Interview With My Parents: Generational Trauma, Redemption, and Mutual Understanding

The Alive & Free Podcast

In this episode we provide an intimate glimpse into our family relationships. I offer a generational contrast to my parents' experiences with family, their parents’ experiences, and now ours. Through this exploration, the resilience of the human spepisodeseals itself amidst generational trauma, capturing moments of joy and struggle, and highlighting the evolution of parenting, the complexities of forming connections, and the healing power of understanding and empathy.

In a conversation filled with laughter and tears, this episode reflects the power of truth, love, and connection with God. I hope that our shared stories will inspire you to engage in healing conversations within your own families, promoting personal growth and stronger familial bonds.

(00:29 - 02:18) Parents' History and Healing Journey (05:45 - 06:28) Smoking, Stay-at-Home Moms, and Divorce (14:29 - 16:30) Parental Relationships and Discipline (26:07 - 28:06) Navigating Emotional Intimacy and Insecurities (30:53 - 32:03) Discovering the Qualities of a Relationship (43:32 - 45:17) Baggage and Support in a Relationship (48:46 - 50:19) Struggling With Parenting and Self-Reflection (54:49 - 56:42) Insights on Life, Pain, and Redemption (58:29 - 01:00:04) Healing Through God's Unconditional Love (01:06:25 - 01:08:29) Discovering the Father's Love Through Jesus