Breaking Generational Patterns with Emotional Wisdom

Ever thought a simple act like making tortillas could symbolize powerful emotional connections in relationships? Join me and my best friend, Belinda, as we dive into the roots of emotional intelligence, tracing it back to childhood influences and unpacking its role in today’s relationships. Belinda shares insights from her transformative journey to Texas, where she discovered profound lessons about her past and present connections. Our candid conversation sheds light on how understanding and acknowledging emotions can create healthier, more authentic bonds. 🌱💖

In this episode, we explore the impact of past traumas, the importance of accountability in healing, and share personal stories of overcoming challenges like abuse and complex family influences. With insights inspired by Brene Brown’s Atlas of the Heart, we discuss expanding our emotional vocabulary and cultivating self-awareness to break generational cycles and redefine our emotional landscapes.

Preparing children for emotional intelligence is a central theme as we reflect on our journeys toward becoming grandparents. I also share my own experience of overcoming numbing behaviors like alcohol, shaping my approach to parenting and setting a resilient emotional foundation for the next generation. 🌿

Tune in to Let's Get Naked to discover how embracing self-help, personal growth, and emotional intelligence can lead to more fulfilling and genuine connections with ourselves and others. 🎙️

This podcast dives deep into real, raw topics—think vulnerability, triggers, and childhood trauma. But just so we're super clear: I’m not a licensed therapist, mental health professional, or anything close. I’m just a human sharing stories, lessons, and life hacks based on personal experience and a whole lot of curiosity.

So, while you might find some golden nuggets here, this is not therapy and should never replace professional mental health care. If you or someone you love is going through it, please—seriously—reach out to a licensed therapist or healthcare provider. You deserve the real deal.

Need Help Now?
Here are a few amazing resources:

· 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Call or text 988
· NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or nami.org/help
· Therapy Directory: psychologytoday.com
· Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

The opinions expressed on this show are ours and ours alone—no official organizations are responsible for what we say (or how much we overshare).