Episode 4: Curses or Choices: The legacy of Generational Burdens

Episode Description

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a pattern you didn’t choose—like family drama, bad habits, or even financial struggles just keep following you? In this episode, we’re diving into the fascinating world of generational curses—those inherited struggles that seem to pass down through families like an unwanted family heirloom.

We start with the spooky-cool mythology behind generational curses and then bring in some real science (hello, epigenetics!) to show how trauma can actually get written into our genes. But it’s not just about science; we’re talking big-picture stuff, like how historical and cultural trauma—think Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome—ripples through entire communities.

We’ll also get into the nitty-gritty of how these “curses” show up in everyday life: family patterns, money struggles, addictions, and even unresolved drama that sticks around long after someone’s gone. It’s not all doom and gloom, though—this is about breaking free and taking back control.

Whether it’s a “curse” or just old habits, you can change the story. So, what patterns are you ready to leave behind? Let’s talk about rewriting your legacy and breaking those chains for good.

Episode Transcript

Courtney Lewis

Creator & Podcaster

The author of the Students of Life Podcast. He has used his personal struggles to help transform himself into a focused, logical, and observant individual whose goal is to help people embrace who they are.