Breaking the Cycle: Epigenetics, Trauma, and Healing
- S4E73
- 1:04:04
- January 22nd 2025
Donna Hoffmeier explores into the fascinating world of epigenetics and its impact on trauma transmission. Joined by developmental psychologist and UCLA lecturer Bonnie Goff, they explore how trauma is not only passed behaviorally but also genetically across generations. Discover the science behind epigenetic changes, the stress response, and how interventions like neurofeedback and mindfulness can help reverse negative patterns. Learn about the groundbreaking research on psychedelic-assisted therapy and its potential to revolutionize mental health care. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on breaking the cycle of trauma and advocating for better mental health support.
Beyond The Frontline
Beyond the Frontline tackles topics relating to transitioning from the Frontline to the Homefront. Your host, Donna Hoffmeyer is a 21-year retired Air Force nurse; with a career that spanned from nursing, flight nursing, education, training, readiness, and policy. Donna has a master’s degree in Sport Science and has co-authored her first book, Warrior to Patriot Citizen; focusing on ensuring service members are prepared for transition well before transition occurs. She also has her own blog, Taking Off The Armor, focused on all issues before, during and after transition and after retirement, as well as, a multifaceted business, REBel LLC, focused on veteran transition mentorship, consulting, and publishing her own work.
Donna is a 21-year retired Air Force nurse; with a career that spanned from nursing, flight nursing, education, training, readiness, and policy. Donna has a master’s degree in Sport Science and has co-authored her first book, Warrior to Patriot Citizen; focusing on ensuring service members are prepared for transition well before transition occurs. She also has her own blog, Taking Off The Armor, focused on all issues before, during and after transition and after retirement, as well as, a multifaceted business, REBel LLC, focused on veteran transition mentorship, consulting, and publishing her own work.