The Divorcing Religion Podcast

Updated: 26 Mar 2025 • 134 episodes
www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcast

The Divorcing Religion Podcast was launched by professional counsellor Janice Selbie  to highlight the impact of Religious Trauma Syndrome. Guests include The Thinking Atheist Seth Andrews, The Friendly Atheist Hemant Mehta, author Margaret Atwood, Godless Mom, Mandisa Thomas, Dr. Darrel Ray, Dr. Marlene Winell and more. 

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Hip-Hop Artist Seven J - Betrayed by Christianity DIVORCED: Christianity TW: Discussion of suicidal ideation Raised in the heart of Jacksonville, FL, amidst the grit and hustle of the city"s most notorious zip code, Seven J emerged as a powerhouse in the world of hip-hop. His music is a testament to his roots, blending

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Emily Hedrick - Resiliency in Tough Times DIVORCED: Mennonite Evangelicalism Emily Hedrick is a resilience coach specializing in religious trauma and compassion fatigue. A former Mennonite pastor, she holds an M.Div., is an ICF-accredited coach, and is a certified Forward-Facing (R) coach. In addition to being a former

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Ann Russo, LCSW - Sexuality & Religious Trauma DIVORCED: Fundamentalist Christianity My guest today is Licensed Clinical Social Worker ANN RUSSO. As the founder and director of AMR Therapy, Ann is a mental health advocate, educator, and thought leader specializing in addressing complex and often stigmatized topics such

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Janice Formichella - Estranged DIVORCED: Mormonism TW: References to abuse  Janice Formichella is a breakup coach and the host of the podcasts Sex and the Solo Girl and Breakups, Broken Hearts, and Moving On.  She is passionate about helping people from all backgrounds to beat their breakup, overcome loneliness, and ma

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Beth Granger - Leaving the Cult Was Only Half the Battle DIVORCED: Anglican Cult Warning: This episode may be triggering for those who experienced abuse in childhood and adolescence. Beth Granger was the first staff-child born at Grenville Christian College, an elite private boarding school in Canada that was actually

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Marla Taviano - From Missionary to Heretic DIVORCED: Christian Fundamentalism Author Marla Taviano knows what it"s like to lose it all. In this poignant and humorous conversation, she shares about her missionary husband"s infidelity while in the field, the loss of her marriage, and relinquishing some cherished beliefs.

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