Jason Pollick - Confessions of a Former PriestDivorced: ChristianityJason was an atheist as a teenager, so he was as surprised... more

David Fitzgerald - Jesus Isn’t RealDivorced: Southern Baptist ChristianityAuthor David Fitzgerald is an award-winning writer, historical researcher, and atheist activist... more

Eric Skwarczynski - Preacher Boys: Exposing the IFBDIVORCED: Independent Fundamental Baptist, ChristianityCW: Child abuseEric Skwarczynski is an ex-fundamentalist on a... more

Richard A. Kiers - Christian Cult SurvivorDivorced: Fundamentalist ChristianityCW: Brief mention of CSA and suicidalityMy guest today is author and... more

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

Elayna Love - From Sex Toxic to Sex PositiveDIVORCED: MormonismCW: DV, SexualityElayna Love left a sex-toxic environment for a sex... more

Sacha Mardou - Healing after the JWsDIVORCED: Jehovah's WitnessesSacha Mardou is a British cartoonist and long-form graphic novelist who makes... more

Betsy Nuismer - RelationshipsDIVORCED: Christian fundamentalismBETSY NUISMER - MA, LPC, Certified EFT Therapist, attained her Masters degree in 2014 and... more

Lia Dugal - Calvary Chapel SurvivorDivorced: Fundamentalist ChristianityCW: Suicidality, abuse.My guest today is actress and entrepreneur Lia Dugal. Lia’s experiences... more

Mick Larson - WWJD on Election DayDivorced: ChristianityCW: Politics, reproductive rightsMick Larson is a documentary film producer and director. His... more

Andreya Jones, Ph.D., LCSW, CST - From MK to Sex TherapistDivorced: Fundamentalist ChristianityCW: CSA, sexuality, and Purity CultureAndreya grew up... more

Amie Myrick - Media & Self-careDivorced: Organized religionTW: References to sexual abuse by religious and institutional authoritiesAmie Myrick is a... more

Trisha Wilkerson - Religion & Diet CultureDIVORCED: Mars Hill EvangelicalismAs a certified Health and Nutrition Coach and published author, Trisha... more

Teddy Hose - Gun Worship in the Unification ChurchDIVORCED: Unification Church (the Moonies)Teddy Hose is an artist, writer, and public... 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 TraumaKorrenne (Kory) Jensen is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario. Areas that she... more

Tia Levings - A Well-Trained WifeDivorced: Christian fundamentalismCW: Brief reference to CSAMy guest today is author Tia Levings, who describes... more

Britt Hartley - No Nonsense SpiritualityDivorced: MormonismMy guest today is author, nihilism survivor, and atheist spiritual advisor Britt Hartley. Britt... more

Anke Richter - DECULTTW: References to CSA, sex trafficking, suicideMy guest today is international journalist and author Anke Richter, who... more

Wilbur Turner - Two-by-Two SurvivorToday’s guest is Wilbur Turner (he/him), visionary founder and president of Advocacy Canada. He is located... 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 ShamblesDivorced: Jehovah’s WitnessesTW: Sexual AbuseI discovered today’s guest, Karinne Blouin, on Instagram, where her... more

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

Rebekah Monroe - Religious Trauma ResearchMy guest today is Rebekah J. Monroe, who identifies as a white queer woman with... more

Lindsey Doolittle - Recovering from Religion & Suicide LossTW: Today we will be discussing issues related to suicideLindsey Doolittle was... more

Nikole Mitchell - From Pastor to Only Fans ModelDivorced: Evangelical ChristianityCW: Frank discussions about sexualityToday’s guest has previously appeared on... more

Linda Martin - Religious Exemptions are Killing KidsDivorced: Followers of Christ CultCW: Child abuse and death due to faith-based... more

Clint Heacock - Is Christianity Killing Democracy?CW: USA politics & religionSubscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcastFollow Janice and the... more

Dr. Danielle Kramer - Taylor Swift and Deep Fake PornSubscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcastFollow Janice and the Conference... more

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

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

Hannah Abbasi - From Christian to Muslim to Secular Humanist, Part 1Divorced: ChristianityPART 1 – FROM CHRISTIAN TO MUSLIM My... more

Melanie Trecek-King - Critical Thinking is PowerDivorced: Religious FundamentalismMelanie Trecek-King is an Associate Professor of Biology at Massasoit Community College,... more

Jeff Beaumont - Trafficked by ScientologyDivorced: ScientologyCW: Trafficking, forced labour, self-harm.Jeff Beaumont was born into Scientology and educated at the... more

Matthew Remski - ConspiritualityDivorced: Roman CatholicismToday’s guest is journalist and author MATTHEW REMSKI. In addition to being the author of... more

Seth Andrews - Our Lord & Saviour, Taylor SwiftDivorced: Christianity CW: U.S. politics Don’t worry, this episode is not ALL... more

Dr. Darrel Ray - All About SexDivorced: ChristianityCONTENT WARNING: Today I’m speaking with Dr. Darrel Ray all about sex. From... more

Erin Harrop - Eating Disorders & ChristianityDivorced: Fundamentalist ChristianityCW: Eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideationErin Harrop (they/them) is an assistant professor... more

Nick Khatiam - Leaving the Jehovah’s WitnessesDivorced: Jehovah’s WitnessesCW: CHILD SEXUAL ABUSEToday I’m speaking with Nick Khatiam, from the NW... more

Sarah Westbrook MS, LPC, NCC - Trauma BondedDivorced: Mormonism/LDSYou never forget your first kiss, your first love…or your first... more

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

Lisa Kohn - Addicted to The MessiahDivorced: Unification Church (The Moonies)CW: Suicidality; abandonment; substance addictionMy guest today was a speaker... more

Dawn Knoche Anthony - Mom of 9 who Divorced ReligionDivorced: Fundamentalist ChristianityCW: Domestic abuse, miscarriageDawne Knoch Anthony was in an... more

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

Dorian Ortega - Dismantling Systems of OppressionDorian A. Ortega is a licensed clinical professional counselor and founder of F.L.Y. Radical... more

Philip Moss - Athletes in Action ExposedDivorced: ChristianityCW: Child abuse, sex/purity culturePhilip Moss grew up in a small midwestern ultra... more

Jeremy Low - Intense Christianity led to Intense DepressionDivorced: Christianity and Navigators CW: SUICIDAL IDEATION in the last half of... more

Naomi Norton Ph.D, LCMFT, LMFT - White Evangelical Power and ControlDivorced: White Evangelical IdeologyNaomi Norton graduated from Northcentral University with... more

Kelly Hofer - From Hutterite to HeathenDivorced: Hutterite ChristianityMy guest today is fellow Canadian, Kelly Hofer, who is a visual... more

Yehudis Keller - Sockless RebelDivorced: Ultra Orthodox JudaismMy guest today is Yehudis Keller, who is a former member of an... more

DJ Williams, PhD - Murder as a Leisure ActivityDivorced: MormonismCW: Suicide, homicide, frank descriptions of sexToday’s guest, Dr. DJ Williams,... more

Sara Tasneem - Child Marriage SurvivorDivorced: Sufi Cult + Child MarriageCW: CSA We will be discussing child marriage and forced... more

The Cult Sisters - Life in the Last Days Ministries Christian CultDivorced: Last Days Ministries & Evangelical ChristianityThis is a... more

Seth Showalter - Conversion Therapy SurvivorDivorced: Southern Baptist Convention CW: Conversion therapy discussionSeth Showalter is a LCSW from Columbia, MO,... more

Brady Hardin - Sued by his Evangelical MotherDivorced: ChristianityMy friend Brady Hardin is a secular humanist, conversion therapy survivor, and... more

Tamara MC - Child Bride in the USADivorced: Religious CultMy guest today is a freedom activist for girls and women... more

Carol Merchasin - Sexual Misconduct by Spiritual Community LeadersCW: Discussion of sexual misconduct & abuse by cultic-type leadersAs a former... more

Susanna Guarino - Religious Trauma in RelationshipsDivorced: Christian FundamentalismToday’s guest is musician and therapist Susanna Guarino. Susanna is a licensed... more

Uthman Khan - Overcoming Islamic IndoctrinationOvercoming Islamic IndoctrinationDivorced: Fundamentalist IslamUthman Khan completed his traditional religious degree from an Islamic Madrasa... more

Mike Phillips - I Like MikeDivorced: Fundamentalist ChristianityMy guest today is former pastor and current sex and trauma therapist, Mike... more

Chris Johnson - The Atheist BookMy guest today is New York-based photographer and filmmaker, Chris Johnson. I first heard of... more

E.V. - From Moonie to AtheistDivorced: Unification ChurchMy guest today is E.V., who left the Unification Church (aka The Moonies)... more

I Was A Teenage Fundamentalist & Divorcing Religion Crossover ShowGuests: IWATF hosts Brian & TroyToday’s show is a special audio-only... more

Scott Okamoto - Asian American ApostateSupport this podcast on Patreon (starting as low as $2/month) and get access to bonus... more

Ryan Hernandez - Escaping the Alliance of the Holy Family CultSupport this podcast on Patreon (starting as low as $2/month)... more

Jessica Robin - Recovering from Islamic OppressionTW: Child abuse, religious abuseToday’s guest is Jessica Robin, a program creator and group... more

Brett Harper - Exposing the Troubled Teen Industry (TTI)Divorced: Baptist ChristianityTrigger Warning: CSA, kidnapping, abuseToday’s guest is troubled teen industry... more

Dr. Gillie Jenkinson - Post-Cult CounsellingDivorced: Fundamentalist Christian cultGillie Jenkinson, PhD, is a cult survivor, accredited psychotherapist, international speaker, and... more

Today’s guest is Marie Lerch. I started following Marie when she made social media posts about her own deconstruction -... more

Jimmy Snow was Born in the DirtGuest: Jimmy SnowDivorced: MormonismToday’s guest is internet personality Jimmy Snow, formerly known as Dear... more