Emancipate Your Mind

Religious trauma is often tied to and perpetuated by dysfunctional family systems, particularly headed by one or more narcissists. In today’s episode, we explore the roles in narcissistic family systems and how that affects each person’s sense of safety, belonging, and ability to care for their own needs. _____________________________________________________________________________JOIN THE DISCUSSION If you’d like to be… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 061: Roles in a Narcissistic Family System

After the last episode with Monika Crowfoot, many people messaged me discussing how they felt caught between cultures like she did and felt inspired to learn more about their cultural heritage as a way to heal. I also received messages from some expressing that they wished they had a culture to reclaim. Many felt culture-less… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 060: Embracing Cultural Heritage

In dualistic systems (good vs. evil thinking) there are some identities and traits that are favored and others that are considered “wrong” or “bad”. This leads people to try and assimilate to the identities that are considered “good” and hide or disown the parts of themselves that are considered “bad”. In this episode, Monika discusses… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 059: Reclaiming Indigenous Identity with Monika Crowfoot

Over the past two years, we’ve collectively been in a state of ongoing trauma. A global pandemic, ecological disasters, political upheaval, supply chain problems and increasing inflation. Add onto this that many of us have undergone religious and ideological deconstruction, including deconstruction of ideas we were raised to believe based on gender, race, nationality, sexual… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 058: Handling Anxiety and Overwhelm

In this episode, Charisse from The Existential Ginger podcast explores high demand religion, mental health, and suicidal ideation. We talk about how to recognize some of the signs and symptoms, what to do if you’re experiencing suicidal ideation, and how to help if you know someone who is.  _______________________________________________________________________________WANT MORE FROM CHARISSE? Listen to her… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 057: High Demand Religion and Mental Health with Charisse from The Existential Ginger

Explore the deep connections between codependency and high-demand religious backgrounds. Personal stories highlight the journey from unhealthy relationships to self-reliance. The discussion encourages breaking free from external validation and embracing individuality. Learn about the harmful implications of sacrificial love and discover the importance of setting boundaries. The emphasis is on emotional healing, self-awareness, and fostering genuine connections while detaching from others' emotional baggage.

Kevin Hales, a licensed professional counselor specializing in marriages, shares insights on forming healthy attachments in relationships. He dispels ideals around perfect soulmates, stressing the need for active partnership and clear communication. The discussion delves into emotional complexities, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and respectful dialogue. Hales also touches on self-compassion, accountability, and the balance between independence and connection, providing tools to navigate the dynamics of relationships effectively.

We all have bias. Once we decide that something is “true” or “right”, our brain quits accumulating information that contradicts our beliefs.  It does this to save us time and energy. However, for those of us who are deconstructing high demand, authoritarian systems of thought it’s especially crucial that we remain open to learning new… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 054: Confirmation Bias and Freedom to Grow

“Religion has the ability to impact which identities you hold onto, which identities you deny, and even what identities you think are possible and are valid”. “At its best, religious culture can be beautiful grounds for human flourishing, but at its worst it can be incredibly suppressive.”  In this episode, public speaker, writer, and ordained… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 053: Religion and Identity with Alicia T. Crosby

Transcript If you were raised in a high demand religion you were likely taught about a punitive, narcissistic, abusive, or codependent god. In this discussion with fellow Deconstruction Coach, Kyle Bishop, we discuss some of the red flags of an abusive, narcissistic, or codependent god and how we were conditioned from a young age to… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 052: How Believing in an Abusive God Affects Our Identity with Kyle Bishop