The Divorcing Religion Podcast

Oct 30 2024 113 ep. 58 mins 35
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The Divorcing Religion Podcast was launched by professional counsellor Janice Selbie  to highlight the impact of Religious Trauma Syndrome. Guests include The Thinking Atheist Seth Andrews, The Friendly Atheist Hemant Mehta, author Margaret Atwood, Godless Mom, Mandisa Thomas, Dr. Darrel Ray, Dr. Marlene Winell and more. 

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Phil Zuckerman - Exploring Secularism

Oct 30 2024 56 mins  
Phil Zuckerman - Exploring SecularismPhil Zuckerman is a sociology and secular studies professor at Pitzer College in Claremont, California. Phil founded the first Secular Studies department in the United States in 2011. Secular Studies is an interdisciplinary program focusing on manifestations of the secular in societies and cultures, past and present. Today Phil shares his own ex

Elayna Love - From Sex Toxic to Sex Positive

Oct 23 2024 51 mins  
Elayna Love - From Sex Toxic to Sex PositiveDIVORCED: MormonismCW: DV, SexualityElayna Love left a sex-toxic environment for a sex positive one. She is an ex-Mormon turned stripper, phone sex operator, and OnlyFans creator. Elayna coaches her clients on releasing religious shame, uncovering their desires, and understanding boundaries and consent. FIND ELAYNA:Instagram.com/elaynalov

Sacha Mardou - Healing after the JWs

Oct 16 2024 57 mins  
Sacha Mardou - Healing after the JWsDIVORCED: Jehovah's WitnessesSacha Mardou is a British cartoonist and long-form graphic novelist who makes a home in St Louis, Missouri with her husband and teenage daughter. She began making comics after getting her BA in English Literature from the University of Wales in 1998. Working in both fiction and autobiography, Mardou’s comics explore

Betsy Nuismer - Relationships

Oct 09 2024 52 mins  
Betsy Nuismer - RelationshipsDIVORCED: Christian fundamentalismBETSY NUISMER - MA, LPC, Certified EFT Therapist, attained her Masters degree in 2014 and became a marriage therapy specialist. She and her husband, Scott, own a private practice called Hope Heals Counseling. They also run a nonprofit called West Michigan Marriage Center. Together, they aim to help those who lack the ac

Lia Dugal - Calvary Chapel Survivor

Oct 02 2024 55 mins  
Lia Dugal - Calvary Chapel SurvivorDivorced: Fundamentalist ChristianityCW: Suicidality, abuse.My guest today is actress and entrepreneur Lia Dugal. Lia’s experiences with religious trauma occurred while she attended Calvary Chapel in the USA. In her continued efforts to help unwind the effects of trauma, she has created a short film called “I Am Fine,” inspired by the suicid

Mick Larson - WWJD on Election Day

Sep 25 2024 58 mins  
Mick Larson - WWJD on Election DayDivorced: ChristianityCW: Politics, reproductive rightsMick Larson is a documentary film producer and director. His work is focused on social justice, politics, religion & evolutionary psychology. Today we discuss three of Mick’s documentaries:What Would Jesus Do On Election Day?" The series is currently available at www.wwjd.vote and will so

Andreya Jones - From MK to Sex Therapist

Sep 18 2024 55 mins  
Andreya Jones, Ph.D., LCSW, CST - From MK to Sex TherapistDivorced: Fundamentalist ChristianityCW: CSA, sexuality, and Purity CultureAndreya grew up in a conservative, evangelical community and was an MK in Papua New Guinea and Senegal, West Africa. Andreya has a doctorate in clinical sexology, is a licensed clinical social worker, and is an AASECT-certified sex therapist who owns

Amie Myrick - Media & Self-care

Sep 11 2024 55 mins  
Amie Myrick - Media & Self-careDivorced: Organized religionTW: References to sexual abuse by religious and institutional authoritiesAmie Myrick is a Maryland licensed clinical professional counselor. She graduated with her master’s degree in counseling from Johns Hopkins University. She is the owner of New Phase Counseling and Consulting, LLC, and a lead analyst at National A

Trisha Wilkerson - Religion & Diet Culture

Sep 04 2024 55 mins  
Trisha Wilkerson - Religion & Diet CultureDIVORCED: Mars Hill EvangelicalismAs a certified Health and Nutrition Coach and published author, Trisha is dedicated to assisting individuals in improving their connections with food, their bodies, and themselves. By fostering compassionate curiosity and advocating an anti-diet philosophy, she creates a safe environment for clients to

Teddy Hose - Gun Worship in the Unification Church

Aug 28 2024 54 mins  
Teddy Hose - Gun Worship in the Unification ChurchDIVORCED: Unification Church (the Moonies)Teddy Hose is an artist, writer, and public figure on the topic of cults, after growing up in the Unification Church, or “Moonies,” of the late Sun Myung Moon. He has appeared on Netflix’s Explained: Cults episode and How to Become a Cult Leader, as well as A&E’s Cults and Extrem