NeuroHeir℠ Podcast: Somatic and Generational Healing Tools for Parents, Therapists, and Cycle Breakers
Did you know you inherit a nervous system shaped by the generations before you? Most of us don’t. Without realizing it, we end up repeating patterns, carrying silence, and holding burdens that were never ours to carry.
The NeuroHeir℠ Podcast is for cycle breakers…young adults, parents, and those in helping roles like teachers, coaches, healers, and therapists…who are ready to understand their nervous system through a generational lens, release what no longer serves, and consciously create the legacy they want to pass on.
This podcast will answer questions such as:
- Why does inherited trauma affect my body, not just my mind?
- How do I regulate my nervous system when I feel anxious, overwhelmed, or shut down?
- What does it really mean to “break cycles” without disowning my family?
- How can I help my kids feel safe and regulated when I’m still learning this myself
- What somatic practices can I use in real time to reset and reconnect?
Inside each episode, you’ll find nervous system education explained through a generational lens, somatic practices you can use right away (including my signature 4N framework: Notice, Name, Nurture, Navigate), research on generational trauma and resilience, and real-life stories through guest conversations and live coaching.
I’m Leanna Hunt, an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor and certified performance coach trained in somatic-based modalities. I use these approaches every day to help clients regulate their nervous systems, release inherited patterns, and reconnect with who they really are.
Subscribe today and take your first step toward becoming a NeuroHeir℠, because you may not have chosen what you inherited, but you can choose what comes next.
NeuroHeir℠ Podcast: Somatic and Generational Healing Tools for Parents, Therapists, and Cycle Breakers
9. Parenting the Nervous System: What Our Kids Teach Us About Repair
Parenting isn’t just about what we say. It's about what our nervous system communicates. In this episode, Leanna shares how co-regulation, attunement, and the 4Ns can transform daily stress into connection.
You’ll hear:
✨ Why children sense our stress even when we say “I’m fine.”
✨ How age-appropriate honesty builds safety.
✨ Why “Because I said so” can disconnect and what to say instead.
✨ How the parts of us that never got repair often show up to parent.
✨ Simple ways to use the 4Ns during the holidays to stay grounded and connected.
Referenced Research
- Feldman, R. (2017). The neurobiology of human attachments. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 21(2), 80–99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2016.11.007
- Lieberman, M. D., et al. (2007). Putting feelings into words: Affect labeling disrupts amygdala activity. Psychological Science, 18(5), 421–428. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2007.01916.x
- Main, M., & Goldwyn, R. (1998). Adult attachment scoring and classification system. Unpublished manuscript, University of California, Berkeley.
- Porges, S. W. (2011). The polyvagal theory. New York, NY: Norton.
- Schore, A. N. (2001). Effects of a secure attachment relationship on right brain development. Infant Mental Health Journal, 22(1-2), 7–66.
- Schwartz, R. C. (1995). Internal family systems therapy. New York, NY: Guilford Press.
- Schwartz, R. C., & Sweezy, M. (2021). Internal family systems therapy (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Guilford Press.
- Siegel, D. J. (1999). The developing mind. New York, NY: Guilford Press.
- Siegel, D. J. (2012). The whole-brain child. New York, NY: Random House.
- Tronick, E. (2007). The neurobehavioral and social-emotional development of infants and children. New York, NY: Norton.
- Tronick, E., & Beeghly, M. (2011). Infants’ meaning-making and mental health. American Psychologist, 66(2), 107–119. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0021631
Research Integrity Disclaimer
This episode draws upon evidence-based frameworks in neuroscience, attachment theory, and trauma-informed practice. Concepts such as neuroception (Porges, 2011), biobehavioral synchrony (Feldman, 2017), rupture and repair (Tronick, 2007), affect labeling (Lieberman et al., 2007), and integration (Siegel, 1999, 2012) are described here in alignment with the published research that informs them.
All information shared is intended for educational and reflective purposes only and should not be taken as a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, or medical treatment.
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Website → leannahunt.com
Disclaimer:
Although I am a licensed Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor, The NeuroHeir℠ Podcast is not a substitute for therapy, counseling, or medical treatment. The tools and practices I share are for educational and coaching purposes only. Every nervous system is unique, and what we discuss on this podcast should not replace your own individual therapeutic work or professional support.
The focus of this podcast is my coaching work, which centers on education, nervous system practices, and generational healing tools designed to support—not replace—your personal journey with a qualified provider.
If you are struggling with your mental health or experiencing overwhelming emotions, please seek support from a licensed professional in your area. You don’t have to do this work alone.