Emily Hedrick - Resiliency in Tough Times DIVORCED: Mennonite Evangelicalism Emily Hedrick is a resilience coach specializing in religious trauma... more

Ann Russo, LCSW - Sexuality & Religious Trauma DIVORCED: Fundamentalist Christianity My guest today is Licensed Clinical Social Worker ANN... more

Janice Formichella - Estranged DIVORCED: Mormonism TW: References to abuse Janice Formichella is a breakup coach and the host... more

Beth Granger - Leaving the Cult Was Only Half the Battle DIVORCED: Anglican Cult Warning: This episode may... more

Marla Taviano - From Missionary to Heretic DIVORCED: Christian Fundamentalism Author Marla Taviano knows what it's like to... more

Luis Cornejo - Born this way! DIVORCED: Chrisitan Fundamentalism My guest today is Luis Cornejo: A Licensed Marriage... more

Jamin Coller - Almost A Cult TW: Mentions of suicidality My guest today is Jamin Coller – and... more

Strong Women in Secular Spaces: Annie Laurie Gaylor - Religion is Killing American Women Annie Laurie Gaylor is co-founder... more

Malkie Schwartz - From Fundy to Freedom Fighter Divorced: Ultra-orthodox Judaism In her early 20s, Malkie Schwartz chose to... more

Strong Women in Secular Spaces: Carol Merchasin - Suing Predatory Spiritual Leaders Carol Merchasin is an attorney who... more

Strong Women in Secular Spaces: Mandisa Thomas - WTF, USA?! My guest today is activist and speaker Mandisa Thomas.... more

Lonnie Mann - Gaytheist Divorced: Orthodox Judaism Lonnie Mann grew up Orthodox Jewish in New York. It's a strict,... more

Strong Women in Secular Spaces: Dr. Marlene Winell - Christianity Run Amok DIVORCED: Christianity Dr. Marlene Winell is a licensed... more

Strong Women in Secular Spaces: Yasmine Mohammed - Fighting Religious Tyranny DIVORCED: Islam CW: Violence and SA briefly... more

Strong Women in Secular Spaces: Alice Greczyn WELCOME to Strong Women in Secular Spaces, a special Divorcing Religion podcast series... more

Ashlen Hilliard, MSc - Cult Intervention Specialist DIVORCED: Church of Christ TW: Cults, trafficking, and one mention of SA Ashlen... more

Jason Pollick - Confessions of a Former Priest Divorced: Christianity Jason was an atheist as a teenager, so he was... more

David Fitzgerald - Jesus Isn’t Real Divorced: Southern Baptist Christianity Author David Fitzgerald is an award-winning writer, historical researcher,... more

Eric Skwarczynski - Preacher Boys: Exposing the IFB DIVORCED: Independent Fundamental Baptist, Christianity CW: Child abuse Eric Skwarczynski... more

Richard A. Kiers - Christian Cult Survivor Divorced: Fundamentalist Christianity CW: Brief mention of CSA and suicidality My... more

Phil Zuckerman - Exploring Secularism Phil Zuckerman is a sociology and secular studies professor at Pitzer College in Claremont,... more

Elayna Love - From Sex Toxic to Sex Positive DIVORCED: Mormonism CW: DV, Sexuality Elayna Love left... more

Sacha Mardou - Healing after the JWs DIVORCED: Jehovah's Witnesses Sacha Mardou is a British cartoonist and long-form... more

Betsy Nuismer - Relationships DIVORCED: Christian fundamentalism BETSY NUISMER - MA, LPC, Certified EFT Therapist, attained her Masters... more

Lia Dugal - Calvary Chapel Survivor Divorced: Fundamentalist Christianity CW: Suicidality, abuse. My guest today is actress and... more

Mick Larson - WWJD on Election Day Divorced: Christianity CW: Politics, reproductive rights Mick Larson is a documentary... more

Andreya Jones, Ph.D., LCSW, CST - From MK to Sex Therapist Divorced: Fundamentalist Christianity CW: CSA, sexuality, and Purity... more

Amie Myrick - Media & Self-care Divorced: Organized religion TW: References to sexual abuse by religious and institutional authorities... more

Trisha Wilkerson - Religion & Diet Culture DIVORCED: Mars Hill Evangelicalism As a certified Health and Nutrition Coach and... more

Teddy Hose - Gun Worship in the Unification Church DIVORCED: Unification Church (the Moonies) Teddy Hose is an artist,... more

Michelle Fischler, a trailblazer in the realm of sex therapy, is renowned for her innovative approach to fostering sexual wellness... more

Korrenne Jensen - Intersection of ADHD and Religious Trauma Korrenne (Kory) Jensen is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario. Areas... more

Tia Levings - A Well-Trained Wife Divorced: Christian fundamentalism CW: Brief reference to CSA My guest today is... more

Britt Hartley - No Nonsense Spirituality Divorced: Mormonism My guest today is author, nihilism survivor, and atheist spiritual advisor... more

Anke Richter - DECULT TW: References to CSA, sex trafficking, suicide My guest today is international journalist and... more

Wilbur Turner - Two-by-Two Survivor Today’s guest is Wilbur Turner (he/him), visionary founder and president of Advocacy Canada. He is... more

Announcement! The Shameless Sexuality Conference is back! The Conference centered around life after purity culture will be held in Seattle,... more

Karrine Blouin - ExJW Girl In Shambles Divorced: Jehovah’s Witnesses TW: Sexual Abuse I discovered today’s guest, Karinne Blouin, on... more

Meg Applegate - Unsilenced CW: Kidnapping At the age of 15, Meg Applegate was abducted by two strangers in... more

Rebekah Monroe - Religious Trauma Research My guest today is Rebekah J. Monroe, who identifies as a white queer... more

Lindsey Doolittle - Recovering from Religion & Suicide Loss TW: Today we will be discussing issues related to suicide... more

Nikole Mitchell - From Pastor to Only Fans Model Divorced: Evangelical Christianity CW: Frank discussions about sexuality Today’s... more

Linda Martin - Religious Exemptions are Killing Kids Divorced: Followers of Christ Cult CW: Child abuse and death due... more

Clint Heacock - Is Christianity Killing Democracy? CW: USA politics & religion Subscribe to the audio-only version here:... more

Dr. Danielle Kramer - Taylor Swift and Deep Fake Porn Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcast Follow... more

Sandy Bigtree & Philip Arnold - The Religious Origins of White Supremacy Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcast... more

Hannah Abbasi - From Christian to Muslim to Secular Humanist, Part 2 Divorced: Islam In our last episode, we... more

Hannah Abbasi - From Christian to Muslim to Secular Humanist, Part 1 Divorced: Christianity PART 1 – FROM CHRISTIAN... more

Melanie Trecek-King - Critical Thinking is Power Divorced: Religious Fundamentalism Melanie Trecek-King is an Associate Professor of Biology... more

Jeff Beaumont - Trafficked by Scientology Divorced: Scientology CW: Trafficking, forced labour, self-harm. Jeff Beaumont was born into Scientology... more

Matthew Remski - Conspirituality Divorced: Roman Catholicism Today’s guest is journalist and author MATTHEW REMSKI. In addition to being... more

Seth Andrews - Our Lord & Saviour, Taylor Swift Divorced: Christianity CW: U.S. politics Don’t worry, this... more

Dr. Darrel Ray - All About Sex Divorced: Christianity CONTENT WARNING: Today I’m speaking with Dr. Darrel Ray all about... more

Erin Harrop - Eating Disorders & Christianity Divorced: Fundamentalist Christianity CW: Eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideation Erin Harrop (they/them) is... more

Nick Khatiam - Leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses Divorced: Jehovah’s Witnesses CW: CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE Today I’m speaking with... more

Sarah Westbrook MS, LPC, NCC - Trauma Bonded Divorced: Mormonism/LDS You never forget your first kiss, your first... more

Ian Bushfield - Humanism in Canada Today’s show is all about Humanism! Here is the definition of Humanism, from... more

Lisa Kohn - Addicted to The Messiah Divorced: Unification Church (The Moonies) CW: Suicidality; abandonment; substance addiction My... more

Dawn Knoche Anthony - Mom of 9 who Divorced Religion Divorced: Fundamentalist Christianity CW: Domestic abuse, miscarriage Dawne Knoch... more

The Margaret Atwood Episode Margaret Atwood is the author of more than 50 books of fiction, poetry, critical essays,... more

Dorian Ortega - Dismantling Systems of Oppression Dorian A. Ortega is a licensed clinical professional counselor and founder of... more

Philip Moss - Athletes in Action Exposed Divorced: Christianity CW: Child abuse, sex/purity culture Philip Moss grew up... more

Jeremy Low - Intense Christianity led to Intense Depression Divorced: Christianity and Navigators CW: SUICIDAL IDEATION in the last... more

Naomi Norton Ph.D, LCMFT, LMFT - White Evangelical Power and Control Divorced: White Evangelical Ideology Naomi Norton graduated from Northcentral... more

Kelly Hofer - From Hutterite to Heathen Divorced: Hutterite Christianity My guest today is fellow Canadian, Kelly Hofer, who is... more

Yehudis Keller - Sockless Rebel Divorced: Ultra Orthodox Judaism My guest today is Yehudis Keller, who is a... more

DJ Williams, PhD - Murder as a Leisure Activity Divorced: Mormonism CW: Suicide, homicide, frank descriptions of sex Today’s... more

Sara Tasneem - Child Marriage Survivor Divorced: Sufi Cult + Child Marriage CW: CSA We will be discussing child... more

The Cult Sisters - Life in the Last Days Ministries Christian Cult Divorced: Last Days Ministries & Evangelical Christianity ... more

Seth Showalter - Conversion Therapy Survivor Divorced: Southern Baptist Convention CW: Conversion therapy discussion Seth Showalter is... more

Brady Hardin - Sued by his Evangelical Mother Divorced: Christianity My friend Brady Hardin is a secular humanist, conversion... more

Tamara MC - Child Bride in the USA Divorced: Religious Cult My guest today is a freedom activist for... more

Carol Merchasin - Sexual Misconduct by Spiritual Community Leaders CW: Discussion of sexual misconduct & abuse by cultic-type leaders... more

Susanna Guarino - Religious Trauma in Relationships Divorced: Christian Fundamentalism Today’s guest is musician and therapist Susanna Guarino. Susanna... more

Uthman Khan - Overcoming Islamic Indoctrination Overcoming Islamic Indoctrination Divorced: Fundamentalist Islam Uthman Khan completed his traditional religious degree... more

Mike Phillips - I Like Mike Divorced: Fundamentalist Christianity My guest today is former pastor and current sex and... more

Chris Johnson - The Atheist Book My guest today is New York-based photographer and filmmaker, Chris Johnson. I first... more

E.V. - From Moonie to Atheist Divorced: Unification Church My guest today is E.V., who left the Unification... more

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