Articles and Resources
Insights from Johanna
Lessons from the Heart
Listen to the Podcast Key Takeaways: [18:06] When you are searching for a therapist or counselor, make sure that they are self-regulated. A lot of therapists get into this work to sort out their own stuff and they end up passing it along to their clients. [21:12] When...
The Hidden Teachings in The Crown Series
There is a long-standing fascination with the Royal Family. This is likely what makes The Crown such a popular series. When I watched the latest episodes of The Crown, there was a surprising systemic understanding of what Prince Charles, Princess Diana & Dodi...
The Influence of Inherited Family Trauma
https://nancylevin.com/episode-127-inherited-family-trauma-with-johanna-lynn/ In this episode... In this episode of Your Permission Prescription, I’m joined by Johanna Lynn, founder of The Family Imprint Institute. We delve into the fascinating world of epigenetics...
Every November that familiar feeling used to creep in, the dread for the upcoming winter. I didn't want to spend my winters hibernating. Despite my efforts to embrace the season with activities like skiing, snowshoeing, skating, and hikes with hot chocolate, I just...
Breaking the Silence: Confronting the Looming Mental Health Crisis
As the world grapples with the ongoing challenges of the 21st century, a looming crisis has begun to cast a long shadow: the prediction of a mental health epidemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) and mental health experts worldwide have raised alarms about the...
The DNA of Money
We all live out our relationship to money every day in subtle ways. Every day, even in small decisions, our inherited money beliefs from our family shape how we interact with money. Our relationship to money defines our choices in life and yet very few of us were ever...
Breaking Free from the Grip of Depression
Many of the clients I've worked with over the years struggle with depression. Through my work with them, I've learned depression has a lot to do with suppressed or frozen emotions that have been held in the body for too long. Depression is a frozen state. Frozen in...
Transforming Relationships: The Power of Six Words
I’d like to share with you my 6 favorite words to improve all of your relationships. What are those magic words you ask? “Let me get back to you” As simple as that may sound, it gives you time to consult your body to find out the most aligned answer for you....
Harmonizing Finances and Relationships: Understanding Your Money Imprint to Avoid Arguments
I'm sure you've heard it before: money is reported to be one of the top reasons for conflict and breakdown in relationships. You might be surprised to hear that it’s not due to the lack of money. But much more the lack of compatibility and communication about money....
The Timeless Connection: Uniting Our Past and Present Experiences
The latest epigenetic research tells us that we inherit a family imprint. With new discoveries in epigenetics now making headlines, many of us are wondering how this may be influencing our own lives. We receive our lives from our parents along with our love imprint,...
The Trauma Therapist Podcast
Today my guest is Johanna Lynn, the founder of The Family Imprint Institute. She’s fascinated by what parents share with their children, the invisible stuff passed along in their very DNA. Johanna says that our earliest experiences, while we don’t consciously remember...
What Can The Family Imprint Training Offer You?
How to Identify & Shift Unconscious Patterns In Relationships
The complex web of family history, with its unspoken stories and unresolved traumas, can leave an indelible mark on our lives. In a world where we strive for personal growth and healthier relationships, it’s crucial to delve into the depths of our family tree and...
On the Other Side of Separation
I watch the pen in your hand as you sign the paperwork that ends our marriage. Our eyes meet briefly as I pick up the pen for my turn. Pen meets paper and that ends a decade-long commitment. Afterward, we step into the elevator in silence as we leave the lawyer’s...
From Fairytale to Fiasco: The Media’s Damaging Coverage of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Marriage
Have you heard the latest headlines predicting Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s inevitable divorce? It's such a strange part of our culture, the ways we act like the voyeur into celebrities’ private lives, by prescribing meaning to a lack of hand-holding at an event...
Oppenheimer’s Legacy: The Sins of The Father
J. Robert Oppenheimer known as the “father of the atomic bomb”, led a team of scientists in the US to create the first nuclear weapon. The phrase, “the sins of the father,” is of Biblical origin. The phrase itself and the concept of the consequences of sin passing...
Unraveling the Family Tree: Understanding the Root Causes Behind Present Problems
The present problem we encounter in our lives often serves as a reflection of deeper issues hidden within our family tree. Just like branches and roots intertwine, our personal challenges and struggles can be traced back to the intricate dynamics and unresolved issues...
4 Life Lessons I’m Teaching Our Son After 20 years as a Therapist
After 20 years as a therapist observing the challenges, my male clients have experienced in their relationships, it opens up some unique conversations to have with our teenage son. #1 Your emotions are not signs of weakness Expressing your feelings leads you toward a...
How to Live 10 Years Longer
Couples who learn the skills of 'arguing well' not only reduce conflict in their homes but can also live 10 years longer than couples who don’t. We can achieve this by understanding what the argument is truly about and how we can end that repetitive argument for good....
A Year and a Day: Divorce Without Destruction- Healthy co-parenting strategies for divorced parents
I'm excited to share this brand new interview I had with @jaimehdavisattorney on her brilliant podcast "A Year and a Day: Divorce without Destruction." We discussed healthy co-parenting strategies for divorced parents. If you're struggling with any of these...
Your Past Comes Alive in Your Present
The latest epigenetic research tells us that we inherit a family imprint. With new discoveries in epigenetics now making headlines, many of us are wondering how this may be influencing our own lives. We receive our lives from our parents along with our love imprint,...
When Your Relationship ‘feels like home’ Even Though Home Hurts
We all know that ‘click’ when we connect with that special someone, our heart races, we lean into whatever they are saying, we can’t wait to see them again. Attraction in adulthood is the activation of our earliest attachment patterns. It’s like our body saying...
Stillness Quote
"Whenever a flow of consciousness moves up from the depths of stillness, great transformation can occur with dramatic speed." Have you been seeking a way to find more stillness in your life? Are there aspects of your relationship or in your life that are in need of...