For several decades, scientists and researchers have been studying the root causes of trauma and PTSD in many people in several cultures. There have been interesting breakthroughs in this frontier that have revolutionized the way providers worked around treating these illnesses but there really is still so much going on in the mind that we have little understanding of. A few years ago, a fascinating discovery surfaced about trauma’s intergenerational capability among children of Holocaust survivors and how these people have suffered in their day to day lives. It truly is astounding that trauma can be passed down from generation to generation. But entertaining this concept has certainly brought a number of questions that need to be answered. For instance, was trauma caused by the upbringing from parents as the first generation Holocaust survivors? Are there some aspects of the biology of the cell that can change or mutate due to the effects of trauma? In today’s episode, we are very excited to be conversing with a very respected and revolutionary researcher, Dr. Rachel Yehuda and together we will focus on answering these questions and a whole lot more. Join us as we go deep in thought and discussion about how this phenomenon is possible, how it can impact the way we live our lives and where this will lead to in the future. Show notes: Dr. Yehuda’s Early Work - 03:34 Discovering the Intergenerational Trauma Link - 06:39 Cortisol Receptor Sensitivity in PTSD - 15:09 Experiencing Change and Growth - 17:21 The Interest in PTSD Research - 19:20 Understanding PTSD - 23:09 Approaching PTSD in Therapy - 26:09 To learn more about Dr. Rachel Yehuda: https://icahn.mssm.edu/profiles/rachel-yehuda https://www.mountsinai.org/about/newsroom/2017/on-being-pbs-how-trauma-and-resilience-cross-generations-rachel-yehuda-phd https://www.mountsinai.org/about/newsroom/2019/rachel-yehuda-phd-elected-to-national-academy-of-medicine *** How you can help others in a big way... If you enjoy the Higher Practice Podcast, please leave a quick review on the Apple Podcast app. It makes a big difference in getting the word out to other people who will benefit from this podcast. Simply, click on the show on your podcast app>scroll down to the bottom of all the episodes>in the ratings and reviews section tap stars to rate>click write a review. Want more? For show notes and more information, visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/podcast/ Sign up for our newsletter and to receive ongoing information for optimal mental health: email.psychiatryinstitute.com If you’re a provider visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/ If you’re interested in patient care visit: www.psychiatrycenters.com For provider education reach out to:  info@psychiatryinstitute.com For patient care reach out to: info@psychiatrycenters.com