Episode #85: The Ripple Effect: How Healing Ourselves Helps Heal Our Families

Healing isn’t just something we do for ourselves, it’s something that moves through past and future generations. In this conversation, Tami and Dr. Alvin Thomas - Clinical Psychologist, Professor, and Researcher - dive deep into how self-awareness and inner healing create ripples across generations, and how the bravery to face our wounds can transform entire family dynamics.

Together, they remind us that the work we do to heal ourselves doesn’t just change us, it touches everyone connected to us and becomes one of the greatest gifts we can offer those we love most.

Connect with Dr. Alvin Thomas:

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Show Notes:

• 00:00 Podcasting Woes and Wins
• 02:58 Balancing Dreams and Self-Care
• 05:55 The Importance of Personal Journeys
• 09:02 Comparing Journeys: A Double-Edged Sword
• 11:57 Inner Child Work: A Path to Healing
• 17:51 Understanding Family Dynamics and Wounds
• 23:54 Modeling Healthy Emotions for Future Generations
• 36:17 Understanding Emotional Regulation and Its Impact
• 39:09 The Influence of Parental Modeling on Children
• 42:32 The Importance of Inner Child Work
• 46:29 Modeling Vulnerability and Emotional Expression
• 50:22 The Legacy of Parental Wounds
• 54:09 Healing Through Conversations and Acknowledgment
• 01:00:23 The Necessity of Unpacking Emotional Wounds
• 01:13:57 Healing Conversations and Personal Growth
• 01:16:10 The Mission Behind the Black Fathers Pulse Podcast
• 01:19:33 Challenging Stereotypes of Black Fatherhood
• 01:21:43 Common Humanity in Parenting Stories
• 01:23:33 The Importance of Emotional Expression
• 01:29:04 Recognizing and Addressing Childhood Wounds
• 01:33:48 The Impact of Parental Communication on Children
• 01:38:25 The Cycle of Emotional Neglect and Its Consequences
• 01:42:52 The Journey of Personal and Professional Growth