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In this empowering episode, Kat has author Willie Handler on to share his powerful journey of uncovering generational trauma from his parents, Holocaust survivors. He talks about the emotional impact of confronting his family history, the process of writing his memoir, and the therapeutic healing he experienced along the way. We also dive into the role of storytelling in healing, the importance of preserving family stories, and the need for community support in addressing trauma.
Willie discusses the challenges of dealing with inherited trauma, the rise of antisemitism, and the importance of advocacy and Holocaust education. This episode is a deep exploration of Jewish identity, mental health, and how we can break cycles of pain for future generations.
Time Stamps:
00:00 – Introduction
05:57 – Unpacking the lasting impact of Holocaust trauma on the next generation.
11:59 – How sharing stories can be a vital part of processing trauma.
23:56 – Recognizing how trauma affects more than just the survivors.
36:35 – Willie’s emotional journey of discovering his family’s past.
44:03 – How healing trauma can change how we view our family dynamics.
52:19 – Confronting Antisemitism Today and addressing the rise of hate and its impact on mental health.
59:00 – Connecting with Ancestral Roots and why understanding our ancestry is crucial for personal healing.
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🤍 / https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithkatpod
🤍 / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCix2tpYqYdRcMNNAqKfYJew
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Connect with:
🩶 / https://x.com/WillieHandler/
🩶 / https://williehandler.com/
🩶 / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095345286232
🩶 / https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/
✨ Want to win a FREE Ancestral Intuitive Reading with Kat?
All you need to do is SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW this episode.
Screenshot that and send it to Kat on Instagram (link above) to enter your name in to win!
Winners announced on the last day of each month on instagram stories.
Links:
Cycle Breaker Quiz Link: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/665bc191d9650a00154a4a22
Age Mapping Mini Course Link: https://www.katdaou.com/agemap
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Guest Bio: Willie Handler has reinvented himself on several occasions throughout his work career. He has been a hospital administrator, a government policy manager, an insurance expert, and consultant. Following his retirement from the Ontario public service, Willie began a writing career. He has published three fiction novels and numerus journal articles over the past few years. He is a member of the Canadian Authors Association, Writing Community of York Region, Toronto Chapter of Sisters in Crime, and the Stephen Leacock Association. Willie is active in Toronto’s Holocaust second generation and third generation survivor community, participating in educational programs, commemorative events, and group discussions. He is also a volunteer at the Toronto Holocaust Museum, where he assists students and visitors as they make their way through the museum’s gallery. Willie has spoken online and at in-person events on the Holocaust and his family’s experience.
In this empowering episode, Kat has author Willie Handler on to share his powerful journey of uncovering generational trauma from his parents, Holocaust survivors. He talks about the emotional impact of confronting his family history, the process of writing his memoir, and the therapeutic healing he experienced along the way. We also dive into the role of storytelling in healing, the importance of preserving family stories, and the need for community support in addressing trauma.
Willie discusses the challenges of dealing with inherited trauma, the rise of antisemitism, and the importance of advocacy and Holocaust education. This episode is a deep exploration of Jewish identity, mental health, and how we can break cycles of pain for future generations.
Time Stamps:
00:00 – Introduction
05:57 – Unpacking the lasting impact of Holocaust trauma on the next generation.
11:59 – How sharing stories can be a vital part of processing trauma.
23:56 – Recognizing how trauma affects more than just the survivors.
36:35 – Willie’s emotional journey of discovering his family’s past.
44:03 – How healing trauma can change how we view our family dynamics.
52:19 – Confronting Antisemitism Today and addressing the rise of hate and its impact on mental health.
59:00 – Connecting with Ancestral Roots and why understanding our ancestry is crucial for personal healing.
🤍 /https://www.instagram.com/kat_daou/
🤍 / https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithkatpod
🤍 / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCix2tpYqYdRcMNNAqKfYJew
🤍 / https://www.katdaou.com
Connect with:
🩶 / https://x.com/WillieHandler/
🩶 / https://williehandler.com/
🩶 / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095345286232
🩶 / https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/
✨ Want to win a FREE Ancestral Intuitive Reading with Kat?
All you need to do is SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW this episode.
Screenshot that and send it to Kat on Instagram (link above) to enter your name in to win!
Winners announced on the last day of each month on instagram stories.
Links:
Cycle Breaker Quiz Link: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/665bc191d9650a00154a4a22
Age Mapping Mini Course Link: https://www.katdaou.com/agemap
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Guest Bio: Willie Handler has reinvented himself on several occasions throughout his work career. He has been a hospital administrator, a government policy manager, an insurance expert, and consultant. Following his retirement from the Ontario public service, Willie began a writing career. He has published three fiction novels and numerus journal articles over the past few years. He is a member of the Canadian Authors Association, Writing Community of York Region, Toronto Chapter of Sisters in Crime, and the Stephen Leacock Association. Willie is active in Toronto’s Holocaust second generation and third generation survivor community, participating in educational programs, commemorative events, and group discussions. He is also a volunteer at the Toronto Holocaust Museum, where he assists students and visitors as they make their way through the museum’s gallery. Willie has spoken online and at in-person events on the Holocaust and his family’s experience.