We all have family stories. All are true, and some actually happened. From Shabbat candles to everyday blessings, discover how family stories can weave old and new practices together across generations and bring the people you love closer.
In this episode of Regeneration, psychologist Marshall Duke shares research showing that children who know the stories of where they come from tend to be more resilient. He explores how the stories families tell can build connection, identity, and strength across generations.
Release date: 5/15/26
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There is a story behind every ritual you have ever kept. And behind the rituals you have let go, there is a story too. This guidebook follows the questions Marshall raised: What are the stories that have shaped you? Which ones do you want to carry forward, and which ones should be retired? How do you find yourself in a story that began long before you were born and will continue long after you’re gone?
You don't need perfect answers. You need only the willingness to sit with the questions — and, if you can, someone
to sit beside you while you do.
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Professor Emeritus at Emory University
Marshall P. Duke is the Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology Emeritus at Emory University, where he has served as Director of Training in clinical Psychology and as Chair of the Department of Psychology. As a member of Emory’s psychology faculty for more than 50 years and as a core faculty member with The Emory Center for Myth and Ritual in American Life (MARIAL), he has studied a variety of family issues. His work largely focuses on the development of a child’s intergenerational self and how family narratives, including understanding the ups and downs of one’s family story, help build resilience in children and teens. You can learn more about his work here.
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