Episode 93 - Breaking the Cycle: 4 Key Steps to Healing Intergenerational Trauma
Ever catch yourself reacting to something and think, wait… where did that response come from? This episode of the YMyHealth podcast dives into the layered, often invisible world of intergenerational trauma—the emotional and behavioral patterns we inherit without even realizing it.
YMyHealth Podcast Co-Host, Julie Woon, is joined by licensed mental health counselor Shruthi Nair, who breaks down the different types of inherited trauma, how they can show up emotionally and behaviorally in your day-to-day life, and why so many of us carry stories that didn’t start with us. From family dynamics to cultural influences, this conversation connects the dots in a way that just clicks.
Shruthi, who has a subspecialty in working with the South Asian Community (and is South Asian herself) and with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), shares ways to heal and break the cycle of intergenerational trauma across cultures and communities.
🎧Tune in now to learn three steps you can use to begin your own healing journey and share this episode with a friend!
Whether you’re deep into your self-growth era or just starting to ask bigger questions, this episode will leave you thinking differently (in the best way).
Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction to Intergenerational Trauma
(04:38) Understanding Types of Intergenerational Trauma
(09:47) Misconceptions About Intergenerational Trauma
(14:37) The Growing Visibility of Intergenerational Trauma
(19:24) Emotional and Behavioral Manifestations
(24:15) Recognizing Intergenerational Trauma
(28:51) The Role of Storytelling in Healing
(29:58) Intergenerational Trauma and Mental Health Access
(33:16) Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma
(36:18) Healing Without Forgiveness
(42:58) Practical Steps for Healing
(44:56) Starting Conversations About Trauma
(48:24) Finding the Right Therapist
Links:
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