Recovering From Religion
225 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsSubscribe for weekly discussions with cult survivors, experts in religious trauma recovery, and other topics related to recovering from religious harms. This show is hosted by volunteers from Recovering From Religion, which is a non-profit organization that works to provide hope, healing, and support for people who have questions or doubts about their faith.
Whether you are an atheist, religious, or leaving a cult, we hope you will find this podcast helpful. We aren’t here to talk you out of or into faith. We just provide a safe place to examine beliefs. Episodes are adapted from RfRx events.
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E119: The Supremacy Of Religious Rights In The Shadow Of A Pandemic w/ Torah Bontrager
December 22, 2021 23:03 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBIn the United States, laws have been created and upheld which favor religious freedoms over the health and well-being of United States citizens. In this RfRx, Torah Bontrager will return to discuss the supremacy of religious rights over other basic human rights, including education (a theme of the Amish Heritage Foundation’s work and the topic of their upcoming conference). A report by the Columbia Law School's Law, Rights, and Religion Project shows that "the Supreme Court’s COVID-era opini...
E118: Christian Nationalism In America w/ Andrew Seidel
December 14, 2021 20:44 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBIf you grew up in a deeply religious household, were homeschooled or went to a religious school, you might have been given some serious disinformation about American history. Christian Nationalism has demanded the creation of myths and the revision of history. In this RfRx discussion Andrew Seidel will discuss what it is, the role it plays in society now and historically, how to spot it, and how to fight it. This discussion is based off of his bestselling book The Founding Myth. Andrew L. S...
E117: Finding Inner Safety Without Dogma w/ June Converse
December 08, 2021 08:52 - 1 hour - 98 MBThere is safety in religious beliefs such as rules to follow, clear consequences, and structured relationships. When we step out of our religion into the big wide world, it’s a struggle to release the rules, to ignore the dogma we’ve been raised to trust. June has learned to recognize that rules-based voice, challenge it and embrace life without the safety net of religion — mostly! She will be providing some tips on feeling comfortable on the other side of belief. June happily resides in Sa...
E116: "Stuck In a Threesome With Jesus" | Science, Sexuality, and Sex After God w/ Dr. Darrel Ray
December 01, 2021 09:21 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBMany people who leave religions struggle to overcome the inaccurate ideas they spread about sex. In this talk, Dr. Darrel Ray discusses how to overcome some of these issues in order to live a fuller life. RfRx talks are recorded every Monday at 7pm Central Time. Please consider joining us live. Information about upcoming shows and a link to join the meeting can be found at https://recoveringfromreligion.org/rfrx Dr. Ray is the founder and President of the Board of Directors of Recovering from...
"Stuck In a Threesome With Jesus" | Science, Sexuality, and Sex After God w/ Dr. Darrel Ray
December 01, 2021 09:21 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBMany people who leave religions struggle to overcome the inaccurate ideas they spread about sex. In this talk, Dr. Darrel Ray discusses how to overcome some of these issues in order to live a fuller life. RfRx talks are recorded every Monday at 7pm Central Time. Please consider joining us live. Information about upcoming shows and a link to join the meeting can be found at https://recoveringfromreligion.org/rfrx Dr. Ray is the founder and President of the Board of Directors of Recovering fr...
E116: "Stuck In a Threesome With Jesus" Science, Sexuality, and Sex After God w/ Dr. Darrel Ray
December 01, 2021 09:21 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBMany people who leave religions struggle to overcome the inaccurate ideas they spread about sex. In this talk, Dr. Darrel Ray discusses how to overcome some of these issues in order to live a fuller life. RfRx talks are recorded every Monday at 7pm Central Time. Please consider joining us live. Information about upcoming shows and a link to join the meeting can be found at https://recoveringfromreligion.org/rfrx Dr. Ray is the founder and President of the Board of Directors of Recovering from...
E115: Education, Wisconsin v. Yoder & The Amish Heritage Foundation w/ Torah Bontrager
November 23, 2021 12:44 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBThe Amish Heritage Foundation is a history-making nonprofit committed to empowering Amish women and children through education past the eighth grade, so they can choose their own futures. They provide services including cultural literacy training to institutions and individuals as well as raising public awareness about the crises hidden in Amish society. They envision that one day education will be a constitutional right for everyone in the US, and that Amish children will one day have the r...
E114: A Non-Believer's Holiday Survival Guide w/ David Teachout LMHC
November 16, 2021 20:32 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBThe holiday season can be a time of strong emotional reactions, and not just because of the usual religious overtones. Feelings of disconnection and loneliness can be experienced due to the pressure of traditions and social expectations, even when around loved ones. In this RfRx we’ll discuss how holidays affect us, from personal and social influences, and steps to take to stay connected to ourselves and others despite differences. As an educator and trainer for health providers and other p...
E113: Facing Death As An Atheist: ALS & Dying Out Loud w/ Dave Warnock
November 16, 2021 09:56 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBDave Warnock is a former conservative Evangelical pastor and church leader of 40 years, who began to question, examine and investigate his Evangelical Christianity faith claims 10 years ago. He came to the conclusion that those beliefs came up short and it took him several years to work through how to live without belief. He realized that this was his one life and there was nothing after. His motto became “Carpe the Fucking Diem” and he began living his best life. In 2019 Dave Warnock was d...
E112: California Raisin': Growing Up Fundamentalist and Leaving It All Behind w/ Alexis Arralynn
November 12, 2021 02:16 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBGrowing up in fundamentalist religious households, the trauma that children experience due to the belief systems of their parents can last a lifetime and be very difficult to work through. Alexis will talk about how she got herself out of the fundamentalist belief system and the path she took to discovering her own identity. She will provide helpful tips on reflecting back upon the past, working through identity crises, finding your own parenting style, and dealing with estranged relationshi...
E112: California Raisin': Growing Up Fundamentalist and Leaving w/ Alexis Arralynn
November 12, 2021 02:16 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBGrowing up in fundamentalist religious households, the trauma that children experience due to the belief systems of their parents can last a lifetime and be very difficult to work through. Alexis will talk about how she got herself out of the fundamentalist belief system and the path she took to discovering her own identity. She will provide helpful tips on reflecting back upon the past, working through identity crises, finding your own parenting style, and dealing with estranged relationshi...
E111: Darwin Does Dope: An Evolutionary View of Substance Abuse w/ Dr Andy Thomson
November 05, 2021 08:56 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBSubstance and alcohol abuse is so prevalent around the world that very few people have not succumbed to its temptation or know someone who has. There is substantial evidence that we and our ancient relatives used substances as antimicrobials and antiparasitic agents. A byproduct was these substances' ability to disable our prefrontal cortex, inhibit our inner chimp and stimulate our inner bee, to become the ultra social, eusocial organism that we are. Substances provide some of the same bene...
E110: American Atheists w/ Samantha McGuire
October 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBAmerican Atheists is a national civil rights organization that works to achieve religious equality for all Americans by protecting what Thomas Jefferson called the “wall of separation” between government and religion created by the First Amendment. They strive to create an environment where atheism and atheists are accepted as members of our nation’s communities and where casual bigotry against our community is seen as abhorrent and unacceptable. They promote understanding of atheists throug...
E109: The Amish w/ Torah Bontrager
October 22, 2021 08:33 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBAs an offshoot of the Mennonites, the Amish have been around since the 17th century and are well known for their public-facing quaint and austere lives. However, along with their historical and religious cousins, the Mennonites and other Anabaptists, those who are on the inside know it's not at all an idyllic life within these isolated religious communities. In this RfRx talk, we'll discuss what the Amish believe and how it's shaped their communities and activities; how it's different from o...
E108: The Biology Of Religion w/ Dr. Mark Reimers, Ph.D.
October 13, 2021 11:37 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBAre humans 'hard-wired' for religion? Dr. Mark Reimers will describe recent evidence from neuroscience, genetics, anthropology, and psychology about the human propensity to be religious. Dr. Mark Reimers is a computational neuroscientist at Michigan State University where he researches how animal brains work and how human genes affect brain function. His broader aim is to ground our understanding of feeling and thought in the facts of biology. Dr. Reimers was raised Christian but found a pa...
E107: The Amway of Cults, Bad Perms & Other 1980s Atrocities with Rachel Roberts, Th.M.
October 11, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBDuring the decade when Evangelicalism was coalescing with politics, a homegrown cult, known as the Shepherding Movement, reached its zenith. A religious pyramid scheme that bilked people of their money, identity, and freedom quietly penetrated the Southern United States. Rachel Roberts escaped the cult and the 80s, and fortunately outgrew both, just like her teenage bad perm. Rachel Roberts founded American None™, the first organization of its kind to serve the fastest-growing (non)religiou...
E106: On Death, Dying and Disbelief w/ Candace Gorham, LCMHCS
October 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBEveryone grieves in their own way and according to their own timeframe, the accepted wisdom tells us. But those in mourning rarely find comfort in knowing this and those looking to support someone in mourning can do little with this advice, leaving them with a sense of helplessness. As a mental health professional and someone who has dealt with her own share of personal grief, Candace R. M. Gorham understands well the quest for relief. The truth of the matter, she says, is there is no one wa...
E105: Grey Conversations: Dialogue When Salvation Isn't On The Line w/ David Teachout, LMHC
October 09, 2021 09:57 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBA foundational piece of fundamentalist thinking is black/white, us vs them, view of the world. Often, even having left the structure of religion behind, we still maintain that either/or worldview. In this RfRx discussion, David will work through why this is still so enticing, even without a god, and how to expand beyond it when engaging with other people in dialogue and with ourselves in self-evaluation. As an educator and trainer for health providers and other professionals, David Teachout a...
E104: Critical Thinking: Inoculating Yourself Against False Beliefs w/ Rob Palmer
October 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBOur brains evolved on the African savannah well enough to allow Homo Sapiens to survive in that harsh, unforgiving environment, and go on to populate the planet. But the thinking organ which developed to prevent our death at the hands of predators and the elements is far from perfect. We are primed to trust the opinions and anecdotes of those in our close circle, and the pronouncements of those in authority. We conclude that something is true based on inadequate personal experience, less-tha...
E103: Remembering Sweetness: Happiness in a Time of Plague w/ Andy Thomson, M.D.
October 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBTrigger warning: Images of Self Harm are in the presentation Regular RfRx guest Dr. Andy Thomson, M.D. will summarize key findings from the psychological science research into happiness and well-being, and how it all connects to our evolutionary history. Additionally, the presentation will discuss a useful model known as the “AAA battery”: Agency, Attachment, and Altruism. Dr Andy Thomson is a psychiatrist at University of Virginia Student Health Services. The 9/11 attacks triggered an int...
E102: Kansas City Oasis & the Oasis Network w/ Niki Aktipis
October 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBSince 2014, Kansas City Oasis has provided a community for secular families, believing the human experience is better when shared. Our goal is to cultivate an environment where you will find new friends and a place to belong, regardless of your beliefs, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our Core Values define our community and help shape our interactions with each other, society, and the world: People are more important than beliefs, human hands solve human problems, reality is known th...
E101: Free Hearts Free Minds w/ Yasmine Mohammed
October 05, 2021 11:43 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBIn many Muslim majority countries doubting Islamic teachings, leaving the faith, or same-sex love can result in harsh punishments, ostratization, toture or even execution. As you might imagine, these repercussions result in fear and deep psychological trauma. In this RfRx discussion, Yasmine Mohammend will share with us how the nonprofit organization Free Hearts Free Minds is working to offer mental health support for these people. Free Hearts refers to supporting members of the LGBT communit...
E100: Mormonism w/ Shannon Grover and Bryce Blankenagel
October 04, 2021 11:45 - 2 hours - 128 MBThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as Mormonism) is a relative newcomer to the religion scene having been around for less than 200 years having been born out of violence and deceit. Over that time it has predictably adapted to changing social views and failed prophecies. In this RfRx Shannon Grover and Bryce Blankenagel will discuss LDS history and dogma as well as the unique challenges people face when leaving this faith behind. Shannon Grover was born and raised i...
E99: The Clergy Project w/ Charles Hill | RfRx Foundation Spotlight
October 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBProfessional clergy” such as pastors, priests, ministers, rabbis, and imams, face some unique challenges when transitioning out of religion. Their livelihood relies on leading their flock, but when their faith is gone, they may be “stuck in the pulpit” usually without the skills or connections to simply walk away. Charles, Hill, former minister and current Communications Director for The Clergy Project, will discuss the unique challenges faced by these professional clergy who no longer belie...
E98: Black Nonbelievers w/ Mandissa Thomas | RfRx Foundation Spotlight
October 02, 2021 12:51 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBWant to learn more about Black Nonbelievers, and how to support our work? Mandisa Thomas will discuss the organization’s mission, why BN is needed, and how you can contribute. Black Non-Believers is celebrating their 10 year anniversary! Watch their anniversary video here: https://youtu.be/nMRAtsDE1og Mandisa Thomas is the Founder and President of Black Nonbelievers. She currently serves on the Boards for American Atheists and the American Humanist Association, and facilitates the Morrow, G...
E97: Rebuilding When Your Foundation Crumbles w/ Katherine Roberts
October 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBBecause most fundamentalist religions are such high demand belief-systems, when it’s suddenly gone, it can be a very disorienting, confusing and painful time in someone's life. One can find themselves, as Katherine Roberts did, with a shaken worldview and lost without the underpinnings of their old faith. Gleaning from her own journey out of faith, and looking back at the challenges that she faced, Katherine will offer practical advice to those finding themselves sitting amongst the ruins of...
E96: The Evolution of World Religions with David Fitzgerald
September 30, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBAll the major world religions, both Eastern and Western, share more in common than most people realize - and often share the same skeletons in their closets. In this RfRx David will discuss patterns in the ways the concept of gods and God changes over millennia. Drawing upon the scholarship of many historians and social science disciplines, he'll trace out how religious ideas originated and evolved from prehistory to the ancient world to the modern day - and the most surprising discoveries u...
E95: Love's Labour's Lost: An Evolutionary View of Depression w/ Dr. Andy Thomson M.D.
September 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBIn On the Origin of Species Charles Darwin wrote, “Pain or suffering of any kind, if long continued, causes depression and lessens the power of action; yet is well adapted to make a creature guard itself against any great or sudden evil.” One hundred and sixty years later we have solid theories supported by evidence that depression’s core structure arises from an adaptation, not a broken or dysfunctional brain. Andy Thomson is a psychiatrist at University of Virginia Student Health Servic...
E94: Christian Nationalism: Power, Privilege & Panic Over the Rise of the Seculars w/ Seth Andrews of The Thinking Atheist Podcast
September 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBOver the past several decades there has been a rise of Christian Nationalism in the United States. In this RfRx discussion, Seth will discuss the power that the Christian Nationalist movement currently wields, and how they use it. He will be exploring the way this ideology has been sold to the masses and injected into government, despite church state separation. There is a privilege to this movement that makes it unique. Christian Nationalists wield money, power, and a belief that they are t...
E93: Belief in Psychics: Why We Believe, and What’s the Harm? w/ Rob Palmer
September 27, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBA surprisingly high percent of people believe in "psychics" and "mediums" (those claiming to see the future & communicate with the dead). Unfortunately, having supernatural beliefs inherent in being religious influences people to believe this at a rate over 5 times higher than atheists do. This leaves them open to psychological and financial devastation at the hands of con-artists. In this talk, Rob will reveal how psychics and mediums manipulate people into believing they have special abili...
E92: The Science Of Sex w/ Dr. Darrel Ray
September 26, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBReligions teach nothing about actual sexuality, biology and why our bodies work as they do. In this talk Dr. Ray will be discussing some basic facts about sex, evolution and human sexuality, like why is the penis shaped as it is? What is it with all those sperm males produce? What is sexual dimorphism? Are we chimps, gorillas or bonobos? We breed cows, chickens and other animals, could we be breeding ourselves as well? Learning the science of sex can help you make your own decisions about yo...
E91: Suffering and Martyrdom: Coexisting with Life w/ Hayley Twyman Brack
September 25, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this presentation, we will discuss the psychological concepts of suffering and the “Martyrdom Effect.” We will also explore how self-inflicted suffering and martyrdom can lead to unhelpful core beliefs about the world and how to develop a healthier relationship with suffering. Hayley Twyman Brack is a licensed professional counselor and freelance writer in Oklahoma. Hayley has co-authored a textbook chapter for mental health clinicians on helping secular individuals navigate grief and ha...
E90: From Small Town to Self-Acceptance; Being Trans & Ex-Religious w/ Sarah & Becca Ray
September 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBReligion’s influence on socially-accepted gender identity, expression, and roles isn’t always overt. Sarah’s journey out of religion ultimately led to authenticity, but being transgender in a broadly cis-het society is still made difficult by religion and dogmatic thinking. Sarah is a transgender woman who grew up in a small rural town in Illinois. After leaving her Christian God belief and moving to Florida, she was finally able to address her gender identity and dysphoria. Sarah is a newl...
E89: Intermediate Level Street Epistemology w/ Anthony Magnabosco
September 23, 2021 09:16 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBAfter explaining what Street Epistemology (also known as “SE”) is, Anthony Magnabosco will cover more advanced topics of the dialectical method of respectfully challenging belief claims. What are some common misunderstandings and criticisms of the approach? When should one probably not use the method? What things can get in the way of an effective conversation? You won’t want to miss this revealing discussion with one of the most proficient practitioners of this fascinating method of convers...
E89: Intermediate Level Street Epistemology w/ Anthony Magnabosc
September 23, 2021 09:16 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBAfter explaining what Street Epistemology (also known as “SE”) is, Anthony Magnabosco will cover more advanced topics of the dialectical method of respectfully challenging belief claims. What are some common misunderstandings and criticisms of the approach? When should one probably not use the method? What things can get in the way of an effective conversation? You won’t want to miss this revealing discussion with one of the most proficient practitioners of this fascinating method of convers...
E88: Experiencing Hasidic Judaism As A Woman w/ Libby Pollak | RfRx Religion Series
September 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBBeing a woman in ultra orthodox Judaism comes with additional challenges. As a young girl you are meant to serve your father and brothers - groomed to be a good wife. When you get married you relinquish even more of your rights and autonomy. In this “Religion Series” RfRx session we will explore the intricacies of Orthodox Judaism. Libby Pollak was born and raised in an ultra orthodox Hasidic community in Brooklyn New York. She attended an all girls religious school where secular education ...
E87: Conversion Therapy w/ Bill Prickett
September 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB*Trigger Warning - talk of suicide This discussion explores the religious community’s attempt to “fix” and change sexual orientations other than heterosexual, now known as Conversion Therapy, previously known as “ex-gay” treatments. The methodology varies, but the practice has been thoroughly debunked. Bill Prickett speaks about his personal experience, his rise as a leader in the conversion therapy community, and the harms it causes. Bill Prickett was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama...
E86: Celebrating The Holidays As A Nonbeliever w/ Kace Hodos, LCMHC
September 20, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 32 MBMany nonbelievers, especially those who have recently left their religion, struggle to redefine what the holidays mean to them. We'll discuss these challenges and provide ways to create your own meaningful rituals that will help you transform this time of year into a season of reason! Kayce Hodos, LCMHS is a licensed therapist specializing in postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. She recently started a coaching service to provide secular resources, support and a safe community for new nonbel...
E85: Seventh-Day Adventists w/ Teri Gamble & Ryan J. Bell
September 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBIn this session Teri and Ryan will explain the beliefs that the Seventh-Day Adventists (SDA) hold and their personal “coming out of religion” stories. We’ll discuss the history of the Seventh-Day Adventists, their practices and the struggles faced by those who leave. Ryan Bell is the host and producer of the Life After God podcast, the humanist chaplain at the University of Southern California, and the National Organizing Manager at the Secular Student Alliance. For 20 years Ryan was a Sevent...
E84: Shunning: A Trauma-Informed Approach w/ Cathy S. Harris, LCSW
September 18, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBShunning is a hurtful and harmful practice that affects thousands of former members of high-control groups. A trauma-informed approach offers hope and the prospect of moving beyond feeling in bondage to inhumane rules. This presentation will give you tools and ideas for research that can help. Cathy S. Harris is a Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years' experience in a variety of settings helping people get beyond traumatic experiences and on to their best life. She was recruited to a reli...
E83: Beyond Religious Identity: Moving Forward w/ Your Past with David Teachout, LMHC
September 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBA religious identity is more than a label put on for church services. It is a way of seeing yourself, your relationships, and the world around you in a structured ethical way. Everything potentially has meaning at a cosmic level. Losing that sense of structure can be devastating. Here we’re going to look at why you don’t have to give up your Values, even the ones you had before, and consider how to build meaning/purpose/ethics into your life without cosmic interruption. David Teachout, LMHC...
E82: Morality Without Religion w/ Danielle LaSusa Ph.D.
September 16, 2021 11:11 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBRecorded on November 23, 2020. How do we know what is right and wrong? If not religion, where do we look for moral guidance? In this talk, Danielle LaSusa Ph.D. explores how we find or create a foundation for our moral decision-making outside the context of religion. Danielle LaSusa Ph.D. helps moms grapple with what it means to make a person. She is a Philosophical Coach and co-creator and co-host of Think Hard podcast, which brings philosophy to the real world. She has a PhD in Philosoph...
E81: How to Not Be a Secular A$$hole w/ Rebecca Williams, LMFT
September 15, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBRecorded on Nov 16, 2020 Were you ever a religious asshole? Sometimes when we leave religion we don’t leave enough behind and take our sexism, racism, and homophobia with us. In this talk, we’ll discuss how NOT to be a secular asshole. Rebecca Williams is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. She is the owner of Inland Empire Couples Counseling and specializes in helping mixed faith and religious/secular couples have connected, intimate, satisfying relationships. She’s of...
E80: The Fear of Hell: Understanding Residual Anxiety & Moving Forward w/ Hayley Twyman Brack
September 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBIn this discussion Hayley Twyman Brack speaks about the fear of hell. We will discuss why even non-believers may experience residual fear of hell, long after they have deconverted. We will also explore the science behind the fear and resources for support. Hayley Twyman Brack is a licensed professional counselor and freelance writer in Oklahoma. Hayley has co-authored a textbook chapter for mental health clinicians on helping secular individuals navigate grief and has also written over 350 ...
E79: How MLMs Work & How to Avoid Them w/ Taylor Leigh (The Antibot)
September 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBIn this RfRx session Taylor will discuss what Multi Level Marketing (pyramid schemes) are, the risks and statistics involved with MLMs, who they prey on, and how to avoid falling into one. Also, she will discuss how to deal with a family member or friend who has become involved with an MLM. MLMs disproportionately target religious people, and many of us who have left/are leaving religion likely know someone who is in an MLM. Taylor is passionate about educating the public on the dangers and...
E78: Children and Mental Health: Implications when Raising Freethinkers w/ Candace Gorham LPCS
September 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBPremiered Jan 23, 2021 Children are not just little adults and their mental health concerns cannot be viewed and treated the same way we would address adult mental health. Add on a layer of nonbelief and you are truly facing a different set of circumstances, especially when it comes to seeking treatment. In this talk, I will explore how and why mental health problems require a different approach with children and how freethinking parents can position themselves to provide the best support p...
E77: Religious Trauma, Its Roots and Its Treatments with Dr. Darrel Ray
September 11, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 73 MBPremiered Jan 20, 2021 Dr. Darrel Ray returns to RfRx to tell us about “Religious Trauma, Its Roots and Its Treatments.” Religious abuse is the root of religious trauma and often goes unrecognized by therapists and clients alike. Children raised in toxic environments do not know it is toxic; it just seems normal to them. When they experience symptoms later in life, failure to identify the root cause leads to inappropriate treatments. Appropriate identification and treatment can often lead t...
RfRx - Sexual Integrity with Dr. Steven Davidson, PhD, LCSW
September 10, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBPremiered Oct 24, 2020 In this RfRx session we will discover that sexual integrity is simply about being yourself and getting honest with yourself and others about who you are as a sexual being. We will also discuss how to integrate, instead of compartmentalize sexuality. Dr. Steven Davidson, Ph.D. (Certified Sex Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker) is a psychotherapist and sex therapist in private practice in Fort Lauderdale FL. He sees clients at his office or online via tele-ther...
E76: Sexual Integrity w/ Dr. Steven Davidson, PhD, LCSW
September 10, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBIn this RfRx session we will discover that sexual integrity is simply about being yourself and getting honest with yourself and others about who you are as a sexual being. We will also discuss how to integrate, instead of compartmentalize sexuality. Dr. Steven Davidson, Ph.D. (Certified Sex Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker) is a psychotherapist and sex therapist in private practice in Fort Lauderdale FL. He sees clients at his office or online via tele-therapy. His clients are ind...
E75: Personal Growth Post Religion w/ Janice Selbie, RPC
September 09, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBPremiered Oct 21, 2020 Religion can take over our entire lives and shape every aspect of ourselves including our community, traditions, relationships with others and our identity. In this session of RfRx we will explore how we can find our new identity after leaving religion and how we can grow without the guidance of an all knowing God. As a registered professional counsellor with a personal history of religious trauma syndrome, Janice is passionate about helping others understand their l...