Elizabeth’s parents are both survivors of the Holocaust. Their trauma loomed large in her childhood. As an adult, Elizabeth learned about epigenetics -- the way trauma changes the expression of our genes and gets passed down to future generations. In this episode, Elisabeth discusses the universal experience of trauma in each of our ancestry, the importance of honoring and remembering the past in its truth, and the potential for redemption in telling our stories.
Read MoreMeghan married young with her college sweetheart. The relationship seemed perfect on the outside, but behind closed doors, she was experiencing emotional abuse and soon physical abuse. After ending a second marriage, and now a mother, Meghan decided to start her healing journey. Encouraged by her boyfriend, she joined an ayahuasca ceremony and experienced a deep transformation. Out of this experience came a powerful body of work (paintings and poetry) that explores her history with domestic violence, sexual assault as well as her healing journey.
Read More