Do you want to understand how survivors of religious trauma are finding the strength to reclaim their lives and make a difference? Join us as we explore a story of resilience, transformation, and healing in the face of religious abuse and domestic violence. We'll be sharing the solution so that you can achieve that result. Get ready to hear a shocking and moving story of how a survivor escaped when her life depended on it.

Trauma took your past, but it does not have to have your present and your future, too. And you are the one in charge of that. - Tia Levings

In this episode, you will be able to:

My special guest is Tia Levings

Tia Levings is an insightful writer, podcaster, and speaker, with a focus on the realities of Christian fundamentalism, evangelical patriarchy, and religious trauma. Her expertise has been featured in notable publications such as Salon, the Huffington Post, and Newsweek. As a content strategist, Tia delves into the impact of religious trauma on mental health, domestic violence within religious contexts, and the deconstruction of fundamentalism in modern politics, shedding light on these critical issues. Her forthcoming memoir, "A Well Trained Wife," chronicles her personal journey of escaping Christian patriarchy, presenting a compelling and courageous narrative that promises to resonate with those seeking empowerment and healing from religious abuse. Tia's work is driven by her passion for advocating resilience and recovery from religious trauma. Tia is on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:02 - Introducing Tia Levings

00:01:17 - Trigger Warning and Self-Care

00:02:25 - Growing Up in Mainstream Fundamentalism

00:05:22 - Trauma and Dogmatism

00:07:42 - Effects of Fundamentalism on Women

00:14:08 - The Influence of High Control Religion

00:15:34 - The Pressure of Traditional Gender Roles

00:16:55 - Red Flags and High Control Religion

00:20:47 - The Manipulative Nature of Patriarchy

00:25:53 - Addressing Pushbacks and Myths

00:27:34 - The Incredulity of Religious Trauma

00:28:22 - Challenges in Seeking Justice

00:29:26 - Empowering Survivors

00:32:35 - Finding Solidarity and Community

00:38:27 - Building Healthy Relationships

00:41:09 - The Impact of Religious Trauma

00:43:18 - Coping with Discomfort and Denial

00:44:50 - Healing from Religious Trauma

00:46:31 - Advocating for Survivors

00:53:18 - Taking Action and Making a Difference

00:56:22 - Understanding Mental Illness and Abuse

00:57:11 - Seeking Justice for Mica

00:57:45 - Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence

00:58:30 - Making a Difference 

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