Ever feel like you’re stuck in patterns you can’t explain, especially in your relationships? You might be dealing with baggage that isn’t even yours. In a powerful season finale for the podcast “Bridging the Gap,” celebrated sex and intimacy therapist Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey joins host Nyomi Banks to unpack the heavy-hitting topic of generational trauma, and it’s a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Breaking Generational Curses
The episode, aptly titled “Breaking Generational Barriers: Navigating Mental Health & Relationships,” dives headfirst into the silent struggles that families pass down through the years. With co-host and resident therapist Dr. Will Washington, the trio explores how everything from family secrets to cultural stigmas can mess with our ability to be vulnerable and build emotionally safe connections.
Dr. Bisbey, known for her expertise in unconventional relationships and trauma recovery, praised the open environment Banks cultivated for the discussion.
“It was a true privilege to be part of this conversation. Nyomi created a space where honesty could thrive, and together we unpacked some of the deeply rooted dynamics that too often go unspoken.”
The episode marks the conclusion of the podcast’s “Love & Mental Health” series, which was created in an important partnership with Mental Health America, lending clinical weight to these crucial conversations.
More Than Just a Podcast
This isn’t just another talk show. It’s part of a growing movement where creators like Nyomi Banks are leveraging their platforms to tackle subjects that matter. By bringing in experts like Dr. Bisbey, “Bridging the Gap” moves beyond surface-level advice and gets to the heart of what makes us tick.
The episode touches on the “lasting impact of generational trauma, family silence, and the cultural stigmas” that prevent people from seeking help or even acknowledging their pain. It’s about understanding how your grandparents’ unspoken anxieties or your parents’ coping mechanisms might be showing up in your own love life today.
A Path to Healing
For anyone feeling lost or questioning why they repeat certain behaviors, Dr. Bisbey offers a powerful dose of hope. The first step, she suggests, is simply to start talking about it and acknowledging the inherited patterns.
“When we begin to name the patterns we’ve inherited, we start to free ourselves — and that’s where real change begins.”
Ready to start breaking your own cycles? You can listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and AskNyomi.com.
You can keep up with Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey on X.com.
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