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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 54 MIN

Ep 23: Rewriting the Inheritance of Silence with Michelle Scheibner

from The Actual · host Lissy Abrahams

In this episode, Michelle Scheibner tells the story of how she uncovered her Jewish identity later in life and how a major family secret led her to a journey of discovering crucial parts of herself. Michelle reveals her intergenerational trauma, inherited stories, and the empty spaces throughout her life and inside her psyche. Through her book Hush, Michelle explores how emotional inheritance influences our choices, our sense of belonging, and the lives we create. This episode brings into focus on how courage can be found and the importance of finding one’s voice and community in a world increasingly marked by division and rising antisemitism. Original music in this episode Kama At Yafa (כמה את יפה) performed by CHUTNEY, from the album Ajar (2024). Courtesy of CHUTNEY/Ben Adler. Used with permission.

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