In this episode Kim Loliya reflects on the recent Justice in Therapy conference, discussing the complexities of engaging in justice work, especially in the context of familial trauma during the holiday season. Kim explores themes of emotional labor, gender dynamics, racial capitalism, and the impact of migration and displacement on holiday experiences. Kim goes on to emphasise the importance of community support, self-care, and the need for mental health resources during this challenging time. The episode concludes with gratitude for the listeners and a hopeful outlook for future discussions on intergenerational trauma.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to My Mother’s Trauma Podcast

01:08 Intergenerational gifts making justice work possible

09:13 Femme labour over the holidays 

12:56 Racial capitalism as intergenerational trauma 

18:16 Navigating harm from family members

26:53 Migration, displacement and loneliness

29:58 Breaks in therapy

33:10 End of year gratitude

36:25 Outro

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EPISODE LINKS

• Transcript –You can find the transcript here
• Racial Capitalism
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CREDITS

• Artwork – Kim Loliya in collaboration with DALL-E
• Editor & Producer – ZShed Productions