Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick Episode 373 - Dr. Camden Morgante, "Recovering from Purity Culture"
Nov 10, 2025
Dr. Camden Morgante, a licensed clinical psychologist and author of "Recovering from Purity Culture," reveals the damaging myths of purity culture, including its roots in patriarchy and the unrealistic expectations surrounding sex. She discusses the psychological scars it leaves and shares her personal journey of deconstructing faith through grace. With an insightful framework for rebuilding a healthy sexual ethic, she emphasizes the importance of open dialogue and empathy in raising the next generation, striving for healing and understanding in relationships.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Purity Culture Defined
- Purity culture used shame and fear as tools to enforce abstinence rather than teaching a thoughtful sexual ethic.
- Dr. Camden Morgante wrote as a psychologist to combine professional healing methods with personal experience.
Integrate Mind, Body, Heart, Soul
- Work toward mind, body, heart and soul integration to make intellectual change feel embodied and real.
- Use therapeutic techniques to align cognition with bodily experience for full healing.
The Five Purity Myths
- Morgante outlines five core purity myths that shape harmful expectations about sex and faith.
- These myths include spiritual barometer, fairytale, flip-switch, gatekeeper, and damaged-goods.
