Religious Trauma Episodes

Send us a text Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child trafficking, sexual violence and suicide. These topics may be distressing for some listeners. Jen speaks with Jennisue Jessen, a survivor and advocate against human trafficking. Jennisue shares her harrowing origin story, detailing her experiences of trauma and betrayal and how these experiences shaped her mission to help others. The conversation explores themes of faith, resilience and the importance of sharing one's s...

Send us a text Jen speaks with Bekah Slider, a former pastor turned confidence coach. They explore her journey from a strict religious upbringing to embracing her true self, discussing the struggles with hypocrisy in religion, the importance of intuition and the challenges of parenting beyond religious trauma. Bekah shares her experiences of deconstructing her beliefs, navigating marriage and finding freedom in her sexuality and career as a confidence coach. The conversation emphasizes authen...

Send us a text Jen speaks with David Douglas, an author and counselor, about his journey of transformation from struggling with substance use to becoming a mindfulness practitioner. David shares his origin story, the impact of family dynamics, and the role of spirituality in his life. He discusses the importance of gratitude and optimism in overcoming challenges and how his experiences led him to help others through counseling and writing. The conversation emphasizes the significance of small...

Send us a text Jen speaks with trauma healing mentor Brooke Deanne about her journey from a traumatic childhood in a cult. They discuss the impact of religious trauma, the importance of safety in healing and the transformative power of trusting one's intuition. Brooke shares her experiences with spiritual awakening, the modalities she uses in her practice and the significance of emotional intelligence in healing. The conversation emphasizes empowerment through understanding and processing tra...