Episode 18:- Mindfulness and Growth in Trauma Recovery with Alison Dougall

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In this compelling episode of "Growing Tall Poppies," Dr. Nat Green welcomes Alison Dougall, a coach, mindfulness teacher, clinical & counselling psychologist to explore the power of mindfulness in her trauma recovery and personal growth. Alison shares her transformative journey from a tumultuous childhood, marked by parental mental health challenges, disdain and a lack of supportive attachments, to resilience and growth.

Alison's candid conversation about her early life, the impact of her upbringing, and her path to self-discovery offers a profound insight into the process of moving from trauma to post-traumatic growth. She discusses the importance of mindfulness, the therapeutic benefits of opening up about one's experiences, and the significant changes she experienced through coaching.

Episode Highlights / Takeaways:

1. Understanding Trauma: Discover how early life experiences shape our worldview and impact adult behaviour.
2. The Role of Mindfulness: Explore how mindfulness practices can help regulate emotions and challenge unhelpful thought patterns.
3. Breaking the Trauma Cycle: Alison shares insights on recognising and addressing trauma responses and how understanding the physiology of trauma helps in healing
4. Neuroplasticity and its implications for trauma recovery.
5. Accessing Support: Understand how finding the right support is crucial in the journey of recovery
6. Coaching breakthroughs: Alison discusses how coaching helped her release trauma "capsules" stored in her nervous system.
7. Overcoming Shame and Self-Doubt: Alison shares how she moved beyond her shame.
8. Continuous Personal Development: Discover why personal growth doesn't have to stop at "good enough."

Connect with Alison Dougall:

• Website: https:// www.thethrivingspace.com
• Social Media:
• Facebook:- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090838527394
• Email: [e-mail]

Alison's Bio
Alison is a dedicated Coach, Clinical Psychologist, and Mindfulness Teacher. She has empowered hundreds of women to reconnect with themselves, discover their own unique paths, and step into the best years of their life. In her Clinical Psychology practice she supports women through the challenges of menopause and perimenopausal. Supporting them to feel like themselves again.

This episode offers hope, practical advice, and valuable insights for anyone looking to incorporate mindfulness into their healing journey, understand the impact of childhood trauma, explore the possibilities of post-traumatic growth
and find calm amidst life's challenges.
You will learn about the power of personal growth, the importance of finding the right support, and how understanding the physiology of trauma can pave the way for healing. Alison's story is a testament to the strength of the human s

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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.