In this episode of Energy Medicine, Dr. Mary welcomes registered psychologist and author Katie Turner for a powerful conversation on what it truly means to be a cycle breaker.
Blending science with spirituality, Katie offers compassionate insights into how generational patterns—whether emotional, behavioral, or spiritual—shape our identities and relationships. With deep empathy and clinical expertise, she illuminates the healing path through emotional maturity, energetic boundaries, and the strength found in chosen family.
Together, they dive into the complex layers of breaking cycles rooted in trauma, addiction, gender roles, and outdated belief systems. This conversation is especially meaningful for those who feel alone in their healing journey or who are questioning how to redefine inherited legacies.
If you’ve ever felt the weight of your family history or wondered how to reclaim your truth, this episode offers validation, clarity, and the empowering reminder that transformation starts within.
Key Takeaways:
✨ Breaking generational cycles starts with awareness—recognizing the emotional, behavioral, or spiritual patterns we've inherited.
✨ Cycle breaking is not about blaming family, but about doing better with what we now know.
✨ Emotional maturity—like self-reflection, accountability, and regulation—is essential for true transformation.
✨ Addiction and dysfunction in families may require strong boundaries, even if it means going low or no contact.
✨ Healing doesn’t require the other person to be present or alive—closure is an internal process.
✨ Chosen family and supportive communities can offer the connection and safety that biological families sometimes can't.
✨ Spiritual and energetic practices can help release ancestral trauma, especially for highly sensitive individuals.
✨ Forgiveness is a byproduct of deep healing—not a goal to be rushed or forced.
Contact Katie Turner:
Website: https://katieturnerpsychology.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-turner-m-sc-r-psych-30129b88/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieturnerpsychology/
Book: F*ck Toxic Spirituality: Avoiding Red Flags & Navigating the Spiritual Path with Integrity
Contact Dr. Mary:
Website: www.drmarysanders.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.maryesanders/
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