He's Got his Mothers Eyes and His Fathers Trauma.
We pass down alot to our children, genetically and emotionally. As parents, we try to figure out where our child’s behavior comes from, especially when they are acting out and struggling.
My guest today will guide us through the concept of Epigenetics, the study of how trauma is passed down through generations.
Carolyn Ross, a Board Certified Medical Doctor and specialist in addiction disorder, dedicates her practice to understanding the effects of Epigenetics and how parents can build awareness of how their own experience is affecting their children.
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