Cara Anthony, a KFF Health News reporter, dives deep into the intersection of racism and health, focusing on Sikeston, Missouri. She discusses the historical trauma of racial violence, including the lynching of Cleo Wright and the police killing of Denzel Taylor. Anthony reveals how generational trauma persists in Black families and the detrimental effects of silence on health. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for open dialogues within families and communities to foster healing and address systemic disparities.

Marty McCary is a renowned surgeon and public policy researcher, while Cara Anthony investigates trauma and violence as a reporter, and Rachel Yehuda is a distinguished professor studying intergenerational trauma. They discuss how outdated medical guidelines on peanut allergies led to unintended consequences and highlight the shocking legacy of trauma within communities, particularly among descendants of Holocaust survivors. The conversation dives into the importance of understanding these ripple effects for better health outcomes and emotional healing.