Lydia Bojanowski shares her story of deconstructing her Christian upbringing and the impact of religious trauma. Growing up in a Southern Baptist Church, Lydia experienced fear of hell, purity culture, and a judgmental view of God. In her 30s, she began questioning her faith and exploring spirituality. She learned about grid work and had experiences with God outside of traditional religious teachings. Lydia also had to overcome hurdles such as purity culture and shame around sexuality. She now focuses on educating others and promoting autonomy in their spiritual journeys. In this conversation, Lydia and Nic discuss the impact of purity culture and religious trauma. Lydia shares her personal journey of healing from the harmful effects of purity culture and the pressure to save others. She emphasizes the importance of education and allowing individuals to make their own decisions. Lydia also discusses the guilt and narcissistic behavior that can arise from holding onto certain beliefs. She highlights the need to break generational trauma and the importance of being true to oneself. Lydia encourages others to prioritize their own healing and understanding of their authentic selves.Follow Collision Podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/collisionpodcast⁠⁠