Can Trauma Be Inherited? How Trauma Rewrites Your DNA

Did you know your stressful experiences can literally rewrite your DNA and be passed on to future generations? Regulate your emotions and improve your stress response 📗 https://wisdomstirring.com/info/self-... Trauma isn't just an emotional wound, but something that can be encoded in our genetic makeup and passed down through generations. As a geneticist, I was absolutely captivated when I discovered how challenging experiences can lead to altered gene expression. Research on Holocaust survivors, Native American populations, and even mice models shows fascinating changes related to stress response and metabolism. In this video, I break down the science of epigenetics, how trauma affects DNA, and what you can actually do to break the cycle for yourself and your kids. Here’s what you’ll find inside: The basics of epigenetics and how trauma can be inherited Real examples from history and science that show trauma’s impact on DNA How gene expression changes through methylation, chromatin, and RNA The difference between intergenerational and transgenerational trauma Practical strategies for reversing or reducing the effects of inherited trauma The key emotional skills to develop for healing If you want to learn how to change your story and support future generations, check out the links above and below. Resources 📘 Guide to common meditation techniques https://wisdomstirring.com/info/unloc... Research papers: https://www.nature.com/articles/s4200... https://www.scielo.br/j/rbp/a/KhsNn7H... https://journals.physiology.org/doi/f... 10 ways to improve your emotional regulation    • 10 Ways To Improve Your Emotional Regulation   More from me Create your personal roadmap to a more meaningful, fulfilling life. https://wisdomstirring.com/book/intro... Share your thoughts Thanks for watching my video.    • Can Trauma Be Inherited? How Trauma Rewrit...   I'd love for you to share your thoughts in the comments below. Note: Any comments that don't add to the discussion will be removed. #PersonalDevelopment #Spirituality #BreakTheCycle #Epigenetics #TraumaHealing #BreakTheCycle #FamilyWellbeing 0:00 How trauma rewrites DNA 2:36 How does this happen? 5:05 What can we do about it? 7:03 Promising treatments Video notes Thanks for watching, and I'll see you next time! https://wisdomstirring.com/contact/ [WST-038]