Breaking the Cycles of Generational Trauma (with Maria Cheung)Breaking the Cycles of Generational Trauma (with Maria Cheung)
The Soul's Work Podcast
Janice Ho and Maria Cheung discuss the impact of generational trauma on relationships and share insights on healing through compassion and understanding.
57:20•13 Jan 2026
Breaking Free from Generational Trauma with Maria Cheung
Episode Overview
- Recognise how generational trauma affects personal relationships.
- Explore the role of cultural and historical factors in family dynamics.
- Understand the importance of vulnerability in healing.
- Learn about somatic practices for emotional well-being.
- Gain insights into breaking cycles of trauma.
“"I've never been in a space like that before, and I didn't know that was possible."”
How do individuals turn their lives around after experiencing the weight of generational trauma? This episode of The Soul's Work Podcast offers a candid and heartfelt conversation between host Janice Ho and guest Maria Cheung, a somatic pleasure coach and clinical sexologist. Together, they tackle the complexities of generational trauma, examining how patterns like conflict avoidance and self-criticism are passed down through families.
Maria shares her personal journey, from a traumatic breakup to her transformative healing process, illustrating how historical and cultural factors influence family dynamics. Maria opens up about her unexpected path to becoming a sexologist, shedding light on how societal norms and personal experiences shaped her career. Her story is one of resilience, as she discusses the challenges of overcoming deeply ingrained family patterns.
Listeners will find themselves reflecting on their own familial relationships as Maria talks about the importance of vulnerability and compassion in healing. Janice and Maria also explore how understanding family history can lead to greater empathy and personal growth. They discuss the significance of recognising past traumas to break free from cycles that no longer serve us. This episode is both enlightening and comforting, reminding us that while our past shapes us, it doesn't have to define us.
Curious about how generational trauma affects your life? Tune in to this engaging discussion for insights and inspiration on finding freedom from the past.
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