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The Truth About ACEs: Breaking Generational Cycles with Dr. Nzinga Harrison

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You’ve probably heard of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), but do you know how they shape your life—and how to break free from the cycles they create? In this week’s powerful episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nzinga Harrison—psychiatrist, addiction expert, co-founder of Eleanor Health, and all-around badass—as we unpack how childhood trauma, addiction, activism, and healing intersect.

Nzinga’s story is one of resilience and radical love:

  • Growing up in a family touched by both substance use disorder and activism
  • Navigating her father’s PTSD and leadership in the Black Panther Militia
  • Turning adversity into action through her work in trauma-informed addiction care

This conversation will hit home for anyone navigating the long shadows of childhood trauma, and especially for those of us committed to breaking the cycle for ourselves and future generations.

💡 In this episode, we discuss:

  • ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and PCES (Positive Childhood Experiences)—and how both shape your healing journey
  • The impact of family dynamics, addiction, and racism on mental health
  • Nzinga’s personal story of injustice: her brother’s wrongful incarceration and her family’s fight for justice
  • Trauma-informed care and why timing is everything when it comes to addressing trauma
  • How Nzinga’s work at Eleanor Health is transforming addiction treatment with compassion, equity, and science

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You’ve probably heard of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), but do you know how they shape your life—and how to break free from the cycles they create? In this week’s powerful episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nzinga Harrison—psychiatrist, addiction expert, co-founder of Eleanor Health, and all-around badass—as we unpack how childhood trauma, addiction, activism, and healing intersect.

Nzinga’s story is one of resilience and radical love:

  • Growing up in a family touched by both substance use disorder and activism
  • Navigating her father’s PTSD and leadership in the Black Panther Militia
  • Turning adversity into action through her work in trauma-informed addiction care

This conversation will hit home for anyone navigating the long shadows of childhood trauma, and especially for those of us committed to breaking the cycle for ourselves and future generations.

💡 In this episode, we discuss:

  • ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and PCES (Positive Childhood Experiences)—and how both shape your healing journey
  • The impact of family dynamics, addiction, and racism on mental health
  • Nzinga’s personal story of injustice: her brother’s wrongful incarceration and her family’s fight for justice
  • Trauma-informed care and why timing is everything when it comes to addressing trauma
  • How Nzinga’s work at Eleanor Health is transforming addiction treatment with compassion, equity, and science

New YouTube Video - The Many Faces of Functional Freeze: The Over-Functioning Fixer

⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️

www.adultchildpodcast.com/shitshow

  • 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST)
  • Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat

📰SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER

👩HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT🐱

www.buymeacoffee.com/adultchild

🛍️SHITSHOW MERCH🛍️

www.adultchildpodcast.com/shop

🎙️NEW TO THE POD🎙️

How I learned I was an Adult Child - The Tale of 2 Brians

THE LAUNDRY LIST - Common Characteristics of an Adult Child

Follow Andrea on social

www.instagram.com/adultchildpod

www.tiktok.com/@adultchildpod

https://www.youtube.com/@adultchildpod

Check out La Pure and use my code ADULTCHILD for a great deal: https://www.lapurecosmetics.com


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* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code ADULTCHILD for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com
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