 Generational trauma is the psychological and physiological effects that trauma can pass down through generations of families. But is generational trauma a life sentence, or can it be overcome? In this episode, we explore its impact on mental health with James Longman – journalist, ABC News chief international correspondent, and author of The Inherited Mind: A Story of Family, Hope, and the Genetics of Mental Illness. He shares insights from his research, his fight against stigma, and ways to support loved ones facing mental illness.

<a href="https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-is-intergenerational-trauma"> Generational trauma</a> is the psychological and physiological effects that trauma can pass down through generations of families. But is generational trauma a life sentence, or can it be overcome? In this episode, we explore its impact on mental health with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamesaalongman/?hl=en">James Longman</a> – journalist, ABC News chief international correspondent, and author of The Inherited Mind: A Story of Family, Hope, and the Genetics of Mental Illness. He shares insights from his research, his fight against stigma, and ways to support loved ones facing mental illness.

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is the psychological and physiological effects that trauma can pass down through generations of families. But is generational trauma a life sentence, or can it be overcome? In this episode, we explore its impact on mental health with  – journalist,...

Mental Illness and Generational Trauma: Science, Stigma, and Supporting Loved Ones

In this special episode of WebMD Health Discovered podcast, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our Top 5 episodes of 2025 -- and how these powerful conversations came to life. We reflect on the moments that shaped the stories you heard and the questions that guided them. You’ll hear clips from some of our most groundbreaking episodes, spanning stillbirth and maternal care, cancer screenings, anorexia and recovery, evolving parenting dynamics, and the emerging science of xenotransplantation. This year, we released 52 high-value episodes of the podcast, each inspired by your feedback and the real challenges people face while navigating health care. While the podcast has been recognized with top industry honors, these episodes earned their place in our Top 5 for one reason above all others: their impact on you.

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Stillbirth and Maternal Care Gaps: Risks, Support, and Advocacy
The Risks of Delaying Routine Cancer Screenings
Understanding Anorexia: Signs, Support, and the Role of Hope in Recovery
Redefining Parenting Dynamics: Moving From Resentment to Collaboration
Exploring Xenotransplantation with Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Inside the Future of Organ Transplants

In this special episode of WebMD Health Discovered podcast, we&rsquo;re taking you behind the scenes of our Top 5 episodes of 2025 -- and how these powerful conversations came to life. We reflect on the moments that shaped the stories you heard and the questions that guided them. You&rsquo;ll hear clips from some of our most groundbreaking episodes, spanning&nbsp;<a href="https://www.webmd.com/podcasts/20250410/stillbirth-and-maternal-care-gaps-risks-support-advocacy">stillbirth and maternal care</a>, <a href="https://www.webmd.com/podcasts/20250925/the-risks-of-delaying-routine-cancer-screenings">cancer screenings</a>, <a href="https://www.webmd.com/podcasts/20250130/understanding-anorexia-signs-support-the-role-of-hope-in-recovery">anorexia and recovery</a>, <a href="https://www.webmd.com/podcasts/20250102/redefining-parenting-dynamics-from-resentment-to-collaboration">evolving parenting dynamics</a>, and the <a href="https://www.webmd.com/podcasts/20250612/exploring-xenotransplantation-with-dr-sanjay-gupta-inside-the-future-of-organ-transplants">emerging science of xenotransplantation</a>. This year, we released 52 high-value episodes of the podcast, each inspired by your feedback and the real challenges people face while navigating health care. While the podcast has been recognized with top industry honors, these episodes earned their place in our Top 5 for one reason above all others: their impact on you.
Full episodes featured: <a href="https://www.webmd.com/podcasts/20250410/stillbirth-and-maternal-care-gaps-risks-support-advocacy">Stillbirth and Maternal Care Gaps: Risks, Support, and Advocacy</a> <a href="https://www.webmd.com/podcasts/20250925/the-risks-of-delaying-routine-cancer-screenings">The Risks of Delaying Routine Cancer Screenings</a> <a href="https://www.webmd.com/podcasts/20250130/understanding-anorexia-signs-support-the-role-of-hope-in-recovery">Understanding Anorexia: Signs, Support, and the Role of Hope in Recovery</a> <a href="https://www.webmd.com/podcasts/20250102/redefining-parenting-dynamics-from-resentment-to-collaboration">Redefining Parenting Dynamics: Moving From Resentment to Collaboration</a> <a href="https://www.webmd.com/podcasts/20250612/exploring-xenotransplantation-with-dr-sanjay-gupta-inside-the-future-of-organ-transplants">Exploring Xenotransplantation with Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Inside the Future of Organ Transplants</a>

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At least 1.5 million people in the United States are living with lupus, a chronic and often misunderstood autoimmune disease. What are the most common myths about lupus – and who does it really affect? We spoke with Karen Costenbader, MD, MPH, director of the Lupus Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, about early symptoms to watch for, potential environmental triggers, widespread misconceptions, and what patients can expect from their healthcare team when seeking diagnosis and care.

At least 1.5 million people in the United States are living with <a href="https://www.webmd.com/lupus/arthritis-lupus">lupus</a>, a chronic and often misunderstood autoimmune disease. What are the most common myths about lupus &ndash; and who does it really affect? We spoke with <a href="https://physiciandirectory.brighamandwomens.org/details/1829/karen-costenbader-rheumatology-boston">Karen Costenbader, MD, MPH</a>, director of the Lupus Program at Brigham and Women&rsquo;s Hospital in Boston, about early symptoms to watch for, potential environmental triggers, widespread misconceptions, and what patients can expect from their healthcare team when seeking diagnosis and care.

Living With Lupus: Early Signs, Triggers, and Common Misconceptions

About 805,000 people in the U.S. have a heart attack each year – and the experience doesn’t end in the ER. Recovery is a long-term process. We spoke to Harmony R. Reynolds, MD, director of both the Center for Women’s Cardiovascular Health and the Cardiovascular Clinical Research Center at NYU Langone Health, about the signs and symptoms to watch for, what healthy recovery can look like, how to support yourself or a loved one after a heart attack, and the key lifestyle changes that make a lasting difference.

About 805,000 people in the U.S. have a <a href="https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-heart-attacks">heart attack</a> each year &ndash; and the experience doesn&rsquo;t end in the ER. Recovery is a long-term process. We spoke to <a href="https://nyulangone.org/doctors/1285627695/harmony-r-reynolds">Harmony R. Reynolds, MD,</a> director of both the Center for Women&rsquo;s Cardiovascular Health and the Cardiovascular Clinical Research Center at NYU Langone Health, about the <a href="https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/understanding-heart-attack-symptoms">signs and symptoms</a> to watch for, what healthy recovery can look like, how to support yourself or a loved one after a heart attack, and the key lifestyle changes that make a lasting difference.

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