Spiraling Higher

86. Flynn Skidmore: Generational Healing + The Fear of Not Reaching Your Potential

Oct 30, 2024
Flynn Skidmore, a former therapist skilled in Internal Family Systems and Somatic Experiencing, joins for an enlightening discussion that dives into generational healing. They explore the heavy emotional burdens inherited from childhood and how they affect relationships. Flynn reveals liberating perspectives on healing, emphasizing acceptance over perfection. Personal stories from the hosts about feeling unseen by parents highlight the intricate ties between identity, love, and self-worth. The conversation encourages self-compassion and embracing personal evolution.
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ANECDOTE

Gina's Mother Wound

  • Gina shares her complicated relationship with her mother, a typical Asian immigrant mom.
  • She feels unseen and like a personification of her mother's mistakes, despite personal healing efforts.
INSIGHT

Generational Wounds

  • Flynn Skidmore introduces the concept of generational and collective wounds, highlighting the extended lineage of emotional inheritance.
  • Healing is framed as a continuous process like the Grand Canyon's slow erosion and renewal, lessening pressure for complete resolution.
ANECDOTE

Flynn's Childhood

  • Flynn Skidmore recounts his childhood in a diverse Brooklyn neighborhood, where he felt like an outsider.
  • This, coupled with witnessing the complexities of good people making bad choices, shaped his understanding of human nature's multifaceted aspects.
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