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Today’s episode marks a deeply meaningful transition.

In this personal and reflective solo episode, Dr Nat Green shares why she has chosen not to re-register as a Clinical Psychologist after 35 years in the profession — and why, instead of feeling heavy or sorrowful, this decision feels grounded, aligned, and freeing.

This is not a rejection of psychology.
It’s the completion of an identity — and the conscious integration of lived experience, professional wisdom, and post-traumatic growth into a new chapter of work.

In this episode, Dr Nat explores what it means to:

• honour an identity that has completed without bitterness or rebellion
• navigate identity grief — the quiet, often unnamed grief that can accompany growth
• step into a new version of yourself with integrity, nervous system safety, and self-trust

This conversation is especially for you if:

• you feel like you’ve outgrown a role, title, or version of yourself
• you’re on the edge of a transition and unsure how to let go with clarity
• you’ve done a lot of inner work but sense there’s another chapter calling
• you want reassurance that growth doesn’t have to come through collapse

✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why identity completion is not failure — but maturity
• How identity grief shows up (even when a decision feels right)
• The difference between burnout, rebellion, and true alignment
• Why nervous system regulation matters more than rushing to redefine yourself
• Three grounded strategies to support yourself through an identity shift
• How ethical, embodied transformation can exist beyond traditional systems

🧭 Three Grounded Identity Transition Practices Shared:

1. Honour the identity you are completing — recognise what it gave you before moving on
2. Allow identity grief without pathologising it — grief means it mattered
3. Regulate before you redefine — somatic clarity precedes identity clarity

💬 A Reflection to Sit With:

What identity is completing for you right now?
And what would it look like to honour it — instead of forcing yourself to outgrow it faster than your system is ready for?

📝 Important Note

This episode is shared for reflection, education, and personal growth.
It is not therapy and does not replace professional mental health care.
If you are experiencing distress or need additional support, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional.

🌱 About Dr Nat Green

Dr Nat Green is a former Clinical Psychologist of 35 years, now a trauma-informed transformational coach, speaker, author, and host of Growing Tall Poppies. Her work sits at the intersection of identity, nervous system regulation, post-traumatic growth, and integrated leadership, supporting people who are ready to move beyond survival and truly thrive.

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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.