Growing Tall Poppies Podcast Season 2, Episode 28

Unplanned Paths & Life’s Detours: A European Adventure in Healing and Growth

Podcast| Growing Tall Poppies| Season 2
August 12, 2025•1 min read

Growing Tall Poppies Podcast: Season 02, Episode 28 (#69)

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In this episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr Nat Green shares a raw and unplanned update from her family trip across Europe - a journey full of beauty, unexpected challenges, and meaningful lessons in healing and growth.

From the excitement of flying business class for the first time, to walking 12,000 steps a day while managing arthritis and CRPS, to dealing with credit card fraud in Amsterdam, and supporting her daughter through sudden illness in Paris and Switzerland, Dr Nat reflects on how life rarely goes as planned and what this teaches about adaptability and self-compassion.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

  • How to embrace flexibility when plans fall apart

  • The importance of pausing, resting, and listening to your own needs

  • Balancing self-care with caring for others during challenging moments

  • When it’s okay to revisit old patterns and release guilt

  • Letting go of rigid expectations and adjusting goals along the way

Episode Highlights & Takeaways

  • Dr Nat shares her biggest lessons in patience and adaptability while travelling

  • Insights on how stepping back to rest can support both healing and clarity

  • Reflections on parenting in a crisis and what it teaches about self-sacrifice and self-compassion

  • Practical tools to stay grounded when life throws unexpected detours

  • A reminder that healing isn’t about perfection - it’s about staying connected to what truly matters

Learn More & Connect with Dr Nat

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Follow along on Instagram and Facebook for real-time reflections from her European journey - the challenges, the insights, and the growth.

Next Episode

👉 S02E29: Rest Without Regret: Healing, FOMO & Finding Presence in Switzerland

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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.

Growing Tall Poppies Podcast

Hosted by Dr Nat Green, this podcast empowers individuals to rise above trauma and create lasting transformation. Each episode features inspiring stories, expert advice, and practical strategies to help you break free from adversity, build confidence, and thrive. Tune in for real conversations that inspire personal growth and resilience.