Episode 28 :- Becoming Unstuck: How Trauma Survivors Can Break Free and Thrive

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In this latest powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green explores the reasons why so many trauma survivors feel stuck, even after overcoming the most challenging aspects of their trauma. Drawing on her deep expertise in trauma recovery, and her personal experiences, Dr. Nat sheds light on how trauma affects the nervous system, thought patterns, and emotional responses, making it hard for survivors to fully move forward.

Listeners will learn why nervous system dysregulation, old limiting beliefs, and lingering emotional baggage keep them in survival mode, even when they know they’re safe. Dr. Nat shares actionable steps for breaking through uncertainty, letting go of negative beliefs, and overcoming the fear of not living up to one’s full potential as well as embracing a new sense of identity post-trauma.

Listeners are invited to join a free 5-day self-compassion challenge and sign up for the Waitlist for the Thrive After Trauma coaching program , designed to accelerate the healing journey.
Key Takeaways:

• Understanding the hidden roots of feeling stuck after trauma - Learn why the nervous system often stays in survival mode and how negative thought patterns like “I’m not enough” can still sabotage your healing.
• How nervous system dysregulation impacts emotional and physical health - Discover how trauma keeps your body in a heightened state of alert, causing anxiety, insomnia, and even physical symptoms. Identify some powerful techniques to help bring your nervous system back into balance.
• Practical exercises to reconnect with values and purpose - Learn how reconnecting with your values and purpose can provide clarity and direction when the path ahead feels unclear.
• Overcoming negative self-beliefs and emotional baggage - Learn how deeply ingrained negative beliefs can hold you back—and how self-compassion can be your gateway to releasing this emotional weight.
• How trauma reshapes identity and how to reclaim personal power - explore how to rebuild your identity in a way that feels empowering and authentic to who you are today.
• Shift your mindset from surviving to thriving by taking small but impactful steps toward the life you truly desire.

Call to Action: Join Dr. Nat’s free self-compassion challenge and get on the waitlist for the next Thrive After Trauma program to take your healing journey to the next level.

Sign up for the FREE 5-Day Self-Compassion Challenge and start applying these strategies to your life today![Link to challenge]

Additionally, you're invited to join the waiting list for the next round of our Thrive After Trauma program—a 10-week coaching experience designed to accelerate your journey into post-traumatic growth. [Link to waiting list]

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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.