We inherit more than just facial features and holiday recipes. We inherit silence. Stonewalling. Emotional shutdown. Rage misused as protection. The way people fight. The way they don’t speak.

From childhood, our nervous systems are shaped not only by what was said, but by what we witnessed, the tension in a room, the tone behind the words, the quiet withdrawal after conflict. These emotional patterns become part of our inner landscape, often without us realizing it.

In this Lounging with Lisane session, we’ll explore how mental and emotional inheritance shapes the way we respond to the world and how to interrupt the patterns that no longer serve us. We’ll unpack the science of mirror neurons how we unconsciously absorb emotional habits and reflect on how anger, avoidance, and self-doubt are sometimes legacy behaviors we mistake as personality.

This isn’t about blame. It’s about noticing. Choosing. Reclaiming your emotional truth.

You’ll be guided through a grounding meditation, a mini-talk with real-life reflection prompts, and a powerful group conversation.

This is part of our Mental Health Awareness Month series — a pathway into our upcoming Best Year Ever workshop, where we’ll go even deeper into breaking old patterns and creating a life aligned with who you truly are.

WHEN:       May 19th at 5:30 PM PDT / 8:30 PM EDT
WHERE:     Virtual (Zoom)
COST:        Free