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Breaking Generational Cycles: Embodiment & Healing Trauma with Prentis Hemphill

Jun 13, 2024

Writer, embodiment facilitator, and therapist Prentis Hemphill discusses breaking generational cycles and healing trauma through embodiment work. Topics include crying dates for self-discovery, distinguishing trauma from personality, and owning part in generational healing.

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Prentis Hemphill

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Practice crying dates for self-discovery & instinct reconnection.

Distinguish trauma from personality to initiate healing process.

Embrace role as cycle breaker for generational healing and self-growth.

Deep dives

Key Point 1: Importance of Seeking Mentorship and Learning from the Best

Seeking mentorship from individuals like Serena Williams can help in personal growth and development. The podcast highlights the value of platforms like MasterClass, providing access to top-tier teachers for learning and growth at an affordable cost.

Intro

4min

Healing Trauma and Breaking Generational Cycles

14min

Recognizing and Releasing Old Patterns

8min

Break Generational Trauma Cycles Through Healing and Connection

15min

Setting Boundaries and Expressing Emotions in Parenting

9min

Reactivity, Vulnerability, and Healing: Navigating Relationships and Self-Growth

12min

Breaking Generational Cycles and Leaving a Positive Impact

2min

319. Breaking Generational Cycles: Embodiment & Healing Trauma with Prentis Hemphill

Glennon and Abby welcome Prentis Hemphill, a writer, embodiment facilitator, political organizer, and therapist. They discuss individual and collective healing through embodiment. The conversation spans the concepts of embodiment, cycle breaking within families and generational healing and how to get back into a healthier relationship with yourself and others.

Discover:

-The important practice of crying dates to help rediscover yourself & your instincts;

-How to learn the difference between your trauma and your personality; and

-What it means to be a cycle breaker & how to own your part in generational healing.

About Prentis: Prentis Hemphill is a writer, embodiment facilitator, political organizer, and therapist. They are the founder and director of the Embodiment Institute and the Black Embodiment Initiative, and the host of the acclaimed podcast Finding Our Way. Their work and writing have appeared in The New York Times, HuffPost, You Are Your Best Thing (edited by Tarana Burke and Brené Brown), and Holding Change (by adrienne maree brown). And their new book is called, What it takes to heal.

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We Can Do Hard Things

Breaking Generational Cycles: Embodiment & Healing Trauma with Prentis Hemphill

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Key Point 1: Importance of Seeking Mentorship and Learning from the Best

Key Point 2: Building Strong Relationships through Learning

Key Point 3: Embracing the Journey of Healing and Transformation

Key Point 4: Reconnecting with Authenticity and Vulnerability

Key Point 5: Navigating Through Trauma and Self-Discovery

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