We Can Do Hard Things How to Break Family Cycles: Dr. Mariel Buqué
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Sep 17, 2024 
Dr. Mariel Buqué, a first-generation Black Dominican psychologist and trauma expert, joins to discuss the crucial topic of intergenerational trauma and its effects. She reveals how to identify inherited trauma symptoms and shares the most effective phrase for healing children. The conversation emphasizes the importance of reframing family loyalty and the belief that it's never too late to break harmful cycles. Dr. Buqué's insights empower listeners to understand their family dynamics and embark on a path of personal growth.
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Intergenerational Trauma Definition
- Intergenerational trauma gets passed down through families biologically and psychologically.
- It combines inherited predispositions with environmental and social experiences.
Biological Impact of Trauma
- Epigenetics shows how trauma can alter gene expression, affecting offspring.
- Studies reveal inherited stress responses in mammals separated from mothers.
Recognizing Intergenerational Trauma
- Many experience intergenerational trauma through symptoms like anxiety or depression.
- Deeper exploration reveals codependency, people-pleasing, self-hatred, and chronic shame.
