Healing Generational Trauma: Breaking the Cycle

Send us a textWhat if the challenges you're facing aren't entirely your own? The burdens we carry—anxiety, anger, self-doubt—may actually be echoes from generations past, embedded in our very DNA.In this profound conversation with transformation healing strategist Corrine Zuleger, we explore the hidden mechanisms of generational trauma and how it shapes veterans and their families. Corrine shares her own journey through mental health crises and family losses that led her to understand how trauma gets passed down like an unwanted inheritance, changing our nervous systems and creating patterns that feel impossible to break."What is brought to light can be healed," Corrine explains, highlighting that awareness is the first step toward transformation. Together, we dive into the neuroscience behind how traumatic experiences—both from our ancestors and our military service—create deep neural pathways that dictate our reactions and behaviors, often without our conscious awareness.The most powerful moments come when we discuss practical healing modalities that work at both neurological and energetic levels. From breathwork that releases trapped energy to mirror exercises that build self-love, these techniques offer real pathways to breaking generational cycles. Particularly moving is the discussion about forgiveness—not of harmful actions, but of the people (including ourselves) who were simply doing the best they could with the awareness they had at the time.You'll discover why isolation is your greatest enemy on the healing journey and how connection serves as medicine for the wounds you carry. Whether you're a veteran struggling with reintegration, someone carrying familial patterns you want to release, or simply seeking deeper understanding of how trauma works, this episode offers both compassionate insight and practical tools for transformation.Ready to break the cycles that no longer serve you? Connect with our veteran community at empowerperformancestrategies.com and download Corrine's free workbook on reconnecting to love at corinnezuleger.com. Your journey toward healing starts here.PLATE & PONDER: EMPTY NESTING w/ Jen & Chris FentonWith a wine buzz, an empty-nesting married couple tackles a full plate of global issues.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

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