In this episode of Just Like Nana, host Amie (Elizabeth) Penny Sayler sits down with Sarah Lindsey, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who uses a trauma-informed and relational perspective in her work. Together, they unpack the concept of intergenerational trauma and, more importantly, intergenerational healing.
They explore the profound idea that “pain runs through families until someone is resourced enough to feel it,” and so much more. If you’ve ever felt like the “cycle breaker” in your family, this conversation will provide you with the somatic tools and emotional validation you need to rewrite the story in your lineage–for you, your ancestors, and future generations.
About Sarah
Sarah Lindsey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who operates from a trauma-informed and relational perspective in her work. With a deep passion for the mind-body connection, Sarah integrates mindfulness and somatics into her work to bring about deep healing for the whole person. She is the co-founder of As You Are Therapy in the Twin Cities and is dedicated to creating "Grandma-energy" spaces where people can co-regulate and find psychological safety.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- The heart-opening journal prompt, “who loved you into being,” to identify the person who provided your “relational template” for safety.
- Trauma isn’t just a “Big T” event; it’s often the result of a lack of a compassionate witness and can be passed down through DNA and epigenetics.
- How to co-regulate with your ancestors, regardless of whether you knew them or not.
- How to embrace the practice of asking the hard questions to uncover your own family history.
Connect with Sarah Lindsey
As You Are Therapy: https://www.asyouaretherapymn.com/
Connect with the Show
Do you have a story of intergenerational trauma that you'd like to share on the podcast? We want to hear from you!
- Website: justlikenana.com
- Share Your Story: If you have a family story or trauma you’re exploring, reach out via our website for a chance to be interviewed.
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Theme music by Carter Penny.
