The Divorcing Religion Podcast

Susanna Guarino - Religious Trauma in Relationships
Divorced: Christian Fundamentalism

Today’s guest is musician and therapist Susanna Guarino. Susanna is a licensed mental health counselor in private practice in NY specializing in religious trauma, spiritual abuse recovery, and couples’ therapy. 

Susanna’s own parents met in a neo-puritanical Christian cult. She spent a lot of her childhood learning fire and brimstone theology and memorizing verses from the King James Bible. 

FIND SUSANNA:
website: http://www.goodearthcounseling.com
music: https://susannarose.bandcamp.com/track/winter-days 
and http://www.susannarose.com
[email protected]
 RESOURCES MENTIONED
·         Gottman Method https://www.gottman.com/
·         Educated, by Tara Westover https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educated_(book)
·         Uncultured, by Daniella Mestyanek Young (speaking at CORT2023) https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/uncultured-daniella-mestyanek-young/1140777590
·        CORT2023 https://www.religioustraumaconference.org/

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Tickets now available for CORT2023: https://www.religioustraumaconference.org/

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Uthman Khan - Overcoming Islamic Indoctrination
Overcoming Islamic Indoctrination
Divorced: Fundamentalist Islam

Uthman Khan completed his traditional religious degree from an Islamic Madrasa in the UK. He also received his Master of Arts from Hartford International University in Islamic Studies, focussing on Muslim Christian Relations. Uthman is currently a PhD student of Sociocultural Anthropology at the University of Alberta. His current historical research is on idolatry and idol worship of 7th Century Arabia; however, his anthropological ethnography is focussed on religious trauma in Canada. Additionally, Uthman is an Alberta Licensed Health and Nutrition Practitioner and a Stock Market investor and Educator who co-founded the GIVE investing school.

As with all of my guests, Uthman’s experiences are his own and not necessarily reflective of the broader group.

FIND UTHMAN:
https://substack.com/@uthman
https://twitter.com/zakkhuaha9

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Tickets now available for CORT2023: https://www.religioustraumaconference.org/

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Mike Phillips - I Like Mike
Divorced: Fundamentalist Christianity

My guest today is former pastor and current sex and trauma therapist, Mike Phillips. Mike is a Twitter friend I’ve come to respect as a deeply compassionate and professional therapist. He currently specializes in using Internal Family Systems and EMDR therapies, and his focus for sex therapy is on BDSM, sexual dysfunction, sexual repression, and polyamory.

FIND MIKE
https://mikeinsac.com/
https://twitter.com/sacwriter

Support this podcast on Patreon (starting as low as $2/month) and get access to bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/janiceselbie Thanks to my newest patrons: Marie, Mary,  and Peter. Every dollar helps.

Tickets now available for CORT2023: https://www.religioustraumaconference.org/

Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcast
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Chris Johnson - The Atheist Book

My guest today is New York-based photographer and filmmaker, Chris Johnson. I first heard of Chris through my friend and mentor, Dr. Marlene Winell, who was featured in his beautiful coffee table book A BETTER LIFE: 100 ATHEISTS SPEAK OUT ON JOY AND MEANING IN A WORLD WITHOUT GOD.

In this episode, Chris shares what it was like to interview prominent atheists from around the world, including James Randi, Julia Sweeney, Penn & Teller, and Steven Pinker, for his book and his documentary film called “A Better Life: An Exploration of Joy & Meaning in a World Without God.”
Find Chris:
https://www.theatheistbook.com/
https://www.facebook.com/theatheistbook

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Tickets now available for CORT2023: https://www.religioustraumaconference.org/

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E.V. - From Moonie to Atheist

Divorced: Unification Church

My guest today is E.V., who left the Unification Church (aka The Moonies) after being a devoted member for 25 years. Her story is interesting and her liberation delightful.

Support this podcast on Patreon (starting as low as $2/month) and get access to bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/janiceselbie Thanks to my newest patrons: Marie, Mary,  and Peter. Every dollar helps.

Tickets now available for CORT2023: https://www.religioustraumaconference.org/

Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcast
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I Was A Teenage Fundamentalist & Divorcing Religion Crossover Show

Guests: IWATF hosts Brian & Troy

Today’s show is a special audio-only crossover episode with my Aussie mates, Brian & Troy, hosts of the incredibly popular I Was A Teenage Fundamentalist podcast. Brian & Troy both were both megachurch leaders – until they saw the light. I love the work these guys are doing and I think you will, too. I hope you enjoy our funny, irreverent, and candid conversation.

Find Troy & Brian:

https://www.iwasateenagefundamentalist.com/

https://twitter.com/WasTeenage

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs0jrFsxPsg7rGNfgqzAGug

https://www.instagram.com/iwasateenagefundamentalist/

https://www.facebook.com/TeenageFundamentalist

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Recordings from the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference now 50% off here https://www.religioustraumaconference.org/register with discount code SPECIAL50

Tickets now available for CORT2023: https://www.religioustraumaconference.org/

Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcast
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Scott Okamoto - Asian American Apostate

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Recordings from the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference now 50% off here https://www.religioustraumaconference.org/register with discount code SPECIAL50

Tickets now available for CORT2023: https://www.religioustraumaconference.org/

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Ryan Hernandez - Escaping the Alliance of the Holy Family Cult

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Tickets now available for CORT2023: https://www.religioustraumaconference.org/

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Jessica Robin - Recovering from Islamic Oppression

TW: Child abuse, religious abuse

Today’s guest is Jessica Robin, a program creator and group facilitator with Free Hearts, Free Minds (FHFM) - the charity founded by CORT2021 speaker Yasmine Mohammed. FHFM focuses on former Muslims at risk of persecution or execution for what they think or who they love. Jessica has a bachelor of behavioural science in psychology, as well as being a certified coach. Though Jessica has always been secular, she is passionate about Islamic issues and human rights.

In this episode, Jessica shares stories of life under oppressive Islamic regimes and how FHFM is working to help survivors find freedom and autonomy.

FIND Jessica, Yasmine, & FHFM info:
https://www.freeheartsfreeminds.com/
https://www.instagram.com/freeheartsfreeminds/
https://twitter.com/YasMohammedxx
https://www.youtube.com/@YasmineMohammedxx
https://www.yasminemohammed.com/unveiled

Support this podcast on Patreon (starting as low as $2/month) and get access to bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/janiceselbie Thanks to my newest patrons: Peter, Lois, & Hayley. Every dollar helps.

Recordings from the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference now 50% off here https://www.religioustraumaconference.org/register with discount code SPECIAL50

Tickets now available for CORT2023: https://www.religioustraumaconference.org/

Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcast
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Brett Harper - Exposing the Troubled Teen Industry (TTI)
Divorced: Baptist Christianity

Trigger Warning: CSA, kidnapping, abuse

Today’s guest is troubled teen industry survivor and activist Brett Harper. Having survived a Troubled Teen Industry program that left him with traumatic, life-long injuries and disabilities, Brett has made it is his purpose in life to raise awareness about child abuse in the troubled teen industry. Brett uses the hashtag “Spare the Rod” as a call to action that challenges those in authority to lead with love, empathy, and compassion instead of with a heavy hand.

In this episode, Brett shares some of his own experiences as a TTI survivor, how it continues to impact him, and his work as an advocate for TTI survivors.

FIND BRETT:
https://www.sparetherodnp.com/
https://twitter.com/SpareTheRodHQ

Additional TTI Information
https://www.unsilenced.org/troubled-teen-industry-timeline/
https://culteducation.com/group/1184-teen-boot-camps/20263-horror-stories-from-tough-love-teen-homes.html

Support this podcast on Patreon (starting as low as $2/month) and get access to bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/janiceselbie Thanks to my newest patrons: Peter, Lois, and Haley. Every dollar helps.
Recordings from the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference now 50% off here https://www.religioustraumaconference.org/register with discount code SPECIAL50 Tickets now available for CORT2023: https://www.religioustraumaconference.org/

Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcast

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