We get way more from our ancestors than our height, nose or personality. We absorb life lessons that have been passed down from generation to generation. But what if those life lessons were first learned while trying to survive slavery? What if those skills are now more harmful than helpful and we don’t even know what we’re doing? Psychologist, social worker, researcher and teacher Dr. Joy DeGruy explains how descendants of slaves are more connected to their ancestors than they realize. But simple awareness can heal. // 

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References:

Dr. Joy DeGruy 10-Week Course:

(https://www.joydegruy.com/online-course)

Georgia Daycare Accused of Racism After 'Making Black Kids Wait to Eat'

(https://www.newsweek.com/georgia-daycare-accused-racism-after-making-black-kids-wait-eat-1583051)

San Francisco Supervisor Trolls ‘Karens’ Who Call Cops on People of Color for No Reason With ‘CAREN Act’

(https://www.thedailybeast.com/san-francisco-supervisor-trolls-karens-who-call-police-on-people-of-color-for-no-reason-with-caren-act)

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We get way more from our ancestors than our height, nose or personality. We absorb life lessons that have been passed down from generation to generation. But what if those life lessons were first learned while trying to survive slavery? What if those skills are now more harmful than helpful and we don’t even know what we’re doing? Psychologist, social worker, researcher and teacher Dr. Joy DeGruy explains how descendants of slaves are more connected to their ancestors than they realize. But simple awareness can heal. // Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal. // As always, stay in the love. // References:<a href="https://www.joydegruy.com/online-course">Dr. Joy DeGruy 10-Week Course</a>:(<a href="https://www.joydegruy.com/online-course">https://www.joydegruy.com/online-course</a>)<a href="https://www.newsweek.com/georgia-daycare-accused-racism-after-making-black-kids-wait-eat-1583051">Georgia Daycare Accused of Racism After 'Making Black Kids Wait to Eat'</a>(<a href="https://www.newsweek.com/georgia-daycare-accused-racism-after-making-black-kids-wait-eat-1583051">https://www.newsweek.com/georgia-daycare-accused-racism-after-making-black-kids-wait-eat-1583051</a>)<a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/san-francisco-supervisor-trolls-karens-who-call-police-on-people-of-color-for-no-reason-with-caren-act">San Francisco Supervisor Trolls ‘Karens’ Who Call Cops on People of Color for No Reason With ‘CAREN Act’</a>(<a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/san-francisco-supervisor-trolls-karens-who-call-police-on-people-of-color-for-no-reason-with-caren-act">https://www.thedailybeast.com/san-francisco-supervisor-trolls-karens-who-call-police-on-people-of-color-for-no-reason-with-caren-act</a>) Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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Dr. Joy DeGruy explains how the legacy of slavery is still with us in its descendants. Behaviors many Black people are taught today have a direct line to ancestors trying to survive centuries ago.

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome w/ Dr. Joy DeGruy

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/c9d21808-bb0b-474d-a86f-ae2e0145332c/transcript

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