Jacquie Forde
Jacquie Forde
Grandma's Emotional Baggage
Grandma's Emotional Baggage
Grandma's Emotional Baggage
Thursday 31st October 2024
Jacquie Forde explores generational trauma in 'Grandma's Emotional Baggage', explaining why ancestral emotions resurface as we age and how to manage them.
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Episode Overview
- Generational trauma can resurface due to changes in the ageing brain.
- Hormonal shifts during menopause or andropause affect emotional regulation.
- Epigenetics shows that trauma can change DNA expression.
- Bodywork, breathwork, and therapy can help manage inherited emotions.
- Sometimes laughter is the best way to deal with generational trauma.
So when you're feeling suddenly anxious over something seemingly minor, remember, it might not be your fault. It could be Grandma
In this episode of The Unashamedly Human Podcast, Jacquie Forde tackles the fascinating topic of generational trauma and its unexpected appearance in our later years. Titled 'Grandma's Emotional Baggage', Jacquie explores why memories and emotions from our ancestors seem to pop up as we age. Ever wondered why you suddenly feel anxious or nostalgic for no apparent reason?
It might just be your brain replaying old family stories and emotions, thanks to changes in your hippocampus and amygdala - the brain's memory and emotional centres. Jacquie explains that as we get older, these parts of the brain love to dwell on meaning and legacy, bringing deeper emotional layers to the surface. And it’s not just your own memories; it could be Grandma Jane’s anxiety or Great Grandpa’s resilience making an appearance.
Hormonal changes, especially during menopause or andropause, can loosen our emotional filters, making us more aware of these buried issues. Jacquie brings in a touch of humour as she describes hormones as the puppeteers behind the curtain, influencing everything from mood stability to memory. She also delves into epigenetics, explaining how trauma can change DNA expression, essentially tagging certain genes with alerts for future generations.
So, when you feel an emotion that seems out of place, it might just be an inherited alert from your ancestors. But what can you do about this ghostly baggage? Jacquie suggests a proactive approach - understanding the science behind it, recognising that generational trauma is real, and using practices like bodywork, breathwork, and therapy to move stagnant inherited emotions. And sometimes, the best response is just to laugh about it.
Embracing and healing generational trauma is as much about acceptance as it is about unravelling. So next time you feel an out-of-the-blue emotion, give a nod to the ancestor responsible and remember, it's just another quirky part of being human.