Growing Tall Poppies

Podcast Hosted by Dr Nat Green

This uplifting podcast shares a blend of real-life stories of extraordinary people overcoming trauma and adversity and educational tips, and strategies from health professionals.

Real Stories of Resilience: Hear from survivors who have faced unimaginable challenges and transformed their lives through post-traumatic growth.

Expert Guidance & Strategies: Gain insights from leading health professionals on healing the mind, regulating the nervous system, and thriving beyond trauma.

Empowering Conversations: Dive deep into the attributes, mindsets, and tools that help individuals rise above adversity and find renewed purpose and joy.

A Convergence of Psychology & Coaching: Explore how the evolving landscape of mental health and coaching provides innovative approaches to healing and thriving.

Podcast Episodes

S3 E125 Death Is No Reason to Stop Living: Eva Levina on Surviving Covert Emotional Abuse and Finding Self-Respect

S3 E125 Death Is No Reason to Stop Living: Eva Levina on Surviving Covert Emotional Abuse and Finding Self-Respect

Published on: 06/10/2026

S03E125: Eva Levina spent 25 years in a marriage she believed was loving. There were no visible scars and nothing that fit the conventional picture of abuse.

S3 E124 Thriving Beyond the Mother Wound: Finding Your Voice and Reclaiming Your Identity with Shelly Sharon

S3 E124 Thriving Beyond the Mother Wound: Finding Your Voice and Reclaiming Your Identity with Shelly Sharon

Published on: 29/09/2026

S03E124: In this episode, Dr. Nat talks with somatic therapist Shelly Sharon about the profound and lasting impact of the mother wound...

S3 E123 When the Life You Built No Longer Fits: Identity Patterns and the Invisible Ceiling

S3 E123 When the Life You Built No Longer Fits: Identity Patterns and the Invisible Ceiling

Published on: 22/09/2026

S03E123: In this solo episode of Growing Tall Poppies: Thrive After Trauma, Dr Nat Green shares a surprisingly emotional moment that occurred while completing an overseas entry card.

S3 E122 Learning to Stand Tall When the Life You Knew Falls Apart with Lee Ehlers

S3 E122 Learning to Stand Tall When the Life You Knew Falls Apart with Lee Ehlers

Published on: 14/09/2026

S03E122: In this deeply honest conversation, Dr Nat sits with Lee Ehlers, a screenwriter and father who faced the devastating loss of his wife Erin during the realization of a lifelong dream.

S3 E121 Late-Diagnosed AuDHD: Masking, Trauma, & Finally Finding Your Authentic Self with Ellie Capstick

S3 E121 Late-Diagnosed AuDHD: Masking, Trauma, & Finally Finding Your Authentic Self with Ellie Capstick

Published on: 07/09/2026

S03E121: In this episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr Nat Green sits down with Ellie Capstick, AuDHD educator, podcast host and founder of Ellie AuDHD...

S3 E120 Tall Poppy Syndrome: Why You Were Never Meant to Stay Small

S3 E120 Tall Poppy Syndrome: Why You Were Never Meant to Stay Small

Published on: 31/08/2026

S03E120: In this solo episode, Dr Nat Green shares the deeper meaning behind Growing Tall Poppies and explores how fear of visibility, nervous-system safety and identity patterns can quietly keep capable people playing small.