Ep: 122: Break The Cycle; Should You Forgive, How To Heal Your Past & Letting Go; Dr. Mariel Buqué

In this conversation, Keresse Thompson, LCSW, interviews Dr. Mariel Buqué about her mission to make healing tools accessible and break the cycle of trauma. They discuss the impact of collective trauma, the role of the nervous system in trauma responses, and the importance of teaching our bodies to feel safe. They also explore the process of grieving traumatic lineage, breaking up with shame, and the choice to forgive. Dr. Buqué shares advice for preventing trauma from continuing in future generations and emphasizes the importance of getting comfortable with growing the old wounded self. She hopes to be remembered as a soft place for people to land. Takeaways Collective trauma has a significant impact on individuals and communities, and it is important to recognize and address its effects. Understanding the role of the nervous system in trauma responses can help individuals develop strategies to feel safe and regulate their emotions. Grieving traumatic lineage and breaking up with shame are essential steps in the healing process. Forgiveness is not a prerequisite for healing, and individuals have the choice to forgive or not. Preventing trauma from continuing in future generations requires intentional parenting and breaking cycles of abuse and neglect. Getting comfortable with growing the old wounded self involves embracing curiosity, tenderness, and lightness in the healing journey. Honoring the past without defining the future allows individuals to move forward and create a more well-rounded understanding of themselves. The upcoming generation should prioritize self-care, take intentional pauses, and create spaces for healing and growth. Get in Touch: https://www.drmarielbuque.com/ Dr. Buqué’s Book: https://www.drmarielbuque.com/breakthecycle Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 01:18 Dr. Mariel Buqué's Mission 03:18 Understanding the Impact of Collective Trauma 06:08 Internal Messages that Keep Us in Inaction 08:57 The Role of the Nervous System in Trauma 12:59 Teaching Our Bodies to Feel Safe 14:41 Grieving Traumatic Lineage 19:14 Breaking Up with Shame 24:16 The Choice to Forgive 26:50 Preventing Trauma from Continuing in Future Generations 34:45 Getting Comfortable with Growing the Old Wounded Self 38:11 Honoring the Past without Defining the Future 40:11 How Dr. Mariel Buqué Wants to be Remembered 41:46 Advice for the Upcoming Generation If you like this podcast please leave me a review and rate! For more info on my services such as Tarot readings please visit my website at www.therapeutichealingbyreese.com Follow me on Instagram! https://instagram.com/_keresse_?utm_medium=copy_link Follow me on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/TherapeuticHealingByReese/