The podcast explores religious trauma and high-control religions with expert Anna Clark Miller. Topics include the impact of religious trauma, common therapist mistakes, and healing after leaving high-control religions. The discussion covers therapy approaches, rebuilding lives post-religion, rigid thinking, LGBTQ+ trauma, and therapist training for religious trauma.

Anna Clark Miller, a licensed therapist specializing in recovery from religious trauma, and Karen Tibbals, a former marketing executive and author, explore the intricate ties between religion, politics, and psychology. They discuss how close we are to being 'culty' and the challenges of ideological divides. The conversation delves into the psychology behind political beliefs and the importance of empathy in discussions. They also unpack the impact of authority on critical thinking and the complex emotional landscapes within faith and political communities.