Breaking Free from Generational Trauma: Healing & Setting Boundaries with Coach Bill Ritchie

Struggling with family trauma? In this podcast, Coach Bill Ritchie discusses how to break free from generational trauma, achieve emotional healing, and set boundaries. This conversation clearly explains what generational trauma is and its deep connection to addiction and trauma. As a Trauma Coach, Bill shares his journey of healing trauma that stemmed from his own childhood trauma with toxic parents. The discussion covers the subtle but damaging signs of emotional abuse in adults. For anyone healing from emotionally unavailable parents, this episode offers hope and practical steps for breaking free from the past. You will learn effective tools to heal from trauma, including methods for coping with triggers and overcoming PTSD symptoms. A major focus is a guide on how to set boundaries with toxic parents and, crucially, how to stop feeling guilty for setting boundaries. The dialogue also explores the question, "Can childhood trauma lead to addiction?". The ultimate goal is to show you how to build confidence after emotional abuse and regain control of your life. This entire discussion on the Recovering Out Loud Podcast, a leading mental health podcast, provides a roadmap for building self-confidence after abuse. If you found value in this episode, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more real stories about recovery and healing. 🔗 Connect with Bill Richie: Website: http://coachbill4u.com/ Instagram & Facebook: @coachbillforyou Follow Us: 🌐 Website: recoveringoutloud.ca 📱 Socials: @RecoveringOutLoudPod (Instagram, X, TikTok & more) 🔗 All Links: linktr.ee/Recoveringoutloudpod 💡 Helpful Resources for Addiction & Recovery 🇨🇦 National (Canada-Wide) Resources Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) Research, policy, and resources on substance use and addiction. Health Canada – Substance Use and Addictions Government info on prevention, treatment, and harm reduction. Canada’s Drug and Alcohol Treatment Directory Locate treatment centers across Canada. National Overdose Response Service (NORS) Peer-run hotline for safer drug use support. 📞 Call: 1-888-688-6677 🏠 Ontario-Specific Resources ConnexOntario – Mental Health & Addiction Helpline Free, confidential support for addiction and mental health. 📞 Call: 1-866-531-2600 Ontario Addiction Treatment Centres (OATC) Opioid addiction treatment (methadone, Suboxone). Ontario Harm Reduction Network Safer drug use, naloxone, and harm reduction programs. CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) Leading hospital for addiction and mental health care. 📞 Call: 1-800-463-6273 Withdrawal Management (Detox) Services in Ontario Find detox and treatment programs. Ontario 211 – Addiction & Mental Health Services Connect to local support services. 📞 Dial: 211 🚨 Crisis & Immediate Help Overdose Prevention Hotline: 1-888-853-8542 Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 | Text: 45645 Good2Talk (For Students): 1-866-925-5454 💬 Join the conversation! Share your thoughts in the comments, and let’s recover out loud together. 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for new episodes every week! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:56 What is Generational Trauma 03:24 Bill's Personal Story 07:33 How Trauma Shows Up Today 11:06 What Does Emotional Abuse Look Like 18:36 Building Self-Confidence After Abuse 20:56 The "Breaking Free" Course 26:15 What Are Boundaries 30:00 How Boundaries Strengthen Relationships 32:51 Using "I" Statements 37:49 How to Find Bill Ritchie 39:31 Outro #generationaltrauma #healing #trauma #setboundaries #emotionalabuse #toxicparents #mentalhealth #recovery #childhoodtrauma #selfhelp #podcast #billritchie #familytrauma