How Religious Trauma Shaped an Ethical Leader | with Shana Francesca

In this powerful episode, Shana Francesca joins Michael Unbroken and shares her transformative journey from surviving an evangelical Christian cult and childhood abuse to becoming a respected voice in ethical leadership, detailing how breaking free from religious trauma and discovering her authentic self-led to profound personal growth. She candidly explores her experiences growing up in a high-control religious environment where curiosity was forbidden, and discusses her healing path through dance, community, and self-discovery. The conversation delves deep into how trauma impacts identity formation and decision-making abilities, the crucial role of somatic healing and emotional regulation, the challenges of building authentic relationships after religious trauma, and the process of developing personal ethics and leadership principles outside of religious programming. This raw and inspiring discussion offers valuable insights on trauma recovery, identity reclamation, and the power of choosing your own path, making it relevant for anyone who has experienced religious trauma, childhood abuse, or is interested in ethical leadership development. ************* LINKS & RESOURCES ************* Learn how to heal and overcome childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, ptsd, cptsd, higher ACE scores, anxiety, depression, and mental health issues and illness. Learn tools that therapists, trauma coaches, mindset leaders, neuroscientists, and researchers use to help people heal and recover from mental health problems. Discover real and practical advice and guidance for how to understand and overcome childhood trauma, abuse, and narc abuse mental trauma. Heal your body and mind, stop limiting beliefs, end self-sabotage, and become the HERO of your own story.  Join our FREE COMMUNITY as a member of the Unbroken Nation: https://www.thinkunbrokenacademy.com/share/AEGok414shubQSzq?utm_source=manual  Download the first three chapters of the Award-Winning Book Think Unbroken: Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Trauma: https://book.thinkunbroken.com/  Join the Think Unbroken Trauma Transformation Course: https://coaching.thinkunbroken.com/  @Michael Unbroken: https://www.instagram.com/michaelunbroken/  Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelunbroken  Learn more at https://www.thinkunbrokenpodcast.com  Learn more about Shana Francesca at: https://www.concinnate.world/ Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: babbel.com/UNBROKEN Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/think-unbroken-with-michael-unbroken-childhood-trauma-cptsd-and/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy