119 : Wounds into Wisdom: Healing Intergenerational Trauma with Rabbi Tirzah Firestone

In this profound episode of the Conscious Fertility Podcast, Dr. Lorne Brown welcomes Rabbi Dr. Tirzah Firestone—Jungian psychotherapist, author, and spiritual leader—to explore the powerful and often unseen forces of intergenerational trauma. Drawing from her acclaimed book Wounds into Wisdom, Rabbi Tirzah shares how trauma is more than just events—it is energetic and physiological imprints passed through generations. She unpacks the science of epigenetics, the importance of ancestral awareness, and how true healing is possible through compassionate consciousness and sacred practices.Key takeaways:Can we inherit trauma from events we didn’t live through?How does ancestral or collective trauma affect fertility, health, and relationships?Practical and spiritual approaches to healing intergenerational wounds.Rabbi Firestone’s personal story and what inspired Wounds into Wisdom.Connecting with ancestral wisdom—through imagination or ritual—can catalyze transformation.Tirzah Firestone’s Bio: Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, PhD, is a renowned psychotherapist, author, and Jewish scholar known for her pioneering work in Kabbalah, depth psychology, and intergenerational trauma healing. Her award-winning book Wounds into Wisdom integrates neuroscience, psychology, and ancestral wisdom to help transform inherited trauma into strength and compassion. Rabbi Firestone teaches internationally, guiding individuals and communities through spiritual practices rooted in ancient traditions. Her teachings emphasize the power of awareness, resilience, and sacred connection in times of personal and collective challenge. She lives with her husband in the foothills of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.Where To Find Tirzah Firestone:  Website: https://www.tirzahfirestone.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tirzahfireFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tirzahfire/Books: https://www.tirzahfirestone.com/woundsintowisdomHow to connect to Lorne Brown online and in person (Vancouver, BC)Acubalance.ca book virtual or in person conscious work sessions with Dr. Lorne Brown Lornebrown.comConscious hacks and tools to optimize your fertility by Dr. Lorne Brown:https://acubalance.ca/conscious-work/Download a free copy of the Acubalance Fertility Diet & Recipes and a copy of the ebook 5 Ways to Maximize Your Chances of Getting Pregnant from Acubalance.caConnect with Lorne and the podcast on Instagram:@acubalancewellnesscentre@conscious_fertility_podcast@lorne_brown_officialDISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. This podcast offers information to help the listener cooperate with physicians, mental health professionals or other healthcare providers in a mutual quest for optimal well-being. We advise listeners to carefully review and understand the ideas presented, and to consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Under no circumstances shall Acubalance, any guests or contributors to the Conscious Fertility podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Acubalance be responsible for damages arising from the use of the podcast.