Oct. 28, 2025

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Generational Trauma: Passed Down Like Tupperware

Join Alex in the new chapter of ‘This is Fine, a Millennial Diary’ as he dives into family culture and generational disconnect. This episode explores the heavy themes of generational trauma, emotional inheritance, and the struggle of overcoming past pain without passing it on. Alex discusses the unspoken rules from the nineties, the shift in mental health awareness spearheaded by Gen Z, and the importance of acknowledging parents’ hardships while choosing to evolve past them. Subscribe to follow this heartfelt exploration over the next 10 episodes, starting with Alex’s personal insights and call to action for true healing.

00:00 Introduction: Healing Generational Pain

01:04 Survival Mode: Lessons from Our Parents

02:46 Unspoken Rules and Emotional Barometers

04:51 The Science of Trauma and Millennial Struggles

07:26 Breaking the Cycle: New Traditions and Healing

11:32 Conclusion: Embracing Change and Moving Forward

12:40 Next Episode Teaser: Family Group Chats

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