What if the stuff you’re carrying—the fear, the overreactions, the patterns you can’t seem to shake—was never really yours in the first place? What if it’s been passed down, generation after generation, like an unwanted family heirloom? In this powerful episode of Unleash & Rise, Laquvia and Markeisha get real about generational trauma—and how to break free from the things we were never meant to hold onto.
Laquvia shares a deeply personal moment—how one simple prayer brought back a childhood memory she had buried for decades. That one moment cracked something open and became the start of her healing. Markeisha shares her own breakthrough too—what began as a 10-day vegan cleanse turned into an unexpected journey through abandonment wounds and emotional eating. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s relatable.
They don’t just talk about the pain—they share the tools that helped them heal. Laquvia’s “eviction notice” for toxic family patterns. Markeisha’s “pineapple protocol” for diffusing conflict before it explodes. And burn letters? Not just symbolic. They’re a way to let go, for real.
If you’ve ever felt weighed down by things that don’t feel like they’re yours, this episode is your reminder: you don’t have to keep carrying it. Healing is possible. And your story doesn’t have to end the way it started. Your legacy? It can begin with freedom. Let’s dive in!
In This Episode:
[00:00:00] The fear of facing family trauma
[00:01:14] Ms. Griffin: a fifth-grade lesson on breaking cycles
[00:01:55] What is generational trauma?
[00:02:17] Rejection, black sheep syndrome, and inherited pain
[00:03:23] Therapy vs. life coaching: what’s the real difference?
[00:04:55] Mistrust in children and the legacy of manipulation
[00:06:48] Gentle parenting gone too far?
[00:09:49] Teaching kids to function independently
[00:12:15] The value of asking “why?”
[00:14:15] Emotional awareness, vocabulary, and healthy communication
[00:16:43] Self-destructive behaviors
[00:18:58] Laquvia’s moment of revelation: family secrets and spiritual breakthrough
[00:21:06] Talking to your kids about hard things
[00:25:28] Using trauma to help others find freedom
[00:26:02] Why Laquvia became a life coach
[00:27:56] Makeisha on surviving vegan shamelessness, food triggers, and emotional healing
[00:31:12] Markeisha’s 10-day fast
[00:32:00] Burn letters: releasing pain in a tangible way
[00:35:57] Acknowledging your past: you can’t heal what you don’t reveal
[00:38:57] No more secrets: building a trust-based household
[00:40:51] “Mom, the landlord”: the eviction story your teen will never forget
[00:44:20] What healing actually looks like across generations
[00:45:07] Self-awareness and intentional boundaries
[00:46:15] Emotional tools: pineapples, oranges, and apples
[00:47:39] Safe words and coping skills as healing tools
[00:49:17] Finding comfort in freedom — and why you need freedom to cry
[00:50:32] You have the freedom to heal
[00:51:32] Closing thoughts
Notable Quotes
[00:00:47] “Freedom comes once you release it.” — Laquvia
[00:16:37] “You are a product of your environment, but you have the opportunity to change your narrative.” — Markeisha
[00:35:08] “If you can't heal and move past certain traumas, like, you won't be able to grow.”— Markeisha
[00:36:08] “You cannot heal from what you can't reveal.” — Laquvia
[00:49:13] “Stop finding comfort in your pain. Let's find comfort in freedom.” — Laquvia
[00:50:42] “Healing is hard, but the cost of not being healed is even greater.” — Laquvia
[00:51:22] “You have the power to rewrite your family legacy. What you do next matters.” — Laquvia
Resources and Links
Unleash and Rise
Laquvia Garrett
Markeisha Rose
