Ruthless Compassion with Dr. Marcia Sirota
172 - Navigating Intergenerational Trauma with Tracey Yokas
172 - Navigating Intergenerational Trauma with Tracey Yokas
172 - Navigating Intergenerational Trauma with Tracey Yokas
172 - Navigating Intergenerational Trauma with Tracey Yokas
Thursday 29th August 2024
Tracey Yokas discusses intergenerational trauma, mental health advocacy, and her book 'Bloodlines' with Dr. Marcia Sirota.
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Episode Overview
- Tracey Yokas shares her family's journey with mental illness.
- Importance of self-care in supporting loved ones.
- Using art and community for healing.
- 'Ruthless compassion' as a tool for personal growth.
- Insights from Tracey's book 'Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing'.
You have to be a healthy person to model a way of being because how you are in the world has a huge impact
In this episode of 'Ruthless Compassion with Dr. Marcia Sirota', Tracey Yokas shares her journey through intergenerational trauma and mental health advocacy. Tracey, an author and artist, opens up about her family's struggles, especially the impact of her daughter's diagnosis with disordered eating and depression. She discusses how this personal crisis led her to become a mental health advocate, creating safe spaces for women to explore their authenticity through art and community.
Tracey’s story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring as she explains the importance of self-care and healing unhealthy patterns to support loved ones effectively. The conversation touches on her book 'Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing', where she narrates the family's experiences and the lessons learned. Dr. Sirota and Tracey also delve into the concept of 'ruthless compassion', a powerful tool for cutting through self-blame and guilt to foster genuine healing.
If you’re looking for a raw and honest discussion about mental health, trauma, and the power of community, this episode is a must-listen.