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Leaving religion doesn’t have to mean leaving behind a relationship with God. If you desire to keep a connection with the divine after a faith transition, this episode explores 4 ways for you to experience the “god feeling”, no church, synagogue, or mosque needed. Psssst: If you have some burning questions you’d like answered, email… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 013: Q&A: Can I Maintain A Relationship with God After Faith Transition?

For many who leave high demand religion, learning to trust oneself again after finding out you’ve been abandoning your inner knowing for years can be difficult. In this episode, we normalize how we got to where we are today while exploring ways we can begin to rebuild and strengthen the trusting relationship we have with… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 012: Learning to Trust Yourself Again

I almost didn’t choose this question for today’s Q&A because your faith transition is NOT about what I believe and value now that I’ve left my former religion. It’s about what YOU believe and value. But because this is the question I get asked more than any other since transitioning out of my Mormon faith,… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 011: Q&A: What Do You Believe Now? (And The Questions Behind That Question)

When was the last time you had someone really tune into what you were saying? Give your their undivided attention? Take in your words, really think them over, and then check back in with you to make sure they understand what you are trying to convey? When was the last time you were asked curiosity… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 010: How to Actively Listen in Conversations with Marriage Therapist, Kevin Hales

This might be one of the questions I hear the most from those questioning their faith or deciding to leave. None of us want to disappoint, hurt, embarrass, or drive a wedge between ourselves and our parents. We want our parents to be proud of us. And yet, part of growing up to be an… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 009: Q&A: How Do I Tell My Parents I’m Leaving The Church Without Disappointing Them?

Empathy is a key ingredient to building trust between ourselves and our loved ones. But many of us weren’t taught what empathy is or how to use it. Luckily, empathy is a skill set that can be learned and practiced to create safe spaces for us to discuss vulnerable topics and ultimately feel more understood… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 008: Practicing Empathy for Stronger Relationships with Marriage Therapist Kevin Hales

You asked, and I answered! My inbox has been flooded with questions…questions that are common to those of us who have gone (or are going) through religious transition. I decided y’all deserve answers sooner than later. And you’ll get them each Thursday morning. Introducing: The Midweek Question and Answer Mini Episode. This week, I’m answering… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind Q&A: 007: Which Do I Want? A Therapist or a Life Coach?

Change is inevitable in our relationships. As individuals we learn new information, we expand our understanding, and we change our values, beliefs, and lifestyles based on this new understanding. This isn’t a failing, this is the natural course of maturing as a human being. It’s said that “each of us gets married 3 different times… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 006: Difficult Conversations in Mixed Faith Relationships with Marriage Therapist, Kevin Hales

We love our partners and our parents, but we all know the special kind of torture it can be to experience a conflict cycle with the people we love most. You know what I’m talking about. It’s a kind of “dance” we engage in when we’re upset with one another. We almost know how the… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 005: Understanding the Conflict Cycle in Relationships with Marriage Therapist, Kevin Hales

What ARE limiting beliefs?  A limiting belief is simply a thought you’ve thought so many times it feels true. These beliefs may be supported by our experiences, our culture, and the information we subconsciously focus on. But in assuming the belief is true, we limit our capability to think and live creatively. We put ourselves… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 004: Moving Past Limiting Beliefs