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My Mother's Trauma

Kim Loliya

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/13d. Total Eps: 10

Healing intergenerational trauma needs more than quick fixes and self-care strategies, especially when racism and systemic oppression undermine every aspect of our existence.

How do we do ‘the work’ of unlearning our inherited patterns when we’re exhausted? Join trauma therapist Kim Loliya for a different conversation on how to break the cycle through an anti-oppressive lens of justice and liberation.

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#83
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#85

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Reclaiming Narratives (Black History Month Edition)

Episode 1

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 • Duration 28:20

In this episode Kim Loliya explores the theme of reclaiming narratives during Black History Month. Kim discusses the importance of recognizing how external narratives shape our identities and the need to consciously reclaim and redefine our stories. The conversation emphasises the collective nature of this work, the impact of societal structures on personal narratives, and the importance of inclusion and accessibility in community celebrations. Kim encourages listeners to reflect on the narratives they wish to rewrite and to engage in a process of empowerment and healing.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to My Mother's Trauma Podcast

01:07 Celebrating Black History Month

04:26 Reclaiming Narratives: A Central Theme

11:16 The Impact of External Narratives

20:12 Exploring Black Narratives in History

23:01 The Deliberate Act of Reclamation

25:33 Inclusion and Accessibility in Black History Month Celebrations

27:08 Outro

CONTACT INFO

· Newsletter - Signup here

· Question for Kim – Submit here

· Website - blackpsychotherapy.org (currently under construction)

· Instagram - @blackpsychotherapy

· Email address - info@blackpsychotherapy.org

EPISODE LINKS

· Transcript – You can find the transcript here

· Events – Register here

· Event - Justice in Therapy, on 15th March 2025, online. Tickets can be purchased here

· Article - A 5-Year-Old Girl Gives Her Verdict on Famous Logos, and Some Fail Miserably

CREDITS

· Artwork – Kim Loliya in collaboration with DALL-E

· Editor & Producer – ZShed Productions

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A Harvest For The Heart

Episode 4

Thursday, October 24, 2024 • Duration 28:18

In this episode Kim Loliya explores the theme of harvesting, particularly in the context of living in the diaspora. Kim discusses the significance of land, the challenges faced by those disconnected from it, and the importance of land justice. The conversation transitions into defining harvesting both physically and emotionally, emphasising the need for community support and the potential for emotional healing. Kim invites listeners to reflect on their own emotional harvesting and the tools they may need to gather their realisations and feelings.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Intergenerational Trauma

01:49 Ancestral Rites: The Invisible Pull of Land

07:45 Improved Recovery With Nature Scenes

09:52 Defining Harvesting: Physical and Emotional Perspectives

13 41 Emotional Harvesting: Gathering from the Heart

16:42 Harvesting Dreams: An Afrofuturist Perspective

22:32 Tools for Emotional Harvesting

27:07 Outro

CONTACT INFO

Newsletter - Sign up here
Question for Kim – Submit here
Website - blackpsychotherapy.org (currently under construction)
Instagram - @blackpsychotherapy
Email address - info@blackpsychotherapy.org

From Mothering to Smothering

Episode 9

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 • Duration 31:41

In this episode, host Kim Loliya delves into the complexities of mothering and smothering, particularly in the context of intergenerational trauma and societal pressures. Kim reflects on the toxic culture surrounding New Year's resolutions and the systemic forces that shape our desires for change. The conversation transitions into an exploration of smothering behaviors, their roots in fear and anxiety, and the cultural dynamics that perpetuate them. Kim acknowledges the importance of recognizing these patterns and working towards healthier relationships, both as mothers and as individuals who have been smothered.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to My Mother’s Trauma Podcast

01:33 Resolutions are Colonial

06:01 Decolonial Freebies Coming Up at Black Psychotherapy

08:59 The Continuum of Harmful Mothering

10:43 Smothering in Black, Brown and Indigenous Mothers

15:13 Deconstructing Smothering

18:25 Smothering Ingrained in Culture

19:49 From Smothering (Back) To Mothering

30:28 Outro

CONTACT INFO

Newsletter - Sign up here
Question for Kim – Submit here
Website - blackpsychotherapy.org
Instagram - @blackpsychotherapy
Email address - info@blackpsychotherapy.org

Intergenerational Trauma Over The Holidays

Episode 8

Monday, December 23, 2024 • Duration 37:41

In this episode Kim Loliya reflects on the recent Justice in Therapy conference, discussing the complexities of engaging in justice work, especially in the context of familial trauma during the holiday season. Kim explores themes of emotional labor, gender dynamics, racial capitalism, and the impact of migration and displacement on holiday experiences. Kim goes on to emphasise the importance of community support, self-care, and the need for mental health resources during this challenging time. The episode concludes with gratitude for the listeners and a hopeful outlook for future discussions on intergenerational trauma.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to My Mother’s Trauma Podcast

01:08 Intergenerational gifts making justice work possible

09:13 Femme labour over the holidays

12:56 Racial capitalism as intergenerational trauma

18:16 Navigating harm from family members

26:53 Migration, displacement and loneliness

29:58 Breaks in therapy

33:10 End of year gratitude

36:25 Outro

CONTACT INFO

Newsletter - Sign up here
Question for Kim – Submit here
Website - blackpsychotherapy.org
Instagram - @blackpsychotherapy
Email address - info@blackpsychotherapy.org

Holding The Good

Episode 3

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 • Duration 27:20

In this episode Kim Loliya explores 'holding the good' amidst the challenges of trauma and cultural barriers. Kim emphasises that goodness can be found in both significant moments and mundane experiences, and discusses the importance of self-love and community in nurturing this practice. The conversation delves into the impact of trauma on our ability to perceive goodness, the cultural conditioning that makes it difficult to celebrate positive experiences, and practical steps to cultivate a mindset that embraces goodness. Kim encourages listeners to take small, manageable steps towards holding the good, while also acknowledging the complexities of trauma and self-worth.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to My Mother’s Trauma Podcast

03:17 Practicing holding the good

04:37 Defining goodness

08:11 Trauma responses to goodness

15:03 Practical steps to hold the good

24:29 Locating the good

26:07 Outro

CONTACT INFO

Newsletter - Sign up here
Question for Kim – Submit here
Website - blackpsychotherapy.org
Instagram - @blackpsychotherapy
Email address - info@blackpsychotherapy.org

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Intergenerational Trauma: Myths And Misconceptions

Episode 3

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 • Duration 32:44

In this episode Kim Loliya explores the complexities of intergenerational trauma, challenging common myths and misconceptions surrounding the topic. Kim emphasises the importance of broadening our understanding of trauma beyond major calamities, recognising the variability in how it manifests across different individuals and communities. The conversation delves into the roles of accountability, forgiveness, and the pressures of healing, while also highlighting the need for a broader perspective that includes community dynamics. Ultimately, the episode encourages a reflection on our own experiences and the impact of intergenerational trauma in our lives.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to My Mother’s Trauma Podcast

03:43 A consequence of a big calamity like war or famine

07:12 Everyone’s suffering will look the same

10:11 You can’t stop IGT from being passed down to your children

13:51 IGT affects only Global Majority communities

16:01 It’s all your mother’s fault

19:15 Acknowledging IGT must lead to forgiveness

20:45 You can’t enjoy life until you’ve broken the cycle

22:27 You can heal IG for your whole family

24:30 A misconception that The healing process will be painful

26:57 IGT only relates to your biological family

31:28 Outro

CONTACT INFO

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Question for Kim – Submit here

Dinner With The Dead

Episode 5

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 • Duration 29:55

In this episode Kim Loliya explores how different cultures relate to the dead during this season of collective remembrance. Kim reflects on a personal experience from 2023 of experiencing Day of the Dead while in Mexico and the significance of community and intergenerational inclusion in processing grief. The conversation delves into the complexities of grief work, the role of joy and the importance of decolonial approaches and rituals that make space for rage and authenticity. Kim encourages listeners to find their own ways to honour their loved ones, which can also include choosing not to do that if it doesn’t feel safe or appropriate to do so.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Intergenerational Trauma

05:20 The Benefits of Time Travel

10:52 Day of the Dead Season

16:54 Complicated Feelings About The Dead

20:13 Reimagining Ancestral Work

22:28 Realistic Remembrance

28:52 Outro

CONTACT INFO

Newsletter - Sign up here
Question for Kim – Submit here
Website - blackpsychotherapy.org
Instagram - @blackpsychotherapy
Email address - info@blackpsychotherapy.org

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