Emotional Inheritance with Dr. Galit Atlas

Dr. Dan interviews Dr. Galit Atlas about generational trauma, her psychoanalyst work, and her book Emotional Inheritance: A Therapist, Her Patients, and the Legacy of Trauma. Today’s episode addressing trauma is both fascinating and essential listening for all families.   Dr. Atlas and Dr. Dan’s discussion is an insightful resource for conversations on the topic of generational trauma – illuminating the many extraordinary ways in which inherited family trauma affects our lives and how we can move beyond it. Dr. Dan and Dr. Atlas discuss how deeply trauma, love, loss, violence, and secrets travel through generations; how parents unconsciously transmit fears and losses as part of their parenting; and how we suppress what we are too afraid to face. Dr. Galit Atlas is an author, psychoanalyst, and clinical supervisor in private practice in New York City. She is on the faculty of NYU’s Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis as well as a faculty member of the National Training Program and at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies. She was a contributor to The New York Times column, “Couch,” and her New York Times publication “A Tale of Two Twins” was the winner of a 2016 Gradiva Award. A leader in the field of relational psychoanalysis, she is a recipient of several awards and is a sought-after lecturer here and abroad. For more information about Dr. Atlas and her book please visit her website www.galitatlas.com.  Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode) Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (Twitter) Listen, subscribe, rate, review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you like to listen For more information  www.exactlyrightmedia.com  www.drdanpeters.com For podcast merch www.exactlyrightmedia.com/parent-footprint-shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan is your weekly dose of inspiration, purpose, and practical wisdom for living a life aligned with your true self. Hosted by renowned psychologist and executive coach Dr. Dan Peters, this podcast helps you break free from autopilot and step fully into the life you’re meant to live. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re living up to your potential—or how to navigate challenges with more resilience and clarity—this show is for you. Dr. Dan combines expert insights, powerful interviews, and real-life tools to help you deepen your self-awareness, strengthen your mindset, and make a positive impact. With decades of experience guiding individuals and leaders toward lasting transformation, Dr. Dan brings heart, humor, and honesty to every episode—so you walk away feeling motivated and equipped to make each day count. Tune in to new episodes every Thursday to unlock your potential, ignite your purpose, and—most of all—make it a great one.