Author Series: Breaking Generational Silence Through Self-Expression with Serena Arora

In this episode, I sit down with Serena Arora, best selling author, Ayurvedic health practitioner, and yoga therapist to talk about breaking generational silence, releasing inherited guilt, and finding the courage to choose a life that actually felt like her own. Serena shares how being raised by immigrant parents in a mixed-race family shaped her understanding of safety, sacrifice, and success. We explore what it looks like to honor your family without abandoning yourself, and managing newfound relationship dynamics. From leaving a secure career and marriage to writing *Unbound*, Serena’s story is a powerful reminder that healing is not about rejecting where we came from. It is about carrying the strength forward and leaving the weight behind. Highlights: (01:52) - The unexpected readers who saw themselves in Serena’s story (03:02) - Realizing she was meant to break the pattern for the next generation (06:05) - Becoming the safe person her niece never has to explain herself to (12:31) - The painful tug-of-war between family loyalty and personal truth (20:31) - How bound feet became a symbol for living a fully unbound life (32:18) - The big belief little Serena needed to hear Additional links: Learn more about Serena and her services: https://www.serenaarora.com/ Read Serena’s book, Unbound: An Immigrant Daughter’s Journey of Reckoning, Unraveling Shame, and Reclaiming Her Worth Get your free gift: The ABCs of Ayurveda Attend Serena’s Costa Rica retreat: 10/1/26 Resources: Join SJ’s Writing Retreat Waitlist: WRITE THE DAMN BOOK // Denver, CO - Follow SJ on Instagram - Download the Free Identity Workbook - Grab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. - Buy The Less Effect on Amazon - Follow Landon Hail Press on Instagram - Download the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring Authors - Book A Free Consultation with Landon Hail Press This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio