Breaking Generational Silence, Nicole RussellWharton
Breaking Generational Silence, Nicole RussellWharton
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Breaking Generational Silence
A Guide to Disrupt Unhealthy Family Patterns and Heal Inherited Trauma

Author: Nicole Russell-Wharton

Narrator: Nicole Russell-Wharton

Unabridged: 8 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/04/2025


Synopsis

From regarded mental health expert Nicole Russell-Wharton, a guide to disrupt family patterns and heal from inherited trauma so you can break the cycle of silence for generations to come

What if one conversation was able to redirect a person’s life and create a ripple effect of healing that spans generations? It took a life-threatening experience for mental health expert Nicole Russell-Wharton to realize that after 35 years, she didn't know the body she was living in. After being diagnosed with a rare life-altering genetic condition that others in her family had, Nicole couldn't understand how everyone remained silent. “I’ve suffered through many things in silence over the years,” says Russell-Wharton. “It wasn’t until I started collecting data on generational issues like poverty and trauma that I had this awakening: our healing challenges are rooted in our families’ silence and psychological pathology.”

It's the silence that's harming us.

“Generational silence” is a term applied to families who have experienced suppressed thoughts or repressed emotions for at least two generations. In this book, Nicole speaks from personal experience about how slavery left an intergenerational impact on her family’s emotional and physical health, and it invites readers to explore the legacy of their own family history. This book will help you explore:

• The cycle and impact of issues like substance abuse, religion, racism, education inequality, and parenting
• Research, practical tools, and exercises to begin to explore your family history and open up conversations
• The root of silence in your own life, so you can break the cycle for generations to come

Breaking Generational Silence will help you begin to break the cycle of silence, find the courage to face your family challenges, and become your own best advocate.

About Nicole Russell-Wharton

Nicole Russell-Wharton is a certified trauma-informed healing instructor. She's the founder and executive director of Precious Dreams Foundation, the global nonprofit organization that advocates for mental health and the well-being of children, and owner of Restorative Commons. Nicole is the author of Everything a Band-Aid Can’t Fix and My Busy, Busy Brain. She lives in New York City.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Diana on January 23, 2026

Okay, this book is deep. The author shares her story with such openness. Nothing comes across as preachy or judgmental. It’s honest, grounded, and speaks to both money challenges and mental health in a really compassionate way. I enjoyed the Healer’s question prompts at the end of each chapter. They......more

Goodreads review by Magen on August 08, 2025

This was not what I thought it was, and it was not quite for me as an audience member, but it was nonetheless a decent read that I would recommend particularly to people dealing with intergenerational trauma related to race. It's not deeply rooted in scholarship, but it's relatable. I didn't love the......more

Goodreads review by Robin on March 19, 2025

I received this book as part of a Goodreads giveaway. I enjoyed the first section of this book, but as I continued reading my enjoyment kept sliding down. This book is separated into 3 parts and I feel as though all 3 parts were different books. There were interesting insights sprinkled throughout an......more

Goodreads review by Renee on May 20, 2025

I thought this was a good collection of ideas and suggestions for opening up dialogue between generations about important issues, which, left unresolved, can cause generations of pain. I was pretty inspired by the first half, but it did drag on a bit near the end. Regardless, she raises important id......more

Goodreads review by Erika on April 10, 2025

Great book Great information......more