Just Like Nana

Wednesdae Reim Ifrach is here to discuss the biological, psychological, and historical layers of inherited stress and reveals how somatic inquiry, creative expression, and intentional play serve as powerful tools for liberation. They also discuss how engaging your innate creativity can rewire your nervous system, restore true belonging, and transform generational wounds into ancestral joy. About W...

*Content Warning: Discussion of sexual abuse* Sheila O’Connor is here to discuss her book Evidence of V: A Novel in Fragments, Facts, and Fictions and the journey of uncovering the story of her grandmother who was incarcerated at age 15 for so-called "immorality". She also explores how breaking family secrets, embracing imaginative empathy, and uncovering historical truths can help us he...

*Content Warning: Discussion of suicide Juliet Patterson is the author of Sinkhole: A Legacy of Suicide , which explores how suicide shaped her family line. She also discusses how breaking generational silences, reconnecting with the land and local communities, and cultivating somatic awareness can help us heal inherited grief and reclaim our true sense of belonging.  About Juliet Juliet Patterson...

Jen Gallagher is here to break the silence around women's rage. She explains why anger is a vital, neurobiological survival system and how accessing somatic wisdom helps us alchemize inherited emotional patterns. Learn how to dismantle the taboo around rage, heal ancestral silences, and discover the clarity, power, and freedom on the other side. About Jen Jen Gallagher is a therapist, writer...

Rebecca Ratcliff discusses how stored ancestral trauma and unintegrated soul fragments live within our electromagnetic fields, and how bridging Western medical science with indigenous shamanic practices, soul retrieval, and ancestral sacredness can help you break inherited trauma loops and reclaim your complete, integrated self. About Rebecca Rebecca Ratcliff is a retired Family Medicine physician...

Iya Affo, founder of Heal Historical Trauma and trauma specialist, is discussing the details of integrating versus healing ancestral trauma in our lives, as well as regulating your nervous system and tending to the living altar of your body. About Iya Iya Affo is the founder of Heal Historical Trauma, a Culturalist, and a Western-certified Trauma Specialist whose lifelong work bridges indigenous h...

Energy healer Missy Toy Ozeas discusses how hidden, inherited patterns and ancestral trauma keep us trapped in survival mode, and how to identify subconscious blocks and unlock energetic sovereignty. About Missy Toy Ozeas Missy Toy Ozeas is an energy healer and intuitive guide. She helps accomplished, heart-centered leaders find and release the hidden beliefs keeping them from their full power. Sh...

Author Dionne Ford, discusses her memoir, Go Back and Get It .  She addresses the sacred value of the family archive, what it looks like to cultivate a daily ancestral practice, and the undeniable necessity of reparations to heal the wealth and education gaps woven into American society.   About Dionne Ford Dionne Ford is author of the memoir ‘Go Back and Get It’, which was a 2024 finalist for the...

Amy Vincze, EFT Tapping coach and creator of the Soar with Tapping app, discusses the benefits of an EFT Tapping practice and how it can help heal ancestral trauma. Amy also explains the importance of engaging with uncomfortable emotions, instead of always forcing a focus on the positive. About Amy Vincze Amy Vincze has been a dedicated professional in the health and wellness industry for over 20...

Author and teacher Elizabeth Rosner discusses the importance of naming and acknowledging intergenerational trauma before moving towards healing. Elizabeth touches on the cultural understanding of intergenerational trauma, the limitations of scientific understanding, the importance of personal and collective histories, and more. About Elizabeth Rosner Elizabeth Rosner is an author and teacher whose...

Dr. Jenn Veilleux, clinical psychologist and professor of psychological science,  discusses the science of emotions. Learn why many of us are so fundamentally afraid of negative emotions, how contrast avoidance blocks us from joy, and a new framework to accurately interpret the hidden messages your body is trying to send you. About Dr. Jenn Veilleux Dr. Jenn Veilleux is a licensed clinical psychol...

Lisa Lacy, author and trauma educator, explains the role of storytelling in healing and why self-trust is key to healing ancestral trauma. Explore why some healing modalities may work for you and others won't, and the importance of getting in touch with your body to feel safe and grounded. About Lisa Lisa Lacy is a writer, trauma educator, and author of the upcoming memoir “Notes From a Certi...

In this episode of Just Like Nana , host Amie (Elizabeth) Penny Sayler is joined by stress management coach Lolita Guarin, where they discuss struggling with anxiety and self abandonment as an unintentional way to honor your ancestors and how to break your ‘loyalty’ to your family’s trauma patterns. They also discuss the societal pressure to uphold perfectly happily family narratives, even when th...

In this episode of Just Like Nana , host Amie (Elizabeth) Penny Sayler is joined by Yildiz Sethi, a psychotherapist, best-selling author, and founder of Emotional Mind Integration, to challenge outmoded mental health models and explore the generational subconscious mind. Together they discuss the importance of addressing generational trauma and the potential for mental health recovery through neur...

In this episode of Just Like Nana , host Amie (Elizabeth) Penny Sayler is joined by Malinda DeMercurio, an acupuncturist and Sangoma, to explore how energy medicine, shamanic traditions, and ancestral healing can guide you back to your heart. Together they discuss how to begin working with your ancestors, trusting your intuition as it draws you to specific healing modalities, and more. About Malin...

In this episode of Just Like Nana , host Amie (Elizabeth) Penny Sayler is joined by Dr. Irit Felsen, a clinical psychologist who specializes in trauma and traumatic loss, where they discuss the impact of significant familial trauma through the lens of Holocaust survivors and their families. Together, they explore how to navigate family dynamics that result from trauma, and the importance of separa...

In this episode of Just Like Nana , host Amie (Elizabeth) Penny Sayler is joined by Liza Miron, Family Constellations facilitator and coach, to discuss ancestral trauma through family entanglements and how we can heal from them. Together they discover how to balance ancestral anger while honoring those ancestors, the importance of acceptance and belonging, and so much more. About Liza With over 15...

In this episode of Just Like Nana , host Amie (Elizabeth) Penny Sayler is joined by Melissa Taylor, a mental health provider who's deeply versed in cultural nuances and intergenerational trauma, to discuss seeking ancestral wisdom as part of healing. They also dive into the impact of systemic oppression on family dynamics and the importance of recognizing and validating individual experiences...

In this episode of Just Like Nana , host Amie (Elizabeth) Penny Sayler is joined by psychologist and educator Annie Brook to discuss how the nervous system stores trauma, and what we can do to release those chemicals and emotions and ground back into our bodies. Together they explore pre-cognitive memories and how we can metabolize emotional distress. About Annie Annie Brook is a psychologist, edu...

In this episode of Just Like Nana , host Amie (Elizabeth) Penny Sayler is joined by Erica Bonham, a licensed counselor and embodied leadership coach, where they explore a “badass nervous system”, emotional alchemy, and tips for listening to your body. About Erica Erica Bonham is a licensed professional counselor, speaker, best selling author and embodied leadership coach. Her work bridges individu...

In this episode of Just Like Nana , host Amie (Elizabeth) Penny Sayler is joined by Bee Doyle, a  nurse practitioner, intuitive healer, and spiritual teacher, to discuss moving out of survival states into a journey of healing and thriving. Together, they explore the non-linear nature of healing, ways to regulate your nervous system, tapping into ancestral resilience, and more. About Bee Bee Doyle...

In this episode of Just Like Nana , host Amie (Elizabeth) Penny Sayler is joined by Dr. Erika Yourdan, a licensed therapist and counselor, where they discuss how to use systemic thinking and nature-based healing to bridge the gap between your past and your present, helping you claim your rightful place as a cycle breaker.  Together they explore the feeling of psychological homelessness, where the...

In this episode of Just Like Nana , host Amie (Elizabeth) Penny Sayler is joined by healer and social justice educator Joanna Kent Katz, as they explore how to move from inherited patterns of trauma and cultural assimilation toward a heart-centered state of collective liberation. Together they discuss how healing your personal lineage is a vital step in dismantling systemic oppression and understa...

In this episode of Just Like Nana , host Amie (Elizabeth) Penny Sayler is joined by Savannah Brown, where they discuss the mental and emotional tolls of breaking generational trauma patterns.  Together, they explore the reality that breaking trauma cycles isn't a clean, linear process—it's messy, imperfect, and requires an incredible amount of somatic awareness and radical self-honesty t...

In this episode of Just Like Nana , host Amie (Elizabeth) Penny Sayler is joined by Dr. Frances Champagne to delve into the world of epigenetics to discover how your environment and experiences shape your brain and behavior.  This episode explores how understanding these interactive pathways can actually lead to greater resilience and personal agency, regardless of the past.  About Dr. Champagne A...