2. What It Really Means to Be a NeuroHeir

NeuroHeir℠ Podcast: Somatic and Generational Healing Tools for Parents, Therapists, and Cycle Breakers

In this episode of the NeuroHeir℠ Podcast, I share the mission and heart behind this show. and who it’s really for. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying too much, holding it all together for everyone else, or wondering if there’s a better way forward, this conversation is for you.

Did you know that we all inherit a nervous system shaped by the generations before us? Most of us don’t even realize it. Without awareness, we end up repeating patterns, carrying silence, or holding burdens that were never ours to carry. This episode explains why that matters, and how we can begin to shift what gets passed down.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• Who the NeuroHeir℠ Podcast is for and what transformation it offers
• Core values that guide this work—why healing is about awareness, compassion, and choice, not force or fracture
• What you won’t hear here: toxic positivity, surface-level fixes, or advice that pushes you to cut ties as the only way forward
• What you will hear: nervous system education, somatic tools, real stories, and conversations that help you create safety, connection, and possibility
• The bigger mission of becoming a NeuroHeir™: consciously shaping the legacy you want to pass on

Research continues to confirm that silence is not neutral. Suppression and unresolved trauma can ripple through families biologically and emotionally, influencing stress responses and relational patterns (Yehuda & Lehrner, 2018; El-Khalil et al., 2025).

If this episode resonated, subscribe to the NeuroHeir℠ Podcast so you never miss an episode. I’d love to hear what stood out for you. Send me a DM or voice memo on Instagram at @aligningwithleanna. And if you know someone who’s ready to heal what wasn’t theirs to carry, share this episode with them.

Episode 2 References

Yehuda, R., & Lehrner, A. (2018). Intergenerational transmission of trauma effects: Putative role of epigenetic mechanisms. World Psychiatry, 17(3), 243–257. https://doi.org/10.1002/wps.20568
Web link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/wps.20568

Zhou, A., & Ryan, J. (2023). Biological embedding of early-life adversity and a scoping review of the evidence for intergenerational epigenetic transmission of stress and trauma in humans. Genes, 14(8), 1639. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes14081639
Web link: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/14/8/1639

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Disclaimer:
Although I am a licensed Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor, The NeuroHeir℠ Podcast is not a substitute for therapy, counseling, or medical treatment. The tools and practices I share are for educational and coaching purposes only. Every nervous system is unique, and what we discuss on this podcast should not replace your own individual therapeutic work or professional support.

The focus of this podcast is my coaching work, which centers on education, nervous system practices, and generational healing tools designed to support—not replace—your personal journey with a qualified provider.

If you are struggling with your mental health or experiencing overwhelming emotions, please seek support from a licensed professional in your area. You don’t have to do this work alone.