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All About Religious Trauma With Dr. Laura Anderson


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In this conversation, Dr. Laura Anderson, an expert in religious trauma, discusses the definition and impact of religious trauma, particularly in the context of purity culture. She shares her personal experience growing up in a high control religion and the effects it had on her. Dr. Anderson emphasizes the importance of recognizing religious trauma as a form of trauma and highlights the various ways it can manifest, including mental health disorders, physical issues, and relational difficulties. She also discusses the role of social media in the rise of deconstruction and the need for support for those leaving high control religions. In this conversation, Laura Anderson and Cody discuss the impact of purity culture and religious trauma. They explore the physical, psychological, and relational effects of purity culture, including sexual pain and dysfunction, guilt and shame, hypervigilance, and trauma. They also discuss the shift from a focus on religious freedom to Christian nationalism in the United States. Laura shares her hope for change and healing, emphasizing the importance of living fully and experiencing pleasure and relationship. She also mentions her book, 'When Religion Hurts You: Healing from Religious Trauma and the Impact of High-Control Religion,' and her work at the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery.

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