Welcome back! Last week I accidently released this episode, so if you got it early-that’s why! Join me as I sit down with Connie A. Baker, author of Traumatized by Religious Abuse, for an honest and heartfelt conversation.

💔 In This Episode, We Discuss:

Why rushing the healing process often backfires—and how to embrace the mantra “slow is steady, and steady is fast.”

The devastating impact of the “second wound” and how to find your footing after betrayal by your community.

How spiritually abusive environments manipulate emotions and erode self-trust—and what it takes to reclaim your emotional autonomy.

Why naming abuse is essential for recovery and protection—and how spectrum thinking can help you see situations more clearly.

The spectrum from spiritual to materialist worldviews: What happens when survivors wrestle with meaning, truth, and belief in the aftermath of abuse.

✨ Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss: Connie shares actionable tools for navigating the healing journey, insights into the power of anger and boundaries, and a reminder that full wisdom comes from embracing the entire spectrum of human emotions.

Whether you’re actively healing from trauma or supporting someone who is, this episode offers validation, practical advice, and hope.

Connie A. Baker, MA LPC - Religious Abuse Recovery Specialist.

connie@connieabaker.com

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