In episode #69, we talk with Dr. Laura Anderson, co-founder of the Religious Trauma Institute, about the ways that Evangelical structures set up the sixth deadly sexual sin, “Don’t say no”, especially to your “God given gender roles”.
In part 2 of our interview, Laura talks with us about the devastating implications of “Don't say no”, including:
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The involvement of guilt and shame (10:45)
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The ways that our bodies respond to high control religion (17:20)
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The distinction between acute and complex trauma (20:45)
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The first steps of healing (34:15)
- Healing in relationships (40:30)
And we close the episode with two tips for Relationship 101 (53:45):
- Pause. Julia explains, “Create some time between an ask and a response, particularly from a partner.”
- Cultivate intimacy outside of sexuality.
Let's heal together!
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