Breaking Generational Trauma: Why You've Never Felt Peace | Dr. Mariel Buqué

About this episode

Dr. Mariel Buqué joins Joseph "JoJo" Simmons and Vanessa Simmons to discuss intergenerational trauma and the path to healing.

Why do so many people feel anxious, reactive, or unsettled—even when life seems "fine"? Dr. Mariel Buqué joins Joseph "JoJo" Simmons and Vanessa Simmons on the For Good Podcast to break down intergenerational trauma, how it's passed down, and what it really takes to heal it. For many of us, trauma didn't start with us—but it lives in us. Dr. Mariel Buqué, licensed psychologist and author of Break the Cycle , joins Joseph "JoJo" Simmons and Vanessa Simmons on the For Good Podcast for a powerful conversation on intergenerational trauma, emotional inheritance, and what it truly means to heal. Together, they unpack how trauma is passed down through families—not just through behavior, but biologically—and why so many people grow up feeling anxious, hyper-aware, or emotionally overwhelmed without understanding why. Dr. Buqué explains how what we often label as "rebellious," "difficult," or "too much" in childhood is often just unprocessed pain showing up the only way it knows how. JoJo and Vanessa open up about their own upbringing, parenting choices, and the responsibility of breaking cycles in real time—choosing communication, awareness, and intention over repeating what was…

People in this episode

Hosts: Joseph "JoJo" Simmons, Vanessa Simmons

Guest: Dr. Mariel Buqué

Topics covered

• intergenerational trauma
• emotional inheritance
• mental health
• healing
• family dynamics

Keywords

• anxiety
• trauma
• healing
• family
• mental health
• cultural norms
• emotional pain

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Break the Cycle

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