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In this episode, we sit down with Alyssa Scarano, Founder and Clinical Director of The Collective Therapy & Wellness, to explore the deep impact of childhood trauma, generational dysfunction, and the transformative power of relational healing. Known for her empathetic and compassionate approach, Alyssa shares how her work helps individuals reconnect with themselves, cultivate self-compassion, and build authentic, meaningful relationships.
We discuss:
- How generational dysfunction shows up in the ways people relate to themselves and others—and what real-life healing looks like.
- The difference between boundaries that protect connection versus those that push people away, and how to recognize which one you’re operating from.
- The importance of relational healing and the lessons Alyssa has learned about safety, connection, and trust.
- How to release roles like “the fixer” or “the one who holds it all together” without losing your identity.
- Strategies for those who intellectually understand their trauma but feel stuck emotionally or physically.
Alyssa emphasizes that healing isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about learning to relate to yourself and your story with clarity, compassion, and a capacity to move forward. Through small, repeated practices, people can interrupt generational patterns, reclaim their voices, and create lives that truly reflect who they are.
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