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In this powerful and raw conversation, Nichi welcomes back Dr. Nat Green — trauma breakthrough coach, bestselling author, podcast host of Growing Tall Poppies, and creator of the ABS Method and the Seven Archetypes of Transformation. With over 30 years in the trauma space and lived experience of complex trauma and invisible illness, Dr. Nat shares her deeply personal story of hitting rock bottom after serious health complications, burnout, and medical gaslighting — and how she used her own breakthrough strategies to rebuild her life and nervous system from the inside out. Whether you're a health professional, trauma survivor, or someone navigating invisible illness, this episode is a beacon of validation, hope, and holistic insight. Healing is possible — and it can become the foundation for a meaningful, thriving life.

Key Takeaways:

1. You Can Rise After Trauma: Healing doesn’t have to take years. Accelerated trauma strategies create profound shifts, even when traditional methods fall short.
2. Trauma Lives in the Nervous System: Emotional residue from our own experiences and the stories we witness in others (vicarious trauma) accumulate in our nervous systems. Left unprocessed, it contributes to burnout, chronic pain, emotional dysregulation, and health crashes.
3. Medical Gaslighting is Real: Dismissal and invalidation in the health system can compound trauma. Trusting your inner knowing and advocating for yourself is vital.
4. Invisible Illness Deserves Visibility: Invisible conditions often get overlooked. Validation and holistic support can change outcomes.
5. Burnout Isn’t a Buzzword: Especially for health professionals and helpers, burnout is often a symptom of deeper unresolved trauma and nervous system overload — not just poor self-care.
6. Healing is Holistic: True recovery includes the head, heart, and gut — our three brains. Reintegrating all parts of ourselves is key to sustainable wellbeing.
7. Know Your Trauma Archetype: Dr. Nat’s 7 archetypes help people understand their unique healing blueprint.

📚 Resources:

• Book: Break Your Trauma Cycle: The 7 Archetypes of Transformation — by Dr. Nat Green (Link in Instagram bio)
• Growing Tall Poppies podcast by Dr. Nat Green

🔗 Connect with Dr. Nat Green: Instagram: @drnatgreen or Facebook: Dr Natalie Green

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In this deeply personal episode, Nichi opens up about a terrifying moment no parent should ever face — the day her 17-year-old daughter had a heart attack that was initially dismissed as anxiety. This episode explores the dangerous consequences of misdiagnosis in women, particularly when it comes to three complex, invisible, and commonly misunderstood conditions:
SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection), POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), and EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD).

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The symptoms and warning signs of SCAD, and how it differs from a typical heart attack or anxiety
• Why POTS is often misunderstood and dismissed
• How EDS affects connective tissue, and what physical signs to watch for in yourself or others
• The hormonal, genetic, and nervous system connections between these conditions
• The psychological toll of being dismissed, unheard, or misdiagnosed — especially in young females
• Why listening to your body and trusting your instincts can be lifesaving

Key Takeaways:

• SCAD is a real, life-threatening condition that can happen in healthy young women and is often mistaken for anxiety.
• Medical gaslighting is common — especially for women presenting with invisible or complex symptoms.
• POTS and EDS are often co-occurring and can dramatically impact quality of life when left undiagnosed or untreated.
• These conditions are not rare — they’re rarely recognised.
• Hormonal shifts, neurodivergence, and connective tissue disorders can play a role in cardiovascular and nervous system vulnerability.
• Advocacy matters: If something feels wrong, keep pushing. Your voice could save a life — including your own.

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with your daughters, friends, schools, and health professionals. The more we shine the spotlight on what’s been unseen and unspoken — the more unstoppable we become.

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In this powerful episode of Shine the Spotlight, Nichi dives deep into the rising epidemic of burnout and chronic stress. She shares the real, raw truth about why so many people—especially women and those with invisible conditions—are feeling exhausted, foggy, and stuck. From nervous system dysregulation to the broken hustle culture, Nichi explores how burnout impacts our health, dreams, and daily lives, and offers a new, sustainable path forward. If you’re tired of just surviving and want to start thriving, this one’s for you.

Key Takeaways:

• Burnout is not just emotional—it's a full-body experience. It affects mental clarity, physical health, relationships, and your ability to function and thrive.
• Australia is in a burnout crisis. 61% of workers report burnout—much higher than the global average. Only 20% feel they're thriving at work.
• Burnout isn’t laziness—it’s biology. When your nervous system is dysregulated, it deprioritises long-term goals and focuses solely on survival.
• Chronic stress manifests physically. Symptoms like gut issues, fatigue, brain fog, and chronic pain are often overlooked signs of nervous system overload.
• The success-at-all-cost model is broken. Hustle culture glamorises productivity while ignoring the toll on mental and physical wellbeing.
• Invisible illnesses and caregiving burdens amplify burnout. Women and caregivers are especially vulnerable due to emotional labor, societal expectations, and health conditions that are often misunderstood.
• You can't goal-set your way out of burnout. Rest, regulation, and a new way of working are essential for long-term wellbeing.
• Community and connection are powerful antidotes. Loneliness is as damaging as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, yet it's rarely discussed in relation to burnout.
• Sustainable health is the new success. You can’t thrive long-term without learning to manage your energy, regulate your nervous system, and prioritise recovery.

Link to the free masterclass: Next one to be announced.

Thank you for listening to Shine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & Unstoppable. If this episode is for you please SUBSCRIBE to our show to stay informed. You are also keenly invited to give us a rating as well. It would make us super happy if you would like to follow us on social media to stay up to date and connected.

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Intro and Outro music: Inspirational Acoustic - Organic Harmony by Sonican; and Andrii Poradovskyi from Pixabay.

Disclaimer: This content is general in nature and intended for educational purposes only. It is not deemed as psychological treatment and does not replace the advice from your health professional or need for psychological treatment.