Breaking through intergenerational trauma with Gail Willmore

Show Notes Summary

In this deep and moving conversation, Gail Willmore joins The Mindful CEO to unpack the often invisible forces of intergenerational trauma—and how those forces shape our leadership, relationships, and self-worth. Gail shares her own story of uncovering truth within her lineage, the sacred work of “repair,” and why authentic leadership starts with acknowledging what’s been buried. She offers profound insights into embodied healing, relational power dynamics, and the critical importance of listening to the wisdom of our bodies. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like they were carrying pain that wasn’t entirely theirs—and is ready to break the cycle for themselves and the generations to come.

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about Gail Willmore at: https://tranquilmindstudio.com/ 

• Learn more about How to Live a Grateful Life in a Fucked Up World → https://thegratefulbreath.com/

• Learn more about From Hustle to Flow: Sell more by stressing less → https://www.therealtorsedge.com/

Timestamps 

• 00:02:35 – Gail's work and her own story of trauma repair

• 00:08:14 – Intergenerational trauma: what it is and how it shows up

• 00:14:42 – The power of naming what was never said

• 00:21:56 – How trauma gets stored in the body across generations

• 00:30:01 – Why healing is relational, not just personal

• 00:37:20 – Leadership as repair and embodiment

• 00:44:50 – Advice for leaders who feel stuck in old patterns

• 00:51:18 – A call to speak truth and be willing to grieve