The Divorcing Religion Podcast
Janice Selbie
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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Clint Heacock - From Missional Metalhead to Ex-Christian
The Divorcing Religion Podcast
01/13/23 • 60 min
Clint Heacock
Divorced: Evangelical Christianity
Dr. Clint Heacock is an ex-evangelical pastor and Bible college teacher of over 20 years who is now committed to helping formerly religious people unpick their indoctrination, mind control, and conditioning - and take back their lives. You may recognize Clint as the host of MindShift podcast, and as a speaker at the Conference on Religious Trauma earlier this year (CORT2022). In this episode of the Divorcing Religion podcast, Clint gets personal about life in and out of religion.
FIND CLINT:
https://mindshiftpodcast.co.uk/
https://twitter.com/MindShift2018
Support this podcast on Patreon and get access to bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/janiceselbie
SPECIAL THANKS to our newest Patrons: Anne, Paul, Sacha, and Sheila!
Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcast
Get your free consultation with Janice, book 1:1 sessions, or sign up for the Divorcing Religion Workshop here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/
Get your recordings from the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference here: https://www.shamelesssexuality.org/
Follow Janice and the Conference on Religious Trauma on Social Media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/divorcereligion
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wise_counsellor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComeToCORT
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConferenceOnReligiousTrauma
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The Divorcing Religion Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you need help with your mental health, please consult a qualified, secular, mental health clinician.
Erin Louis - Wife, Mother, Stripper
The Divorcing Religion Podcast
11/28/22 • 56 min
Erin Louis: Wife, Mother, Author and Stripper
Divorced: Catholicism
Erin Louis was raised a soft Catholic and is a former stripper and author. She has written 3 nonfiction books about stripping:
Dirty Money: Memoirs of a Stripper https://amzn.to/3UdTAfR (her memoir)
Think you want to be a Stripper? (an insider's look at the industry), https://amzn.to/3EJxsEf and
Expose Yourself (a book about atheism, humanism, and critical thinking). https://amzn.to/3ilSAZE
Erin has most recently published a book of short erotic stories and co-authored a crime novel called Stripper Noir, to be released soon. She also has a column for Only Sky Media. In this episode, Erin shares candidly about her choice to become a stripper and why it’s still an important part of her life.
FIND ERIN:
https://www.erinlouis.com/
Only Sky: https://onlysky.media/erin-louis/
Social Media: @erinlouis666 on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Erin-Louis/e/B00QSHHOW6
Audible https://www.audible.com/author/Erin-Louis/B00QSHHOW6
Support this podcast on Patreon and get access to bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/janiceselbie
Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcast
Get your free consultation with Janice, book 1:1 sessions, or sign up for the Divorcing Religion Workshop here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/
Get your recordings from the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference here: https://www.shamelesssexuality.org/
Follow Janice and the Conference on Religious Trauma on Social Media:
Mastodon: @[email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/divorcereligion
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wise_counsellor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComeToCORT
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janice.selbie
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DivorcingReligion
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConferenceOnReligiousTrauma
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janiceselbie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisecounsellor/
The Divorcing Religion Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you need help with your mental health, please consult a qualified, secular, mental health clinician.
Britt Hartley - No Nonsense Spirituality
The Divorcing Religion Podcast
07/31/24 • 60 min
Britt Hartley - No Nonsense Spirituality
Divorced: Mormonism
My guest today is author, nihilism survivor, and atheist spiritual advisor Britt Hartley. Britt has over 287,000 followers on TikTok, and I think after our chat today that you will want to follow her, too!
Britt is a former Mormon, current atheist, whose journey away from religion took her to some dark places. Today we discuss freedom, nihilism, humanism, and meaning in life.
BRITT'S BOOK:
No Nonsense Spirituality: All the Tools, No Faith Required
FIND BRITT:
https://nononsensespirituality.com/
https://www.instagram.com/nononsensespirituality/
https://www.tiktok.com/@nononsensespirituality?lang=en
Support this podcast by becoming a Member of the CORT YouTube channel! When you Support this podcast by joining our YouTube membership (starting as low as $3/month) you'll get early access to all of our new content, access to badges and special chat emojis, and more. Every dollar helps, so sign up to be a member today by clicking "Join" under the video.
Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcast
Follow Janice and the Conference on Religious Trauma on Social Media:
Mastodon: [email protected]
Threads: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/divorcereligion
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wise_counsellor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComeToCORT
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DivorcingReligion
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janiceselbie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisecounsellor/
The Divorcing Religion Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you need help with your mental health, please consult a qualified, secular, mental health clinician.
Podcast by Porthos Media
Copyright 2024
www.porthosmedia.net
Andreya Jones - From MK to Sex Therapist
The Divorcing Religion Podcast
09/18/24 • 55 min
Andreya Jones, Ph.D., LCSW, CST - From MK to Sex Therapist
Divorced: Fundamentalist Christianity
CW: CSA, sexuality, and Purity Culture
Andreya grew up in a conservative, evangelical community and was an MK in Papua New Guinea and Senegal, West Africa. Andreya has a doctorate in clinical sexology, is a licensed clinical social worker, and is an AASECT-certified sex therapist who owns a private practice in Pennsylvania.
In the process of deconstructing from Christian evangelicalism and becoming the person she was meant to be, Andreya decided to devote her time and energy to helping other women who have had similar experiences.
Passionate about helping clients navigate their relationships, sexuality, and pleasure, Andreya has recently completed a book about purity culture and female sexuality, written for therapists who work with women from this specific population.
Andreya has the privilege of living with and loving her two rambunctious kids, bulldog, and wife.
FIND ANDREYA:
www.andreyajonescounseling.com
https://www.facebook.com/andreyajonescounseling/
Support this podcast by becoming a Member of the CORT YouTube channel! When you Support this podcast by joining our YouTube membership (starting as low as $3/month) you'll get early access to all of our new content, access to badges and special chat emojis, and more. Every dollar helps, so sign up to be a member today by clicking "Join" under the video.
Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcast
Follow Janice and the Conference on Religious Trauma on Social Media:
Mastodon: [email protected]
Threads: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/divorcereligion
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wise_counsellor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComeToCORT
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DivorcingReligion
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janiceselbie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisecounsellor/
The Divorcing Religion Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you need help with your mental health, please consult a qualified, secular, mental health clinician.
Podcast by Porthos Media
Copyright 2024
www.porthosmedia.net
Dr. Josie McSkimming - Gutsy Girls
The Divorcing Religion Podcast
04/02/25 • 60 min
Dr. Josie McSkimming - Gutsy Girls
DIVORCED: Christianity
Today’s guest is Dr. Josie McSkimming, who joins us from Australia. She has previously been a guest on the Divorcing Religion Podcast and was also a speaker at CORT2023.
Dr. McSkimming is a clinical social worker with more than 35 years experience – and personal experience with religious trauma. When I learned that she’d published a book about her life, I wanted to read it right away. Her book is called GUTSY GIRLS: Love, Poetry, and Sisterhood.
Josie grew up in the shadow of her oldest sister Dorothy, who was one of Australia’s most charismatic and courageous literary figures. Josie watched Dot become an award-winning iconic poet, but theirs was a family of complex dynamics.
In today’s episode we discuss life with a volatile parent, sibling rivalry, codependence, seeking escape from family problems, and the grief and loss that accompany religious trauma.
FIND Dr. McSKIMMING:
https://www.uqp.com.au/books/gutsy-girls (also available at Amazon.com)
FIND JANICE SELBIE:
Janice Selbie's Best-selling book Divorcing Religion: A Memoir and Survival Handbook is now available in the USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP78TZZF and CANADA https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DP78TZZF
Registration is now open for the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference, happening LIVE in Seattle May 23-25, 2025! Get your ticket now: https://www.shamelesssexuality.org/
Religious Trauma Syndrome Support Group happens on Tuesdays at 5 pm Pacific. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with others for healing and support: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/services
Need help on your journey of healing from Religious Trauma? Book a free 20-minute consultation with Janice here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/services
Sign up now for Janice's online Divorcing Religion Workshop starting March 2nd: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-syndrome-workshop
Follow Janice and Divorcing Religion on Social Media:
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BlueSky: @janiceselbie.bsky.social
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Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcast
The Divorcing Religion Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you need help with your mental health, please consult a qualified, secular, mental health clinician.
Podcast by Porthos Media
Copyright 2025
www.porthosmedia.net
Dr. Josie McSkimming - Rebuilding Identity
The Divorcing Religion Podcast
03/08/23 • 59 min
REBUILDING IDENTITY
Dr. Josie McSkimming
Divorced: Evangelical Christianity
Get your tickets to the Conference on Religious Trauma here: https://religioustraumaconference.org/
Dr. Josie McSkimming is an Australian social worker, psychotherapist, lecturer, and researcher. She has been in full time private practice since 2000, specializing in relationship therapy and adult mental health.
In her book Leaving Christian Fundamentalism and the Re-construction of Identity, Dr. McSkimming details the stories of those who have left Christian fundamentalist churches and how they change after they have left.
In this episode, we discuss what’s involved in building our post-religious identity.
FIND Dr. McSkimming:
https://twitter.com/JosieMcskimming
LINKS
https://us.amazon.com/Leaving-Christian-Fundamentalism-Reconstruction-Identity/dp/1138580333/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3D9ECG99HRIDO&keywords=josie+mcskimming&qid=1669163302&sprefix=josie+mcskimming%2Caps%2C323&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb
https://www.mcskimming.com.au/publications.html
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES MENTIONED
https://www.shamelesssexuality.org/
Support this podcast on Patreon and get access to bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/janiceselbie
Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcast
Get your free consultation with Janice, book 1:1 sessions, or sign up for the Divorcing Religion Workshop here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/
Get your recordings from the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference here: https://www.religioustraumaconference.org/register
Follow Janice and the Conference on Religious Trauma on Social Media:
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The Divorcing Religion Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you need help with your mental health, please consult a qualified, secular, mental health clinician.
Lia Dugal - Calvary Chapel Survivor
The Divorcing Religion Podcast
10/02/24 • 55 min
Lia Dugal - Calvary Chapel Survivor
Divorced: Fundamentalist Christianity
CW: Suicidality, abuse.
My guest today is actress and entrepreneur Lia Dugal. Lia’s experiences with religious trauma occurred while she attended Calvary Chapel in the USA.
In her continued efforts to help unwind the effects of trauma, she has created a short film called “I Am Fine,” inspired by the suicide of a queer friend who was shamed by Christian beliefs. By sharing her story, Lia hopes to shed light on practices that have wounded many and been hidden for too long.
In this episode, Lia provides some background information on Calvary Chapel, as well as sharing her own experiences and the motivation behind her film.
FIND LIA:
www.cafegirlproductionsinc.com
Personal instagram: @bornagainwiccan
Business instagram: @CafeGirl11
Support this podcast by becoming a Member of the CORT YouTube channel! When you Support this podcast by joining our YouTube membership (starting as low as $3/month) you'll get early access to all of our new content, access to badges and special chat emojis, and more. Every dollar helps, so sign up to be a member today by clicking "Join" under the video.
Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcast
Follow Janice and the Conference on Religious Trauma on Social Media:
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The Divorcing Religion Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you need help with your mental health, please consult a qualified, secular, mental health clinician.
Podcast by Porthos Media
Copyright 2024
www.porthosmedia.net
Lonnie Mann - Gaytheist
The Divorcing Religion Podcast
01/01/25 • 59 min
Lonnie Mann - Gaytheist
Divorced: Orthodox Judaism
Lonnie Mann grew up Orthodox Jewish in New York. It's a strict, difficult lifestyle for anyone; but Lonnie found additional challenges growing up as he realized he was gay, and struggled to reconcile his faith and sexuality. Ultimately, Lonnie managed to leave the community. Eventually, he wrote a graphic novel about his experiences, with his partner Ryan Gatts helping provide artwork.
Lonnie’s book is called Gaytheist: Coming Out of My Orthodox Childhood.
FIND LONNIE:
https://www.lonniecomics.com/
Janice's Best-selling book Divorcing Religion: A Memoir and Survival Handbook is now available in USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP78TZZF and CANADA https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DP78TZZF
Early Bird tickets are now available for the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference, happening LIVE in Seattle May 23-25, 2025! Get yours now: https://www.shamelesssexuality.org/
Purity Culture Survivor Support Group is happening on Thursdays at 5pm Pacific. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with others for healing and support: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/services
Need help on your journey of healing from Religious Trauma? Book a free 20-minute consultation with Janice here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/services
Support this channel by becoming a Member of the Divorcing Religion YouTube channel! When you support this channel by joining our YouTube membership (starting as low as $3/month) you'll get early access to all of our new content, access to badges and special chat emojis, and more. Every dollar helps, so sign up to be a member today by clicking "Join" under the video.
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Follow Janice and Divorcing Religion on Social Media:
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The Divorcing Religion Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you need help with your mental health, please consult a qualified, secular, mental health clinician.
Podcast by Porthos Media
Copyright 2024
www.porthosmedia.net
Marla Taviano - From Missionary to Heretic
The Divorcing Religion Podcast
02/19/25 • 52 min
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. She also discusses the power of writing as a force for healing.
FIND MARLA:
IG: https://instagram.com/marlataviano
Substack: https://marlataviano.substack.com
Website: https://marlataviano.com
Janice's Amazon Best-Seller Divorcing Religion: A Memoir and Survival Handbook is now available in
USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP78TZZF and CANADA https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DP78TZZF
Early Bird tickets are now available for the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference, happening LIVE in Seattle May 23-25, 2025! Get yours now: https://www.shamelesssexuality.org/
Purity Culture Survivor Support Group is happening on Thursdays at 5pm Pacific. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with others for healing and support: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/services
Need help on your journey of healing from Religious Trauma? Book a free 20-minute consultation with Janice here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/services
Support this channel by becoming a Member of the Divorcing Religion YouTube channel! When you support this channel by joining our YouTube membership (starting as low as $3/month) you'll get early access to all of our new content, access to badges and special chat emojis, and more. Every dollar helps, so sign up to be a member today by clicking "Join" under the video.
Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcast
Follow Janice and Divorcing Religion on Social Media:
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The Divorcing Religion Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you need help with your mental health, please consult a qualified, secular, mental health clinician.
Podcast by Porthos Media
Copyright 2025
www.porthosmedia.net
DJ Williams, PhD - Murder as a Leisure Activity Divorced: Mormonism
The Divorcing Religion Podcast
12/06/23 • 60 min
DJ Williams, PhD - Murder as a Leisure Activity
Divorced: Mormonism
CW: Suicide, homicide, frank descriptions of sex
Today’s guest, Dr. DJ Williams, was raised Mormon. We met when he presented at a Center for Positive Sexuality session on the Threat of Mass Public Violence by “Incels.”
Dr. Williams is a Professor at the Department of Sociology, Social Work, & Criminology at Idaho State University. He is also a board member and Research Affiliate with the Center for Positive Sexuality (Los Angeles);a co-founding editor of the Journal of Positive sexuality www.journalofpositivesexuality.org; and, the associate editor of Leisure Sciences.
FIND DJ:
[email protected]
https://positivesexuality.org/
Support this podcast monthly on Patreon (starting as low as $2/month) and get access to bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/janiceselbie Thanks to my newest patrons: Marie, Mary, and Peter. Every dollar helps. For one-time donations: paypal.me/JaniceSelbie
Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcast
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The Divorcing Religion Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you need help with your mental health, please consult a qualified, secular, mental health clinician.
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The Divorcing Religion Podcast currently has 135 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Islam, Health & Fitness, Self Care, Christianity, Healing, Society & Culture, Ptsd, Mental Health, Podcasts, Religion, Relationships and Atheist.
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The average episode length on The Divorcing Religion Podcast is 58 minutes.
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