Mindful Minds

Jan 27 2024 76 ep. 72 mins 13

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Mindful Minds is a podcast that centers on learning how to be mindful of important topics such as mental health, sex, social justice, trauma, deconstruction, and more! Hosted by Serafina, join us as we learn how to be more mindful together.

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goodbye for now - Ep. 84

Jan 27 2024 12 mins

Mindful Minds entered my life in a time when I was at my loneliest and my most depressed.In so many ways, this project saved my life. It gave me purpose, It gave me a reason to stick around.I turned 25 this week, and I don’t recognize the 21 year old who sat down at her computer and googled, “how to start a podcast.”In the last 4 years, she has grown and healed and gained so

The All-Encompassing Impact of Religious Trauma with Dr. Laura Anderson - Ep. 83

Jan 26 2024 70 mins

Content warning: religious trauma & talk about triggersWelcome to the LAST guest episode of Mindful Minds!! As a little thank you, I have released my religious trauma sticker collection!! You buy the stickers on Etsy here!This week we have a super special guest. I am so excited to welcome Dr. Laura Anderson (she/her) to the podcast!! Dr. Laura’s work has been so impactful in

I Am Not Proud of What I Did When I Was Religious with @womanbeingpodcast - Ep. 82

Jan 19 2024 115 mins

Trigger warning: homophobia/transphobia, ableism, racism, the death of a young child & healing culture trauma, suicide, religious trauma, self harm (and scarring) and depression, and exorcisms/demonic expressionThis week we have the lovely Kelley, Kelly Anne, & Emma (she/her) of @womanbeingpodcast on to talk about coping with the harm done while a part of fundamentalist eva

Astrology: Roots, Rumors, And Realities With Kirah Of @thestrology - Ep. 81

Jan 12 2024 65 mins

Apologies for some of the weird audio in this episode! We had a few technical difficulties while recording :-( This week we have Kirah (she/her) of @thestrology on to talk about all things astrology! For a lot of people who grew up in religion, astrology was OFF limits. In this episode, we discuss the roots and realities of astrology, along with how to use it to heal. Kirah is a pr

"I'm Not Ashamed" Breakdown: Pure Flix's Propaganda Sh*tshow - Ep. 80

Jan 05 2024 46 mins

BUCKLE UP B*TCHES!!! In this episode, we breakdown the 2016 Pure Flix film, "I'm Not Ashamed." This movie covers the story of Rachel Joy Scott and the 1999 Columbine Shooting: with lots of Christian propaganda and historical inaccuracy mixed in.Come along with me as I cringe and critique this monstrosity of a movie.Quick trigger warning for folks: talk about school shootings &

Let’s Talk Homophobia in Christian Colleges with Erin of @REAP_lgbtq - Ep. 79

Jan 05 2024 97 mins

Please listen to the beginning of this episode for a major update. I cannot thank you all enough for the last 3 years. You have changed my life. Thank you. Trigger warning: homophobia, transphobia, self-hatred, discrimination, hate crimes, mental health distress, addiction, suicide, counseling abuse, emotional abuse, sexual assault & investigations, brief talk about school shoo

My Body My Choice, My Vote My Voice with @voteprochoice - Ep. 78

Nov 07 2023 76 mins

COMMUNITY UPDATE: Please listen to the first 10 mins of the episode. I share plans for the future of the podcast and we talk a bit about what's going on in the world. Mindful Minds will still be on a break until Jan 2024. Content warning: talk about abortionThis week we have Ariana (she/her) on to talk about abortion rights and voting! Today is Election Day, and although we have be

Time To Talk Taboos: A Convo About Menstrual Care & Chronic Illness With @letstalkperiodau - Ep. 77

Sep 01 2023 63 mins

COMMUNITY UPDATE - I have rebranded my Tik Tok from @fina__bina to @mindfulmindspod !! If you are looking for our page on Tik Tok, that's where to find all of our deconstruction videos and content. Content warning: We talk about blood, surgery, and medical procedures in this episode!This week we have Isabella (she/her) of @letstalkperiodau to talk about all things menstrual care &a

Purity Culture Made Me ________ with Blair of @talkpuritytome - Ep. 76

Aug 18 2023 74 mins

TW: SA, purity culture, misogyny, sexual shame, mass shooting (time stamp: 24:00-27:40), high control religious abuse, queerphobia & homophobiaThis week we have Blair (she/her) of @talkpuritytome on the podcast! Blair has been breaking barriers in the purity culture space for a while now, and was a major pillar of my own deconstruction. In this episode, we are talking about YOU

Christian Spies, Cry Nights, & Church Camp with Jey & Clint of @howgaythouart - Ep. 75

Aug 04 2023 98 mins

Content Warning: brief mention of SA, religious trauma, purity culture, & a school shootingThis week we have the hilarious Jey (they/them) and Clint (he/him) of @howgaythouart to talk all things church camp. We cover everything from cry nights and emotional manipulation to Michael W Smith and Christian comedians. If you want to support Jey & Clint, and check out what they�