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  • Healing Intergenerational Trauma and Bonding with Immigrant Parents- with Amy Yip

Healing Intergenerational Trauma and Bonding with Immigrant Parents- with Amy Yip

Monday 29th April 2024

Amy Yip shares her journey of healing intergenerational trauma and bonding with immigrant parents. A must-listen for those seeking empathy and understanding.
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Healing Intergenerational Trauma with Amy Yip

Episode Overview

  • Understanding the impact of intergenerational trauma.
  • Navigating cultural expectations from immigrant parents.
  • Building confidence through career transitions.
  • The importance of empathy in healing relationships.
  • Addressing unresolved grief and self-discovery.
It's about stepping into one's brilliance while honouring one's past without feeling that you've betrayed them
In this heartfelt episode of Eggshell Transformations, host Imi Lo sits down with Amy Yip, a Mental Fitness Coach and author of 'Unfinished Business: Breaking Down the Great Wall between Adult Child and Immigrant Parents'. Amy opens up about her journey growing up as the child of immigrant parents, navigating the cultural expectations and sacrifices that shaped her life.
She shares deeply personal stories about the pressures to make her parents proud and the constant feeling of not being good enough. Her narrative brings to light the complex dynamics of intergenerational trauma and the emotional toll it takes on families. Amy's candid reflections touch on her career changes, from corporate roles at Clorox and Google to her current work as a mental fitness coach.
She explains how she has worked through her own intergenerational trauma and built confidence along the way. The conversation delves into unresolved grief, the emotional process of self-discovery, and the importance of empathy in healing relationships with immigrant parents. Throughout the episode, Amy provides valuable insights into the common struggles faced by children of immigrants, such as money mindset issues and the pressure to succeed.
She also discusses how understanding and communicating with parents can lead to healing and a better appreciation of their sacrifices. This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with intergenerational trauma or looking to improve their relationship with their parents. Amy's story is both inspiring and relatable, offering hope and practical advice for those on a similar journey. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that promises to resonate with many.