Join our Hosts, Heather and Tamara as they feature guests that have survived 'Religious Trauma' and the stories about that trauma and how they survived.
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Religious Trauma Podcasts
This unholy trinity of friends can't turn water into wine, but they can turn religious trauma into captivating content. Come along for a bumpy ride as they interview, curse and laugh their way through the wild and crazy journey of leaving religion.
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In-depth conversations about how to help individuals and communities thrive after Complex Trauma. In a modern world beset by trauma and a legacy of suffering, conflict and disconnection, healing trauma can serve as a vehicle for personal and social transformation. Interviews with mental health and other helping professionals who are using the NeuroAffective Relational Model® (NARM®), as well as other prominent trauma specialists, will highlight the current efforts to address the legacy of ch ...
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Welcome to Healed-ish! A podcast about the messy, beautiful, and sometimes insane process of healing. Each week, host Jubilee Dawn (@jubileedawns) sits down with survivors of betrayal, religious trauma, catfishing, toxic relationships, and more to unpack the chaos and growth that comes with starting over. These are the stories people don’t always tell — honest, raw, a little funny, and fully human.
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The Inner Light Companion is a soul-nourishing podcast for those healing from religious trauma, emotional burnout, or spiritual disconnection. Hosted by Tamara Ridge, a therapist turned spiritual guide, each episode offers gentle reflections, guided meditations, and tools to help you reconnect with your inner light and Divine truth. Come as you are—this is a space for quiet healing, sacred storytelling, and deep belonging.
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Deadly Faith is a true crime podcast that explores the world where religion and crime collide. The world in which some people take their religious beliefs a tad too far. Maybe they hide their evil behind their 'Man of God' persona. Maybe they start a cult, commit murder, or even believe they're the second coming of Jesus Christ himself. It's not a world full of sunshine and rainbows, but it's a world that needs to be explored. That's where Laci and Lola come in. So get ready for some deep di ...
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Caring for young children's spirituality is a delicate balance and can often be made more difficult when we grown-ups don't care for ourselves. Struggling through religious or church related trauma or even feelings of inadequacy when it comes to answering our children's big questions. At Mess Makes Meaning we are here to equip the parents/caregivers to remind them and their children they are deeply loved by interviewing some guests who are professionals in this vital work. With relatable hum ...
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Brainwash Be Gone! | Break free of religious trauma as women leaving high demand religions [Deconstruction of spiritual abuse for Exvangelicals, Exmormons, Recovering Catholics, Former Jehovah’s Witnesses ...
Clare Corado | Speaking on Religious Trauma, Spiritual Abuse, and Leaving High Demand Religions for Exvanegelical, ExCatholic, ExMormon, Ex Jehovah's Witness Women
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A podcast for women who’ve left high control, high demand religions. In every 15min episode, we deconstruct one specific rule you were taught, so you can let go of the harmful conditioning and live an amazing life on your own terms. Overcome spiritual abuse and religious trauma! Episodes drop on Sundays and Wednesdays. If you’ve quit a high control group, high demand religion, or cult after suffering spiritual abuse and religious trauma, then YOU know, just like I know, how super frustrating ...
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The Divorcing Religion Podcast was launched by professional counsellor Janice Selbie to highlight the impact of Religious Trauma Syndrome. Guests include The Thinking Atheist Seth Andrews, The Friendly Atheist Hemant Mehta, author Margaret Atwood, Godless Mom, Mandisa Thomas, Dr. Darrel Ray, Dr. Marlene Winell and more.
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For more than 15 years Nomad Podcast has been hosting conversations with theologians, activists and contemplatives from across the Christian spectrum and beyond. Reflecting on our evangelical heritage we explore the possibilities of a more inclusive, generous and hopeful faith.
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The Faith and Trauma Center Podcast is a series of conversations between two best friends that explore the intersections of faith/spirituality, trauma, and mental health! We visit a new theme each month, often talking about issues of social justice and advocacy, and then explore that topic over the course of 4 conversations, 1) From a faith/clergy perspective, 2) From a mental health perspective, 3) From a lived experience perspective, and 4) A story or conversation with a guest! Reverend Dr ...
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Welcome to Public Space, a community dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced religious trauma or find themselves in-between and are looking for Self/God as well as community. "We exist Beyond the Four Walls of Colonized Religion." Here, we create a safe and vibrant space where members can explore and share spirituality, stories, art, and intellectual inquiry through critical dialogue. Join us as we embark on a journey of healing, Self-discovery, and creative expression. Toge ...
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As a lifelong believer in Christ, I’ve grown weary of witnessing harm within spiritual settings. I’m tired of pretending it isn’t happening or convincing myself that spiritual abuse isn’t a serious issue—one that not only plagues the church but is also spreading beyond religious institutions. This is why the Soul Bruises podcast was created. It’s dedicated to exposing, educating, and ultimately working toward the eradication of spiritual abuse in all its forms. Whether you can relate to my e ...
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Welcome to Beyond the Surface, where being seen means being understood. Here, we explore the ups and downs of exploring and sometimes losing faith and community, and the healing power of shared stories. This is a safe space to connect, share, and find support in our common experiences of religious trauma and leaving fundamental communities. Join us as we build a community of understanding and connection. Host - Sam Sellers; Therapist specialising in Religious Trauma and the Queer Community L ...
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Freeing hearts to love and be loved! Love. Inclusion. Affirmation. Susan Cottrell is the Mom of two LGBTQ+ children; the founder of FreedHearts; an international speaker with a viral TEDx talk; a pastor and theologian; an acclaimed author; and a fierce advocate and ally. In her unique tender, relatable style, Susan is a prominent voice of unconditional love and lavish inclusion. Powerful, authentic, and relevant in today’s society, Susan has a lot to say. The Advocate calls her their “Favori ...
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Part late-night radio show, part atheist variety hour for the spiritually curious, There Is No God And We’re All Gonna Die follows queer musician Daniel Cartier as he dives into life, death, and the messy meaning in between — with listener questions, original music, and a lot of radical honesty. Whether you're a skeptic, seeker, believer, or just passing through, you're welcome here.
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Wendi Renay is a creator, speaker, and mental-wellness educator who blends psychology, identity work, and grounded storytelling to help people find clarity and rebuild self-trust. She began her online presence under the brand DevOUT in 2022, supporting those healing from high-control religious systems. As her audience evolved, Wendi expanded into The Still Mind, a psychology-forward podcast focusing on executive function, emotional regulation, and identity reinvention. She also shares educat ...
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Sunday School Dropouts is a podcast hosted by trained therapists Dr. Laura Anderson and Andrew Kerbs. Both Andrew and Laura grew up in high control religion and spent years trying to live up to the rules and standards until one day, they couldn’t do it anymore. They spent our lives aspiring to be true followers of God and all they got from it was religious trauma.So now, they’re taking our lived experiences along with their education, training, and work with clients to create this podcast–a ...
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Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society
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If you live with mental illness — or love someone who does — and you’re tired of sugar-coated wellness talk, this show is for you. Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! (AKA “BTMHOOI!”) is a candid mental health podcast rooted in lived experience, dark humor, and honest conversation. We tell it like it is, so you don’t have to. Hosted by Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) and frequently joined by co-host Tony Medeiros (“IndyPocket”), a music therapist and fellow drummer, we have ...
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Hosted by Mike Smithgall, Atheistville explores atheism, deconversion, and secular life through open, respectful conversation. The channel features two signature shows: Mike Drop – weekly commentary on religion, politics, and culture from a reasoned, secular perspective. Breakfast with a Heathen – a relaxed Sunday Q&A that tackles listener and Reddit questions about belief, honesty, and living without faith. Together, they create a space for candid dialogue about leaving belief behind, think ...
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Think about all of the things you consider every day to help keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community happy, healthy, and hopeful. Now consider this: There is an ever-growing body of research demonstrating significant negative impacts, for yourself and the ones you love, in the consumption of pornography. It can change the way you think, harm your ability to connect with other people, and can contribute to changing the world in negative ways. Join us every other week as we consider ...
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Every week, the creators of Super Best Friends Play discuss the best and worst of the videogame industry, pop culture and get excessively hyped about things for no reason.
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Recordings of the weekly Friday morning Torah study class at Kehillat Israel in Los Angeles, California as well as other events at K.I. including sermons, classes and public events. Kehillat Israel is an inclusive Jewish synagogue community, which honors diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds. Grounded in Jewish cultural and religious tradition, and guided by the core Reconstructionist principle to value both the wisdom of the past and the need for evolving belief and practice, KI seeks ...
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When the Bough Breaks (WTBB) is a talk-show podcast for those who find themselves estranged from one or more family members. Guests call in the show to discuss events leading up to their estrangement while sharing resources that will help you cope! Guests include psychologists, family counselors, life coaches, writers and more! Show host, cult survivor and author, Alexis Arralynn is one of the few podcasters willing to tackle this difficult and often painful topic of estrangement. Estranged ...
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The “Ever Wonder Why?” Podcast is a space for the curious, the questioning, and the spiritually hungry. We dive into honest, real-time conversations about God, faith, culture, doubt, struggles, and the raw, unfiltered issues we all face. No question is too messy, and no topic is off-limits. We open the Bible and explore how God's truth speaks to the hardest and most important questions of life today. Whether you’re seeking, skeptical, or standing firm in your faith, you’ll find hope, clarity ...
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Tales From The Cult is a powerful podcast and YouTube series created by Gina Blue (aka Karizma), a former member of the group Israel United in Christ (IUIC). As a cult survivor, independent journalist, and social justice activist, Gina has used her platforms to expose the hidden truths behind religious extremism and spiritual abuse. From 2016 to 2018, Gina was part of IUIC’s Las Vegas, an experience she now recognizes as life inside a destructive cult. In 2018, she began documenting her jour ...
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Hi everyone! Welcome to the God Attachment Healing Podcast. I'm your host, Sam Landa. This podcast is dedicated to Christians who want to understand why they relate to God in the way they do. I explore how our early childhood relationship with our parents--specifically with how they met or did not meet our needs--influences how we relate to ourselves, the church, and to God. Because much of the pains and struggles of life are intertwined in these three areas, I discuss with my guests how we ...
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LAUGH YOUR WAY TO HELL! Satan Is My Superhero is a fast-paced, satirical comedy podcast that drags religion, conspiracy theories, and cultural myths straight to Hell. Join sarcastic Aussie/Kiwi hosts Judas and Lexi, two atheists with punk rock souls, as they serve up a blasphemous mix of sharp biblical breakdowns, myth-busting satire, original music, and tightly written sketch comedy. Each episode is a deep dive into the absurdities of satanic panic, prosperity gospel grifters, biblical lore ...
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Welcome to Red Hot Truth, the podcast for Christian survivors of narcissistic abuse, spiritual trauma, and deep emotional pain. We also cover sensitive topics like S/A trauma or physical abuse in a safe way here at Red Hot Truth so you do not feel alone on your healing journey. Hosted by Michelle (Shell Bell🎵 ), a worship leader and survivor-turned-healer, this is a sacred space where the wounded are seen, the broken are loved, and the Holy Spirit leads the way. Whether you’ve endured narcis ...
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Reflections from a chemically imbalanced Christian.
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Unveiling stories of religious abuse.
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Two queer African lesbians aunties having the conversations our cultures told us to swallow. Rich Queer Aunties is a space for truth-telling at the intersection of culture, queerness, relational healing, and diaspora life. Hosted by Christabel and Kachi, two Igbo daughters, lovers, thinkers, and truth-telling aunties, we unpack the emotional, cultural, and relational stuff we were never supposed to name out loud. From hierarchical colonial collectivist conditioning to people-pleasing, from r ...
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Exmormonology is a podcast about healing old wounds, building self trust and embracing who you are becoming. Together we explore what it means to step out of religious trauma, patriarchy and good girl conditioning and return to who you have always been, before the rules, before the silencing, before the doubt. This messy middle, the in between, where healing takes root, boundaries are built and self trust is reclaimed. Here you will find the courage to come home to yourself. Come work with m ...
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HEALING RELIGIOUS TRAUMA for Christian Women | Inner Peace, Trust God, Spiritual Healing, God’s Love, True Connection, Generational Trauma
Debra Shafer | Spiritual Healing Coach for Christian Women | Founder, Healing Religious Trauma Circle | Walking Women Home to a Safe, Loving God | Voice of Gentle Clarity, Healing, and Truth
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Do you love God—but feel like you’re slowly drifting away from Him, and you don’t know why? Are you scared that questioning your church—or your faith—might mean losing everything you love? Do you constantly second-guess your emotions, your voice, even your own intuition—wondering if you’re the problem? Are you exhausted from trying to be good enough, faithful enough, spiritual enough… and still feeling like you fall short? Do you feel spiritually homeless—longing for a safe space where you c ...
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ChristINSANITY - a podcast for the over churched! Join Dr. Brittney Doll, a specialist in religious trauma, and her humorous sidekick, Kristin, as they scrutinize some of Christian pop culture’s most ridiculous trends. In each episode, the duo entertains listeners (and themselves) with their no-holds-barred accounts of growing up “churched.”
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The Faith Today Podcast: Conversation Inspired by Canada's Christian magazine. The podcast features interviews with Canadian Christians as they sort through the pressing issues of the day and topics like spiritual growth and health, other religions, religious freedom, vocation, and tough questions of faith and living in contemporary society.
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Conversations with regular people about their deconstruction experiences, leaving toxic religious groups, and what comes next. Maple syrup-flavoured discussions about how authoritarian religion manifests in the Canadian space. Episodes release biweekly on Wednesdays.
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Surviving the Black Church Podcast is a podcast that sheds light and brings awareness to religious trauma and dismantles oppressive systems within the Black church.
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Be Where You Are - Be Who You Are - Be at Peace
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Two ex-Mormon women in their 20's. Both queer. Both divorced. Both ready to share the ins-and-outs of Mormonism and what it's like to leave.
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This Little Light of Mine - Leading Yourself Through the Fire of Religious Trauma
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This Little Light of Mine is no longer just about healing—it’s about leading yourself through the fires of religious trauma and reclaiming your life, your voice, and your worth. Join me, James Powell—leadership coach, speaker, and survivor of religious and cultural shame—as we explore the hard-won leadership lessons forged in the crucible of spiritual rejection and identity erasure. Together, we’ll unpack how surviving deep wounds becomes the foundation for courageous self-leadership, radica ...
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Addie Zierman grew up “on fire” for God in the ‘90s, in the era of WWJD bracelets, Acquire the Fire youth conferences, and “I Kissed Dating Goodbye,” embracing the us-versus-them evangelical Christian faith she’d inherited … until the fire went out. This full-cast, four-part audio drama podcast was created by Lizzie Goldsmith, and is based on the 2013 book “When We Were on Fire: A Memoir of Consuming Faith, Tangled Love, and Starting Over” by Addie Zierman. It’s a funny, heartbreaking, deepl ...
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Brian and Troy used to be loyal Christian megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. This podcast explores life in and after fundamentalism.
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Mindful Minds is a podcast that centers on learning how to be mindful of important topics. Hosted by Serafina, join us as we learn how to be more mindful together.
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Survival Mode Disrupted is not just a podcast. It's a rebellion. A raw, unfiltered space where we finally stop pretending we're fine and start telling the truth—the truth about the trauma we've carried, the identities they had to wear to survive, and the radical decisions we made to break free. Because here's the deal: survival mode isn’t just a season. It’s a damn identity. One that so many were forced to adopt just to get through life, to stay safe, to stay needed, to stay sane. But eventu ...
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Partnered with a Survivor: David Mandel and Ruth Reymundo Mandel
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This podcast is a series of conversations. What started as a series of intimate conversations between Ruth and David that ranged from personal to professional experiences around violence, relationships, abuse, and system and professional responses which harm, not help, has now become a global conversation about systems and culture change. In many episodes, David and Ruth are joined by a global leader in different areas like child safety, men and masculinity, and, of course, partnering with s ...
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"Unconditioning Love" invites you on an insightful expedition led by your host, Lydia, delving deep into the transformational journey of deconstruction, unraveling the conditions we often put on love. Journey alongside us as we uncover tales of resilience, featuring candid conversations with members of the LGBTQ community, individuals who have discovered love after navigating narcissistic relationships, and courageous souls who have left high control religions. Together, let's peel back the ...
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OT JEDI recognizes the present social injustices and racism that still exist within our nation, and embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from racial, ethnic, socio-economic, sexual, gender and religious diversity within our health care community.The goal of OT JEDI is to empower our listeners in order to recognize barriers with our occupational therapy experiences that may be caused by social injustice, inequality, and racial trauma. We are committed to building opportuni ...
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Hey there, I'm Safrianna Lughna, LCPC, MS, aka the Queer-Spirit Guide, and I've created this podcast for those of you brave enough to walk in the shadows with me. In my travels through spiritual and self-improvement spaces, I've found too many personal development spaces are drowning in toxic positivity. They'll tell you to "just think positive" and "focus on gratitude" while completely ignoring the shadows that are actually running the show beneath the surface. I'm here to offer something d ...
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26 | 3 Ways God's Truth Transforms Your Identity | The Path Home: Phase 4
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Have you ever had a breakthrough that didn't stick? Tried affirmations, prayer, even counseling — and felt better for a while, but then ended up right back where you started? What if the problem isn't you... it's that real transformation happens at a level most approaches never reach? Episode Description In Phase Four of The Path Home series, Debra…
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"Not of the world" is a thought-terminating cliche used for spiritual abuse by high control religions
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Have you ever been warned to stay "in the world, but not of the world"—and felt fear instead of clarity? This episode dives into how that phrase, often used in high-control religions or high demand religions, fosters spiritual trauma by brainwashing believers to fear the outside world. This fear makes it harder to trust yourself, explore new commun…
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Ep. 21 - Religious Trauma and the Body: How High‑Control Faith Hijacks Your Nervous System (and What Safety Feels Like)
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What if your body wasn’t the problem in that church, spiritual community, or “transformational” retreat—what if it was wise? In this episode, Tamara pauses her “Naming the Sacred Freedom Restrictions of High‑Control Religion” series to talk about what safety actually feels like in your nervous system. Drawing on polyvagal theory and her own story o…
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Religious Trauma and the Holidays (Re-Release)
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year…or is it? The Sunday School Dropouts are taking on your questions today about all things having to do with religious trauma and the holidays! How do you set boundaries with your family that is still in church? Can you tell your emotionally immature family members that they are emotionally immature? Is it ok …
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Bonus - Navigating Nostalgia: A Reflection on Christmas and Religious Trauma
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This episode delves into the complexities of navigating the Christmas season, particularly for individuals grappling with religious trauma. I reflect on both nostalgia and discomfort that arises during this festive period, articulating what I miss from my past experiences within a church context, alongside the burdens I no longer wish to bear. The …
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Healing and Recovery from Religious Trauma with Laura Anderson
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High control religion is rarely one big wound. It is closer to death by a thousand paper cuts that add up to complex trauma for many people."- Laura Anderson On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth welcomes Dr. Laura Anderson for a compassionate exploration of religious trauma, its impacts, and the nuanced paths toward healing. Drawing f…
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We are working on creating some additional resources and graphics to support this conversation! You can check out more podcast episodes and learn more about all the resources at the Faith and Trauma Center by visiting our website, faithandtraumacenter.org If you would like to connect with us directly, you can email us at faithandtraumacenter@gmail.…
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The Cost of Being Queer in a Fundamental Church Part One
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This episode explores the impact of religious trauma on personal identity, focusing on Chris’s experience as a queer person raised within fundamentalist Christianity. Chris reflects on growing up in a Charismatic Baptist church, where emotionally intense healing practices and fear-based teachings shaped his early understanding of faith and selfhood…
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Hip Hop Culture as a Healing Modality for Trauma and Empowerment with Dr. Raphael Travis
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"Hip hop culture is a fuel for life… an organic healing culture with roots that empower both individuals and communities." – Dr. Raphael Travis On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes Dr. Raphael Travis, an educator, researcher, and social worker who has devoted his life to understanding how hip hop culture serves as a powe…
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S&P Podcast: Detra Denise - Ashes and Embers: How Detra Denise Turned Pain into Power PART 1
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Detra Denise - Ashes and Embers: How Detra Denise Turned Pain into Power PART 1 Content Warning: CSA, suicidality, familial estrangement My guest today is Detra Denise, a former pastor's wife who dared to change her life in unimaginable ways. After leaving her toxic marriage, Detra moved to New York City to start over. Thanks to both her love of co…
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Ore Oduba on Growing Up with Porn and Finding a Way Out
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Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of early exposure to sexualized content and suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised. Ore Oduba is an actor, broadcaster, and podcaster based in the UK. In this episode, Ore shares his personal experience with pornography addiction, which began with early exposure in childhood and continued…
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The State of LGBTQ Lives: Where We Are, What’s Coming, and How We Love Forward in 2026
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As we step into a new year, we name the truth of this moment for LGBTQ+ lives and rights — without panic, without denial, and without losing hope. We talk about what’s happening now, what 2026 may bring, and how we respond with courage, clarity, and love. This episode is for LGBTQ+ people, parents, allies, and anyone who refuses to let fear dictate…
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Healing Beyond The Walls Of Religion
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🎙️ Episode 15 — “When an Affirming Home Isn’t Enough” How the Church Still Pushes People Away This week on The Awakening Podcast, Tamara and I sit down with David, a gay man whose story challenges one of the church's greatest lies. David grew up in a loving, affirming home, supported by his family and encouraged to be fully himself. And yet, the ch…
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CSB354: YOU HAVE SIX DAYS TO PLAY ANTHEM
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Download for Mobile | Podcast Preview | Full Timestamps Older Twitch VODs are now being uploaded to the new channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CastleSuperBeastArchive Silksong Act 3 Spoilercast Ends at 1:43 Backlog Beated 2: The Other Half Start Game, "When's Sequel"? What Counts As Filler? Watch live: twitch.tv/castlesuperbeast Go to http://drinkag…
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45. Purity Culture, BYU, and a Premarital Doctor Exam (Becca's Story)
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Becca was raised in the Mormon church, where nearly every part of her childhood revolved around faith, obedience, and preparation for marriage. From constant church commitments and Mormon Treks to attending BYU, her life followed a path that was considered righteous and ideal, but rarely questioned. In this episode, Becca opens up about Mormon doct…
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Ep. 24 - Teachings from the Masters: Spirituality That Can’t Be Bought
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This episode is a deep breath after the heaviness of the Religious Freedoms series. Tamara turns toward the timeless teachings of the masters—Paramahansa Yogananda, the Bhagavad Gita, and Patanjali—to offer core spiritual principles that don’t require permission, performance, or perfection. You’ll explore: Why the second coming of Christ is an in…
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Vulnerability Is Your Anointing: Open Hearted Ministry, Boundaries & Protection From Narcissists
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Send us a text Vulnerability in ministry is not weakness—it is an anointing that releases healing, compassion, and deliverance. In this episode of Red Hot Truth, Michelle reveals how to minister with an open heart while protecting your spirit through discernment and biblical boundaries. 📚 For books & more → beacons.ai/shellbellmusic 🙏 Support the m…
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Episode 104: Ronda Reynolds | A Death Rushed to Judgment
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A decorated state trooper, a marriage unraveling behind closed doors, and a death that authorities rushed to label as suicide. But years later, a civil inquest would hear the evidence that was ignored—and reach a very different conclusion. This is the case of Ronda Reynolds, and the investigation that never really happened. Trigger Warnings: Domest…
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Ep. 50 - How Do We Combat False Teachers?
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In this episode, we discuss how to combat false teachers. How do we equip ourselves to avoid falling for false prophecies or rapture predictions? How do we meet Christians who are gun-ho for predicting raptures where they are? How can we help those who have been hurt by false teachers? Main Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:17; Joshua 1:8; Psalm 119:105…
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In this episode we compile chapters 4, 5 and 6 of the Book of Revelation into one easy volume. Have you ever wondered what happens when ancient religious texts and hallucinogenic experiences collide? Our latest deep dive into the Book of Revelation might just convince you that John of Patmos was experiencing something far more chemical than divine.…
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Season 7 Episode 1: No, You Can’t Arrest Your Way to Healing and Healthy Relationships with Nneka MacGregor
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We are starting our 7th season and asking the question: "What if love wasn’t the soft side of this work, but the method that makes healing possible?" We chat again with Nneka MacGregor—co-founder and executive director of WomenatthecentrE, survivor, advocate, and visionary—to explore how love, joy, gratitude, and community connection can transform …
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"I'm Not Homophobic, It's Just God", Purity Culture, Gas Station Epiphanies, & The Judas Paradox (BWAH Ep 8)
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Send us a text Welcome to the first broadcast of 2026. In this episode of Breakfast with a Heathen, we kick off the year by tackling the outrage over a New York mayor swearing in on a Quran and why Christian Nationalists ignore the irony when it comes to their own Bible. I share a personal story from my teenage years working at a Shell station in J…
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Send us a text In the beginning...God created...Candi Carpenter! (well, God is fake, but you know what we mean). Hear how Candi grew up as a Christian Missionary Alliance pastor's kid in a gospel band, their journey as a CUNTry music raising star, and how they evolved into an ex-vangelical, blasphemous singer, songwriting phenom. If you haven't hea…
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Episode 23 - My Analysis of the Documentary: "Evil Influencer - The Jodi Hildebrandt Story"
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Send us a text SHOW NOTES: Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMjsVQIepZw Dark Truth Behind Netflix’s ‘Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story Law & Crime Network https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPipALF5glc Was Ruby Franke Brainwashed? - Jodi Hildebrandt's Tactics Dissected https://www.youtube.c…
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Stuart Delony, is a former pastor who walked out of the church but couldn’t shake the ways of Jesus. These days, he hosts Snarky Faith—a podcast and platform that wrestles with faith, culture, and meaning from the fringe. He is not here to fix Christianity. He’s determined to name what’s broken, find what’s still worth keeping, and hold space for t…
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Wondery’s Missing Sister Podcast Exposed: The UK Contract I Was Convinced to Sign
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In this video, I explain why the podcast series “The Missing Sister” was quietly removed from Wondery Plus and BBC Sounds, and why I believe I was misled and exploited through what was described to me as a “simple consent form.” I was invited to participate in what I understood to be The Joy Morgan Podcast, a project focused on the tragic murder of…
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CPTSD: The Ultimate Time-loop (and the ship that keeps exploding.)
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CPTSD: The Ultimate Time Loop (and the Starship That Keeps Exploding) Living with complex trauma can feel like being trapped in a time loop. Not a memory—but many of them. All active. All urgent. All happening now. In this solo episode, Alexis explores CPTSD through an unexpected but painfully accurate lens: a classic Star Trek: The Next Generation…
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Public Space [Season 2] Embracing Paradox (Dec 29 2025)
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Public Space: a Community for the In-Between Welcome to Public Space, a community dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced religious trauma or find themselves in-between and are looking for Self/God as well as community. "We exist Beyond the Four Walls of Colonized Religion." Here, we create a safe and vibrant space where members ca…
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Creating Inclusive Community with the Passionistas
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Resources: Join the Passionista Sisterhood: https://go.lunatrk.com/aff_c?offer_id=2695&aff_id=2966 The Passionistas Podcast - https://www.thepassionistasproject.com/passionistaspodcast Passionista TV Network - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePassionistasProject/ Contact: [email protected] | Safrianna.com | LivingLUNAs.com --- Episode 15: Creating Inc…
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"God Didn't Make Us to Hate Us" with Rev. Lizzie
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Reverend Lizzie McManus-Dail is the vicar of Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas. She has been using her social media platforms to unravel toxic theology and reveal the abiding love of a joy-full God. Rev. Lizzie lives with her husband, Rev. Jonathan and their two beloved daughters, who are often found on Rev. Lizzie’s hip or underfoot while …
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Forgiveness: Who,what,when,where and why?
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Forgiveness is one of the most misunderstood—and most weaponized—concepts trauma survivors are taught to accept without question. In this solo episode of When the Bough Breaks, Alexis dismantles forgiveness from every angle: the dictionary definition, the religious mandate, the mainstream self-help narrative, and what forgiveness actually looks lik…
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Your Joyful Year Ahead after Leaving High Demand Religion & Spiritual Abuse Behind You
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What happens when a year of freedom from a high control religion brings both peace and unexpected anger? In this episode, we explore the complexities of religious trauma and spiritual abuse recovery, focusing on women who are healing after leaving high demand religions. Navigating the path of cult recovery and deconstructing harmful teachings isn’t…
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25 | You Can't Heal What You Can't Name | The Path Home: Phase 3
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Have you ever felt like something invisible was blocking you — like no matter how hard you tried, you kept hitting the same wall? What if the problem isn't your faith... it's something you've never been able to name? Episode Description In Phase Three of The Path Home series, Debra reveals the 12 Hidden Barriers that might be quietly running the sh…
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How Can I Develop a Secure Attachment to God?
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Send Me Questions on Attachment What if your relationship with God could actually change how your nervous system handles stress, grief, and trauma? We close the year by wrestling with two essential questions: does a secure attachment to God reduce distress, and how do we move toward that security in the real world of loss, pressure, and unanswered …
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The Wizard Was Just Loud: Pulling the Curtain on Christian Nationalism
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Send us a text The noise we heard in 2025 wasn't the sound of a giant conquering the land. It was the sound of a machine breaking down. In this episode of Mike Drop, we pull back the curtain on the Religious Right. 2025 felt like the walls were closing in—from the "Department of War" rebranding to mandatory Ten Commandments in schools. But when you…
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Download for Mobile | Podcast Preview | Full Timestamps Older Twitch VODs are now being uploaded to the new channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CastleSuperBeastArchive Dispatch Spoilercast ends at 01;42;12 Arkham Combat Wants You To Be As Calm As Batman "You Don't Get To Tell Me No" One Guy vs IMDB SBFP Humour is One Bit, Deconstructed Backlog Beated…
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Season 6 Episode 24: If “Mother Is In Denial About Domestic Violence” Had a Buzzer, We’d Smash It!!!
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Mist, wind, the volcanic island of São Miguel, and a hard look at the words and jargon that decide families’ futures. We begin in the Azores, Ruth’s ancestral home, where arguments for European westward expansion took shape after Bartolomé de Las Casas reported the finding of two “dead Amerindian" bodies—and where mainland-imposed poverty, illitera…
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Healing Through Community: End of Year Reflection on Transforming Trauma with Brad Kammer and Emily Ruth
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"We heal not through perfection, but through presence." – Lisa Gillispie, as reflected by Emily Ruth On this special year-end episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes Brad Kammer, LMFT, LPCC, Training Director of the Complex Trauma Training Center, for an intimate conversation on the evolving landscape of trauma therapy practice and…
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32: Navigating conflict as African Lesbians. How childhood trauma shapes our present relationships.
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In this deeply vulnerable Part 1 episode, Christabel and Kachi peel back the layers of their origin stories to understand how they learned to navigate conflict, safety, and love. Coming from two distinct backgrounds, both shaped by the violence of the Biafran genocide survivors and the silence of a strict religious household, we explore the surviva…
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Ep. 23 - Bonus #12 Reclaiming Spiritual Freedoms: Psychological Harm: Reclaiming Your Nervous System, Emotions, and Direct Line to the Divine
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In this bonus episode of the Inner Light Companion, Tamara slows the series cadence to one Tuesday bonus episode for the next three weeks so she can honor her body, her nervous system, and the sacredness of this work—while giving you more space to integrate. She then names what so many raised in Mormonism and other high-control religions have felt …
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Stop Telling Me I’m Healing Wrong | Why Christians Don’t Understand My Healing
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Send us a text Have you ever been told you’re “healing wrong”? In this episode, Michelle shares her frustration with Christians who misunderstand trauma recovery and deliverance. 📚 For books & more → beacons.ai/shellbellmusic 🙏 Support the ministry → paypal.me/mocall89 Michelle dives into the tension between traditional deliverance teachings and he…
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Social Media, Identity & The Outrage Economy | Trust, Algorithms & The Quiet Middle
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What if the feed isn’t just stealing your time, but quietly reshaping culture, identity, and how we see each other? In this episode of Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! (AKA “BTMHOOI!”), we take a hard look at how social media evolved from connection into a monetized outrage economy. Algorithms reward anger, flatten nuance, and turn public discours…
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Some families don’t just keep secrets—they assign children the responsibility of protecting them. In this episode of our series Healing for the Holidays, Alexis explores the often-unnamed role of the dark secret keeper in narcissistic households: the child who is expected to know what happened, never speak about it, never grieve it, and carry it qu…
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The Atheist's Guide to Family Shunning, Faith-Based Emails, and the Vatican Rant (BWAH-EP7)
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Send us a text Join Mike Smithgall, the unelected mayor of Atheistville, for a post-holiday edition of Breakfast with a Heathen. After a 27-day journey through Thailand, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, Mike returns to the mic to tackle listener questions on the friction between secular and religious life. From a heartbreaking discussion on evangelical famili…
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Logical Marriage Decisions: What High Control Religions Don't Tell You
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What if the rule you were taught about living together before marriage wasn’t protecting you at all, but instead increasing your risk of harm, shame, and long-term regret? For many women navigating religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and deconstruction, beliefs about “living in sin” linger long after leaving a high demand religion. Former exmormon, …
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Send us a text On this episode we are joined by the lovely Liv, who we discovered on Tiktok through her series where she's reading the bible cover to cover and sharing her insight and reactions along the way. We discuss the implications of free will, the roles and punishment towards women in the bible, finding personalized spirituality for yourself…
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Conversation #16: Deconstructing Wintering
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Some of our recommended Books on Wintering: Wintering by Katherine May A Year in Practice by Jacqueline Suskin While the Earth Holds its Breath by Helen Moat Rooted by Lyanda Lynn Haupt Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer You can check out more podcast episodes and learn more about all the resources at the Faith and Trauma Center by visiting…
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S&P Podcast: Kiki Negress - The Uppity Negress
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This week on the Sex & Power Podcast, I'll be speaking with Kiki Negress, The Uppity Negress. Kiki Bryant is known across platforms as the Uppity Negress: a brilliant, incisive voice on race, feminism, religion, and culture. She is also an entrepreneur and creator. In this episode, Kiki shares about the painful childhood that helped shape her bold,…
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When Grief Becomes a Weapon Chances are, you’ve probably lived this every holiday—just never had a name for it. In this cheeky solo episode, Alexis breaks down annual family trauma rituals, how to spot them in real time, and how to cope. Stay tuned. Part of our Healing for the Holidays series #grief #depression #healing #mentalhealth #mentalwellnes…
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Grief and depression are often treated as the same thing—but they’re not. And confusing the two can leave people feeling broken, misdiagnosed, or deeply misunderstood. In this special Christmas Eve “Healing for the Holidays” episode of When the Bough Breaks, Alexis explores the nuanced differences between grief and depression, where they overlap, a…
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