In this deeply reflective episode of Nourished with Dr. Anikó, Dr. Anikó Gréger explores the powerful intersection between neuroscience, compassion, and generational healing. Speaking from personal insight and professional expertise, she reflects on how her own journey as a parent has reshaped her understanding of her parents, revealing how empathy and awareness can help us rewire long-held emotional patterns.

Dr. Anikó unpacks the science behind how trauma and emotional experiences are stored in the body, drawing from the work of experts like Peter Levine (The Body Keeps the Score), Dr. Paul MacLean’s Triune Brain model, and Dr. Francine Shapiro’s pioneering EMDR therapy. She explains how understanding the roles of the amygdala, limbic system, and neocortex helps us move beyond talk therapy into deeper somatic healing and emotional regulation.

Through this conversation, Dr. Anikó reminds us that healing is not about removing accountability, it’s about expanding compassion while embracing responsibility. She shares how shifting perspective, whether as a parent or child, allows us to see our family dynamics in a new light, transforming how we relate to ourselves, our loved ones, and even past generations.

Episode Highlights:

4:00 How generational trauma is passed down and how it can be transformed
8:00 The connection between the brain’s emotional centers and body healing
12:00 The role of therapies like EMDR, Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing
16:00 Why compassion does not excuse behavior but creates space for healing
18:00 How reframing your memories can change the way they live in your body

Dr. Anikó also shares a powerful reminder that even if those who shaped us are no longer here, our healing continues to ripple through time—changing how we remember, relate, and show up in the world. She closes with a reflection on mindfulness and presence, offering practical ways to respond with awareness rather than react from old conditioning.

Whether you’re a parent, child, or someone exploring your own emotional landscape, this episode will leave you with a profound sense of hope and possibility for rewriting your story, one compassionate moment at a time.

Episode Referenced: 17. Raising Tween and Teen Girls: Parenting Tips for Emotional Resilience, Healthy Boundaries, and Navigating Adolescence: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/17-raising-tween-and-teen-girls-parenting-tips-for/id1812511962?i=1000724701200

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