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Shine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & UnstoppableEp. 19: Breaking the Trauma Cycle - Dr Nat Green on Post-traumatic Growth & Holistic HealingSend us a textIn 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 prof...2025-06-2843 min
Growing Tall PoppiesFrom Dismissed to Determined: Breaking the Silence on Invisible Conditions and Leading Systemic ChangeSend us a Message to connect In this powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green is joined once again by Nichole Morrin, clinical psychologist, author, founder of the Invisible Health Network, & The Invisible CEO and creator of the revolutionary COMPASS-5 Model. Together, they unpack Nichi’s harrowing and inspiring journey—from life-threatening illnesses and diagnoses to her 17yo daughter’s shocking heart attack, and the medical dismissal that nearly cost her life.This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating life with invisible illnesses, burnou...2025-06-2351 min
Shine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & UnstoppableEp. 18: When Our Teenage Daughter Had a Heart Attack: Three Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions Impacting LivesSend us a textIn 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 h...2025-05-2522 min
Shine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & UnstoppableEp.17: Burnout, Chronic Stress and Illness - Why More People Than Ever are ImpactedSend us a textIn 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:...2025-04-0224 min
Shine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & UnstoppableEp. 16: Flourishing Beyond Limits in Midlife with Belinda BaylissSend us a textIn this empowering episode Nichi sits down with Belinda Bayliss, founder and CEO of Flourishing Beyond Limits, to discuss the often unseen and unspoken challenges of midlife for women. Belinda shares her personal journey through early menopause following cancer treatment, shedding light on the invisible struggles women face with hormonal changes, brain fog, and feelings of being stuck or unseen. Together, they explore the importance of raising awareness about perimenopause, debunking myths around HRT, and embracing strategies for strength, mobility, and self-nourishment. Belinda also emphasises the value of connection and community, highlighting how...2025-03-1438 min
Shine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & UnstoppableEp. 15: The Podcast TransformationSend us a textIn this episode Nichi highlights the new and exciting transformation for the podcast and the brand change to Shine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & Unstoppable. Key Takeaways:Exciting Podcast Update:The Sustainable Success Series has been rebranded to Shine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & Unstoppable to better reflect the mission of highlighting unseen challenges, unspoken truths, and unstoppable resilience.Who is This Podcast For?Those navigating invisible conditions, emotional burdens, or personal obstacles.Individuals with stories that deserve to be heard, whether unspoken, unsolved, o...2025-02-2106 min
Shine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & UnstoppableEp. 14: Wired but Exhausted - Taming a Hyperactive Nervous SystemSend us a textIn this episode of the Sustainable Success Series, Nichi dives deep into the impact of a hyperactive nervous system—a state where the body is stuck in overdrive, running on stress hormones instead of sustainable energy. If you feel constantly anxious, wired but exhausted, struggle with digestion, fatigue, brain fog, or hormonal imbalances, your nervous system may be stuck in fight-or-flight mode.We explore:What a hyperactive nervous system is and how it hijacks your body and mind.The connection between chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, and conditions like POTS, hy...2025-02-1026 minShine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & UnstoppableEp. 13: Five Strategies to Harness the Strengths of an ADHD Brain for Sustainable SuccessSend us a textIn this episode, host Nichi Morrin dives into the unique wiring of ADHD brains, exploring how natural drive, creativity, and passion can lead to incredible accomplishments—but also to burnout if not managed effectively. Nichi shares her personal journey as a driven ADHD entrepreneur and psychologist, offering strategies grounded in neuroscience and psychology to help individuals harness their strengths sustainably.Join us as we flip the narrative on ADHD, celebrating its strengths while learning to work with the challenges. Nichi provides actionable strategies to align your energy with your goals without sa...2025-01-0919 min
Shine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & UnstoppableEp. 12: Learning to Live Life to the Best of Your Abilities with Katharine MullingsSend us a textIn this episode Nichi speaks with Katharine Mullings, a resilient mother of three, qualified counsellor, and advocate for living authentically with invisible conditions. Katharine shares her raw and powerful journey from living a healthy, carefree life to being diagnosed with three invisible illnesses—ankylosing spondylitis, celiac disease, and hypothyroidism—while raising her young family. She opens up about the challenges of navigating the UK's healthcare system, her experiences with acceptance, and the struggle for validation within medical and social spaces. Her story highlights the power of advocacy, persistence, and redefining success on your own...2024-12-1440 min
Shine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & UnstoppableEp. 11: Slowing Down to Heal from Chronic Fatigue and Chronic Pain with Hannah DarbySend us a textIn this episode we’re joined by Hannah Darby, a therapist and Reiki master who shares her inspiring journey of living with invisible illnesses, including IBS, chronic back pain, and ME/CFS. Hannah opens up about the emotional and physical challenges she’s faced, the grief associated with chronic conditions, and how these experiences redirected her path toward healing and helping others. She discusses practical strategies like pacing, gratitude journaling, and mindfulness, as well as the importance of finding supportive communities. Tune in to hear her empowering insights on turning adversity into purpose and...2024-11-2528 minShine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & UnstoppableEp. 10: Neurodivergence and the Overlap - EDS, POTS, Fatigue, MCAS, & Eating IssuesSend us a textIn this episode Nichi Morrin dives into the complex interplay between neurodivergence and chronic body-mind conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Chronic Fatigue, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). Nichi shares her insights from years of working closely with individuals facing these challenges, shedding light on how these conditions overlap and influence one another, particularly within neurodivergent populations.Nichi explores how these invisible conditions can affect daily life, from joint pain and dizziness to brain fog, digestive issues, and sensory sensitivities. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the...2024-11-0533 minShine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & UnstoppableEp. 9: Perimenopause - The Invisible Struggle Often IgnoredSend us a textIn this episode of The Sustainable Success Series, Nichi explore’s the often invisible struggle of perimenopause. Despite its prevalence, perimenopause remains a taboo topic, leaving many women feeling isolated and misunderstood as they live with symptoms like anxiety, mood swings, hypersensitivity, sleep disturbances, and even worsened ADHD. We discuss how fluctuating hormones impact mental and physical health, why these changes often go unnoticed, and the importance of raising awareness so we can provide better support, promote open conversations, and empower women to seek the care they deserve during this significant life transition.2024-10-1729 min
Therapists Rising PodcastThe Million Seen Movement: Making an Impact for Those with Invisible Conditions with Nichi MorrinFrom Invisible to Invincible: Nichi Morrin’s Mission to Empower Those with Invisible ConditionsHave you ever felt unseen or misunderstood because of an invisible condition? Or perhaps you’re a therapist wondering how you can make a difference for clients who face unique, unseen challenges every day? In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Nichi Morrin, a visionary clinical psychologist, entrepreneur, and fierce advocate for those living with invisible conditions.Nichi is the founder of The Successful Zebra and creator of the Million Seen Movement, a campaign dedicated to reaching one mill...2024-10-1649 min
Shine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & UnstoppableEp 8: Transforming Lives - New Book and Launch of The Million Seen MovementSend us a textIn this special episode of The Sustainable Success Series, Nichi Morrin introduces her new book "Girl, Get Out of the Freaking Car!: A Nine-Step Roadmap to Simple Self-Worth and Possibility" and the powerful Million Seen Movement. Nichi dives into the metaphor behind her book, sharing her personal journey of overcoming invisible conditions, fear, and self-doubt to live a life of purpose and success. She also shares how the Million Seen Movement aims to reach one million people living with invisible conditions feel seen, heard, and supported. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about...2024-10-0715 min
Shine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & UnstoppableEp. 7: Breaking the Silence - Dr. Amee Shah on Thriving with EpilepsySend us a textIn this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Amee Shah, a trailblazer navigating the intersection of her professional life and her personal journey with epilepsy. From being diagnosed at the age of eight to facing the challenges of family planning while managing medication side effects, Dr. Shah’s story is one of resilience, advocacy, and the power of sharing one’s truth. She discusses the stigma surrounding invisible illnesses, the importance of self-advocacy, and how embracing vulnerability can transform lives. Dr. Shah’s candid conversation highlights the critical need for better education and su...2024-09-2742 min
Shine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & UnstoppableEp. 6: From Rugby to Resilience: Carl Webb’s Legacy - Part 2: Damon Keating’s TributeSend us a textIn this episode of the Sustainable Success Series, Nichi Morrin speaks with Damon Keating, a close friend of the late Carl Webb, to discuss Carl’s incredible journey from rugby league star to an inspiring figure battling motor neuron disease (MND). Damon shares personal stories about Carl's early days at the Brisbane Broncos, his powerful presence on and off the field, and his legacy of resilience, humility, and advocacy through the Carl Webb Foundation. Listeners will hear about Carl's unwavering spirit, his dedication to helping others even in the face of his diagnosis, an...2024-09-1941 min
Growing Tall PoppiesEpisode 27:- Healing Invisible Wounds: Trauma’s Impact on Chronic Pain and Autoimmune DisordersSend us a Message to connect Welcome back to Growing Tall Poppies, where we explore the journey from trauma to post-traumatic growth. In today’s insightful solo episode, Dr. Nat Green delves into a topic that's gaining increasing attention—the connection between trauma and invisible conditions such as chronic pain and autoimmune disorders.Dr. Nat unpacks how trauma—whether it be emotional, psychological, or physical—can deeply impact the body’s physiological systems. She highlights the importance of the mind-body connection, how unresolved trauma can trigger chronic inflammation, heightened pain sensitivity, and immune system dysregulation. This episo...2024-09-1632 min
Shine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & UnstoppableEpisode 5: From Rugby to Resilience: Carl Webb's Legacy - Part One - Cass Jamieson's StorySend us a textIn this powerful episode, Nichi Morrin interviews Cassandra Jamieson, the partner of former celebrated rugby league player Carl Webb. Cassandra shares her story of reconnecting with Carl just before his diagnosis with motor neurone disease (MND) and their journey through life together. The episode highlights Carl’s legacy—both in sport and through his establishment of the Carl Webb Foundation, which supports individuals and families affected by MND. Cassandra discusses the challenges they faced, the support they received from their community, and how Carl's determination to "keep busy living" inspired those around him.2024-09-1324 min
Shine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & UnstoppableEmbracing Compassion and Overcoming Burnout with Dr. Hayley QuinnSend us a textIn this episode of The Sustainable Success Series, host Nichi Morrin welcomes Dr. Hayley Quinn, a clinical psychologist turned anti-burnout business coach and founder of Welcome to Self. Dr. Hayley shares her powerful journey from experiencing severe burnout and chronic illness to transforming her relationship with herself and creating a thriving business that prioritises self-care, compassion, and sustainable practices. She discusses the profound impact of self-compassion, the challenges of living with invisible illnesses, and practical steps to maintain wellbeing while pursuing professional and personal goals.Key Takeaways:...2024-08-3146 min
Shine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & UnstoppableTransforming the Trauma Landscape with Dr. Nat GreenSend us a textIn this insightful episode, Nichi Morrin interviews Dr. Nat Green, a post-traumatic growth coach, author, and podcast host with a background in clinical and health psychology. Dr. Nat shares her journey of over 30 years working in trauma, her personal experiences with trauma and invisible conditions, and how she has transformed her life to focus on post-traumatic growth and sustainable living. She discusses her book, "Key to Freedom: The Seven Step Model to Triumph Over Trauma," and her development of the ABS Method, which accelerates trauma healing.Key Takeaways:2024-08-3146 min
Shine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & UnstoppableDay by Day: A Family's Journey Through CRPS with Carla YeoSend us a textIn this heartfelt and powerful episode, Nichi welcomes a very special guest, Carla Yeo, a devoted mother of three, a talented photographer, and an advocate for her daughter, Georgia, who has been diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Carla shares her family’s journey through the challenges of living with an invisible condition, emphasising the importance of hope, acceptance, and finding personalised care that truly listens to the patient.Key Takeaways:The Importance of Listening:Carla stresses the significance of healthcare professionals truly listening to pa...2024-08-3152 minShine the Spotlight: Unseen, Unspoken & UnstoppableEpisode 1: Welcome to The Sustainable Success SeriesSend us a textIn this inaugural episode of The Sustainable Success Series, Nichi Morrin introduces the mission behind the podcast, which is part of The Million Seen Movement. Nichi shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming invisible conditions, trauma, and adversity to achieve sustainable success in life and business. She discusses the challenges of living with invisible conditions, the importance of becoming one's biggest advocate, and the need for sustainable solutions to regain energy, purpose, and fulfillment in life.Key Takeaways:The Million Seen Movement:A global initiative aimed...2024-08-3120 min
Growing Tall PoppiesEpisode 20:- "Making the Invisible Visible through Embracing Our Zebra Stripes"Send us a Message to connect In this compelling episode of the Growing Tall Poppies podcast, Dr. Nat Green welcomes her dear friend and incredible guest, Nichole (Nichi) Morrin. Nichi is a clinical psychologist, entrepreneur, sustainable success coach, and podcast host of the Sustainable Success Series. As the CEO of the Successful Zebra, Nichi is on a mission to raise awareness and advocate for those living with invisible conditions, whom she refers to as zebras.Join us as Nichi shares her powerful story of overcoming significant trauma and adversity. From battling infertility to surviving life-threatening...2024-07-2952 min