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…we just bring that together um for parents. So that's our epic training called the epic department. >> All right. So the epic training though, anybody can go on and is it a is there a fee for it or it's free or >> Epic training is completely free? Yes. >> Wow. Okay. And I love that because it is really hard because I work with a lot of people that are coming out of religious trauma. >> Yeah. That's so hard. >> And so…

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…someone seeking hope and tools for your own journey, this episode will leave you feeling seen, encouraged, and empowered. Topics Covered: What EMDR is—and why it works The role of somatic memory in trauma How unresolved shame creates cycles of self-sabotage Addiction as emotional avoidance and trauma response Family systems, cultural shame, and representation in therapy Why many suffer in silence—and how to break the…

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…OCD. Um Many people with OCD, of course, have trauma. Some of it is related to the theme they struggle with. A lot of times, it's not necessarily related. So, it's one of those things where you don't have to have any sort of sexual trauma to have a sexually themed OCD. You don't have to have religious trauma or have any you know, church hurt to have any sort of moral scrupulosity OCD. So, yes, can you have it?…

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…to understand who you are, >> especially in Christ. like even if you're not a Christian like learn because what happens is many people see Christianity through the lens of the person claiming the name >> right >> and what I tell my clients who come that are curious or learning to disentangle their faith because of a lot of religious trauma >> is to understand that's why I always start with Psalm 139 which I quoted in…

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…Other Podcast Episodes to Listen To: Ep. 58 – Untwisting Scripture with Rebecca Davis Ep. 10 – Religious Trauma & Domestic Abuse in the Church with Dr. Kate Johnson Duluth Model: Christian Power & Control Wheel PDF — A faith-adapted guide to understanding spiritual abuse and coercive control in Christian relationships. Connect with Diana S. Rice Website: Through the Valley Therapy Transformed Mind Consulting &…

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…nervous system regulation anxiety, burnout, and identity work emotional literacy, boundaries, and somatic healing IFS, parts work, and compassionate inner-world exploration spiritual abuse, Scripture untwisting, and church-hurt recovery teen mental health and trauma narratives body–brain connection and neuroplasticity These themes continue to shape the heart of this community. Practical Tools From This Episode…

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Summary Feeling numb, burned out, or stuck in your head? In this episode, Cathy Williams, a Movement & Expressive Arts Therapist and founder of Intuitive Self in Melbourne, Australia, shares how somatic therapy, intuitive movement, and expressive arts can help you reconnect with your body, regulate emotions, and release stored trauma. We explore body mapping, breathwork, music-supported healing, vicarious trauma, and…

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…between PTSD and Complex PTSD (CPTSD) Exiles, firefighters, and managers in IFS Why some people spend years in therapy but still feel emotionally stuck How trauma and stress show up in the nervous system Why high-achieving people can still struggle internally The importance of therapists doing their own healing work Cultural humility, faith, and healing in diverse communities How to know if you've found the right…

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…mental health, emotional healing, and human flourishing. Today's episode is deeply aligned with that mission, and it all started with a newsletter. I want to give a heartfelt shout out to Joe Padilla from Mental Health Grace Alliance. Joe joined me back on episode 57, Healing from Church Hurt with neuroscience and grace, where we explored how faith and brain science can help people recover from religious trauma and…

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…girls and and that's what I work with Kristen that's why I'm bringing it up like you do anxiety and OCD I work with a lot of women who come in who's had religious trauma and spiritual abuse and I'm helping them not deconstruct their faith but disentangle their faith. Sure. Yeah. That's really powerful work, >> you know, and so that 40hour work week that you're trying, you know, and and you want to work smarter, not…

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…can start using today About Shale Maulana, MPH, LMSW Shale Maulana, MPH, LMSW, is a liberation-based therapist specializing in trauma healing for marginalized communities and high achievers. She integrates neurofeedback, EMDR, somatic therapy, and clinical hypnotherapy to help clients regulate their nervous systems and break free from anxiety, trauma patterns, and chronic stress. With a background in public health…

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…finish with the 15 steps. But we'll go back there because now that I'm thinking of faith backgrounds because a lot of my listeners come from faith backgrounds >> or cultural communities where emotional expression is often suppressed, >> right? How do you approach religious trauma and cultural expectation um expectations in your work? >> Oh, such a good question. You know, Ari and I have been talking recently and…

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…firehouse culture: Why "suck it up, buttercup" led to self-medicating and how recovery changed Steve's life. The Big Book of AA: Why recovery is a spiritual program rooted in humility, not just abstinence. Hanley Center's approach: Trauma-informed, 12-step immersive care that includes CBT, DBT, EMDR, and somatic therapy. The Patriots Initiative: Specialized peer groups for first responders, veterans, and ER…

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