Justin Mitchell: Breaking Generational Trauma as a Father

When you grow up afraid your stepdad will hurt you or your mom, how do you become a parent that doesn’t do the same?Host Tesla Mitchell sits down with her husband, Justin, to talk about how fatherhood forced him to confront his own past and choose to heal.Justin shares what it was like growing up with a violent, fear-driven stepfather and how those experiences shaped the man he became. Now a father himself, he reflects on the daily work of breaking generational cycles, learning to lead with patience instead of fear, and giving his kids resilience without trauma.This episode is about accountability, healing, and the quiet courage it takes to become the parent you never had.If you've ever wondered whether cycles can truly be broken, this story is proof that change starts with intention.