Connecting to the World Outside of Religious Fundamentalism's Isolation with Dr. Sara Glass

Explore the intersections of Orthodox Judaism and fundamentalist Christianity in this episode with religious trauma therapists, Kit Morgan and Dr. Sara Glass. Kit, the host of The Liberated Porch Podcast, dives into how high-control religious groups impact mental health, identity, and personal autonomy with the author of Kissing Girls on Shabbat, Dr. Sara Glass.In this episode:The shared experiences of religious trauma across different faith backgroundsHow religious control influences mental health and personal identityThe parallels between religious trauma and narcissistic or abusive relationshipsStrategies for recognizing and naming religious and cultural traumaThe importance of boundaries and self-compassion in recoveryReframing language around high-control religions and cultsGenerating safe spaces for dissent and dialogue online and in therapyPractical ways to support clients in exploring beyond their religious confinesThe lifelong journey of healing and self-discovery after leaving high-control groupsResources:Kissing Girls on ShabbatDr. Sarah Glass on InstagramEx-Mormon Stories by Martha BeckTo learn more about religious trauma, check out @theliberatedporch on Substack, Instagram, and TikTok