This episode explores the complexities of religious trauma and faith deconstruction, shedding light on the psychological and emotional toll of leaving high-control religious communities. Jacqui shares her story of growing up in Australia with a deep spiritual yearning that clashed with her agnostic family background, leading her into church communities that both fulfilled and constrained her. The discussion delves into the nuances of coercive control within religious institutions, families, and workplaces, emphasising the importance of reclaiming personal identity. This episode offers insight, reflection, and hope for those navigating their own path beyond faith.

Who Is Jacqui?

Jacqui Cousins is a Public Health Practitioner & Mental Health Nurse Counsellor. She specialises in institutional trauma, including medical, religious & workplace trauma. A Master of Public Health informs her focus on person-centred care, education, and advocacy.

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