Dr Amanda Ferguson: Psych For Life - How trauma is passed down the generations

Episode How Trauma is passed down the generations, and how to heal yours, with author Michelle Scheibner

In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Michelle Scheibner an author, speaker and activator. In 2016 the passing of her former partner and constant companion opened the wounds of absent perspectives of herself. In 2022 Michelle became a published TEDx Speaker on the subject of identity and in 2024, she released her memoir “HUSH: Unravelling the Unintended Legacy of Family Secrets.”

Listen in for our inspiring conversation to learn:

• What is intergenerational trauma and how science supports trauma being passed down from generations

• What impact do family secrets have

• What is an activator

• 5 tips to finding out more about your heritage and how family trauma shapes lives

• Solutions for healing…and so much more!