Harmony Slater and Russell Case sit down with Tonya Ridings, a trauma therapist and Kundalini yoga teacher, to explore the often-overlooked dynamics of high-control groups, cult-like communities, and spiritual bypassing. Tonya shares her deep knowledge of somatic psychotherapy, religious trauma, and the subtle ways manipulation can creep into even well-meaning spiritual spaces.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How trauma leads people into high-control environments

✅ The subtle manipulation tactics used in spiritual communities

✅ The fine line between dedication and coercion

✅ Red flags that indicate a group may be controlling or cult-adjacent

✅ How to reclaim personal autonomy after leaving a high-control environment

✅ The role of somatic healing in processing trauma

About Our Guest:

Tonya Ridings is a therapist specializing in trauma healing, particularly in the context of high-control religious and spiritual environments. With over 35 years of experience, she integrates somatic therapy, psychology, and yoga to help individuals reclaim their autonomy and inner wisdom.

Connect with Tonya:

🌍 Website: TonyaRidings.com

📸 Instagram: @TonyaRidings

Connect with Harmony:

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