When Faith Hurts: Healing After Religious Trauma

On this powerful episode, we explore one of the most misunderstood forms of trauma—the kind rooted in faith, doctrine, and spiritual authority. Religious trauma doesn’t always come from dramatic events. Sometimes, it’s the subtle conditioning, the fear of punishment, the pressure to conform, or the shame disguised as holiness that leaves the deepest wounds. My guest, Sarah Spark Malone, is a nationally recognized holistic therapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and transformational spiritual heal...