#314: It’s on You! Radical Healing with Dr. Sara Kuburic

Inherited Trauma

The impact of inherited trauma on identity and personal development is profound. Mark Groves and Dr. Sara Kuburic discuss how trauma can unconsciously live in the nervous system, shaping survival strategies that manifest as personality traits 1. Dr. Kuburic shares her personal experience of growing up in a conflict zone, where her parents' stories of survival became part of her own narrative. She reflects on the unfairness of experiencing trauma and the importance of taking responsibility for one's healing journey 1.

   

Coping Strategies

Coping with trauma requires a nuanced understanding of its emotional aftermath. Dr. Kuburic explains how her siblings, being older, had a sense of agency during conflicts, while she felt her childhood was stolen due to fear and distrust 2. Her parents, despite lacking formal psychological education, provided a safe space that minimized long-term consequences, although therapy later revealed the lingering impact of trauma 2. She emphasizes the importance of moving from survival to self-awareness, highlighting how survival instincts can overshadow authentic self-expression 3.