131. Healing from Intergenerational Trauma as a Holocaust Survivor's Son with Willie Handler

JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/What if the trauma you carry didn’t start with you? In this powerful episode, author and second-generation Holocaust survivor Willie Handler explains intergenerational trauma and how it quietly shapes our lives—from relationships to anxiety, and even gene expression.Willie shares the emotional journey of uncovering hidden family history while writing his memoir Out of the Shadow, and how that process led to deep personal transformation through therapy and reflection.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:- What intergenerational trauma really is and how it shows up without us realizing- How uncovering family secrets can unlock buried trauma—and begin the healing process- Why it’s never too late to face your past, start therapy, and find peaceDon’t miss our Expert Series – conversations with top trauma-informed experts answer questions trauma survivors ask and provide them with actionable healing tips. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL55ypWHIjesvMja7UmGPCVU-UqwBpBvldConnect with Willie:Website: https://www.williehandler.comSubstack: williehandler.substack.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/WillieHandlerFacebook: https://facebook.com/WillieHandlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/williehandlerThreads: @williehandlerBlueSky: @jewinacanoe.bsky.socialConnect with Lisa Tickel:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisatickelofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisatickelHave a question or reflection? Drop it in the comments—your story matters.