Grief 2 Growth When Religion Becomes Trauma: Dr. Moe's Journey to Healing w/ Dr. Maurice Turmel | EP 444
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What if the pain you carry from religion isn’t a personal flaw—but the result of deep emotional and spiritual conditioning?
In this powerful episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian D. Smith welcomes Dr. Maurice “Dr. Moe” Turmel, a seasoned spiritual psychologist, trauma survivor, and author of Breaking the Spell of Religion. Together, they explore the profound and often hidden impact of religious trauma—and how to heal from it without losing your faith or spiritual foundation.
Dr. Moe shares his journey growing up in a rigid Catholic environment, his years of emotional repression, and the inner awakening that led him to rediscover joy, self-trust, and a deeper, more personal spirituality. This conversation is not just informative—it’s a lifeline for anyone navigating the pain of deconstruction, spiritual abuse, or faith-based guilt.
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- How childhood religious indoctrination can create emotional trauma
- Why some religious teachings undermine self-worth and silence inner wisdom
- The difference between organized religion and authentic spirituality
- How inner child work, music, and self-reflection become tools for transformation
- What it means to be “divine, not defective”—and why that matters
🔗 Connect With Dr. Moe
- 📘 Books:
Breaking the Spell of Religion
When Angels Call: Coping With Grief & Loss - 🎵 Music & Spiritual Songs:
Dr. Moe on Bandcamp - 🌐 Follow Him Online:
- YouTube: The Spiritual Psychologist
- Facebook: Dr. Moe’s Cosmic Perspective
- Website: Coming soon
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- My book GEMS of Healing (signed copy)
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