Embracing Embodiment: Spiritual healing after purity culture and patriarchy (181)

Meg Calvin invites us into a bold conversation about embodied spirituality, healing from religious trauma, and reclaiming the wisdom of our bodies. We navigate the critique of purity culture, the impacts of patriarchy in ministry, and how spiritual wholeness arises when we learn to trust our desires and honor ourselves—mind, body, and spirit. Meg shares the inspiration behind her new novel, "There, He Holds Her," weaving together the journeys of two women separated by decades but united in their quest to break free from religious conditioning. Along the way, we dive into practices like emotional body mapping, somatic healing, contemplative grounding, and the power of play for spiritual growth. Whether you're deconstructing old beliefs, searching for holistic faith, or hungry for new ways to connect spirit and body, this episode is for you. About the Guest: Meg Calvin is a coach, minister, and author passionate about helping others claim their desires as sacred, reconnect to their bodies, and experience healing through creativity and playful spirituality. She has empowered countless seekers to move beyond performance-based faith into deeper authenticity and joy. In this episode: (00:00) Discussing Meg Calvin's new novel (03:59) Passion for crafting dialogue (07:29) Critiquing purity culture (11:25) Finding joy in writing and reconnection (15:01) Understanding emotional body mapping (17:28) Connecting with heritage through play (20:36) Naming and expressing hidden anger (24:42) Discussing Heity's beliefs (28:25) Exploring Spiritual Restoration and Reflection (30:54) Pre order bonuses and goodies As always, find related episodes and notes at www.umc.org/compass