Intergenerational Trauma — why does this happen and what are ways to break the cycle? In today’s episode, we explore intergenerational trauma from both a clinical and Catholic perspective, and why patterns of anxiety, alcoholism, dysfunction, and emotional wounds often repeat across generations.As two licensed Catholic psychotherapists, we break down how family systems, ACOA traits, and unresolved trauma get passed on—and how Christ invites us into real healing, freedom, and identity.If you’ve ever wondered why your family struggles feel so familiar, or why you repeat the same patterns your parents did, this video will help you understand the deeper spiritual and psychological roots… and most importantly, how to break the cycle.💡 Books mentioned in this episode:📖 Fast like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelzhttps://amzn.to/486RFCz📖 Eat like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelzhttps://amzn.to/3KglDMF🫶🏼 If you purchase the books through these links we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you (affiliate link).✨ In this video, we cover:• What intergenerational trauma really is• Why trauma “runs” in families• How children internalize their parents’ wounds• A Catholic understanding of generational patterns (NOT superstition)• Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) patterns passed to the next generation• How to begin breaking cycles of trauma through grace, boundaries, and healing• Practical steps for Catholic inner healing✨ This episode is especially helpful for:• ACOA / Adult Children of Alcoholics• Catholics struggling with family wounds• Anyone raised in chaos, dysfunction, or unpredictability• Those wanting to integrate faith + therapy• Anyone curious about Catholic mental health or spiritual healing🙏🏼 St. Dymphna, pray for us!0:00 Intro0:22 How does Trauma get passed on to the next generation?3:56 How to heal Intergenerational Trauma6:14 How Intergenerational Trauma affects your Mental Health7:27 How Intermittent Fasting can Heal Intergenerational Trauma8:46 How Healthy Relationships can Heal Intergenerational Trauma9:26 Healing from Intergenerational Trauma through our Faith12:00 Therapy Modalities to Heal from Trauma--------------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: These videos are meant to inform and share our experiences. They do not replace seeing a licensed therapist. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental disorder, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional for help.

Can you forgive your alcoholic parents without pretending the past didn’t hurt? And is forgiveness the same as reconciliation?In this episode, we (two Catholic psychotherapists) explore one of the hardest but most freeing journeys many Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) face — learning to forgive their parents while maintaining healthy emotional and spiritual boundaries.We unpack the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation from both a clinical and Catholic perspective, showing how true forgiveness doesn’t mean denying what happened or excusing harmful behavior. Instead, it’s about healing your heart through grace, truth, and boundaries — so you can live in freedom and peace.Whether you’re struggling with resentment toward your father or mother, trying to understand Catholic forgiveness, or wondering what having a relationship with your parents looks like after addiction or trauma — this conversation is for you.💬 In this video, we discuss:- What true Forgiveness is- What Forgiveness is NOT- The difference between Forgiveness and Reconciliation- Healing the Adult Child of Alcoholic (ACOA) heart through faith and therapy🙏🏼 St. Dymphna, pray for us!0:00 Intro0:27 Why do we Seek Revenge?2:23 What is true forgiveness?3:22 God sees your pain4:58 Forgiveness vs. Reconciliation8:40 What forgiveness is NOT11:14 How to forgive when it feels impossible-------------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: These videos are meant to inform and share our experiences. They do not replace seeing a licensed therapist. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental disorder, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional for help.

How do you honor your father and mother when they’ve hurt you deeply — especially if they struggled with alcoholism? As Catholic psychotherapists, we understand the tension between obeying the 5th Commandment and protecting your emotional, spiritual, and psychological health."Boundaries" by Henry Cloud and John Townsend:📖 👀 https://amzn.to/43dW7OsIf you purchase the book through this link we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you (affiliate link).In this episode, we explore how to honor alcoholic parents without losing yourself. We’ll talk about what true honor looks like in light of the Catholic faith, and how to practice healthy boundaries that reflect both charity and truth.You’ll learn:💡 What it means to set healthy boundaries in a dysfunctional family system💡 Why discontinuing enabling behavior is charitable, and how to do this💡 How to Honor alcoholic Father and Mother 💡 Ways to invite healing and freedom through faith, therapy, and graceWhether you’re actively caring for a parent in recovery, or still healing from the wounds of a chaotic upbringing, this conversation is for you.🎧 Join two Catholic therapists as we blend psychology and theology to bring hope, insight, and healing to adult children of alcoholics.✝️ Topics covered:Catholic forgiveness, honoring parents, healthy boundaries, codependency, ACOA healing, family of origin wounds, Catholic therapy, emotional healing, spiritual growth, inner peace, faith and psychology🙏🏼 St. Dymphna, pray for us!0:00 Intro1:02 What are Healthy Boundaries within a Dysfunctional Family?2:53 When your Alcoholic Parents are not capable of respecting Boundaries5:30 How Boundaries help us stay in Relationship with Alcoholic Parents11:05 How to set Healthy Boundaries with Parents in Dysfunctional Family System14:32 Why discontinuing Enabling is charitable17:20 How to stop Enabling20:21 Healthy Boundaries are Honoring to Father and Mother23:02 Honoring Parents does not always mean Obedience26:05 Obeying God more than your Parents27:09 Practical tips to Honor alcoholic Father and Mother-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: These videos are meant to inform and share our experiences. They do not replace seeing a licensed therapist. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental disorder, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional for help.