How to Heal from Emotional Wounds and Break Intergenerational Trauma with Dr. Mariel Buque

Now more than ever, trauma is being discussed in mainstream discussions. We are learning that trauma can impact not only our minds but also our bodies, prevent us from taking action, and even lead us to a state of disease. But how do we assess and heal our generational and individual trauma and empower our minds and bodies to rise through our challenges?

Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with professor, psychologist, and author Dr. Marial Buqué to discuss trauma and breaking the cycle of trauma. Dr. Buqué shares how we can become more aware of the trauma we have suffered and the patterns that we engage in as a result. She also shares the common misconceptions of trauma and discusses the importance of calming the nervous system before addressing unresolved trauma. Dr. Buqué describes practical tips she uses with her patients to implement a body-centric approach to self-care and healing.

Dr. Mariel Buqué is a Columbia trained trauma-informed psychologist, professor, author, and sound bath meditation healer. Her clinical work centers on healing wounds of intergenerational trauma, holistic mental wellness, and centering indigenous healing practices. Her newest book, Break The Cycle, will be released on January 2, 2024.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Marial Buqué dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

How our past trauma impacts our future goals (1:36 / 1:36)
Dr. Buqué’s patient and the story of trauma and physical manifestation (3:42 / 3:42)
Misconceptions of generational trauma (6:11 / 6:11)
Individual trauma versus intergenerational trauma (10:15 / 7:00)
Behaviors in couples that are rooted in the past (22:52 /19:47)
Our internal voice as a reflection of our past trauma (24:46 / 21:52)
Nervous system calmness and awareness (31:40 / 28:34)
Shifting blame and getting stuck in our story (33:11 / 30:05)
Compassion for not knowing better (35:25 / 32:00)
How do we break the cycle and move forward (43:23 / 40:17)
Creating a routine to care for and heal our body (52:34 / 49:00)
The role of food and its impact on how our body feels (1:02:19 / 59:14)
The practice of writing and releasing our tension (1:04:03 / 1:00:57)
How personal challenges or trauma can lead to a superpower (1:09:35 / 1:05:12)

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