Breaking the Chains: Healing Generational Mental Health Struggles
Episode Overview
Delve into the impact of inherited family trauma on mental health Explore the science and biblical perspectives on breaking generational curses Offer powerful prayers and practical steps for breaking free from these patterns Guide listeners towards embracing a new legacy of freedom and healing
So when we release these languages, release these patterns, the light can then come and shine on this darkness because you have the light of God inside of you.
Do you ever wonder if your family's mental health history is a burden you can't shake off? In this episode of 'Strong Tower Mental Health', licensed marriage and family therapist Heidi Mortenson dives into the complex world of generational mental health issues. Are we destined to suffer from depression because our ancestors did? Can anger issues be inherited? Heidi tackles these tough questions with both scientific insights and biblical wisdom.
She discusses how patterns of trauma can be passed down through generations and what we can do to break free from these cycles. Drawing from Mark Wolynn's book 'It Didn’t Start With You', Heidi explains how inherited family trauma shapes us and how we can end the cycle. This episode isn't just about identifying the problem; it's about finding solutions.
Heidi offers powerful prayers and practical steps to help listeners break free from these generational curses and start a new chapter of healing and freedom. If you're grappling with mental health issues that seem to run in your family, this episode is a must-listen. It offers a blend of science and spirituality, providing a holistic approach to breaking the chains of inherited trauma.