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Podcast: Talk Tantra to Me with Leola
Episode: Religious Trauma & Sex Ed with Lauren Auer, episode 167
Description: Send a textLeola chats with Lauren, trauma therapist, about religious trauma and faith crisis. They discuss the importance of somatic methods in therapy, including walk-and-talk therapy, which combines the benefits of nature and movement with therapeutic conversations. Lauren shares her personal journey of questioning her faith and ultimately walking away from her religious community. They also explore the subtle ways in which religious trauma can manifest and the impact of restrictive beliefs around sexuality. Throughout the conversation, it highlights the need for curiosity, self-reflection, and open dialogue regarding religious beliefs and their effects on individuals' well-being.<...