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Therapy Chat

Laura Reagan, LCSW-C

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Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, Psychotherapist, Burnout Prevention Consultant and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator interviews guests to discuss holistic and alternative approaches used in psychotherapy, counseling, coaching and healing sessions. Be a fly on the wall as therapists discuss the practice of psychotherapy and how they implement self care into their own lives to prevent therapist burnout. Conversations about mindfulness, self compassion, The Daring Way™, EMDR, art therapy, Sensorimotor Ps ...
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Healed-ish

Jubilee Dawn

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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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Beyond The Surface

Samantha Sellers

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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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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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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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Soul Searching Girl Coaching

Amy Logan, Life Coach

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Soul Searching Girl Coaching 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. C ...
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Meet the podcast that doesn’t whisper to culture—it bodly confronts it. We’re not here to preach. We’re here to pull up a chair, crack open the vault of questions that were met with clichés, distance, or outright dismissal—and unearth every fracture back to where truth still stands: unchanged, unbent, and utterly holy. This is the space where doctrine isn’t diluted, where psychology converges with theology, and where the human mind is no threat to divine reality. We’ll go where the church go ...
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Losing My Religion

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Welcome to Losing My Religion, where hosts Josh and Ashley delve into their personal journeys of grappling with religious trauma and the challenges of questioning faith. Together, they explore the deep-seated issues of power abuse, corruption, and trauma within religious institutions. Through candid storytelling, they offer a unique perspective on unlearning toxic beliefs and finding genuine faith. Together they explore difficult yet essential conversations about healing, transformation, and ...
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Welcome to the Think Unbroken Podcast, where healing begins and transformation takes flight. Join host Michael Unbroken on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment as we delve into the realms of overcoming childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, PTSD, CPTSD, high ACE scores, anxiety, depression, and various mental health challenges. Unlock the secrets to healing with insights from therapists, trauma coaches, mindset leaders, neuroscientists, entrepreneurs, and researchers. Gain access to pr ...
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Politics and Religion. We’re not supposed to talk about that, right? Wrong! We only say that nowadays because the loudest, most extreme voices have taken over the whole conversation. Well, we‘re taking some of that space back! If you’re dying for some dialogue instead of all the yelling; if you know it’s okay to have differences without having to hate each other; if you believe politics and religion are too important to let ”the screamers” drown out the rest of us and would love some engagin ...
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Welcome to the Free Spirit Academy Podcast. Free Spirit Academy is about the freedom to be fully who you are - beyond any cultural conditioning, trauma, or roles you were taught to play. It’s about coming home to your body, and to yourself. My name is Rande Moss. I’m a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and I’m so glad you’re here for these talks and conversations.
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The magnificence and rapture of womanhood are often not passed down from our mothers. We are all too familiar with stories of sacrificing, shrinking, and overcoming. The majority of women are left to feel like something is constantly missing. And what’s usually missing is the feminine essence of every single one of them. Dr. Amanda Hanson is a clinical psychologist and a global influencer who has helped millions of women to reimagine their lives, reconnect with their feminine side, and heal ...
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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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Rewiring Religion

Melanie Weller and Stephanie Drury

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Welcome to Rewiring Religion, the podcast that sparks a revolution of resilience by challenging the status quo of spirituality, neuroscience, and the trauma inflicted by religious, authoritarian, and institutional systems. This is for those who are ready to break free from the chains of old beliefs and heal from the deep wounds caused by systems that were never designed for our well-being. Join us as we dismantle harmful ideologies and explore how ancient wisdom and cutting-edge science can ...
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Red Hot Truth

Michelle O Callaghan

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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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Bold Unedited Discussions on Psychology, Philosophy, Therapy, and Change. Entertaining and informative talks explore psychology and philosophy with a variety of guests including authors, doctors, healers, professors, therapists, scientists and more. We delve into everything from modern therapeutic techniques to ancient wisdom practices, offering practical and unique approaches to living a vibrant life. Host Paul Krauss, MA LPC, draws on his unique background – from a rural motel childhood to ...
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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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Surviving x Zo is a platform for survivors and advocates to share their stories and provide education to break stigmas and taboos surrounding mental health. Through empathetic and transformational interviews, Zo speaks with survivors and experts about the kinds of topics no one ever talks about—abuse, religious cults, near-death experiences, domestic violence, narcissism, relationships, chronic health issues, and soul-level moments. Zo creates a safe, compassionate space for everyday survivo ...
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The Desert Sanctuary

Karl and Laura Forehand

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Life is hard some times! People often long for safe places where they can express their grief, confusion or even anger. Whether you are deconstructing, questioning, or doubting, you are welcome and valued here. When many of us venture out to find healing or relief or adventure, it can often feel like walking out into the Desert. Welcome to our Sanctuary in the Desert. You are welcome to share your thoughts and what you are producing while you are processing. We will endeavor to lean toward t ...
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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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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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🎙️ Welcome to the When Love Interrupts Podcast! Join Charity and Travis as they journey through the process of healing from religious trauma. This is a safe space for honest, unfiltered conversations about what we’ve been taught and what we’re learning to let go of. Together, we’ll unpack Church hurt, Purity Culture, politics in faith spaces, cult dynamics, the journey of embracing and affirming the Queer community within Christianity, and much more. Nothing’s off the table... we’re here for ...
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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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Oh My God I'm a Therapist

Dr. Janys Murphy Rising

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Oh My God I'm a Therapist is a podcast for therapists, therapists in training, and people that go to therapy. If you have ever been curious about therapy, or the lives of therapists, this podcast is for you! Dr. Janys Murphy Rising is a doctorate-level counselor and licensed counselor in Washington state. Using their two decades of experience as both a therapist and professor, Janys explores common myths about going to therapy, knowing and caring for therapists in your life, and practices th ...
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A queer-led podcast unpacking LGBTQ+ identity, mental health, and healing from religious trauma — hosted by Jafeth Jacobs. Grounded in lived experience and academic research, this show explores the real, complex issues queer people face every day. From deconstructing faith and surviving toxic theology to navigating relationships, chosen family, shame, recovery, and personal growth — no topic is off-limits. Whether you're healing from fundamentalism, exploring your queer identity, or simply l ...
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ROAR With Shari™ is a weekly show hosted by rape and incest survivor, Attorney Shari Karney. “Pain put me into hiding, purpose called me out,” says Karney. Shari offers up straight talk about fighting for justice for victims of sexual abuse. Trauma. Resilience. Healing. For child sexual abuse survivors and all victims of sexual assault. Each week Roar with Shari talks with inspiring guests, rape and child sex abuse survivors, sexual violence victims, experts, nonprofit leaders, public office ...
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Xpose H.E.R. is where sensuality meets healing—where we strip away the shame, the silence, and the fear wrapped around intimacy, trauma, and desire. Hosted by Juliet Wise, this podcast unravels the intoxicating dance between sexual trauma and the deep longing for connection. Each episode is an invitation to reclaim your body, pleasure, and power—to unlearn the fear wrapped around sex and embrace intimacy without guilt—breaking free from shame & religious trauma that has silenced our desires ...
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The Place We Find Ourselves

Adam Young | LCSW, MDiv

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The Place We Find Ourselves podcast features private practice therapist Adam Young (LCSW, MDiv) and interview guests as they discuss all things related to story, trauma, attachment, and interpersonal neurobiology. Listen in as Adam unpacks how trauma and abuse impact the heart and mind, as well as how to navigate the path toward healing, wholeness, and restoration. Interview episodes give you a sacred glimpse into the real-life stories of guests who have engaged their own experiences of trau ...
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Leaving the Church to Find God

Catherine Melissa Whittington

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Leaving the Church to Find God delves into the shadows of organized religion, guiding you past indoctrination and towards authentic spirituality. Join solo reflections, insightful interviews, and a supportive community on this transformative journey beyond the pews.
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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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Healing and exploring sacred tools to enhance your life. Diving into religious trauma and rebirthing a New You! #judaism #torah #psychedelics #ayahuasca #healing #feminine #bossbabe #spirituality #patchamama #goddess #selflove #higherself #manifestation
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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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Spirituality Matters with Rev Karla is a podcast for the spiritual-but-not-religious. Rev Karla is an ordained interfaith minister, a writer, and a spiritual teacher and mentor. She explores topics from healing religious trauma and helping individuals explore, embrace, and expand their spiritual-but-not-religious journeys, while connecting to the Divine through sacred soul work. For more resources and support along your spiritual journey → https://www.revkarla.com
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This podcast is dedicated to all things related to the process of waking up, walking out and moving on from life in a Christian cult or high control religion. Its host, Dr Ryan Lee, is a former Jehovah's Witness with a doctorate in clinical psychology and a practicing therapist, specializing in helping former JWs and other cult survivors move through the recovery and rebuilding process Dr Lee covers a range of topics relating to coming to terms and healing from religious trauma and rebuildin ...
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Dalai Momma

Alexis Scarbrough

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Survivor of Cluster B parenting, narcissistic abuse, and domestic violence; I'm sharing my path of healing from below ground zero to healthy. Mother to 8 now parenting and unschooling solo, dangling on the US government's purse strings. Religious Cult survivor, now, I'm parenting with love and consequences, not punishment and reward. I believe mental illnesses are preventing evolution. I create this podcast with all my passion. To anyone suffering Religious Trauma, Mother &/or Father Wounds, ...
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Moral Combat is a podcast hosted by siblings Nathan and Zach Blaustone. Join them as they discuss their passion for music production, their experiences with religious trauma, and share some laughs along the way. With their unique perspectives and dynamic personalities, Nathan and Zach bring an engaging and entertaining take on a variety of topics. Our mission is to facilitate respectful conversations that promote growth, communication, healing, authenticity, and siblinghood. Tune in to Moral ...
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xoxo, A Former Good Girl was created for the woman who wants to kick the "good girl" conditioning to the curb, heal her wounded child, and start speaking up for herself. No more sitting down and being quiet. It's time to be "too loud: and take up "too much space".
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“Child of Dysfunction” is your guide into the world of resilience and healing. Hosted by Tammy Vincent, the adult child of two alcoholic parents, this podcast delves deep into the experiences of growing up in a chaotic and dysfunctional environment, facing childhood neglect, abuse, and trauma while overcoming adversity. With personal insights and expert interviews, we explore the challenges and triumphs of adults who grew up in these toxic environments, and healed. We Learn how to navigate t ...
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COMMON CHRISTIANITY

Common Christianity

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Common Christianity is a podcast focused on highlighting ways Christians can embrace the common ground together while still remaining true to our individual convictions about the faith we all cherish so deeply. Our Podcasts engages in candid discussions about sensitive topics, including abandonment, addiction, trauma, and sexual assault. These conversations are framed through the lens of theology and faith, areas where strong opinions are often held. Our goal is to explore these themes thoug ...
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Self-Improvement, Mindfulness, and Mental Health Tips – The Coached Soul Podcast is your go-to resource for personal growth and emotional well-being. Hosted by Dr. Steve Hudgins, a mental health professional and author, and co-hosted by Kenya Evelyn, a transformational therapeutic coach, this podcast dives deep into self-improvement, mindfulness, and mental health. From managing anxiety and depression to improving relationships and embracing a mindful lifestyle, Dr. Steve and Kenya explore l ...
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Blessed By Grace

Veronica Winrod

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Tune into All Our Little Messes for an uplifting journey around everyday messes, from the personal to the political. Each episode explores one tiny mess through the honest stories of real people, to build hope and community. We know life is hard. We know it can be lonely. And it can be the loneliest for people who find themselves breaking toxic family cycles, processing religious trauma, or experiencing mental health problems. I believe that it doesn't have to be this way. We don't have to b ...
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Barely Naked

Christina Beischl

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Barely Naked is hosted by journalist, therapist and coach Christina Beischl. Barely Naked explores topics such as mental and physical health, healing, and well-being. You will meet inspiring individuals and hear their stories.
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Helping Christians who feel disconnected find their way home to Love.From years of experience Anna Harris has come to see that coming into the revelation of God as a loving, perfect Father is the foundation for life and healing. Her passion and ministry is to help both Christians and Christian leaders recover from religious & relationship trauma finding their first love again. She is the founder of Defined by God Ministries and is a certified trauma & resiliency life coach. Her informed and ...
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Subjective Conditions looks at a wide variety of perspectives on how capitalism shapes our own experiences of our lives and senses of self in the world today. We emphasize how to bring in all sorts of different theories and practices on how to engage in collective and individual trauma healing work and community building to help listeners work through the emotional devastation under capitalism today to find a new way to be with themselves and others. With friends and guests joining us along ...
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Growing Up With Insanity & Choosing Serenity As Your "New Normal" Reality Adult Children In Recovery is a podcast that serves to empower, inspire & provide practical solutions to anyone struggling as a result of complex and repeated early childhood stress, abuse & trauma. As a survivor of emotionally unhealthy, unsafe & wounded adult child parenting, I know how important it is to heal and recover with compassionate self-care practices from childhood trauma. I'm here to remind you none of the ...
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What if your "character flaws" were actually brilliant survival strategies? Maybe you've been looking at your people-pleasing, perfectionism, or emotional sensitivity and thinking, "Something is really wrong with me." Maybe you carry quiet shame about the ways you learned to cope, believing they prove you're selfish, manipulative, or fundamentally …
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In this episode, Dr. Steve Hudgins sits down with Brooke Deanne, an RTT therapist and trauma healing mentor, to unpack her powerful story of breaking free from the confines of a high-control religious environment. Brooke opens up about being born and raised as a third-generation Jehovah’s Witness. She shares the painful realities of life inside wha…
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What happens when the belief system you were raised in not only strips away your identity but also leaves you vulnerable to dangerous relationships? In this raw and powerful episode, Brigette Gildemaster — 2x best-selling author, speaker, and trauma-informed breathwork facilitator — shares her journey of escaping a high-control marriage with a husb…
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This is a special crossover episode with my other podcast, The Overshare Hour, where we read listener submissions and respond in advice-column style. We’re diving into a topic close to both of our hearts: religious trauma and the journey of deconstruction. From purity culture and church guilt to untangling fear and finding freedom, we share our exp…
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In times of national tragedy, can we resist the urge to turn our grief into political ammo? Sadly, our current leaders can't seem to find their better angels. So who's gonna do the right thing? 🧭 Episode Summary Fair warning: Your trusty friend and host is a little hot under the collar on this one. We're addressing the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s a…
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Survived childhood trauma? Ready to thrive, find love, and build a life you’re proud of? Join renowned trauma coach Michael Anthony’s free group. https://www.skool.com/think-unbroken-5756/about?ref=deff9f4cffd7469182949355dd1c1a1e In this episode, we present a compilation about a deeply personal journey of transformation and healing. The individual…
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Resources: Content Warning: This episode discusses domestic violence, political violence, and systemic oppression in detail. Connect with Safrianna and find support resources at https://livinglunas.com & https://safrianna.com For crisis support: National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 --- Collective Power and Control - The Shadow Side wit…
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In this episode, Rachel shares her story of being immersed into the IBLP (Institute in Basic Life Principles), where the teachings of Bill Gothard shaped her understanding of faith, identity, and community in deeply controlling ways. She reflects on how the subtle mechanisms of spiritual abuse left lasting impacts on her ability to trust, belong, a…
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The Family Peace Initiative (FPI) is a certified battering intervention program operated by Halley Counseling Services, P.A. Presently, FPI operates more than 25+ groups in communities throughout the state of Kansas. Along with direct service, the staff of the FPI conducts training through workshops and conferences focusing on battering interventio…
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Lacey Bond - From Bible Study to Sex Ed, Part 1 Divorced: Christianity CW: Frank discussion about sex Lacey Bond (IntimacyLacey) is a Certified Sex, Relationship, and Intimacy Coach and sex/kink educator based in Los Angeles. She's dedicated to helping people heal from Purity Culture, growing healthy relationships with other people and developing a…
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Allen v. Farrow: THE ENABLERS Where there is incest, there are enablers. Mothers, fathers, siblings, neighbors, therapists, doctors, churches, schools. As the victim is groomed, so is the community. In this episode of Allen v. Farrow (HBO) we see how the community and family is groomed. How we are all groomed by narcissistic, predators, especially,…
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The beauty industry is out of control. Women are being sold an endless stream of shame disguised as “solutions.” When did being a woman become something to fix? When did our natural bodies become the enemy? In this candid and fiery conversation, my COO Diana joins me as we unpack some of the most absurd, dangerous, and heartbreaking trends being ma…
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Jeff Marconette Jr. is an award-winning international speaker, transformational coach, youth mentor, brain injury advocate, and the host of Make Every Second Count Live on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Spotify, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio. His life changed forever at just 17 years old when he was struck in a near-fatal car accident that left him i…
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Sometimes what we need most isn’t more information, but a moment of care. This week I’m sharing one of the practices from my new mini-course Rituals for a Free Spirit. It’s short, simple, and grounding - something you can turn to anytime stress is high or your energy is low. If you enjoy this practice, you’ll find the full course linked in the show…
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In this week's episode of Therapy Chat, I interviewed the amazing Kim Barthel about the intricate connections between trauma, the sensory system, and healing. We explored the role of the vestibular system, the Vagus Nerve, and the importance of co-regulation in therapy. Kim shares insights from her extensive experience in Occupational Therapy and d…
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Part 1 of 1 Colten grew up in the Holiness movement, a Pentecostal tradition with even stricter rules than most. In his church, women were not allowed to cut their hair, wear jewelry, or even wear pants. Baptism had to be done in a very specific way, or else your eternity was on the line. His dad was the pastor, and Colten took those rules to heart…
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What if the role of “pastor’s wife” wasn’t biblical at all, but a cultural invention that sidelined women from ministry? Dr. Beth Allison Barr pulls back the curtain on how power, patriarchy, and politics shaped Evangelical churches—and why reclaiming women’s voices could change everything. Episode Summary So glad to sit down with Dr. Beth Allison …
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What if your spiritual plateau isn't a lack of devotion—but an imbalance in how you're connecting? In this inaugural episode of The Inner Light Companion Podcast, longtime therapist and spiritual counselor Tamara introduces the 12 Sacred Intimacies—a groundbreaking model that maps multidimensional spiritual connection across self, others, and the d…
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In this episode of Red Hot Truth, Michelle unpacks the deep impact of soul fragmentation caused by trauma, abuse, and narcissistic relationships. When the soul is broken into fragments, it can leave us feeling lost, silenced, and disconnected. But there is hope—Jesus Christ heals, restores, and makes us whole again. Michelle shares her personal jou…
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Send us a text What does it mean to be a warrior for Christ in today's world? Not just someone who wears a uniform or carries a weapon, but someone divinely commissioned to contend for righteousness in their family, church, and community. The fight within – our internal battlefield – demands attention before we can effectively engage in external sp…
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Worry and Rumination are part of being human, but they can also keep us stuck in endless loops of “what ifs” and “should haves.” In this episode, I explore the subtle differences between worry (future focused) and rumination (past focused), why our brains default to these patterns and how they drain our energy. I will also share simple ways to noti…
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In this compelling episode, Dr. Steve Pasin, a thought whisperer deeply versed in mind/body medicine, explores how our deepest mental constructs—formed even before birth—shape our entire being. Drawing on over 60 years of clinical experience and research, he reveals how the fetal sense of control becomes a lifelong tyrant, perpetuating illusions th…
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As therapists we don't often view ourselves as leaders. This episode is a reminder that we as therapists have a duty to do no harm. Part of this is sharing knowledge and skills that can help when there is immense suffering playing out in social media, politics and in systems that hurt by "othering." This episode looks at some of the games that are …
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Do you ever feel like you're not enough for God? In this deeply honest episode, Tamara Ridge explores how our upbringing, relationships, and religious past can distort our ability to feel truly connected with the Divine. Through personal stories and spiritual reflection, Tamara unpacks the lie of spiritual unworthiness — and invites you into a new …
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In this episode, Dr. Steve Hudgins and co-host Kenya Evelyn dive deep into the transformative power of identity, exploring how labels and life’s challenges can fragment our sense of self - but also how healing, self-awareness, and faith help us reclaim our worth and authentic wholeness. With the release of Dr. Hudgins’ new book, the Mosaic family c…
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After October 7, Rabbi Michael Holzman wasn’t just mourning—he was mobilizing. A project he had already spent years developing. Discover how one rabbi is using ancient wisdom, civic rituals, and interfaith grit to heal our fractured democracy. In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Michael Holzman, spiritual leader of the Northern Virginia Hebrew …
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Survived childhood trauma? Ready to thrive, find love, and build a life you’re proud of? Join renowned trauma coach Michael Anthony’s free group. https://www.skool.com/think-unbroken-5756/about?ref=deff9f4cffd7469182949355dd1c1a1e In this compilation episode, the guest speakers reflect on a 14-year healing journey, highlighting the importance of in…
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In this episode, we sit down with Agatha Peters, founder of Beautiful Sunshine Therapy and author of Trapped in Their Script: Reclaim Your Life from Narcissistic Parents & Cultural Expectations. Agatha shares her personal journey of navigating the challenges of narcissistic parenting and cultural expectations, emphasizing that therapy is more than …
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Australia and New Zealand The Religious Trauma Collective We are therapists who have personal and professional experience with religious harm and the trauma that can come from losing your worldview and identity, where it was once found in faith. We see a significant gap in understanding of this harm and this particular trauma, there is no agreed-up…
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In this raw & radically honest episode of Surviving x Zo, I sit down with therapist & Board Certified Clinical Sexologist Briana Bass for a no-BS conversation on modern relationships, emotional intelligence, & healing beyond the surface. Brianna brings her signature blend of deep insight & real-world impact as we unpack everything from dating burno…
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In this episode, Scott, a Japanese American, reflects on his journey of navigating faith, race, and identity within evangelical Christianity. His parents adopted the church as a path to assimilation after the trauma of their own internment during World War II, a legacy that shaped his childhood in predominantly white spaces where he often felt alie…
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Have you been giving until you disappeared, believing that's what God wants from you? Maybe you've spent years believing your worth is tied to your output - constantly proving yourself through spiritual performance, serving until you're empty, trying to earn God's love through perfect behavior. But here's a revolutionary truth: God never required y…
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David Hayward - The Naked Pastor, Revealed Divorced: Christianity My guest today is known by many of you for his powerful cartoons and paintings related to deconstruction from Christianity. I’m speaking with my fellow Canadian, David Hayward, who is an ex-pastor turned full-time artist. David is also known as The Naked Pastor. He's been blogging ab…
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In this episode, Shari Karney delves into HBO's Docuseries Allen v. Farrow Season 1. THE SECRET. The secrets that surround incest and child sexual abuse, especially when it occurs in the family. Shari Karney is the victim of father-daughter incest. She understands what the child victim feels and the predatory obsession of the perpetrator. She under…
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In this episode, I share a personal look at how Complex PTSD has shown up in my life — from disordered eating and chronic pain, to a critical inner voice, self-harm urges, and long stretches of isolation. We’ll also talk about what Complex PTSD actually is, how it’s different from PTSD, and why understanding our adaptations is so powerful. Because …
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This week's episode of Therapy Chat is on a topic which we've covered before - religious trauma. This week's guest, SC Nealy (they/she) discusses the impact of religious trauma and offers additional perspective into the harm it can cause for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Our conversation was fascinating to me, and I hope you'll find many valuabl…
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Michelle uncovers the deep wounds left by narcissistic parents and shares a path toward true healing through Jesus Christ. From breaking generational curses and word curses to reclaiming fragmented parts of the soul, she offers validation, hope, and practical tools for survivors to step into freedom. In this powerful episode, Michelle shares the re…
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Part 1 of 1 CW: mentions of suicide You may know Gabrielle Stone as the bestselling author of Eat, Pray, #FML, where she chronicles the wildest year of her life: discovering her husband’s affair with a 19-year-old, falling into a whirlwind romance, and then getting dumped just before a month-long trip to Europe. But her story doesn’t begin or end t…
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A deeply personal and timely conversation with Governor John Kasich on bridging divides, living your values, and why forgiveness is essential in today’s fractured political landscape. We were so pleased to be joined by Governor John Kasich who opens up about the role of faith, forgiveness, and civic duty in his life and career. The conversation spa…
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Survived childhood trauma? Ready to thrive, find love, and build a life you’re proud of? Join renowned trauma coach Michael Anthony’s free group. https://www.skool.com/think-unbroken-5756/about?ref=deff9f4cffd7469182949355dd1c1a1e In this episode, I share my personal journey of overcoming a recent breakup. I provide practical advice on how to regai…
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What happens when the foundation of your faith no longer holds? In this first episode of The Inner Light Companion, I invite you into the sacred moment my spiritual journey truly began—not with certainty, but with the aching honesty of letting go. I was a devoted Mormon. A therapist. A mother. A woman quietly yearning for something more. Then one d…
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Dr. George Grant, the esteemed founder of the Academy of Wellness, elucidates the paramount significance of adopting a healthy lifestyle as a means to extend longevity beyond the century mark. He emphasizes that the human body possesses an inherent capacity for self-healing, contingent upon proper hydration, nutrition, and breathing techniques. Thr…
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Send us a text What happens when a warrior awakens but has no mission? They become dangerous not just to themselves, but to everyone around them. In this compelling second installment of our Warriorism series, Chaplain Justin Schalow reveals why commissioning is the critical next step after awakening. The modern world has sold us a dangerous lie: t…
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Have you ever felt that tension between the God you personally sense and the religious expectations around you? Maybe you've spent years making yourself small to keep everyone else comfortable, while your true self remains hidden even from those closest to you. You've perfected what I call "helpful invisibility"—being indispensable but somehow stil…
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