Curse or Schema? Either way, in this episode I’m talking about overcoming inherited traumas.

What is a generational curse? And are you plagued with it? We look closley at the negative behavior patterns passed down through families. These patterns, often referred to as 'isms' such as alcoholism, gambling, abuse, and mental illness, can have severe impacts on various life aspects including health, relationships, and finances. Let’s look at generational curses through the lens of modern psychology. Are what we refer to as ‘curses’ really DNA-encoded or learned behavior patterns known as schemas? 

This episode highlights the difficulties and immense effort required to break these curses or cycles, particularly for those in toxic environments. We look at the role that self-awareness plays in emotional resilience, and setting boundaries. The discussion also covers the specific schemas developed by family members of narcissists and also those of narcissists themselves. Ways of overcoming these deeply ingrained patterns are explored in our efforts to break the ‘generaltional curse’.

00:00 Introduction to Generational Curses

00:24 Understanding Isms and Their Impact

01:22 Modern Psychology's Take on Generational Curses

01:53 The Role of DNA and Learned Experiences

02:35 Schemas: The Building Blocks of Behavior

06:08 Breaking Free from Generational Curses

06:35 Narcissism and Its Schemas

09:33 The Black Sheep's Role in Breaking Curses

14:00 Subjugation Schema in Narcissistic Families

23:33 Emotional Inhibition Schema

28:21 Steps to Break the Cycle

35:14 Challenges in Breaking the Curse

37:46 Embracing Self-Compassion and Self-Care

40:05 Understanding Narcissistic Dynamics

42:14 The Role of the Black Sheep

44:02 Schemas and Their Impact

47:08 Subjugation Schema Explained

51:40 Mistrust Schema and Its Effects

57:37 Emotional Inhibition Schema

01:02:35 Breaking the Cycle of Generational Curses

35:14 Challenges and Resistance