Breaking Generational Silence: How to Disrupt Unhealthy Family Patterns & Heal Inherited Trauma (feat. Nicole Russell-Wharton)
Imagine if a single conversation could set your life on a new path and spark healing that reaches your whole family, even future generations.
My guest today, Nicole Russell-Wharton, believes that real change starts when we challenge old family paradigms and work through past pain. Nicole will share her thoughts on stopping the silence that has held so many families back. She’ll explain how speaking up and facing hard topics can help us and those who come after us grow stronger.
Nicole Russell-Wharton is a bestselling author and lead advocate for mental health and the well-being of children. She serves as Co-Founder and Executive Director of Precious Dreams Foundation, the non-profit empowering youth in foster care and homeless and is also CEO of a consulting agency dedicated to educating corporations on best practices for serving vulnerable populations. Nicole has earned her awards and recognition from GLAMOUR, the Observer, Walmart, NBC, Essence, NBC and Oprah Magazine.
Join us as Nicole shares her findings and exercises to help you start learning about your family history. She will guide you in starting honest talks about health, money, social issues, and more, so you can break through silence and face family challenges with confidence.
Interview timestamps:
04:30 | Nicole opens up about her own health challenges and explains how these experiences inspired her to dig deeper into her family's past.
07:30 | What is intergenerational healing and the impact of epigenetics on our lives.
09:17 | Why our DNA and our childhood environment both play strong roles in passing down family patterns through generations.
12:45 | Signs that the struggles you face may connect to family issues passed down over time.
15:00 | Time alone does not fix every wound. Other steps that can make a real difference in healing.
18:50 | Tips for starting honest talks with family to learn about shared history.
22:50 | How genealogy tests can shed light on family roots and help us understand where we come from.
25:50 | Why breaking the silence on family history is often harder within minority communities.
29:00 | Why support from others can help strengthen our journey to healing.
