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Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma with Gina Birkemeier


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As we near the end of our “Surviving and Thriving After Trauma” series we are covering the essential topic of generational trauma - a hidden force that shapes our beliefs, relationships, and sense of self. Our guest, Gina Birkemeier, a licensed professional counselor, author, and trauma specialist, joins us to explore how trauma patterns are passed down through generations and what it takes to break free.

Key takeaways in this episode:

  • The impact of inherited trauma and how it shapes your perceptions.
  • How to recognize patterns like shame and control, and the way dysfunction gets passed down through families.
  • What it takes to break the cycle and how to create a new, healthy legacy.
  • Why forgiveness doesn’t mean reconciliation and how it leads to freedom.
  • How you can shift family narratives and transform future generations.
  • In this interview with Austin, Gina shares personal insights from her book, Generations Deep: Unmasking Inherited Dysfunction and Trauma to Rewrite Our Stories Through Faith and Therapy, offering both hope and practical guidance for those ready to stand up against the forceful current of generational dysfunction.

    To learn more you can visit ginabirkemeier.com or find Gina on Instagram @myoutloudvoice for more great content on this topic.

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