That voice in your head that says, “Push through and stay strong” might be sabotaging your comeback. While we've been taught that resilience means enduring whatever life throws at us without catching our breath, new research reveals something surprising: the people who bounce back fastest aren't the ones who grind harder. Tune in this week as I exp…
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Shedding, Healing & Becoming: My Next Chapter Begins in Europe
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13:58Send us a Message to connect In this raw, reflective, and soul-led solo episode, host Dr Nat Green shares a life update as she prepares for a long-awaited healing journey through Europe. Following the powerful response to Episode 63 (on gaslighting, trauma, and systemic harm), this week is a heartfelt thank-you to you — her listeners — and an hones…
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98. Genuine Healing vs. Performative Recovery
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15:16This episode explores a powerful question from listener Lisa about the difference between healthy reinvention and just staying busy to avoid grieving. Through my own journey and hard-won wisdom, I'll help you recognize whether you're running toward something you truly want or just running from pain. Join me today to discover the four key distinctio…
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From Trauma-Fueled Ambition to Authentic Impact
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57:13Send us a Message to connect In this powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, host Dr. Nat Green welcomes mentor and friend Melanie Benson to the show. Melanie, an expert in helping visionary leaders turn their brilliance into profitable visibility, shares her profound journey through personal trauma and professional growth. With over two decades …
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97. Rock Bottom to Breakthrough: How to Lead Like You Have Nothing to Lose
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13:52Your worst-case scenario has already happened. You're still breathing, still standing, and somehow still moving forward. That realization changes everything about how you approach leadership and life. Tune in this week to hear how devastating loss can unlock your greatest leadership potential. You'll discover why your fear of failure is actually ho…
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No More Regrets: Transforming Grief Into Purpose
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51:18Send us a Message to connect 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 un…
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96. How to Build Relationships That Can Weather Any Storm
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16:12Strong relationships aren't built during the storm, but before the rain starts. When fair-weather friends walked away during my deepest grief, I discovered a painful truth about the connections I'd spent years building. The secondary losses of watching my chosen family disappear when I needed them most taught me more about genuine relationships tha…
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Rise Above Borders: The Untold Story of Trauma, Identity & Leading Boldly as a Migrant Woman
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47:03Send us a Message to connect In this deeply moving and transformative episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green welcomes the remarkable Dr. Selma Music — clinical psychologist, neuroscientist, confidence and visibility coach, and founder of Rise Above Borders. Selma’s story is one of unimaginable trauma, extraordinary resilience, and radiant p…
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95. How to Turn Overthinking Into a Strategic Advantage
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16:29Overthinking about the future plagues almost every leader. Not the productive planning kind, but that draining mental loop of worrying about uncertain events and trying to control uncontrollable outcomes. What emerges from this pattern reveals something surprising: overthinking isn't a character flaw but evidence of sophisticated leadership thinkin…
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Breaking The Silence: On Gaslighting, Trauma & Systemic Failure in Healthcare
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25:46Send us a Message to connect Have you ever walked into a medical appointment hoping for support — only to walk out questioning your sanity? In this powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green breaks her silence on the deeply personal and painful experiences she and many of her clients have faced within the healthcare and mental health s…
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Leaders who've experienced loss often believe their empathy makes them more effective. When a team member shares personal struggles, that deep understanding feels like the perfect tool to help. But sometimes the very quality that makes you approachable becomes the thing that breaks trust with your team. In this episode, I explore the dark side of e…
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From Dismissed to Determined: Breaking the Silence on Invisible Conditions and Leading Systemic Change
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51:52Send us a Message to connect In this powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green is joined once again by Nichole Morrin, clinical psychologist, author, founder of the Invisible Health Network, & The Invisible CEO and creator of the revolutionary COMPASS-5 Model. Together, they unpack Nichi’s harrowing and inspiring journey—from life-thr…
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93. Micro-Leadership Moments: Small Interactions, Big Influence
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12:36Small moments define leadership. Every day, you face dozens of quick decisions and brief interactions that seem insignificant. The way you respond when someone looks stressed, how you acknowledge effort, or the pause you take before reacting to disagreement. These fleeting instances shape your influence far more than any grand gesture or strategic …
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The Magic of Mandalas : Unlocking Healing Through Art
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42:22Send us a Message to connect In this powerful and heart-opening episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr Nat Green sit down with the radiant Kathy Rausch—a mandala artist, author, and teacher—who vulnerably shares how the darkest chapter of her life cracked her open to divine transformation through creativity. Kathy shares her powerful story of overcomi…
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92. 3 Principles That Turn Setbacks Into Leadership Strengths
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17:29Did you know that leadership principles built from surviving tough times can become your greatest advantage? I've discovered that the women making the biggest impact as leaders aren't those who had an easy path - they're the ones who transformed their challenges into powerful messages that resonate with others. In this episode, I explore three core…
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When Helping Hurts: Unmasking the Hidden Trauma Behind Burnout
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30:08Send us a Message to connect In this powerful solo episode of Growing Tall Poppies, host Dr. Nat Green uncovers a hidden truth affecting thousands of health and helping professionals: the exhaustion, numbness, and loss of purpose you’re feeling may not just be burnout—it could be vicarious trauma. While burnout is widely discussed, vicarious trauma…
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Quiet confidence is one of the most powerful leadership tools you can develop - and it might be the opposite of everything you've been told about being a leader. This week, I'm exploring how the most influential leaders aren't necessarily the loudest ones in the room, but rather those who let their presence speak before they say a word. In this epi…
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From Shadows to Light: Embracing the Wounded Healer through Addiction and Recovery.
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1:01:29Send us a Message to connect In this insightful and compelling episode of the Growing Tall Poppies Podcast, host Dr. Nat Green sits down with Dr. David Lee, a clinical psychologist and addiction recovery coach, with extensive experience in trauma and addiction recovery. Dr David shares his personal journey of overcoming alcoholism, trauma, and the …
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90. Decision Avoidance in Grief: How to Start Making Decisions
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17:45Every decision we avoid carries a hidden cost that goes far beyond making the wrong choice. As someone who spent 10 months paralyzed by indecision after my own loss, I understand the weight of unmade choices. From scrolling endlessly through grief support groups to stockpiling resources without taking action, I discovered firsthand how avoiding dec…
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Navigating the Sandwich Generation with Grace, Grit & Love
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19:51Send us a Message to connect In this deeply personal and emotionally honest episode of Growing Tall Poppies, host Dr. Nat Green shares what it’s really like to be part of the Sandwich Generation—those navigating life while supporting both aging parents and young adult or teenage children. The group of adults caught in the middle, caring for aging p…
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Grief lives in the body, not just the mind. This body-mind connection affects ambitious women deeply, especially in our leadership. When grief hit during an enormous project, I couldn't think clearly, be creative, or connect with people. The physical manifestations weren't just personal discomfort; they diminished my capacity to lead effectively. M…
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Unlocking Healing Through the Body: Vulnerability, Creativity & Soul Freedom
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51:44Send us a Message to connect In this powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green is joined by the deeply insightful and courageous Kathryn Thompson. Together, they explore how true healing unfolds when we allow ourselves to be fully seen — through embracing vulnerability, openness, and creative expression. From a traumatic childhood inc…
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When loss shatters your world, does your community rise to support you or subtly pressure you to "get back to normal"? Major life transitions don't just take away what we've lost—they force us to reckon with a profound question: Who am I now? This identity reconstruction happens beneath the polished social media images of perfect support networks, …
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Beyond the Hero Complex: Embracing Open-Hearted Healing and Sustainable Strength
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1:01:23Send us a Message to connect In this deeply moving and insightful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green welcomes the compassionate and wise Dr. Mark Seton—a researcher, educator, consultant for Sense Connexion and founder of the Embodied Vulnerability Ecosystem. With a background in working with actors, creatives, and helping professionals…
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87. Digital Boundaries for Women Rebuilding After Loss
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17:24Is your online presence draining your mental energy? Like many of you, I've experienced how social media transforms from a connection tool into an invisible burden. After facing unexpected family losses, social media became both my support system and a pressure to perform healing rather than actually heal. By 2020, the pandemic pushed me to my digi…
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Karla’s Journey Through Trauma and Back to Herself
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49:11Send us a Message to connect In this powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green sits down with Karla Warwick—a woman of incredible resilience, candor, and courage. With a career in journalism, marketing and communications, across numerous areas (including working with ministers and prime ministers!), Karla opens up about her multifacet…
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86. Negative Feedback: How to Break the Cycle That Holds Women Leaders Back
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14:21Have you been in a meeting that felt like a courtroom drama? Where feedback felt like a weapon instead of a tool for growth? The statistics are shocking: about 76% of top-performing working women receive negative feedback from their bosses, compared to just 2% of high-achieving men. This isn't just about making meetings more pleasant – it's about c…
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A Carer's Perspective: Coping With Challenges and Making Every Day Count
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57:57Send us a Message to connect In this week's episode of Growing Tall Poppies, host Dr Nat Green sits down for a heartfelt and deeply authentic conversation, with Mr Paul Watson. They dive into the emotional journey of navigating trauma, grief, and post-traumatic growth through the eyes of a Carer. Paul Watson is a devoted husband to wife Bron, and f…
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85. Self-Doubt: Your Leadership Superpower
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20:20Did you know that 75% of female executives across industries experience imposter syndrome, yet very few discuss it openly? Listen in this week as I break down three critical tensions that create self-doubt for women leaders and share my Doubt to Decision method—three practical tools to transform your relationship with doubt. By the end of this epis…
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One Year In....Behind the Mic & Beyond the Mask
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19:26Send us a Message to connect It’s hard to believe... but it’s been ONE full year since the Growing Tall Poppies podcast began. 🌱 What started as a passion project to explore post-traumatic growth and share powerful stories of transformation has now become a sanctuary for not only survivors of trauma… but also for the helpers, healers, and holding-i…
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Many of us spend decades building identities around careers, relationships, and community roles. When loss shatters these external markers, we're left with the essential question: who am I now? This stripping away is both terrifying and potentially liberating. This week, I share the three game-changing aspects of self-awareness that emerge after lo…
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The Hidden Crisis: What Every Helping Professional Needs to Hear
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20:58Send us a Message to connect In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Nat Green drops the mask and speaks directly to the heart of every therapist, coach, healer, and helping professional who has ever felt depleted, disconnected, or on the edge of burnout. If you're the one holding space for others but silently wondering who’s holding space for yo…
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83. Rewrite Your Leadership Journey: Embodying Transformed Narratives (Part 4)
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19:11Did you know that your body is telling a story about you before you even speak? Research has shown that it takes just seven seconds for others to form an impression of your leadership capability. Many of us remain unaware of the signals we're giving off, undermining our effectiveness before we've said a word. In this final episode of our four-part …
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The Predictive Brain: How Neuroscience Unlocks Healing After Trauma
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49:57Send us a Message to connect In this transformative and enlightening episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green is joined by cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Irena O’Brien, founder of the Neuroscience School and host of The Neuroscience of Coaching Podcast (ranked in the top 10% globally!). Together, they explore how our brain's predictive nature i…
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82. Rewrite Your Leadership Journey: Reconstructing Empowered Narratives (Part 3)
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16:20Remember that professional setback that felt like the end of your story? What if these moments aren’t the end, but rather the start of your extraordinary leadership journey? In this third installment of my leadership transformation series, we're continuing the work we began last week on deconstructing limiting narratives by reconstructing empowered…
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Episode 50:- Flourishing Beyond Limits: Midlife Reinvention and Thriving Through Medical Menopause and Trauma.
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56:34Send us a Message to connect In this powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green sits down with Belinda Bayliss, founder and CEO of Flourishing Beyond Limits, to discuss trauma, & the transformative power of her path. Belinda, a midlife women’s coach, psychologist, and yoga teacher, shares her inspiring journey of overcoming significant…
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81. Rewrite Your Leadership Journey: Deconstructing Old Narratives (Part 2)
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19:09Have you ever found yourself limited by the stories you tell yourself about past failures? When we experience significant disappointments, we don't just experience the event itself. We create stories around it that become the lens through which we view our potential. These stories can either limit us or liberate us. In this episode, I unpack how th…
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