From Dysfunctional Childhood to Family Therapy

How does one family member's illness ripple through the entire family system, and how do we heal from the silent wounds of mental illness? Exploring these profound family dynamics is at the heart of Rae Dumont's debut novel, In the Shadow of Silence. In this episode, host Irene Weinberg sits down withRae, who is both a pediatrician and a licensed marriage and family therapist. Drawing from her extensive background studying family systems at Harvard Medical School and the Joslyn Diabetes Center, as well as her own lived experience of love, loss, and widowhood, Rae provides a profound look into the intersection of physical health and emotional well-being. She shares the inspiration behind her novel, In the Shadow of Silence, illustrating how depression and unspoken truths can shape a marriage and how validating a child's intuition is crucial to breaking dysfunctional patterns. Rae also offers wise guidance on navigating the natural timeline of grief, letting go of the need to control, and discovering daily moments of gratitude and joy. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE: How Rae Dumont's childhood experiences with her resilient aunt and uncle in Belgium shaped her career path in medicine and family therapy. The powerful connection between a family's emotional dynamics and physical medical outcomes, particularly in childhood diabetes. Crucial misconceptions about grief, letting go of the urge to rush the healing process, and trusting your own resilient nature. The underlying themes of her debut novel, In the Shadow of Silence, and how it addresses love, depression, and family secrets. The genetic components of depression and how silence and secrets within a family system can deeply affect children. Finding moments of daily gratitude and joy in the simple, unbroken things like nature and canine companionship. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/kcLdLJkX4Qk?list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh Grab Rae’s In the Shadow of Silence at https://amzn.to/4wNLGgp --- ✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨ 🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!) They Serve Bagels in Heaven—Irene’s heartfelt story of love and life beyond. Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: https://amzn.to/4dG4l4w Get the Paperback or Hard copy: https://amzn.to/3XrE995 📚 Embrace Life’s Third Chapter Good to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5 🛍️ Healing & Self-Care Picks Curated books and essentials from Irene: https://www.amazon.com/shop/irenesweinberg 📚 Grief & Rebirth Bookshop Books by podcast guests for healing & wisdom: https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth 🎙️ Podcast & Community Inspiring stories of transformation on the Grief and Rebirth website: https://griefandrebirth.com 📱 Stay Connected Subscribe to Grief and Rebirth on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinberg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinberg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg 🎥 Irene’s Spiritual Awakening Story Watch how the podcast began: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mJWKfg5PM 🎙️ Be a Podcast Guest Have a story or healing work to share? Apply Here: https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/ 📰 Newsletter Get updates, tips, and new episodes by signing up to the Grief and Rebirth Substack: https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth 💖 Affiliate Disclaimer Some links may earn us a commission. We only share trusted, personally recommended resources.