The Hidden Pain of Family Secrets with Michael H Hallett** - A Journey to Understand Ancestral Trauma
Michael H Hallett's incredible insights and understanding of Generational and Ancestral Trauma makes this an episode everyone should listen to.. All families have trauma in their past uncovering and understanding begin the healing.
In this deeply insightful episode of "How I Made It Through," host Bernadette Thompson is joined by Michael H Hallett, an expert in generational trauma, to explore the profound impact of ancestral trauma on our lives. Michael, who transitioned from a career in process analysis and software engineering to the intricate world of human emotional processes, shares his unique mechanical approach to understanding and healing generational trauma.
The conversation delves into the concept of emotional overwhelm and how traumatic experiences, whether personal or ancestral, create "stuck energy" that can be passed down through generations via epigenetic inheritance. Michael shares his personal journey of uncovering his family's hidden pains, including the profound impact of his grandmother's early death and the subsequent emotional void in his family narrative. He also discusses the societal lack of understanding around these issues and the importance of constructing a language and framework to process them.
Listeners will learn about the manifestations of generational trauma within families, how these inherited wounds can dictate our emotional responses, and the patterns of behavior that often arise from them. Michael provides poignant examples from his own life, illustrating the pervasive effects of unresolved trauma and the healing journey that follows its acknowledgment.
Michael's new book, "The Generational Trauma Workshop Manual," is highlighted as a practical guide for those seeking to understand and heal their own generational wounds. The episode concludes with a discussion on the historical context of trauma research, touching on studies involving descendants of Holocaust survivors.
Reach out to Michael:
Michael H Hallett website: https://www.michaelhhallett.com/
- **Michael H Hallett's Book:** The Generational Trauma Workshop Manual (available on Amazon)
- **Research on Epigenetic Inheritance:** Dr. Rachel Yehuda's work on trauma transmission
- **Related Episodes:** Exploring Ancestral Healing and Trauma Patterns
Reach out to Bernadette Thompson:
https://www.tellmeourstory.com/
Bernadette@tellmeourstory.com
**Chapter Markers:**
- **[00:00] Introduction:** Bernadette introduces the episode's topic and guest, Michael H Hallett.
- **[03:00] Understanding Generational Trauma:** Michael explains emotional overwhelm and epigenetic inheritance.
- **[06:00] Personal Journey:** Michael shares his first experience with generational trauma and its impact.
- **[09:00] Family Stories and Secrets:** The role of hidden family narratives in shaping our identities.
- **[12:00] Patterns of Behavior:** How trauma responses manifest in everyday life.
- **[15:00] Spiritual and Ancestral Connections:** The role of spiritual awareness in uncovering family trauma.
- **[18:00] The Generational Trauma Workshop Manual:** Michael discusses his book and its practical applications.
- **[21:00] Historical Context and Research:** Insights into trauma studies involving Holocaust descendants.
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