How Epigenetics Reveals Our Hidden Inherited Trauma w/ Mark Wolynn (BEST OF ADULT CHILD)How Epigenetics Reveals Our Hidden Inherited Trauma w/ Mark Wolynn (BEST OF ADULT CHILD)
Adult Child
Mark Wolynn discusses inherited family trauma and epigenetics, sharing practical ways to identify and heal core traumas for better emotional and physical health.
1:04:15•22 Jan 2025
Understanding Inherited Trauma with Mark Wolynn
Episode Overview
- Epigenetics shows how trauma can be inherited across generations.
- Early life stress and attachment issues impact long-term health.
- Core language approach helps identify and heal core traumas.
- Personal stories illustrate the profound effects of inherited trauma.
- Practical steps to break the cycle of generational trauma.
“It's not what we do, it's who we are that is a big component of our healing”
In this episode of Adult Child, Andrea sits down with Mark Wolynn, an expert in inherited family trauma and author of the bestselling book 'It Didn't Start With You'. They dive into the fascinating world of epigenetics and how the traumas of past generations can shape our lives today. Mark shares his personal journey of losing vision in one eye and how his quest for healing led him to uncover the impact of inherited trauma.
Through engaging stories and practical examples, he explains the core language approach, a therapeutic model he developed to identify and heal core traumas. This episode is packed with insights on how early life experiences and generational trauma affect our emotional and physical health. You'll learn about the science behind inherited trauma, hear real-life examples of its impact, and discover ways to break the cycle.
If you're curious about how your family's past might be influencing your present, this conversation is a must-listen. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that could change the way you understand your health and heritage.

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