Breaking Intergenerational Trauma Through Parenting with Mary Wilcox Smith

In this episode of We Are Women Unapologetically, Jessica Cumming sits down with Mary Wilcox Smith, speaker, author, entrepreneur, and parent coach, for an honest conversation about intergenerational trauma, parenting, perfectionism, resilience, and healing.Mary shares her journey from building businesses across three continents to raising four daughters, navigating one child’s serious medical needs, and confronting how childhood trauma, grief, abuse, and loss shaped the way she moved through life and motherhood.Together, Jessica and Mary explore how trauma is not always measured by what happens on the outside, but by what a child was able to handle at the time. They also discuss how parents can unintentionally pass down anxiety, perfectionism, and coping patterns, and how awareness can become the first step toward breaking generational cycles.Mary also introduces her book, The Microstep Method for the Overwhelmed Parent, and explains how small, practical microsteps can help parents build connection, emotional safety, and resilience without trying to overhaul everything at once.This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered how their past affects their parenting, confidence, relationships, or ability to let go. It is a powerful reminder that healing often begins with one honest moment, one new response, and one small step forward.Content Note: This episode includes discussion of suicide loss, abuse, trauma, and mental healthConnect with Mary Wilcox SmithLearn more about Mary Wilcox Smith, her parent coaching services, speaking, and resources at her website:Website: Mary Smith Parent Coach / Mary Wilcox SmithBook: The Microstep Method for the Overwhelmed Parent, available on Amazon, Kindle, and AudibleLinkedIn: Mary Wilcox SmithInstagram: Mary Wilcox SmithConnect with Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicacumming04/Website: https://www.jcnewbeginnings.com/speakingClarity in 10: https://www.jcnewbeginnings.com/clarity-in-10