Does it ever feel like your vulnerabilities seem related to more than your current experience? Check out Geoff Rickly and Tom Keeley (aka Cody and Dan) as they explore the topic of intergenerational trauma, a symptom of epigenetic expression by which biological responses to trauma may be influenced by experiences beyond our own. Buckle up as Chinchilla Nice Nice and Dan define "Big T" trauma and "Little T" trauma, describe how the traumatic experiences of our ancestors can influence what our contemporary experiences feel like, describe methods for identifying whether our vulnerabilities are based in our experiences or those of our ancestors, and summarize strategies for overcoming intergenerational trauma.
Resources:
Intergenerational trauma expert, Mark Wolynn; https://markwolynn.com
Build empathy to heal your trauma and the trauma of those around you; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhrW08fqiP0
Definitions of "Big T" and "Little T" trauma; https://www.griefrecoveryhouston.com/big-t-vs-little-t-trauma/
What is Quick N' Nerdy?
This show is intended to provide a short and quirky look into psychological and other wellness topics. Bonus points are awarded to those who can endure the antics of Bert and Ernie (aka Dan and Cody). If you stick with the show long enough you just may come across some nuggets of knowledge. Try to find joy in sifting through the muck to find the meaning.