Generational Patterns with Wiley and Cameron Karber

In “Generational Patterns,” Anne opens with a direct conversation about the hidden ways childhood pain gets carried forward—especially for men taught to survive abuse, neglect, and emotional shutdown by staying silent instead of healing. Joined by her husband Cameron and their nearly 19-year-old son Wiley, the episode moves into a raw family discussion about what it actually takes to break generational patterns in real time.Cameron shares the reality of growing up with a deeply damaging father relationship—and how “not repeating the abuse” isn’t enough if the deeper behavioral programming stays intact. Together, they unpack the quieter patterns that get passed down: avoidance, emotional absence, delayed connection, overwork, control, and the instinct to minimize pain until it mutates into anger or disconnection. Anne reflects on sobriety, perspective shifts over time, and the humbling moment of hearing her son say he doesn’t even remember her drinking—evidence of how hard internal work can change what the next generation experiences as “normal.”This episode is both a mirror and a roadmap: savage self-awareness, learning emotional language, getting support, noticing the “little” moments that shape attachment, and choosing presence over default reactions. The central message is clear—healing isn’t about rewriting the past; it’s about refusing to pass it forward, so your kids grow up lighter, safer, and more emotionally free than you ever were.Cameron Karber is an Arizona native and passionate entrepreneur with a lifelong love for competitive angling.https://www.instagram.com/karberfishing/https://www.facebook.com/p/Karber-Fishing-61554201821670/http://www.karberfishing.comThis podcast dives deep into real, raw topics—think vulnerability, triggers, and childhood trauma. But just so we're super clear: I’m not a licensed therapist, mental health professional, or anything close. I’m just a human sharing stories, lessons, and life hacks based on personal experience and a whole lot of curiosity.So, while you might find some golden nuggets here, this is not therapy and should never replace professional mental health care. If you or someone you love is going through it, please—seriously—reach out to a licensed therapist or healthcare provider. You deserve the real deal.Need Help Now?Here are a few amazing resources:·         988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Call or text 988·         NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or nami.org/help·         Therapy Directory: psychologytoday.com·         Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 The opinions expressed on this show are ours and ours alone—no official organizations are responsible for what we say (or how much we overshare).This show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co