Mindful Minds

goodbye for now - Ep. 84 Jan 27, 2024

Mindful Minds entered my life in a time when I was at my loneliest and my most depressed.

In so many ways, this project saved my life. It gave me purpose, It gave me a reason to stick around.

I turned 25 this week, and I don’t recognize the 21 year old who sat down at her computer and googled, “how to start a podcast.”

In the last 4 years, she has grown and healed and gained so much confidence and peace and joy.

She has interviewed her heroes and learned from strangers.

I am so proud of her, and so proud of this community.

Thank you for your kindness and your support with this decision. Thank you for cheering me on and for accepting my decision to rest.

The fact that so many strangers have rallied around me and encouraged me for the last 3 years is unreal.

I am so proud of you all and how you’ve chosen to grow and heal.

I hope you know that it’s okay to rest too.

To my 67 guests: you have changed my life. You listened, you taught, and I am so honored to have continued to connect offline with so many of you. You made this podcast. Your expertise is what spearheaded this vision.

To the 48 countries, and 821 cities. To the thousands and thousands of listeners. Thank you thank you thank you. You turned a hobby into a community.

And one last time: to end our time, unclench your jaw, take a deep breath, and remember: you can always learn, you can always grow, and you can always choose to live your life in a more mindful way.

Goodbye for now,

Fina

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The All-Encompassing Impact of Religious Trauma with Dr. Laura Anderson - Ep. 83 Jan 26, 2024

Content warning: religious trauma & talk about triggers
Welcome to the LAST guest episode of Mindful Minds!! As a little thank you, I have released my religious trauma sticker collection!! You buy the stickers on Etsy here!

This week we have a super special guest. I am so excited to welcome Dr. Laura Anderson (she/her) to the podcast!! Dr. Laura’s work has been so impactful in my personal deconstruction journey, and it was such an honor to have her on the show.

Dr. Laura Anderson (PhD, Saybrook University; LMFT) is a therapist, trauma resolution and recovery coach, writer, educator, and creator who specializes in complex trauma with a focus on domestic violence, sexualized violence, and religious trauma. Laura has a private practice in Nashville, Tennessee, and is the founder and director of the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery, an online coaching company where she and the other practitioners work with clients who have experienced high demand/high control religions, adverse religious experiences, cults, and religious trauma.

In 2019, Laura cofounded the Religious Trauma Institute with the goal of providing trauma-informed resources, consultation, and training to clinicians and other helping professionals who work with religious trauma survivors.

You can find Dr. Laura on social media at @drlauraeanderson , @traumaresolutionandrecovery , and @religioustraumainstitute . You can also visit her website. Dr Laura’s new book, “When Religion Hurts You: Healing from Religious Trauma and the Impact of High Control Religion” is out now!
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I Am Not Proud of What I Did When I Was Religious with @womanbeingpodcast - Ep. 82 Jan 19, 2024

Trigger warning: homophobia/transphobia, ableism, racism, the death of a young child & healing culture trauma, suicide, religious trauma, self harm (and scarring) and depression, and exorcisms/demonic expression

This week we have the lovely Kelley, Kelly Anne, & Emma (she/her) of @womanbeingpodcast on to talk about coping with the harm done while a part of fundamentalist evangelicalism. For many, including myself, it is a hard pill to swallow to come to terms with how you caused direct and indirect harm while in religion. It is easy to get defensive and can be really tricky to talk about. In this episode, we unpack the events that impacted us and were a catalyst to start deconstructing, how to take accountability, and how we've learned to sit in the nuance.

Woman Being is a community of people who host conversations in order gain perspective and see the humanity in others. This project was birthed out of a close group of friends getting lost in conversation so enriching that we decided to extend the invitation in the form of a podcast. They hope that as they explore this big, messy world and dive into the gray that you’ll find some gold in the midst of it too.

You can find Woman Being on social media @womanbeingpodcast , on all streaming platforms, and online here.
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Astrology: Roots, Rumors, And Realities With Kirah Of @thestrology - Ep. 81 Jan 12, 2024

Apologies for some of the weird audio in this episode! We had a few technical difficulties while recording :-(

This week we have Kirah (she/her) of @thestrology on to talk about all things astrology! For a lot of people who grew up in religion, astrology was OFF limits. In this episode, we discuss the roots and realities of astrology, along with how to use it to heal.

Kirah is a professional astrologer and astrology teacher and consultant whose practice is rooted in the Hellenistic tradition. As a queer Black astrologer, Kirah is passionate about intersectionality and accessibility for those who want to learn astrology.

If you want to follow Kirah or work with her, you can find her online @thestrology and at thestrology.com as well as her podcast, Cosmic Guidance For All! You can also check out her private group, @joveshouse.
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"I'm Not Ashamed" Breakdown: Pure Flix's Propaganda Sh*tshow - Ep. 80 Jan 05, 2024

BUCKLE UP B*TCHES!!!

In this episode, we breakdown the 2016 Pure Flix film, "I'm Not Ashamed." This movie covers the story of Rachel Joy Scott and the 1999 Columbine Shooting: with lots of Christian propaganda and historical inaccuracy mixed in.

Come along with me as I cringe and critique this monstrosity of a movie.

Quick trigger warning for folks: talk about school shootings & gun violence, SA, su*cide, depression, addiction, ableism, purity culture, and overall patriarchal Christian misinformation.
Also also - if you haven't listened to ep 79, please listen for a MAJOR update on Mindful Mind's future.
xoxo Fina

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Let’s Talk Homophobia in Christian Colleges with Erin of @REAP_lgbtq - Ep. 79 Jan 05, 2024

Please listen to the beginning of this episode for a major update. I cannot thank you all enough for the last 3 years. You have changed my life. Thank you.
Trigger warning: homophobia, transphobia, self-hatred, discrimination, hate crimes, mental health distress, addiction, suicide, counseling abuse, emotional abuse, sexual assault & investigations, brief talk about school shootings via Columbine, graphic description of suicide (time stamp: 1:02:00-1:07:00).

This week we have the incredible Erin Green (She/They) of REAP (Religious Exemption Accountability Project) on the podcast to talk about homophobia and discrimination at Christian Colleges.

Erin (She/They) is the Campus and Alumni Organizer for REAP. They are an affirming biblical scholar and LGBTQIA+ activist. Erin has a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Azusa Pacific University and an M.Div. from San Francisco Theological Seminary.

If you listened to episode 24, we talk quite a bit about REAP. REAP fights for the safety, bodily autonomy, justice, and human rights of LGBTQIA+ and other communities marginalized at many predominantly white, taxpayer-funded religious schools and colleges. Using campus organizing, storytelling through podcasting, documentary film, and speaking and preaching on campuses throughout the country, REAP empowers students, faculty, staff and alumni at these institutions to advocate for human rights, while shining a light on the dangers and abuses of a major educational pipeline of white Christian Supremacy.

If you want to follow REAP and learn more about what they’re doing and how to support it, you can visit them online here and follow them @REAP_lgbtq . You can also reach out to REAP if you are a queer student who is facing discrimination or hatred in a religious school. REAP is also releasing a podcast called, “On God’s Campus,” soon so keep an eye open for that! Lastly, if you want to follow or connect with Erin directly, you can follow them at @_runningerins_ .
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My Body My Choice, My Vote My Voice with @voteprochoice - Ep. 78 Nov 07, 2023

COMMUNITY UPDATE: Please listen to the first 10 mins of the episode. I share plans for the future of the podcast and we talk a bit about what's going on in the world.
Mindful Minds will still be on a break until Jan 2024.
Content warning: talk about abortion
This week we have Ariana (she/her) on to talk about abortion rights and voting! Today is Election Day, and although we have been on a pause, I felt that it was important to share this episode today. Ariana worked for Vote Pro Choice at the time of recording, but is now working for a Texas abortion fund! We are so grateful to her for coming on and we are cheering her on at her new position!
Vote Pro Choice (@voteprochoice) mobilizes the nation’s prochoice majority to elect prochoice champions who protect and expand reproductive freedom at every level of government. Their digital-first tools have engaged over 50 million prochoice voters and helped elect hundreds of prochoice champion candidates.
You can support them and their work by donating here. You can also view their resources, including their voter guide, at their website.

Lastly, if you haven't yet, PLEASE register to vote. Today is Election Day, and your local elections MATTER. To register, click here.

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Time To Talk Taboos: A Convo About Menstrual Care & Chronic Illness With @letstalkperiodau - Ep. 77 Sep 01, 2023

COMMUNITY UPDATE - I have rebranded my Tik Tok from @fina__bina to @mindfulmindspod !! If you are looking for our page on Tik Tok, that's where to find all of our deconstruction videos and content.
Content warning: We talk about blood, surgery, and medical procedures in this episode!

This week we have Isabella (she/her) of @letstalkperiodau to talk about all things menstrual care & chronic illness! This is unlike any other episode we have done, but I felt like it was a really important topic to touch on.

For many of us who grew up in religious environments, we didn’t learn about our bodies or how to know if something is wrong. In this episode, we talk a lot about PCOS and Endo, and how to treat these conditions, how to recognize them, and how to push against the cultural taboos. I learned SO much in this episode, and to be honest, was quite surprised by how much I didn’t know.

Isabella’s IG account, @letstalkperiodau, is a great educational resource, especially for ex-religious folks. She also has her amazing podcast, Let’s Talk, Period, which is available on all streaming platforms! If you are looking for more education resources, you can also find her blog here, her website here, her mentoring information here, and her Tik Tok here!
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Purity Culture Made Me ________ with Blair of @talkpuritytome - Ep. 76 Aug 18, 2023

TW: SA, purity culture, misogyny, sexual shame, mass shooting (time stamp: 24:00-27:40), high control religious abuse, queerphobia & homophobia

This week we have Blair (she/her) of @talkpuritytome on the podcast! Blair has been breaking barriers in the purity culture space for a while now, and was a major pillar of my own deconstruction.

In this episode, we are talking about YOUR purity culture experiences! A while back, I asked my IG audience to finish this statement: “Purity culture made me ______.” So this week, we are sifting through your experiences and breaking down the harm that purity culture has done.

Blair’s account (@talkpuritytome) is an amazing educational resource for folks deconstructing purity culture. You can also find Blair on Tik Tok and Twitter as well as IG!

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Christian Spies, Cry Nights, & Church Camp with Jey & Clint of @howgaythouart - Ep. 75 Aug 04, 2023

Content Warning: brief mention of SA, religious trauma, purity culture, & a school shooting

This week we have the hilarious Jey (they/them) and Clint (he/him) of @howgaythouart to talk all things church camp. We cover everything from cry nights and emotional manipulation to Michael W Smith and Christian comedians.

If you want to support Jey & Clint, and check out what they’re doing over at How Gay Thou Art, you can follow them @howgaythouart. How Gay Thou Art is a comedy podcast about growing up queer, Christian, and hella confused! The podcast is available on all streaming platforms and you can find more info at howgaythouart.com .
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One Year Post Roe: Where Do We Go From Here with Moji of @abortionfront & Marie of @midwest_access_coalition - Ep. 74 Jul 14, 2023

TW: sexual assault, domestic violence, violence against pregnant persons

We are back, for the THIRD time, with my two favorite people, Moji Alawode-El & Marie Khan. These two are not only kickass abortion activists and educators, but they are also such amazing humans.

Moji Alawode-El (she/her) is the marketing manager at Abortion Access Front (@abortionfront) and one of the hosts of Feminist Buzzkills Live! Podcast. Marie Khan (she/her) is the Director of Programs at Midwest Access Coalition (@midwest_access_coalition).

In this episode, we go over the legislation that has bene introduced, the status of abortion pill access, the violence that has been committed, and the harm that has been done since Roe v Wade was overturned in 2022. If you are seeking a more comprehensive episode on abortion, check out episode 33 or episode 45 for a breakdown of when Roe fell.

Marie & Moji also talk about some next steps for folks who are seeking to support abortion access, care, and providers.
- PAY ATTENTION TO ELECTIONS! Please research your special and local elections. Voting for abortion access happens year round, not just in November.
- Support new abortion clinics and clinic expansions! Valley Abortion Group in New Mexico is new and needs your support!
- Show up and support your local abortion clinics!
- Don’t forget about mutual aid groups!
- Recognize your privilege and help support intersectional rights too!

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No Contact: Hannah Beck's (@hannahaha424) Journey To Safety And Freedom - Ep. 73 Jun 30, 2023

TW: religious trauma & abuse, going no contact, abusive parental relationships, purity culture, child abuse, high control religious abuse, sexual assault, cult environments

This week we have Hannah Beck (she/her) on the podcast to talk all things no contact.

Hannah is a 22 year old recent college graduate who gained notoriety on TikTok in 2020 for fleeing an extremist religious group and going “no contact” with her abusive parents. She uses her platform to discuss how she navigates mental health issues, religion, being a college student, and queerness amidst overcoming many obstacles! You can find Hannah on Tik Tok and IG @Hannahaha424 !

Many of you have reached out to me about your journeys with going no contact and have asked for advice. I wanted to have Hannah on to answer some of those questions and help create a safe space to talk about these types of dynamics. If you are someone who has chosen to go no contact and are navigating that painful experience, you’re not alone and your needs are important. You deserve safety, acceptance, and self love.

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Shiny Happy People Review: How The Duggars Represent A Larger Issue Within American Evangelicalism - Ep. 72 Jun 16, 2023

TW: Overall really intense talk of sexual assault, sexual abuse, purity culture trauma, narcissistic abuse, spiritual abuse, child abuse, child mol3station, religious trauma, physical abuse via corporal punishment, sexism & misogyny, victim blame, SEVERE TW for episode 4 regarding the talk of Josh Duggar’s child p0rn case

Hi all - welcome to my review and breakdown of the Amazon Prime docu-series, “Shiny Happy People.” Shiny Happy People covers the fundamentalist Christian cult, IBLP, and how that cult harms folks. It centers primarily on the Duggar Family, known for TLC’s reality show: “19 Kids & Counting,” and how IBLP impacted their children.

In this episode, I focus primarily on how IBLP and fundamentalist Christianity as a WHOLE is intrinsically misogynistic, manipulative, abusive, and narcissistic. If you are a survivor of religious abuse, this episode may be triggering or emotional for you. Please take care of yourself and prioritize your mental well-being and healing.

Let’s dive in….
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Intimacy After Abuse & Healing After Survival with Jimanekia Eborn - Ep. 71 Jun 02, 2023

TW: sexual assault, rape, trauma, conversation about murder (time stamp: 6:40-7:00), suicide (time stamp: 41:40-42:30), unconscious rape (time stamp: 51:00-55:30), self harm (time stamp: (1:15:45-1:20:00)

Boy oh boy are y’all in for a treat. This week we have the incredible Jimanekia Eborn (she/her) to talk about the realities of sexual assault and intimacy after abuse. Jimanekia Eborn is a Queer, Sexual Assault & Trauma Expert, Trauma Media Consultant, and Comprehensive Sex Educator, who has worked in mental health for the past 13 years in sex education and sexual trauma support. Jimanekia is the Founder of Tending the Garden, a non-profit for sexual assault survivors of different marginalized identities, and Co-founder of Cintima, bringing increased representation to the field of Intimacy Coordination in the film industry.

It was such an honor to chat with Jimanekia. Her work has played such a vital role in my healing and my ability to recognize my own trauma, and I can’t say enough how thankful I am for her and her work.

If you want to follow Jimanekia and support her, you can find her on IG @jimanekia and online here for all things podcast, retreats, support groups, classes, and more. You can also find her non-profit, Tending the Garden, on IG here and online here. She has also recently released a healing box subscription boxes through Tending the Garden which you can purchase here.

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Recognizing Spiritual Abuse & How To Move Forward with Katherine of @uncertainpodcast - Ep. 70 May 19, 2023

TW: religious trauma, high control religious environments, religious abuse, religious shame, spiritual abuse, cult environments, sexual assault, sexual abuse, rape, misogyny, patriarchal ethical issues within the church

This week we have an enlightening conversation with Katherine Spearing (she/her) of @uncertainpodcast and Tears of Eden. Tears of Eden “seeks to empower survivors to connect with their own agency to pursue the healing process from Spiritual Abuse. Tears facilitates connection to other survivors and provides language and resources to name the experience of Spiritual Abuse.”

We have spoken about religious trauma a TON but we have yet to dive deep into spiritual abuse. Katherine brought such an amazing perspective to the podcast in such an educated and thoughtful way.

If you want to check out Katherine’s work you can find Katherine online @katherinespearing and on her website. And if you want to follow Tears of Eden, you can find them online @uncertainpodast and on their website AND you can learn more about their in person retreat here.

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How ADHD & EDs Interact with @badashtherapy - Ep. 69 May 05, 2023

TW: eating disorders (binging & restriction), ableism, self-harm & suicide (15:30-17:00), fatphobia & unrealistic beauty standards, brief mention of SA, body hatred, diet culture, orthorexia

This week on Mindful Minds we have Asher Seruya (they/she) of @badashtherapy on the podcast to talk all things ADHD + Eating Disorders. Asher is a psychotherapist, illustrator, and writer who specializes in unpacking eating disorder recovery, weight stigma, Jewish identity, and complex trauma. They brought such amazing insight on the intersection between ADHD & Eating Disorders, and how popular culture and the world’s approach to neurodivergence acts as a catalyst with disordered eating.

As someone recovering from an ED, this episode was so helpful and validating for me — and I hope it’s the same for you.

If you’d like to follow Asher and keep up with their work, which I would HIGHLY recommend, you can find her at @badashtherapy on IG and on their website for therapy services. You can also purchase art from their AMAZING Winter/Spring ’23 Collection here.

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Learning To Let Go of Perfectionism with @dr.menije - Ep. 68 Apr 21, 2023

TW: perfectionism, mental health struggles, self-worth struggles/negative self-talk, eating disorders, fatphobia

Does anyone else identify as a recovering perfectionist? Because I sure do.

This week we have an affirming conversation with Dr. Menije (she/her) about perfectionism. Perfectionism is so rooted in our culture, and tends to be a common thread throughout a lot of mental health issues.

For me, with my background in religion, I feel that perfection is the root of so many of my anxieties and insecurities, and I’m sure many of you relate. In this episode, we cover the reality of what perfectionism is, how to approach it, and why it’s so pervasive.

If you want to learn from Dr. Menije and follow her work, you can find her on IG @dr.menije . You can also find her courses, blog, and free resources on her website!

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Let's Talk Religious Trauma: Q&A - Ep. 67 Apr 21, 2023

TW: religious trauma, spiritual abuse, discrimination, purity culture

Welcome to another solo episode! We haven’t done one of these in a while, but I loved diving deep into these questions.

In this episode, I answered questions sent in by listeners via IG and Tik Tok. The majority of them are related to religious trauma and deconstruction.

From bible disposal to telling your parents you’re leaving religion, we cover lots of important topics.

If you all want another Q&A episode, please let me know! This was a blast to record.
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The Religion to Abusive Relationship Pipeline: Unpacking Evangelical Toxicity with @deconstructingpurityculture - Ep. 66 Mar 31, 2023

TW: purity culture trauma, sexism/misogyny, rape/sexual assault/marital rape (53:30-1:03:45) & (1:07:30-1:20:00), abusive relationships, coercion, manipulation, controlling dynamics, abuse of power, church abuse, brief mention of suicide

Alright, we heard you! We received such an overwhelming ask for this topic and specifically, for us to bring back the AMAZING Sarah (she/her) of @deconstructingpurityculture to chat with us - so here we are! Buckle up for an almost 2 hour deep dive into part 2 of our purity culture.

If you haven’t listened to our first episode with Sarah, I would highly recommend it. We talk about all things purity culture from how it can lead to marital abuse to how the lack of consent education teaches adults not to have boundaries.

In this episode, we dive DEEP into how purity culture and evangelicalism leads to abusive relationships. We talk about how the lack of privacy and oversharing, the authoritarian nature of pastoral leadership, and the intense coercion within the church lead to abuse, assault, and authoritarian romantic relationships.

If you want to learn from Sarah and follow her wonderful content, which I would HIGHLY recommend, you can find her on IG @deconstructingpurityculture . You can also find more of her podcast appearances and more resources on her linktree.

Sarah also mentioned Reclamation Collective as a therapy resource for religious trauma! I also mention my religious trauma & mental health resources, which you can find here.

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Mental Health, Disordered Eating, + Body Image in South Asian Cultures with @YourSouthAsianTherapist - Ep. 65 Mar 17, 2023

TW: eating disorders (restriction + binging & purging), body image issues, depression, perfectionism, shame, self harm

Welcome back to Mindful Minds! This week we have the amazing Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir (she/her) on the podcast to talk about how South Asian Cultures impact one’s susceptibility to disordered eating and how it impact one’s mental health.

Fatema brings such nuance and gentleness to such a sensitive and multifaceted topic. I would highly recommend listening to her expertise in this episode.

If you want to follow Fatema on social platforms and learn more from her, you can find her on IG @YourSouthAsianTherapist and find her resources and other projects at here. You can also read her amazing blog at fjshakir.wordpress.com . Fatema is also accepting clients in the state of NY! Feel free to message her for more info.

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Ethical Foster Care, Weaponized Adoption, Saviorism, & How Deconstruction Plays Into It All with @elliecoburn - Ep. 64 Mar 03, 2023

TW: rape, pro-life propoganda, racism & inequity towards BIPOC, medically assisted suicide, adoption trauma, white savioirism, Christian supremacy, religious trauma

Alright y'all, buckle up. This week we have the incredibly intellectual and insightful, Ellie Coburn (she/her), on for a MASSIVE convo about white saviorism, weaponized adoption, abortion access, and Christian supremacy. This is a pretty lengthy and incredibly important conversation.

For those of us who grew up in evangelical communities, we are all too familiar with the Christian supremacy and pro-life propaganda that is engrained in adoption conversations. Ellie is someone with personal experience as a foster care parent and adoptive parent, and she has wildly valuable opinions on the topic. If you grew up in mission culture and have been taught that you are meant to “save,” this is the conversation for you.

If you want to learn more from Ellie or connect with her, you can connect with her on Instagram @elliecoburn. She also wanted to share a few literary resources for you all!
- Torn Apart by Dorothy Roberts
- Shattered Bonds by Dorothy Roberts
- Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez

Ellie also speaks about a phenomenal article from the Washington Post written by an adult Korean American adoptee, Cynthia Landesberg, centering on the harm that is done by using adoption as a solution to abortion.

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An Intersectional Conversation about Disordered Eating with Brianna of @thecelestialliferd - Ep. 63 Feb 17, 2023

TW: fatphobia, racism, eating disorders, systemic racism, verbal violence against brown & black fat bodies, religious trauma regarding fatphobia, dieting, food apartheid, ableism

Happy Black History Month friends! This month we have two amazing conversations covering intersectionality within the disabled activism community and the eating disorder community.

Last week, we had Iman (she/they) of @Disabled.BIPOC to chat about the importance of intersectionality within disabled activism, so if you missed that episode, go check it out!

But this week, we have the AMAZING Brianna Theus (she/her) of @thecelestialliferd on to have an intersectional conversation about eating disorders. This conversation is truly one of a kind, and was SO educational and insightful. Brianna is so eloquent and such a great teacher, and it was such a pleasure to learn from her.

In this episode, we unpack how food apartheid, religious upbringings, income disparity, and racism can impact one’s susceptibility to developing an ED or their ability to recover from one.

If you want to learn more from Brianna, and I would HIGHLY recommend it, you can find her on IG @thecelestialliferd and online here (thecelestiallife.com). If you want to work with Brianna, she has her own private practice, where she practices from an anti-diet and weight-inclusive lens. She is based in Connecticut and does take insurance here!

If you are struggling with an eating disorder and feel that you are not worth seeking help or are not sick enough to seek help, please know that you are worthy of help and recovery and your feelings and struggles are valid. You can seek help at the NEDA hotline (800) 931-2237 . You can also search for an ED therapist online at psychologytoday.com & inclusivetherapists.com .

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Why We Need BIPOC Disabled Activism with Iman of @Disabled.BIPOC - Ep. 62 Feb 03, 2023

TW: racism, ableism, medical racism, brief mention of rape, micro-aggressions, eating disorders (and specifically being weighed at the Dr.)

Happy Black History Month friends! This month we have two amazing conversations covering intersectionality within the disabled activism community and the eating disorder community.

This week, we have Iman (she/they) of @Disabled.BIPOC to chat about the importance of intersectionality within disabled activism and why it’s vital to view ableism through a lens of anti-racism as well. We talk about all things from medical racism to recognizing privilege within communities and how to use your privilege to uplift communities who are being oppressed.

Iman and I wanted to make sure we included the medical resources we talked about as well!

- Dr. Script
- LGBTQ Provider Directory
- Trans Affirming Provider Directory
- Mindful Minds BIPOC resources
- Mindful Minds Abortion resources
- Healthcare Guide for Disabled People
- @thechronicnotebook 's Mental Health Specialists for Disabled individuals guide
BIPOC Doctor Directories:
- Culturally Sensitive Dr Directory
- Black Doctors USA

Iman also shared an amazing master doc created by the wonderful @thechronicnotebook

I would also really encourage you all to check out Iman’s page! They are an amazing individual and do so much amazing work. You can find Iman on IG @Disabled.BIPOC & @alilbitofaith - and the links to her other platforms are in their IG bio!

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You Are Not A Crumpled Up Rose: A Purity Culture Convo with Sarah of @deconstructingpurityculture - Ep. 61 Jan 20, 2023

TW: religious trauma, purity culture, “soul tie” trauma, marital abuse/rape, consent violations, church trauma, peer pressured emotional trauma, coercion, manipulation, sexual abuse/assault, abuse of power, sexism, suicide (brief mention)

Welcome to our last episode of Deconstruction January! If you are just joining us, welcome! This is the last episode of this themed month, but don’t worry, we will continue talking about deconstruction year round. I just wanted to dedicate some specific time to really unpack it. If you are looking for more constant deconstruction content, check out my Tik Tok, @fina__bina !

We spent the first half of January deep diving into mega churches, and now we’re diving into the other most requested topic: purity culture.

To have this conversation, we have the amazing Sarah (she/her) of @deconstructingpurityculture . Sarah and I come from really similar backgrounds and in this episode, we talk about all things purity culture from how it can lead to marital abuse to how the lack of consent education teaches adults not to have boundaries.

If you want to learn from Sarah and follow her wonderful content, which I would HIGHLY recommend, you can find her on IG @deconstructingpurityculture . You can also find more of her podcast appearances and more resources on her linktree.

We also quote Jessica Valenti, which I would also really recommend reading her work and her book, The Purity Myth.

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Mega-Churches: Conferences, Cults, & Controversy - Part 2 - Ep. 60 Jan 07, 2023

TW: religious trauma, church trauma, peer pressured emotional trauma, coercion, manipulation, sexual abuse/assault, abuse of power, purity culture trauma, sexism, cult-like behaviors, miracles + healings trauma

Happy New Year all! I hope your 2022 was peaceful and mindful, and if it wasn’t, I hope you are able to find that in 2023. I wanted to welcome you to 2023 with a special 2 part series. I received a lot of feedback recently about deconstruction and religious trauma, and how so many of you wanted to talk about these topics. Specifically, after a megachurch series I posted on my Tik Tok, you all expressed a sincere interest in talking about the coercion and abusive nature of megachurches. So, let’s talk about it.

Yesterday I released part 1 of this mini-series, and if you haven’t listened to that episode, it gives some great context for this conversation. We chat about healing culture, the capitalism of Christianity, and the fabrication of supernatural occurrences.

In this episode, we dive into the beast that is megachurch & mega-pastor production including tours, conferences, and altar calls. We also go in quite a bit, on the similarities between charismatic Christianity and cults, including some conversation surrounding purity culture and blind obedience. And lastly, we talk about how blind obedience and respect for authority leads to a lack of true accountability and therefore leads to abuse and the misuse of power. We also talk a little bit about how the urge to forgive all and wipe one’s slate white as snow leads to a cycle of abuse.

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Mega-Churches: Healings, Gold Dust, & Gucci - Part 1 - Ep. 59 Jan 06, 2023

TW: religious trauma, church trauma, church camp trauma, coercion, manipulation, ableism, classism, racism, colonialism, white savioirism, homophobia, failed resurrection attempt, attempted healing trauma

Happy New Year all! I hope your 2022 was peaceful and mindful, and if it wasn’t, I hope you are able to find that in 2023. I wanted to welcome you to 2023 with a special 2 part series. I received a lot of feedback recently about deconstruction and religious trauma, and how so many of you wanted to talk about these topics. Specifically, after a megachurch series I posted on my Tik Tok, you all expressed a sincere interest in talking about the coercion and abusive nature of megachurches. So, let’s talk about it.

In part 1, we chat about healing and the ableist nature of healing/miracle culture, the harm of health + wealth gospel, and why the mega pastor culture is inherently hypocritical and capitalistic. I talk about why at its core I believe megachurches and mega-pastors are unethical in nature.

We will also be releasing a special part 2: Megachurches: Conferences, Cults, and Controversy - tomorrow, January 7th at 6AM PST.

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Our Inner Child Needs Our Grace, Our Permission, and Our Forgiveness: with Morgan Harper Nichols - Inner Child Series - Ep. 58 Dec 30, 2022

TW: assault, childhood trauma, religious trauma, shame, trauma, anxiety

Welcome back to the finale of Inner Child December! Thank you all for listening this month. This month has been so impactful and thank you for coming along. I hope the little version of yourself felt nurtured and held during these episodes.

This week we have, drumroll please, Morgan Harper Nichols (she/her). Morgan has influenced my life so directly through her art and her words, and I cannot believe this episode even happened. Morgan and I talk about autism, how shame stifles our inner child, and how deeply our inner selves need our permission to be childlike again.

If you want to follow Morgan’s work, and I highly recommend you do, you can follow her on Instagram & on Tik Tok @morganharpernichols . You can also download her app, Storyteller. You can also visit her website.

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How Can We Reparent Our Inner Child with @evolvewithevelyn - Inner Child Series - Ep. 57 Dec 23, 2022

TW: suicide (time stamp 5:10-5:40), eating disorders (time stamp 14:55-16:00), trauma/childhood trauma, general talk of childhood neglect/abuse

Welcome back to Inner Child December! For the month of December, we will have new episodes every Friday with a new guest each week! We will tackle everything from relationships to forgiveness, to dance and play! I hope these episodes mean as much to me as they do to you. They’ve been such a joy to record, and it’s been so informative and healing to my inner child.

This week we have Evelyn (she/her) of @evolvewithevelyn on the podcast to chat all things intergenerational trauma and reparenting! We talk about meeting the needs that little us didn’t receive from our parents as kiddos, how to transition from surviving as children to thriving as adults, and how to learn what we like and desire as adults.

If you want to learn more from Evelyn, you can find her on IG, Tik Tok, YouTube, and her podcast on Spotify at @evolvewithevelyn , as well as on her website, https://evolvewithevelyn.com . Additionally, Evelyn has an inner child session called “Spark Sessions,” and if you let her know you came from Mindful Minds, you can get a discounted session!

We also mention, quite a few times, the book “It Didn’t Start With You” by Mark Wolynn. You can find that book here.

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Holding Space for our Inner Child to Rest with @bewellsis_podcast - Inner Child Series - Ep. 56 Dec 16, 2022

TW: cultural trauma (9/11, the 2008 financial crisis, national traumas) - time stamp: 14:40-30:10, school shootings (specifically addressing lockdowns & Columbine) - time stamp: 21:00-30:10 , relatively graphic school shooting description from 28:30- 30:10, burnout, childhood trauma, childhood abuse, brief mention of suicide/self-harm (time stamp: 42:41-44:00)

Welcome to Inner Child December! For the month of December, we will have new episodes every Friday with a new guest each week! We will tackle everything from relationships to forgiveness, to dance and play! I hope these episodes mean as much to me as they do to you. They’ve been such a joy to record, and it’s been so informative and healing to my inner child.

This week we have Cassandre Dunbar (she/her) of @bewellsis_podcast back on to talk about rest! We had Cassandre on episode 7, at the start of this podcast, to talk about Black mental wellness. This time around, we talk about everything from burnout to cultural trauma affecting how we are able to rest, and how chaotic or pressure-filled childhoods may have restricted our ability to rest as a child!

If you want to learn more from Cassandre and follow her work, she has an AMAZING podcast centered on mental wellness and care called Be Well Sis, available on all streaming platforms. She also can be found on IG @bewellsis_podcast & online at https://thebewellsis.com. She also recently launched a Patreon! So if you want to financially support her work, go to patreon.com/bewellsis .

Additionally, her podcast has a special holiday series with bonus episodes centering on resting and taking care of yourself during the potentially triggering holiday season, airing during the month of December!

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Dance It Out: How Dance Movement Therapy Can Free Our Inner Child with Chelsea of @healing.embodied - Inner Child Series - Ep. 55 Dec 09, 2022

TW: childhood trauma + eating disorders

Welcome to Inner Child December! For the month of December, we will have new episodes every Friday with a new guest each week! We will tackle everything from relationships to forgiveness, to dance and play! I hope these episodes mean as much to me as they do to you. They’ve been such a joy to record, and it’s been so informative and healing to my inner child.

This week we have the amazing Chelsea Horton (she/her) of @healing.embodied back on the podcast to chat all things dance & play!! Chelsea and I talk about how childhood trauma restricts play, how important play is to safety, and how to begin the journey towards movement and dance, even in the midst of shame.

If you want to learn more from Chelsea or even work directly with her, you can find her on IG at @healing.embodied or on her website at healingembodied.com . All of her services are virtual, so even if you’re not in her area, you are more than welcome to reach out! If you want to find a dance therapist in your location, go to adta.org !

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Relationships & Your Inner Child: Conflict, Healthy Coping, and Attachment, Oh My! with @jordandann - Inner Child Series - Ep. 54 Dec 02, 2022

Content Warning: we chat about trauma + triggers in the context of relationships + conflict

Welcome to Inner Child December! For the month of December, we will have new episodes every Friday with a new guest each week! We will tackle everything from relationships to forgiveness, to dance and play! I hope these episodes mean as much to me as they do to you. They’ve been such a joy to record, and it’s been so informative and healing to my inner child.

This week we have the phenomenal Jordan Dann (she/her) to talk about relationships and how our inner child impacts our relationships. Jordan is a somatic couples therapist and gives some incredibly valuable and wise insight into relationships and conflict awareness. We chat about learning how to tap into vulnerability in conflicts, conflict zones, and how our inner child needs impact how we act in relationship with others.

If you want to learn more from Jordan, you can visit her IG @jordandann , on Tik Tok @jordandann.therapist, and her website at jordandann.com. You can also purchase Jordan’s new book, “Somatic Therapy for Healing Trauma,” out now. Jordan also has an amazing flooding protocol in her links that is free and incredibly helpful!

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Intersectional Sustainability + Eco-Friendly Halloween Tips with @sustainablebrowngirl - Ep. 53 Oct 28, 2022

This week we have Ariel (she/her) of @sustainablebrowngirl on the podcast to talk sustainability and specifically how approaching sustainability with grace and nuance, whilst holding space for intersectionality is vital to the longevity of sustainable practices! We also go into some tips for a sustainable Halloween!!

The Sustainable Brown Girl page and podcast highlights and inspires women of color within the sustainability movement. If you want to learn more from Ariel, check out her IG, @sustainablebrowngirl, sustainablebrowngirl.com , and her podcast, Sustainable Brown Girl Podcast, available on all streaming platforms and on YouTube! You can also follow Ariel’s personal journey @naturally_mermaid on IG & YouTube!

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YoungLife Survivors: How @metooyounglife is Addressing the Abuse Within the YL Ministry - Ep. 52 Oct 21, 2022

TW: SA, purity culture, sexual harassment, religious trauma, homophobia, anxiety

This week we have Erin (she/her) of @metooyounglife on the podcast to talk about the abuse that has run rampant within the YoungLife ministry. We also talk about reporting and abuse in general, how society ignores survivors, and how the church’s systemic sexism and purity culture prevents accountability.

If you want to support the survivors of YoungLife and the Me Too Younglife movement, follow them at @metooyounglife. And you can also follow Erin on IG & Tik Tok at @watttsie ! Additionally, regarding the lawsuit, if you are someone who has personally experienced gender-based harassment in YoungLife, please contact Erin as well so you can get connected with the lawyers involved in the lawsuit!

I also mention some resources for sexual assault and abuse which you can find on mindfulmindspod.com under “Resources.”

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Death Anxiety + Social Anxiety with Bailey of @anxiety.positive - Ep. 51 Sep 30, 2022

TW: death in general, anxiety in general, death anxiety, death of pets, pet OCD, cancer, social anxiety

This week on Mindful Minds, we have Bailey (she/her) of @anxiety.positive to chat about social + death anxiety! We felt that these two subsets of anxiety aren’t often talked about enough despite the fact that so many suffer from them! Especially with the isolation of COVID and the constant exposure to death that society has experienced in the pandemic, we felt that these topics were incredibly timely and important.

In this episode, we chat about both types of anxieties, what they are, how they appear in our lives or the lives of those we love, and what coping tools we have found that help us cope, heal, and return to neutral!

If you want to follow Bailey and her journey, you can check her out on IG @anxiety.positive, and on her other social media channels (Facebook & Tik Tok).

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Why Latina Representation Matters + Equity & Privilege with @latinaswithmasters - Ep. 50 Sep 16, 2022

CW: we do chat briefly about micro aggressions, but this episode does not cover graphic depictions of racism. It approaches racism from a more educational lens

This week on Mindful Minds, for our 50th episode, *woo woo!!,* we have Christina Rodriguez (she/her/ella) of @latinaswithmasters . Christina is the founder of the online community and podcast, Latinas with Masters, whose mission is to Inspire, Empower and Educate nuestra comunidad and future generation leaders with equitable pathways, academic advancement and professional growth in a safe, positive and supportive environment. In this episode, we chat about equity and privilege from testing discrimination, Latina/o/x representation, the importance of seeing Latinas in academia, and why Christina knew this space was needed.

Christina V. Rodriguez is a first-generation Nicaraguan-American Latina with a multi-cultural and equity-minded mindset with a commitment in creating equitable opportunities for Women of Color in Business, Housing and Academia. Christina received her Bachelor's degree in Latino/a Studies from San Francisco State University and went on to receive her Master's degree (MBA) with an emphasis in Marketing at Notre Dame de Namur University. She is a currently pursuing her doctorate in Educational Leadership and provides 15+ years of marketing experience in the San Francisco Bay Area.

If you want to learn more about Latinas with Masters and Christina, you can follow @latinaswithmasters on IG/FB/Twitter/Tik Tok and https://www.latinaswithmasters.com online! The Latinas with Masters website also features graduate services, swag, resources, and more! You can also listen to the Latinas with Masters podcast on all podcast streaming platforms. You can also visit her website to donate & support Christina’s work and future & current grad students!

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Deconstruction Journey Part 2 + Tik Tok Q&A with @mannibobanni - Ep. 49 Sep 02, 2022

TW: deconstruction, religious shame/trauma, sexual assault, sexual misconduct done by pastors, homophobia/racism/ableism/misogyny inflicted by the church, eating disorders + fasting + fatphobia, brief talk about cults

This week we have my older sister, Manni (she/her), on the podcast to chat about our deconstruction and shared upbringing. We talk about everything from how Christianity can become toxic and discriminatory to what deconstruction actually means to how we’ve moved past bitterness. We also cover quite a few questions sent in from Tik Tok listeners about religion + deconstruction!

This episode serves as a little bit of a follow up to my deconstruction journey in episode 5. I wanted to go more in depth about my personal journey and how I have grown and even changed some perspectives in the past year. Healing and growth involve a lot of change, and I want to be transparent about that.

If you want to follow Manni or reach out to her, you can follow her on IG @mannibobanni. Manni is also selling some vintage items at a thrift event in the greater Seattle in November area and you can DM her for more info. The resources Manni mentions in the episode are: “The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It” and “How the Bible Actually Works: In Which I Explain How An Ancient, Ambiguous, and Diverse Book Leads Us to Wisdom Rather Than Answers―and Why That's Great News” by Peter Enns. She also talks about how work by Richard Rohr has been helpful to her during her deconstruction & reconstruction journeys. Manni also mentions, “It Didn’t Start With You” by Mark Wolynn as a trauma resource.

If you are looking for additional deconstruction episodes, we have a list of deconstruction episodes at our IG (@serafinablog). “Girl Boner: The Good Girl's Guide to Sexual Empowerment” by August McLaughlin and any of August’s other work. August was also on episode 21 of the podcast! “The Body Keeps The Score” is also an amazing resources for trauma work, and I have episodes (28-30) that breakdown the book. “The Purity Myth” by Jessica Valenti is also an amazing resource for purity culture survivors! Lastly, We Can Do Hard Things, the podcast, but specifically the episode “Chanel Promises: We Are Never Stuck” is an phenomenal resource for trauma recovery as well as Chanel’s memoir, “Know My Name.”

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Poly Misconceptions + Decolonizing Polyamory with @marjanilane - Ep. 48 Aug 19, 2022

TW: Domestic violence & abuse (time stamp: 40:30- 44:00), ableism & fatphobia (briefly talked about), harmful racial/body type fetishization, decolonization/racism/violence against Black bodies/queerphobia against BIPOC/slavery/sexual assault & rape against Black people/stealing Indigenous & Black spiritual practices(after 44:20), suicide & gun violence (time stamp: 1:02:30)

This week we have an incredibly educational conversation with Marjani (she/they) of @marjanilane surrounding polyamory and it’s misconceptions, but then we dive deeper into how the patriarchy impacts our view of forever & commitment. We also spend the back half of the episode discussing the intersectionality and nuances of how to decolonize polyamory and how incredibly deeply engrained colonization is in everything around us.

Marjani is an amazing educator and has a wonderful platform that is so intersectional and also accommodating for different types of learning styles. You can find their Instagram @marjanilane and their sensory sensitive page @marjanilane_v2 . I would also highly encourage you to support Marjani’s work financially if you can! You can support them via Venmo @cocoay or through her Amazon affiliate page at amazon.com/shop/marjanilane . You can also follow them on Tik Tok @marjanilane and on Clubhouse under “Marjanilane.”

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COLLAB EP - This Little Light of Mine: Religious Shame with @dearpolypodcast - Ep. 47 Aug 08, 2022

TW: Sexual assault & campus assault, religious shame, purity culture, vaginismus, sexual violence, shame

If you’re here from Tik Tok, welcome! Thank you so much for all of the love! Our episodes normally release Fridays at 6AM PST on ALL streaming platforms. If you’re looking for more religion/deconstruction episodes, episodes 5, 9, 10, 11, 21, 24, 36 & 44 all center on religion & religious trauma/deconstruction! Feel free to follow our podcast Tik Tok too @mindfulmindspodcast !!

This bonus collab episode is a special one! I had the honor of going onto the Dear Poly podcast (@dearpolypodcast) hosted by my dear friend, Phillip (they/them). I had the honor of having Phillip on my podcast a few weeks back for episode 43 to talk about polyamory. We ended up shifting and talking a TON about religion and deconstruction! So, we decided to partner up again and create this episode, which centers on religious shame for Dear Poly’s shame series!

I share my personal experience with shame and how it greatly impacted my healing process and trauma journey. We talk about everything from physical symptoms of trauma, vaginismus, inner child work, and purity culture long-term damage!

This episode is a bonus episode in addition to my normal schedule and is also available on Dear Poly’s streaming platforms! You can listen to Dear Poly on all streaming platforms with new episodes dropping Sunday at midnight! If you want to learn more from Phillip or have questions about polyamory, please check out their podcast or reach out anonymously via https://www.dearpolypodcast.com or via DMs! The Dear Poly podcast is intended to answer your questions and explore the curiosity surrounding ethical non-monogamy!

Lastly, Phillip and I also chat about two books that we’ve found helpful in our healing journeys. The first is “The Body Keeps Score,” by Bessel Van Der Kolk - which I did a 3 part series on in my podcast last November. The second is, “Know My Name,” by Channel Miller, which centers on sexual assault and specifically campus assault.

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Unpacking Masculinity: How Socialization Plays into Human Trafficking - Ep. 46 Aug 05, 2022

TW: human trafficking, familial trafficking, toxic masculinity, harm done by men, sexual assault/abuse, trauma, coercion

*DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded in July, and since then, The Lantern Project has announced that they are closing their doors and George has transitioned out of his role in the organization. The organization is passing it’s programs onto other organizations and this information and content is still so important to talk about! But regarding resources, I have added some resources provided by the Lantern Project to continue learning and to continue the movement to stop human trafficking!*

This week we have George Treml (he/him), a former staff member at The Lantern Project in Seattle on to talk about human trafficking and how socialization plays into it. George is the former Men’s Education Program Coordinator at The Lantern Project, which centers on education and prevention to help end sexual exploitation and trafficking.

George and I talk about how the root problems of privilege, masculinity, lopsided power dynamics, and even a lack of consent/sexual education play into human trafficking and its continued harm. This conversation is a lot different from previous podcast episodes, considering it centers on the male perspective and addresses how toxic masculinity and the patriarchy has harmed men as well. This podcast has centered 90% of its episodes on women & non-binary individuals, but I think this perspective sheds light on a very real problem that needs to be talked about!

If you want to find more educational resources regarding human trafficking, you can check out, “Making of a girl” on YouTube. You can also find more human trafficking resources at: Washington Trafficking Prevention, World Without Exploitation Youth Coalition, Af3irm Seattle, and Youth Against Sexual Violence. You can find the blog posts I wrote for the Lantern Project at my LP Archive on my website.

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Roe Has Fallen: What Do We Do Now with Moji of @abortionfront - Ep. 45 Jul 01, 2022

TW: abortion, sexual assault/rape, suicide (time stamp: 50:56-52:20), abortion ban impacts on BIPOC folks, white saviorism (time stamp: 1:03-1:04)

This week we have an essential and educational conversation with the phenomenal Moji of @abortionfront . On 06/24/22, The US Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade, revoking the fundamental right to abortion. Firstly, I want to let you all know that I unequivocally stand against the SCOTUS ruling and will do whatever I can to stand for the right to choose and fight for people with uteruses to maintain their bodily autonomy.

First off, this episode is CLEAN. We have chose to remove all curse words/bleep them out so that this episode can be more widely distributed. Second, this episode was recorded on 06/25/22. There has been more updated information since we recorded this episode, but we were working with the information we had.

Third, we were lucky enough to have Moji and Marie on episode 33 of the podcast, so this is, in a way, a part 2 to that episode.

Moji and I wanted to sit down and have a conversation addressing this SCOTUS ruling and where we go from here. The first chunk of this conversation is Moji and I speaking about how we, as people with uteruses, have processed this decision. Please cope however you feel you need to. The second part of our conversation centers on what our reality is now that Roe has fallen. We aimed to have this conversation be productive, educational, and upfront.

We also mention quite a few resources throughout this episode for both people who need abortion care and for those who want to support and fund the reproductive rights movement. Moji works for Abortion Access Front (@abortionfront on ALL platforms). Our missing friend Marie also works for Midwest Access Coalition (@midwest_access_coalition), which is a practical access fund that funds travel costs, food, childcare, etc. for people needing to travel to an abortion. Lastly, Marie, Moji, & Lizz Winstead host Feminist Buzzkills Live Pod, which is a podcast centering on abortion in an honest and practical way (releases every Friday night).

We also mentioned ineedana.com . This platform is used for people to locate clinics that can provide abortion care for you at your point in your pregnancy.

LASTLY! I have made a huge master doc with ALL things abortion including resources for people seeking an abortion, looking to learn more, and looking to support/fund abortion care etc etc etc! Link here!

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All Things OCD (Pet, Religious, & Contamination) with Dr. Amy of @ocdnashville - Ep. 44 Jun 17, 2022

TW: OCD (contamination, religious, pet), pet death/anxiety, intrusive thoughts, shame, religious trauma, death/fear of death

This week we chat with Dr. Amy Mariaskin, PhD, founding director of the Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center (@ocdnashville). Dr. Mariaskin is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in OCD & we chat about contamination OCD, religious OCD, pet OCD, and the myths surrounding OCD.

Dr. Mariaskin is so knowledgeable when it comes to OCD, and her clinic’s account, @ocdnashville, has some amazing and educational resources, including comics that Dr. Mariaskin draws! If you are located in the Nashville/Tennessee area, you can also visit ocdnashville.com if you are seeking treatment! Dr. Mariaskin will also be publishing a book in December titled, “Thriving in Relationships When You Have OCD: How To Keep Obsessions and Compulsions from Sabotaging Love, Friendship, and Family Connections.”

Lastly, Dr. Mariaskin will be leading a support group for people who have OCD related to their pets at the online convention for the International OCD Foundation in November 2022. The International OCD Foundation will also be hosting other workshops online in November and will have an in-person conference in July! You can find more at iocdf.org .

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Polyamory: What You Need to Know with @dearpolypodcast - Ep. 43 Jun 03, 2022

TW: homophobia, religious trauma (specifically religious abuse towards queer individuals), cheating, shame, cult/intense religious environment & abuse, religious OCD/anxiety, deconstruction

This week, I had the absolute honor of chatting with Phillip (they/them) of the @dearpolypodcast about all things polyamory. Phillip’s wisdom and gentleness surrounding this topic was so refreshing. As both of us grew up in the church, we center on exploring what being poly means without shame or judgment. We also explore the growth and the healing journeys we have both gone through since leaving the church.

If you want to learn more from Phillip or have questions about polyamory, please check out their podcast or reach out anonymously via https://www.dearpolypodcast.com or via DMs! The Dear Poly podcast is intended to answer your questions and explore the curiosity surrounding ethical non-monogamy! The Dear Poly podcast is available on all streaming platforms & on IG @dearpolypodcast. They are also exploring kinks on the pod so check out that series as well!

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Catching Up + Mental Health Check In - Ep. 42 May 20, 2022

TW: mental health/anxiety, SA, abortion, eating disorders, rape, DV/abuse, the Heard v. Depp case, deconstruction/church abuse, OCD/contamination OCD

This week on Mindful Minds is a little different! I wanted to take this week to catch up a little and share some updates on where the podcast will be going moving forward.

I also wanted to do a little bit of a mental health follow-up! I have shared quite a bit about my personal mental health on this podcast, but I kind of treated it as a one-and-done. I think it is really important to share that healing isn’t always linear and healing/growth changes a lot throughout your life! So since it’s mental health awareness month, I wanted to share some updates on things I’ve shared previously.

I also mention that I have abortion resources available. Those can be found on my IG or at this link.

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Getting To Know Grief with Lou of @the_grief_project - Ep. 40 Apr 01, 2022

TW: death, grief, suicide & religious shame around suicide (time stamp 37:27-44:15), losing a mother, cancer, anxiety about death, loss of a pet, divorce, trauma & triggers

This week we have the absolutely phenomenal Lou Pennisi of @the_grief_project . We have an amazing, raw, and honest conversation about death and grief. Grief is something that so many people feel so much anxiety towards and so many others feel so misunderstood through the process of grieving. Lou explores so much of this in this episode in such a gentle and empathetic manner. It was so encouraging to listen to her, and as someone who suffers from intense death anxiety, I walked away from this conversation feeling so much peace.

If you want to learn more from Lou and walk through grief with her, you can find her on IG @the_grief_project . She has some AMAZING resources on her page and is an amazing resources for anyone grieving, trying to support someone through grief, or even someone, like me, seeking to educate themselves more about grief!

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you are seen and you are wanted here. Help is available: 800-273-8255

If you lost someone to suicide, help is available for you too: 800-273-8255

If you are grieving in any other way, you are seen and heard too. Your grief is valid. The Grief Resource Network has help available.

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Sex Education: Fact or Fiction with Julia of @GivingTheTalk - Ep. 39 Mar 25, 2022

CW: lots of sex talk!

This week we have an amazingly educational conversation with Julia Feldman (She/They) of @GivingTheTalk. Julia is incredibly competent in this field and their confidence and shame-free education style is so encouraging to someone, like me, who grew up without competent sexual education! If you are someone who is looking to unlearn sexual shame and re-educate yourself with open and honest sexual education as an adult, this episode is for you!

If you want to learn more from Julia, which I would highly recommend, you can find her on IG @GivingTheTalk and at www.givingthetalk.com. On their website, you can shop for amazing merchandise or find an array of ways to book Julia for educational services and read more of her resources involving sex education & sex ed sessions, educator PD, parent support, and adult resources. Julia also has lots of additional resources on their LinkTree link. You can also contact them at julia@givingthetalk.com with any questions!

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Songwriting and Self-Discovery with Bree Gonzalez - Ep. 38 Mar 18, 2022

TW: conversation about suicide, depression/anxiety, brief mention of eating disorders, miscarriage, toxic positivity, grief, deconstruction from religion

This week we chat with the amazingly talented Bree Gonzalez (she/her) about her journey with songwriting and transitioning from a worship leader to a mental health musical advocate!

If you want to hear more from Bree, you can follow her on IG at @bree.gonzalez and hear more of her original songs on Tik Tok at @breegonzalezmusic . You can also find her on listening platforms under Bree Gonzalez. Her newest single, “SATURN,” is available to listen on Spotify now!

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Living Authentically: The Trans Experience & Christianity with Reagan - Ep. 37 Mar 11, 2022

TW: religious trauma/religious transphobia, sexual assault and abuse, misogyny/gender discrimination

I had the absolute honor of chatting with Reagan Wheelock (they/them) this week about their journey with the trans experience and how religious trauma impacted that. We talk through Reagan’s experience with their gender identity, their non-binary identity, gender roles, and how those interacted with the church. Reagan is an incredibly eloquent and thoughtful individual, and it was so wonderful to learn from them.

If you want to hear more from Reagan, you can follow them on IG @reaganwheelock . And as Reagan said, be kind to people!

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Healing Your Inner Child with Lauren Weed - Ep. 36 Mar 04, 2022

TW: Abusive relationships, religious/church trauma, shame, brief mention of disordered eating, brief mention of sexual assault and suicide

This week the lovely, bright Lauren Weed (she/her), author of “Ophelia, Welcome Home,” joins us for a gentle and emotional conversation about her inner child and how religion and religious trauma impacted her.

Lauren is a dear friend and an amazingly gentle soul. She recently released her debut children’s book, “Ophelia, Welcome Home” which you can buy on Amazon or follow @welcome.home.book on IG. You can also follow Lauren on IG @lauren.weed .

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ADHD Myths with Tina Mathams of @theadhdaccountant - Ep. 35 Feb 18, 2022

CW: ADHD, anxiety, depression (nothing graphic or explicit)

This week we have Tina Mathams (she/her) of @theadhdaccountant to chat about the basics of ADHD and dispel some ADHD myths! We focus primarily on adults with ADHD and the misconceptions about adult women with ADHD.

If you want to hear more from Tina, you can find her on IG (@theadhdaccountant). You can also find more info about her coaching sessions, ADHD groups, podcast, and more on her website (https://www.lifewithadhd.co).

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Boundaries and Burnout within education with Dr. Jeremy Delamarter - Ep. 34 Feb 11, 2022

Very mild content warning: brief talk about eating disorders & trauma/suicidal ideation

This week we have Dr. Jeremy Delamarter (he/him) on the podcast to chat about burnout and boundaries! This conversation is especially relevant to teachers and students, but I think has a lot of amazing advice for anyone struggling with rest and especially burnout during COVID!

If you want to learn more about Dr. Delamarter, you can check out his twitter @drdelarocker. You can visit his website at https://jeremydelamarter.weebly.com . You can also check out his & Mary Ewart’s recent article about COVID-19 and how it’s affecting students and teachers here.

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Abortion Access & Myths with Moji & Marie of @abortionfront & Feminist Buzzkills Pod - Ep. 33 Dec 17, 2021

CW: Abortion, brief mention of nonconsensual sexual interactions, violence against Black women (specifically in medical care), misogyny, brief mention of abuse/DV, trauma/manipulation regarding crisis pregnancy centers

This week we have the absolutely incredible Moji Alawode-El (she/her) & Marie Khan (she/her) of Feminist Buzzkills Live and Abortion Access Front on to talk about abortion, abortion access, myths, and so much more. This is one of the most educational episodes of the podcast thus far, and I would highly suggest listening all the way through, especially if you are someone with a uterus. Their knowledge is incredibly valuable, especially at this time in our society.

If you want to learn more from Moji & Marie and benefit from all of their wisdom and education, please hop over to @abortionfront to keep up on their podcast/YouTube Show, Feminist Buzzkills Live, hosted with Lizz Winstead, that airs every week! This show breaks down “weekly news from Patriarchy’s evil trilogy of misogny, white supremacy, and anti-abortion extremism.” You can also go to aafront.org to learn more about Abortion Access Front and to support their organization and help support independent abortion clinics across the country!

Marie also works for Midwest Access Coalition which is a practical support abortion fund that helps fund travel expenses (plane/train fares, Ubers, hotel fees, childcare, etc.) for individuals in the midwest who need to travel for abortion care. You can learn more about them and support their fund at midwestaccesscoalition.org.

We also discussed quite a few resources during the pod! Here they are!

Educational resources:
- Feminist Buzzkills Live with Moji, Marie, & Lizz / Youtube Showeducating viewers on misogyny, anit-abortion extremism, & white supremacy.
- The Turnaway Study - Book by Diana Greene Foster about Uterus Owners being denied abortions
- Abortion Acess Front - provides lots of educational resources as well!

Orgs to donate to/support
- Abortion Acess Front - supporting independent clinics around the country
- Midwest Access Coalition - practical support abortion fund - funds planes/trains/buses/ etc.
- Access Reproductive Justice Fund
- Indigenous Women Rising - Supports Indigenous abortion seekers
- Jane’s Due Process - Supports people under 18 who need abortions

Resources for people who need abortions:
- Check out the organizations above
- You can click here to find an abortion clinic near you that can support you at your age & number of weeks pregnant

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A Sustainable Holiday with Alex Gamboa Grand of @wayofbeing.co - Ep. 32 Dec 10, 2021

This week we finally tackle sustainability with the amazing Alex Gamboa Grand (she/her) of @wayofbeing.co ! Sometimes conversations around sustainability can feel like you’re never doing enough or doing it right, but Alex’s perspective is both informational and welcoming. We chat about the basics of what sustainability really means, how to cultivate a shame-free conversation around sustainability, and how to make your holidays a little more sustainable!

If you are interested in learning more about sustainability from Alex and her business partner and co-founder, Lindsay, you can follow them on IG @wayofbeing.co . They have lots of great tips, quizzes, and all the first steps towards sustainability. You can also visit their website, wayofbeing.co , where you can visit their online shop, shop from Black owned, BIPOC owned, Woman owned, & LGBTQ+ owned brands, read their blogs, find low waste guides, and more! You can also visit their physical low waste store in Portland, OR!

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Being a POC Survivor with Patrice of @survivorsofcolor - Ep. 31 Nov 19, 2021

TW: sexual violence, sexual assault, body negative abuse (regarding weight/size), rape, relational abuse, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, PTSD, trauma, racial violence, micro aggression/racism, triggers

This week I chat with the incredible Patrice O’Garro (she/her) of @survivorsofcolor . It was so wonderfully soul-filling to chat with Patrice and hear her passion for the survivor community. Within the episode Patrice and I chat about her experience with assault & a specific tattoo she has that is associated with her assaulter. As a community, I am asking us, her fellow survivors, to show up. I want us to cover the financial cost of covering up that triggering tattoo. Her cash app is: $pchavon . If you listen, I am sure that you will share the adoration I have for her and for her gentle heart. Thank you in advance for showing up for her.

In addition, I highly recommend following her platform, @survivorsofcolor . She has created a platform with the sole intention of making a safe haven for POC survivors who are healing. If you are white, you are welcome to learn and heal too!

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The Body Keeps The Score Breakdown - Part 3 - Ep. 30 Nov 12, 2021

Podcast TW: PTSD, trauma, sexual abuse, sexual assault, childhood abuse, depression, addiction

Book TW: PTSD, trauma, self-harm (p. 266), sexual abuse/assault (specific explicit recollection on page 259-261), childhood abuse, molestation/incest, relational abuse, war trauma, violence, death, addiction

This week I will be breaking down the final part, Part 5, of The Body Keeps The Score By Bessel Van Der Kolk, which centers on treatments (pages 205-358).

If you haven’t felt comfortable reading this book/feel it may be too triggering for you, I would highly suggest reading part 5. This part centers on treatment and hope. It gives a lot of beneficial resources and scientific evidence behind methods of treatment and the pathway to recovery. This chapter does include stories of violence and trauma, so beware. I have included page numbers above of especially graphic depictions of trauma.

Link: https://www.besselvanderkolk.com

Disclaimer: I did not write this book nor am I claiming these ideas as my own. This book was written by Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk & is entirely his. I am breaking it down because of the sheer density of the material. I feel like I am in a space where I have the emotional and mental capacity to read this, but I wish I had the information inside earlier – I just didn’t have the space to consume it yet. So I am hoping that my breaking down the material will help others gain the knowledge without having to expel as much energy. I will be quoting Van Der Kolk but will make it clear when I do so. I will also be linking the link to purchase the book – and I highly suggest you do. As much as I will be reviewing the highlights, there is so much I won’t be able to cover that is so beneficial for trauma survivors. This book is truly the Bible for trauma recovery.

This book is very very in depth. It reads like a textbook. It also has no trigger warnings, nor does it warn the reader when things like rape or violence will be described. If that is something that is triggering for you, I would be careful about reading it firsthand.

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The Body Keeps The Score Breakdown - Part 2 - Ep. 29 Nov 05, 2021

TW: PTSD, trauma, sexual abuse, childhood abuse, molestation/incest (specifically graphic incident time stamped at: 1:10-1:13 & 1:26:20-1:27), self-harm (time stamped: 1:02:16-1:03), neglect, relational abuse, war trauma, violence, death, medical trauma (TW for both podcast & book material)

This week I will be breaking down Parts 3-4 of The Body Keeps The Score By Bessel Van Der Kolk (pages 107-201).

Link: https://www.besselvanderkolk.com

Disclaimer: I did not write this book nor am I claiming these ideas as my own. This book was written by Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk & is entirely his. I am breaking it down because of the sheer density of the material. I feel like I am in a space where I have the emotional and mental capacity to read this, but I wish I had the information inside earlier – I just didn’t have the space to consume it yet. So I am hoping that my breaking down the material will help others gain the knowledge without having to expel as much energy. I will be quoting Van Der Kolk but will make it clear when I do so. I will also be linking the link to purchase the book – and I highly suggest you do. As much as I will be reviewing the highlights, there is so much I won’t be able to cover that is so beneficial for trauma survivors. This book is truly the Bible for trauma recovery.

This book is very very in depth. It reads like a textbook. It also has no trigger warnings, nor does it warn the reader when things like rape or violence will be described. If that is something that is triggering for you, I would be careful about reading it firsthand.

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The Body Keeps The Score Breakdown - Part 1 - Ep. 28 Oct 29, 2021

TW: trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, childhood abuse, self-harm, neglect, relational abuse, war trauma, violence, death (trigger warnings for podcast & book material)

This week I will be breaking down Parts 1-2 of The Body Keeps The Score By Bessel Van Der Kolk (pages 1-106).

Link: https://www.besselvanderkolk.com

Disclaimer: I did not write this book nor am I claiming these ideas as my own. This book was written by Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk & is entirely his. I am breaking it down because of the sheer density of the material. I feel like I am in a space where I have the emotional and mental capacity to read this, but I wish I had the information inside earlier – I just didn’t have the space to consume it yet. So I am hoping that my breaking down the material will help others gain the knowledge without having to expel as much energy. I will be quoting Van Der Kolk but will make it clear when I do so. I will also be linking the link to purchase the book – and I highly suggest you do. As much as I will be reviewing the highlights, there is so much I won’t be able to cover that is so beneficial for trauma survivors. This book is truly the Bible for trauma recovery.

This book is very very in depth. It reads like a textbook. It also has no trigger warnings, nor does it warn the reader when things like rape or violence will be described. If that is something that is triggering for you, I would be careful about reading it firsthand. In parts 1-2, there are also multiple stories that involve animal abuse. I will not be discussing those in the podcast, but if you choose to read it, beware.

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What is CPTSD? with Sara Aird of @breakingdowncptsd - Ep. 27 Oct 15, 2021

TW: PTSD/CPTSD, Trauma, SA, religious trauma, abuse, childhood abuse, abusive relationship, shame

This week we have Sara Aird (she/her) of @breakingdowncptsd to have a very authentic and empathetic conversation about CPTSD and trauma. So much of this conversation was so affirming for me and for my inner child to hear, and I hope it is the same for you. Sara has so much wonderful insight into CPTSD that is so incredibly validating as a CPTSD survivor to hear.

If you would like to learn more about Sara and her work, which I would highly suggest, you can follow her on IG @breakingdownCPTSD for daily posts & topical guides & visit her website https://www.saraaird.com/ . On her IG, she has an IG live practice called Healing Tools Together with body based tools for trauma recovery! On her website you can donate to Sara and her work, visit her Etsy Survivor Shop: One Wild Life (https://www.saraaird.com/owlsurvivorshop), learn more/sign up for her Recovery Mentorships for women, read her blog, and read through her various publications!

We also chat about a few books that Sara has said has helped her through her trauma journey. Those are The Body Keeps Score, by Bessel Van Der Kolk & Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker.

I also mention my master document of mental health resources and coping mechanisms/worksheets. Here is the link to that document.

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Being A Highly Sensitive Person with Louise Henning - Ep. 25 Sep 24, 2021

This week we have Louise Henning of @highlysensitive_person to talk about being a highly sensitive person (HSP). Louise is such a sweet soul and it was so fun to have this conversation with her and just flip back and forth relating to one another’s emotions & HSP tendencies. Louise has an amazing IG page (@highlysensitive_person) that has so much amazing & encouraging content for HSP’s!

We also chat about the resource: hsperson.com . We are not experts on this, but I think there is great value in shared experience and relating to someone in their experiences. However, we also wanted to give you guys resources from a professional!

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The Queer Experience at a Homophobic Christian University with Jubilee Ramirez - Ep. 24 Sep 17, 2021

TW: homophobia, discrimination, purity culture, religious trauma , depression/mental health
This week we have my dear friend, Jubilee Ramirez (she/they) (@jubileejaira), on to chat about their experience as a closeted queer person attending a homophobic Christian college. Her experience is definitely unique, but also very relatable to many other individuals in the queer community who have experienced blunt homophobia, shame, and discrimination for simply wanting to be themselves. As much as this episode may only be relatable to a specific group of people, I am hoping that this episode also sheds light on how toxic these universities are and empowers others to hold them accountable.
We also speak about a few resources throughout the episode. One being the movie/project, 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted a Culture, which shares some amazing resources about the fact that the word "homosexual" was never actually in the Bible, and therefore begins to tear down the idea that being queer is a Biblical sin. You can find more info here. The other being an organization called REAP (Religious Exemption Accountability Project) which "empowers queer, trans and non-binary students at more than 200 taxpayer-funded religious schools that actively discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity/expression" & is actively working on a lawsuit to eradicate/amend the policies that allow private religious schools to discriminate in the ways they do. You can donate to them/get involved here.
Lastly, another resource that may be helpful is the Netflix documentary, Pray Away. This documentary focuses on survivors from the conversion therapy movement, and may be very triggering to some queer individuals, so please watch at your own risk. You can find more info here.

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Self-Like: My Eating Disorder Journey - Ep. 23 Sep 03, 2021

TW: eating disorders, diet culture, fatphobia, body dysmorphia, trauma, depression, sexual assault, abusive relationships

This week I share my personal eating disorder journey. This episode will be the last of the trio of ED episodes. I talk about this in the episode, but this episode was especially challenging for me to record. Unlike my other “journey” episodes, this is a journey that is more active in my life than past traumas, so being vulnerable about it in real-time was a lot for me.

I want to include the disclaimer that my story is my story. I am not a ED therapist or an expert, I am simply sharing my personal journey. I would highly recommend listening to Episode 20 with @thrive_withmeg, or Episode 22 with @diet_dont_work_haes, for the perspective of an ED therapist and someone who has struggled with eating disorders for 50+ years.

If you are struggling with an eating disorder and feel that you are not worth seeking help or are not sick enough to seek help, please know that you are worthy of help and recovery and your feelings and struggles are valid. You can seek help at the NEDA hotline (800) 931-2237 / https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org . You can also search for an ED therapist online at psychologytoday.com & inclusivetherapists.com .

Body positive accounts to follow:

@thebodyisnotanapology

@fatwomenofcolor

@nalgonapositivitypride

@thebirdspapaya

@bodypositivefitness_

@funkychunkyy

@jessicajadeyoga

@sonyareneetaylor

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Diet Culture has to go with Debbie Lesko of @diets_dont_work_haes - Ep. 22 Aug 20, 2021

TW: eating disorders, diet culture, fatphobia, body dysmorphia, trauma, anxiety, sexual assault (Time stamp: 41:09-41:48)

This week we have the wonderfully inspiring Debbie Lesko (she/her) of @diets_dont_work_haes. Debbie has suffered from an eating disorder for 57 years, and has a very unique and wise perspective on recovery, diet culture, fatphobia, and ED remission.

If you want to follow Debbie & her story, you can find her at @diets_dont_work_haes on IG & Diets Don’t Work on Facebook! Debbie’s DMs are also always open for advice or support!

Debbie & I also chat about resources throughout the episode. You can read Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison, or Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings. You can also seek support and resources at Health at Every Size.

If you are looking for a way to support locally, you can donate to Seattle BIPOC Food Bank to help eliminate food deserts in the area here.

An additional shoutout to Amanda (@oceanicflowyoga) & her amazing yoga live streams!

If you are struggling with an eating disorder and feel that you are not worth seeking help or are not sick enough to seek help, please know that you are worthy of help and recovery and your feelings and struggles are valid. You can seek help at the NEDA hotline (800) 931-2237 / https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org . You can also search for an ED therapist online at psychologytoday.com & inclusivetherapists.com .

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Sexual Liberation & Shame with August McLaughlin - Ep. 21 Aug 13, 2021

TW: eating disorders & fasting, purity culture, sexual shame, sexual abuse via coercion/forceful interactions in marriage, sexual assault/investigation, manipulation & abusive relationship, trauma/PTSD

This week we have the lovely August McLaughlin (she/her) (@augustmclaughlin) on to talk about the pathway & ongoing learning process of sexual liberation and shame through trauma, abuse, growth, sex, relationships, the pressure of forever, & constant learning. To be honest, a lot of this episode is me sharing my experiences with August, and her being a kind, patient, wise human. It’s a little unconventional with the format, but definitely one of the episodes I hold closest to my heart — and deeply appreciate.

I highly recommend checking out August’s other work. You can find August on IG @augustmclaughlin & @girlbonermedia. Her book, “Girl Boner”, is what started my journey with sexual liberation (https://augustmclaughlin.com/books/) and I cannot WAIT to read her other books including her new release, “With Pleasure: Managing Trauma Triggers for More Vibrant Sex and Relationships,” which comes out on September 14! She is also the host of the amazing podcast, Girl Boner, which can be found anywhere where podcasts can be listened to. You can find more of August’s work at her website: https://augustmclaughlin.com .

August also talks about “Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free” by Linda Kay Klein, which could be an amazing resource for people recovering from purity culture. August also interviewed her for her podcast! You can find that link here.

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Talking Eating Disorders with @thrive_withmeg - Ep. 20 Aug 06, 2021

TW/CW: eating disorders (and the behaviors that they include), body dysmorphia, trauma, PTSD, childhood abuse, mental health & talk about specific disorders, personality disorders, diet culture, suicide, brief mention of sexual abuse

This week we have Meghan Watson, M.A RP (she/her) (@thrive_withmeg) to chat about eating disorders. This conversation is so incredibly educational and was so important for me to hear, as someone actively battling an eating disorder. We talk about types of eating disorders, misconceptions/myths surrounding EDs, treatment options, and how mental health interacts with EDs.

Meghan is an eating disorder therapist and the founder of @bloom_psychology. She is incredibly competent in this field, and it was such an honor to pick her mind and listen to her wisdom! If you want to find Meghan and follow her work, you can follow her @thrive_withmeg & @bloom_psychology on IG. You can also find more info about Meghan and her work at https://msha.ke/meghanwatson/ including her newsletter, how to support her work, bookshop recommendations, therapist resources, and how to contact her! She is open to receiving messages and trying to connect you to resources!

If you are struggling with an eating disorder and feel that you are not worth seeking help or are not sick enough to seek help, please know that you are worthy of help and recovery and your feelings and struggles are valid. You can seek help at the NEDA hotline (800) 931-2237 / https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org . You can also search for an ED therapist online at psychologytoday.com & inclusivetherapists.com You can also seek low-cost resources here for BIPOC individuals, follow @meganjaynecrabbe, visit https://thebodyisnotanapology.com , read/listen to Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison, or read Body Kindness by Rebecca Scritchfield.

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Talking Burnout with Emily Ballesteros (@emilybruth) - Ep. 18 Jul 23, 2021

CW: COVID-19 stress, burnout, media exhaustion

This week we have Emily Ballesteros (she/her) (@emilybruth) to talk about burnout and exhaustion, which I’m sure so many of us are struggling with in this weird time.

Emily can be found at @emilybruth on IG & TikTok. You can also find her email list, her coaching programs, a burnout mini course, a boundaries mini course, and 1 on 1 strategy calls at burnoutmanagementprogram.com

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Relationship Anxiety + Dance Movement Therapy with Chelsea Horton - Ep. 17 Jul 09, 2021

CW: trauma & relationship anxiety

This week we have Chelsea Horton (she/her) from @healing.embodied ! We talk quite a bit about dance movement therapy & relationship anxiety! Chelsea has a ton of resources on her IG, like free mini-courses, a FB group, free kits, a blog, a YouTube channel, & more! You can find all of this on her link tree: https://li/nktr.ee/healingembodied or on their website https://www.healingembodied.com . They also offer relationship anxiety services such as: a self-study course, a live group program, & a digital guidebook.

We chat a bit about emotional regulation worksheets too! Here are the links to some amazing worksheets (all found on therapistaid.com).
- https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/emotion-thermometers/emotions/none
- https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/anger-warning-signs/emotions/none
- https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/how-i-feel-cbt-tool/emotions/none
- https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/progressive-muscle-relaxation-script/stress/none
- https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/dbt-mindfulness-skills/stress/none
- https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/grounding-techniques/anxiety/none
- https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/challenging-anxious-thoughts/anxiety/none

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Doula Work & Birth with Davinah of @rootedbirthdoula - Ep. 15 Jun 25, 2021

TW: Miscarriage, trauma, abortion, pregnancy loss, sexual assault/violation (warning prior in audio), depression/postpartum mental disorders, racial trauma

This week we have Davinah (she/they) of Rooted Birth Doula Services (@rootedbirthdoula) on the podcast! We talk quite a bit about what it’s like during postpartum, the struggles birthing people and families go through throughout the birth journey, and how to be more empathetic and supportive as a community to birthing people and their families!

Davinah is a Doula in the Seattle area. They provide doula services for pregnancies, postpartum, pregnancy losses, and abortion! You can find her at @rootedbirthdoula on IG & on her website at bornrooted.com. They also have a birthing fund for Black individuals to help provide low-cost birth & loss support for Black birthing people in the Puget Sound Area.

We also mention a variety of resources that I wanted to post here as well! Davinah mentions a few resources including Amara, which is an organization based in the Puget Sound that supports families who are adopting, and Doula Match, which helps birthing people find a doula that works best for them!

We also talk a bit about the birthing crisis facing Black and Indigenous birthers. BIPOC individuals, but specifically Black and Indigenous people, have a drastically higher mortality rate during birth and pregnancy for both birthers and infants. This crisis is often pushed under the rug, underfunded, and ignored. Davinah and I talk a bit about this and resources to support these birthers, but I wanted to create a little list for listeners as well.

Low-cost/Free resources for Black Birthers AND places to donate:
- The National Birth Equity Collaborative (NBEC)
- Sista Midwife Productions and the Sista Midwife Directory
- Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA)
- Moms rising
- Birth For The People - based in Puget Sound

Low-cost/Free resources for Indigenous Birthers AND places to donate:
- Daybreak Star doulas
- Changing Women Initiative

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Exploring the Survivor's Toolbox with Dallas of @survivorstoolbox - Ep. 14 Jun 18, 2021

TW: Sexual assault/rape, racism/racial trauma, Trauma/PTSD, religious trauma, Sexual abuse, BIPOC assault/trauma

This week we have Dallas (they/them) of Survivor’s Toolbox (@survivorstoolbox) to talk about being a survivor to sexual assault. This is a sensitive topic, and I want to encourage you all to only listen if you feel you are emotionally ready to do so. If you want to follow Dallas and their work, you can follow them on IG @survivorstoolbox or check out their website at survivorstoolbox.org for resources on sexual assault coping mechanisms, tools, and how to process the aftermath!

We also mention a variety of resources that I wanted to post here as well! Firstly, I mentioned the body feelings graphic. Here is the link to that and the graphic will be posted on my IG as well!

I also created a master document for mental health resources, specifically for the BIPOC community, last June and wanted to post that as well! In that folder is also another master document created by Micalah Webster and a master document of therapy worksheets. Please feel free to message me if you have additional resources that could be added, and I will add them in! This link is also on my Linktree.

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Contamination OCD in the times of COVID-19 - Ep. 13 Jun 11, 2021

CW: germs, contamination, COVID-19, OCD

This week I chat about my personal experience with contamination OCD. This is a very personal journey for me, and I hope that those who are close in my life listening to this get a better understanding of my mind, and that others who may also experience contamination OCD will feel seen, heard, & understood.
I also mention a few different resources that I wanted to link here! This is the link to the article that I reference by Josh Kaplan off of NOCD, the link to the NOCD website (https://www.treatmyocd.com), & the link to the VICE article I reference at the end of the episode. I also mention a Tik Tok creator who talks about contamination OCD. Her name is Allison Raskin (@allisonraskinbaby).

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A Conversation about Disability with Claire Raymond of @livingwithclaireity - Ep. 12 Jun 04, 2021

TW: ableism, physical trauma via surgery, PTSD, anxiety, brief mention of sexual assault

This week we have Claire Raymond (she/her) of @livingwithclaireity on to chat about disabilities! Claire is absolutely lovely and her page centers on talking openly and honestly about disabilities while empowering others to do the same and embrace their beautiful bodies!

During this episode, Claire mentions quite a few resources that I wanted to make sure I included here. The first is the film “Crip Camp.” This film is available on Netflix & I have linked their website here.

We also chat about children’s books that center on inclusive stories which can be found on Claire’s Instagram (@livingwithclaireity) under the highlight “Kid Books.” Also on her IG, Claire has a highlight called “Following” that lists disabled creators to follow! 20 of those creators are: @jessicaoutofthecloset @roll.with.cole @footlessjo @shaneburcaw @wheel.life.in.the.wheel.world @alyssaksilva @chronically_ry @therollingexplorer @spencer2thewest @lucy_bealll @crutches_and_spice @theseatednurse @briscalesse @thedisabledhippie @emma_anne_sorensen @christina_chambers @katestanforth @alistroker @kimberly_minto @sonia_soltero & more on Claire’s page!

Lastly, we chat about giving monetarily to an organization that supports the disabled community. Claire suggested the Triumph Foundation. The Triumph Foundation’s mission is: “to help children, adults, and Veterans with spinal cord injury/disorder to triumph over their disability and to inspire them to keep moving forward with their lives by pushing themselves to get better every day.” If you have the finances to support them, you can donate on their website!

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Religious Trauma and Deconstruction with Katie Hillery - Ep. 11 May 28, 2021

TW: Trauma/PTSD, emotional/verbal/psychological abuse, purity culture, sexual assault/abuse, manipulation, religious trauma, church abuse

This week we chat with Katie Hillery (she/her) of @embodiedandthriving to talk about religious deconstruction and trauma! I felt this would be a great transition from last week's episode to give you all some tools and validation in your healing processes.
If you'd like to follow Katie and her journey, her IG tag is @embodiedandthriving . She hosts a community to process through deconstruction and connect with other people who may share similar backgrounds!
I also mentioned I would tag some other wonderful deconstruction communities if you are looking for somewhere to start, so here they are: @gracebaldridge , @deconstructingpurityculture , @religioustraumainstitute , @iamjamieleefinch , @deconstructionist_poetry , @reclamationcollective , & @exvangelicalbookclub
Katie & I also mention a book about trauma called "The Body Keeps Score" by Bessel Van Der Kolk which you can find here.

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Black Mental Wellness with Cassandre of @bewellsis_podcast - Ep. 7 Apr 30, 2021

TW: racial trauma/abuse, generational trauma within the Black community, microaggressions, racism, depression, suicide (time stamp: 18:45 - 19:35), violence against Black bodies/police brutality (time stamp: 1:20:10-about the end of the episode), lynching (time stamp: 1:21:55-1:22:40), sexual assault briefly mentioned, rape mentioned (time stamp: 1:20:35).

This week we talk with the absolutely wonderful Cassandre Dunbar (she/her) of Be Well Sis (@bewellsis_podcast). We chat about Black mental wellness, burnout, self-care, & how the events of this summer have impacted the mental health of the Black community. This episode is quite heavy in its content, especially for the Black community. Please make sure to take care of yourselves.

And if you want to learn more about Cassandre, she has an AMAZING podcast centered on mental wellness and care called Be Well Sis, available on all streaming platforms. She also can be found on IG @bewellsis_podcast & online at https://thebewellsis.com.

Cassandre & I also speak about Black birth & doulas during this episode! Here are the resources for affordable/free doula care, specifically in WA state.

Doula resources:
- Black Mammas Matter

- Black Doulas

- Free doula services, lactation programs, & more for Black women in King County

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Talking Trauma with Emmy Marie of @bloomingwithemmy - Ep. 6 Apr 23, 2021

TW: Trauma/PTSD, domestic violence, relationship abuse, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, physical abuse, self-harm/addiction (time stamp: starting at 1:07:11), sexual assault, manipulation
This week we chat with Emmy Marie (she/her) of @bloomingwithemmy about trauma, and specifically, relationship trauma. In addition to Emmy's Instagram page, she is also on Tik Tok & Pinterest under @bloomingwithemmy, and has a website (https://emmymarie.com) where you can find free resources, journaling guides, relationship courses, and 1:1 coaching.
We also mention a plethora of resources throughout the episode, which are listed below:
Self-harm alternatives
Domestic Violence hotline: Need support? Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling. Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call 800.799.SAFE (7233).
Power & control wheel mentioned in episode here

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My Deconstruction Journey - Ep. 5 Apr 16, 2021

TW: Religious trauma/abuse, religious manipulation, deconstruction, sexual assault/rape, SA investigation, mental health/depression

This week I tell my deconstruction story! I feel that with the topics we have going forward, it is so important that I share my background and give context on my religious trauma and deconstruction journey. To anyone who has experienced religious trauma, I believe you and I see you. We will get through this and we will heal.

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Mental Health in Music with Clean Cut Kid - Ep. 4 Apr 09, 2021

TW: Depression, Mental health, brief mention of sexual assault, brief discussion of racial trauma, COVID trauma/exhaustion

This week we talk with Mike Halls (he/him) of the band Clean Cut Kid. We talk about mental health in music, COVID/media exhaustion, and how we’ve navigated the past year. Clean Cut Kid is an English indie band from Liverpool with *amazing* music that I would highly recommend.

They recently re-released a demo of their hit song “We Used To Be In Love,” which is linked below, and they will be releasing an album soon! If you are interested in learning more/listening to more of their music, check out www.cleancutkid.co.uk or follow them on social media (@cleancutkidmusic on IG & @cleancutkid on Twitter).

In this episode, we talk about a few songs specifically! Here are their links (via Spotify):

WUTBIL Demo

Emily

Worrying

Good Lord (you’ve Come so Far)

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Becoming Cliterate with Dr. Laurie Mintz - Ep. 3 Mar 29, 2021

CW: This episode centers entirely around sex.
This week we have Dr. Laurie Mintz (she/her), author of “Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters and How to Get It,” on the podcast to talk all about sex! Dr. Mintz is a feminist author, professor, therapist, and speaker and we spend this episode chatting about the Pleasure Gap & orgasm equality!

If you want to follow more of Dr. Mintz’s work, you can find her website at: https://www.drlauriemintz.com. Links to purchase her books, read her blog, learn about her teaching, and learn about her work as a therapist can be found on her website as well! Dr. Mintz is on social media as @drlauriemintz on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, & Pinterest.

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What is Mindful Minds + My Background - Ep. 1 Mar 28, 2021

TW: Brief talk about sexual assault, self-harm, mental health, & suicide.
Welcome to Mindful Minds! I wanted to share this episode first to give some context on who I am as a person, and what I want Mindful Minds to become. Thank you for coming on this journey with me.

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