Sunflower Movement

Apr 10 2025 31 ep. 72 mins 2
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Welcome to Sunflower Movement—a podcast for the moments we feel seen, heard, & believed 🌻. Together we will explore a variety of personal experiences about mental health, trauma, religious trauma, faith deconstruction, nervous system regulation, & all that the healing process encompasses. Hosted by Ashley Buckner, Licensed Therapist & Brainspotting Practitioner in Utah and California.

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Apr 10 2025 16 mins  
This season has been a practice in holding space—for others, for healing, for truth. I started this with a hope: that these conversations might offer light in places we don’t always look. Whether this is the last episode or just a pause in the journey, I want to say thank you. For showing up. For listening. For sitting with the nuance, the discomfort, and the beauty.No matter w

Dr. Laura Anderson: purity culture, religious trauma, & healing

Apr 03 2025 74 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Anderson—a psychotherapist and author of When Religion Hurts You. Dr. Anderson specializes in religious trauma and purity culture and brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation.We dive into the complexities of faith deconstruction, how it impacts identity and relationships, and what it means to heal after leaving high-control relig

No wrong ways, just different.

Mar 28 2025 73 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with Carson Ireland to dive into the journey of the Sunflower Movement Podcast—why it started and what it's grown into. We explore what it means to us to stay open, both with ourselves and with others, in a world that often pushes us to pick sides. There’s no single right way—just different paths, perspectives, and possibilities. Let’s talk a

Embracing My Sexuality & Feeling Whole in My Relationship

Mar 13 2025 49 mins  
In this episode, I respond to a DM that highlights the deep-seated fears many of us carry around our bodies, desire, and relationships—especially when shaped by religious trauma. I share my personal journey in reclaiming my sexuality, how I navigate my partner’s sexuality without fear, and the ways unlearning purity culture has allowed me to feel whole. If you’ve ever felt co

Faith Reconstruction: Recognizing Your Resilience with Mellissa Perry Hill, LPC

Mar 06 2025 89 mins  
Loved having Mellissa back on the podcast—her depth of knowledge and compassion for those navigating religious trauma, faith deconstruction, and reconstruction is truly unmatched.Mellissa Perry Hill, LPC, joins me for a powerful conversation where we dive into submissions from the community, unpacking the complexities of faith shifts and the resilience it takes to rebuild after r

Brainspotting continues to transform my life.

Feb 27 2025 65 mins  
Brainspotting continues to deeply impact my personal and professional journey. In this episode I talk about why, and the lasting effects of this powerful modality. Tune in to hear how it’s shaping my work and life in ways I never expected! Pranamat:https://pranamat.com/af/lnkbeapx?coup...10% off code ashleybArmra colostrum:https://tryarmra.com/ASHLEYBUCKNER15% off code ASHLEYBUCK

The real side of therapists with Brooke Halliday, LPCC

Feb 20 2025 70 mins  
Welcome to the Sunflower Movement Podcast! 🌻 In this episode, we’re joined by Brooke (@therapy.with.brooke) from Redbird Wellness (https://redbirdwellness.org), a holistic care center specializing in chiropractic care and mental health counseling.Pranamat: https://pranamat.com/af/lnkbeapx?coupon=ashleyb10% off code ashleybArmra colostrum: https://tryarmra.com/ASHLEYBUCKNER15%

In my Boudoir Era with Kacee Payne

Feb 13 2025 69 mins  
Disclaimer: This podcast is for education & entertainment purposes only & is not a form of psychotherapy, counseling, or healthcare of any kind.Getting really vulnerable and open on the pod today. Doing a boudoir shoot was so much more than a Valentine’s Day gift for my husband—it was a reclaiming of my body in a way I had never seen before. More than just taking photos, it was

Breaking the Silence on Mormon Mission Trauma: Jack's Story

Feb 06 2025 119 mins  
Disclaimer: This podcast is for education & entertainment purposes only & is not a form of psychotherapy, counseling, or healthcare of any kind.Proud of Jack’s courage for coming forward and sharing his story. He went on his Mormon mission believing it would be a time of growth and service. Instead, he endured a year of trauma under a mission president who, like so many,

Growing Up Mormon in Brazil: Alice’s History of Colonization, Racism, and Healing

Jan 30 2025 113 mins  
Disclaimer: This podcast is for education & entertainment purposes only & is not a form of psychotherapy, counseling, or healthcare of any kind.Pranamat:https://pranamat.com/af/lnkbeapx?coupon=ashleyb10% off code ashleybArmra colostrum:https://tryarmra.com/ASHLEYBUCKNER15% off code ASHLEYBUCKNERIf you listen to just one episode of Sunflower Movement Podcast, let it be this one. I h