Epigenetics is the study of the chemical changes in the cells that alter gene expression by turning a gene "on or off." Epigenetics does not alter the DNA strand or the genetic code. This burgeoning area of research has implications for mental health and generational trauma. Most people agree that environment and behavior play a significant role in our physical and mental health, but can we change our gene expression to reverse certain negative outcomes? Listen to this episode for a shallow dive into epigenetics and how this subject relates to generational trauma.

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What is Epigenetics?