Cultural Healing and Community Empowerment

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What if the trauma experienced by your ancestors is still influencing your life today? Explore this compelling idea as we uncover how trauma can be passed down through generations via epigenetic inheritance, shaping our genes and emotional responses. This episode promises a transformative understanding of how not only trauma but also healing can create lasting effects across generations. Discover the power of neuroplasticity, where practices like mindfulness and somatic exercises can rewire our biological stress responses, setting the stage for a healthier legacy.

We also address the profound impact of cultural trauma, exploring how historical events continue to shape collective identities and worldviews. Our discussion introduces the Breath of Life Theory and a healing-centered engagement model, offering holistic frameworks to nurture balance across physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. These approaches encourage reconnecting with cultural practices to build resilience and foster a sense of community and identity. Tune in to participate in our Speak Out Advocacy series—a call to transform mental health services and advocate for meaningful change. Join us on this journey to recovery and growth, and find out how you can make a difference in your community.

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Disclaimer: This podcast serves solely for informational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended to replace professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor does it substitute for a relationship with a licensed mental health clinician. Always consult your physician before deciding about your physical or mental health.

Help Resources: 

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• National Helpline
• Find a Psychiatrist
• Find Treatment
•  ANXIETY & DEPRESSION ASSOCIATION (ADAA) Find a Therapist
•  FIND A CBT Therapist
• Self-Help Book Recommendations

References: 

• American Psychological Association. (2020). Understanding the impact of trauma on brain and body. American Psychological Association. 
• Blackstock, C. (2011). The emergence of the breath of life theory. Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, 8(1).
• Brosschot, J. F., Gerin, W., & Thayer, J. F. (2006). The perseverative cognition hypothesis: A review of worry, prolonged stress-related physiological activation, and health. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 60(2), 113-124.
•  Comas-Díaz, L., Hall, G. N., & Neville, H. A. (2019). Racial trauma: Theory, research, and healing: Introduction to the special issue. American Psychologist, 74(1), 1-5. 
•  Ginwright, S. (2022). Healing Centered Engagement Participant Guide. 
• Nsamenang. (2006). Human Ontogenesis: An Indigenous African View on Development and Intelligence. International Journal of Psychology, 41(4), 293–297.
• Streeter, C. C., Gerbarg, P. L., Saper, R. B., Ciraulo, D. A., & Brown, R. P. (2012

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