The 9 Keys to Vital Living After Trauma

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What does it really take to move from trauma, stress, and burnout into a life of vitality, purpose, and post-traumatic growth?

In this powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, I sit down with Dr. Deborah Zucker — naturopathic physician, mental health counselor, health coach, and award winning author of The Vitality Map and The Vitality Journal. Deborah shares her groundbreaking 9 Keys to Vital Living, which support deep healing, nervous system repair, and sustainable resilience.

Together, we explore:
✨ Why burnout is often a sign of unresolved trauma in the nervous system
✨ How cultivating resilience goes beyond self-care into nervous system repair
✨ The importance of saying a courageous “YES” — and pruning away draining “NOs”
✨ The role of community, connection, and vulnerability in true post-traumatic growth
✨ How to live like you matter — honoring your gifts without falling into self-sacrifice

Deborah also opens up about her own journey, navigating recurrent chronic fatigue, motherhood later in life, and the lessons she continues to learn about slowing down, honoring her truth, and showing up authentically.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, burnt out, or unsure how to move forward after trauma, this conversation is filled with compassion, wisdom, and practical tools to help you reclaim vitality and wholeness.

🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Deborah’s website: https://vitalmedicine.com
• The Vitality Map book + The Vitality Journal (available Oct 1 on Amazon & bookstores worldwide)
• Connect with Deborah on:-
• Instagram,
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• SPECIAL OFFER for Podcast Listeners :- Work with Dr Deborah and get 15% OFF ! PLUS a FREE download here:- vitalmedicine.com/podcast

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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.