How can understanding transgenerational trauma help us break the cycle of unconscious patterns and beliefs passed down through generations?   In this episode, host Brooke Jean engages in a powerful conversation with trauma therapist and serial entrepreneur Marina O'Connor. They explore the concept of transgenerational trauma, which is the unconscious knowledge passed down from one generation to the next. Marina explains how our beliefs and experiences are not created in isolation but are influenced by our family's history. She emphasizes the importance of becoming aware of these patterns and consciously deciding what we want to pass on to our children. Brooke and Marina also share the role of perfectionism as a trauma response and how it often stems from children having to grow up too fast. They highlight the significance of sitting with difficult feelings, showing ourselves compassion, and understanding that we don't have to earn love. Throughout the episode, they emphasize the transformative power of a mother's healing journey and how it can positively impact future generations.   [00:00 - 14:46] Intro & Who is Marina? Brooke gives a brief description of Marina's work and experience in generational trauma Expectations in the workplace and as a mother Switching from 9 to 5 and choosing psychotherapy   [14:47 - 19:09] Understanding Transgenerational Trauma  Defining transgenerational trauma as unconscious knowledge passed down through generations Recognizing the influence of family history on our beliefs and experiences Exploring the importance of deciding what we want to pass on to our children   [19:10 - 33:43] The Role of Parenting in Facilitating Growth  How our unresolved issues can influence our children Emphasizing the responsibility of the previous generation to facilitate the growth and development of the next generation Exploring the challenges of parenting without having received the necessary support and nurturing during one's own childhood   [33:44 - 37:45] Breaking the Cycle of Perfectionism  Perfectionism as a trauma response and its origins in children having to grow up too fast The pressure to constantly change and be a certain way to feel accepted and loved The importance of reconnecting with oneself and allowing space for growth and development   [37:48 - 46:06] Healing the Mother, Healing the World  Reconnecting with oneself and providing support to one's inner child When a mother heals herself, she helps heal the world Recognizing the privilege of having access to information and support for healing and growth   [46:06 - 54:54] Unconditional Love  We don't have to earn love The importance of parenting from a place of unconditional love and acceptance Supporting our children's growth and development   Tweetable Quotes:   "The role of the previous generation is to facilitate growth and development of a new generation." - Marina O'Connor   "We don't have to earn love." - Marina O'Connor   CONNECT WITH MARINA O'CONNOR: Website: https://physistherapist.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physistherapist/   You can connect with Brooke Jean through her: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean Twitter: Brooke Jean Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected   LEAVE A REVIEW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookejeanunperfected/ Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MLALTL Website: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/   Join us!  The Unperfected Mama Group Program  here: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/group-coaching   Get your FREE Anxiety Survival Kit: www.BrookeJeanLLC.com

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