Mindful Minds

Hi all! I wanted to share a brief one year update since stopping the pod, as well as an update on the remaining archived episodes. I hope you are all doing well, and wish you all the love. xoxo, fina Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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,FinaPlease rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can buy our sticker collection here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@mindfulmindspod). Join our brand new Facebook group!! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

Content warning: religious trauma & talk about triggersWelcome 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! Products & Services we LOVE:- Skouts Honor: We are HUGE fans of Skouts Honor. Their probiotic products saved our pup from SO much itchiness. If you use code MINDFULMINDS at checkout, you can get 20% off of a purchase of $50 or more! Keep those pups happy & itch free. - Buzzsprout: I started my show with NO podcast experience and Buzzsprout made it so easy. If you are looking to start a podcast, or find a new host, try Buzzsprout! Listeners will receive a $20 credit by using our link and you'll be supporting the show. Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can buy our sticker collection here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@mindfulmindspod). Join our brand new Facebook group!! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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 expressionThis 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. Products & Services we LOVE:- Skouts Honor: We are HUGE fans of Skouts Honor. Their probiotic products saved our pup from SO much itchiness. If you use code MINDFULMINDS at checkout, you can get 20% off of a purchase of $50 or more! Keep those pups happy & itch free.- Buzzsprout: I started my show with NO podcast experience and Buzzsprout made it so easy. If you are looking to start a podcast, or find a new host, try Buzzsprout! Listeners will receive a $20 credit by using our link and you'll be supporting the show. Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@mindfulmindspod). Join us our brand new Facebook group!! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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. Products & Services we LOVE:- Skouts Honor: We are HUGE fans of Skouts Honor. Their probiotic products saved our pup from SO much itchiness. If you use code MINDFULMINDS at checkout, you can get 20% off of a purchase of $50 or more! Keep those pups happy & itch free. - Buzzsprout: I started my show with NO podcast experience and Buzzsprout made it so easy. If you are looking to start a podcast, or find a new host, try Buzzsprout! Listeners will receive a $20 credit by using our link and you'll be supporting the show. Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@mindfulmindspod). Join us our brand new Facebook group!! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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 Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@mindfulmindspod). Join us our brand new Facebook group!! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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_ .   Products & Services we LOVE:- Skouts Honor: We are HUGE fans of Skouts Honor. Their probiotic products saved our pup from SO much itchiness. If you use code MINDFULMINDS at checkout, you can get 20% off of a purchase of $50 or more! Keep those pups happy & itch free. - Buzzsprout: I started my show with NO podcast experience and Buzzsprout made it so easy. If you are looking to start a podcast, or find a new host, try Buzzsprout! Listeners will receive a $20 credit by using our link and you'll be supporting the show. Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@mindfulmindspod). Join us our brand new Facebook group!! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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 abortionThis 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. Products & Services we LOVE:- Skouts Honor: We are HUGE fans of Skouts Honor. Their probiotic products saved our pup from SO much itchiness. If you use code MINDFULMINDS at checkout, you can get 20% off of a purchase of $50 or more! Keep those pups happy & itch free. - Buzzsprout: I started my show with NO podcast experience and Buzzsprout made it so easy. If you are looking to start a podcast, or find a new host, try Buzzsprout! Listeners will receive a $20 credit by using our link and you'll be supporting the show. Support the showMindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. Fina is passionate about growing in her own life journey whilst actively unlearning what no longer has a space in her life. In every episode, she invites her listeners to do the same.Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@mindfulmindspod). Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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! Products & Services we LOVE:- Skouts Honor: We are HUGE fans of Skouts Honor. Their probiotic products saved our pup from SO much itchiness. If you use code MINDFULMINDS at checkout, you can get 20% off of a purchase of $50 or more! Keep those pups happy & itch free. - Buzzsprout: I started my show with NO podcast experience and Buzzsprout made it so easy. If you are looking to start a podcast, or find a new host, try Buzzsprout! Listeners will receive a $20 credit by using our link and you'll be supporting the show. Support the showMindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. Fina is passionate about growing in her own life journey whilst actively unlearning what no longer has a space in her life. In every episode, she invites her listeners to do the same.Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@mindfulmindspod). Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

TW: SA, purity culture, misogyny, sexual shame, mass shooting (time stamp: 24:00-27:40), high control religious abuse, queerphobia & homophobiaThis 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! Products & Services we LOVE:- Skouts Honor: We are HUGE fans of Skouts Honor. Their probiotic products saved our pup from SO much itchiness. If you use code MINDFULMINDS at checkout, you can get 20% off of a purchase of $50 or more! Keep those pups happy & itch free. - Buzzsprout: I started my show with NO podcast experience and Buzzsprout made it so easy. If you are looking to start a podcast, or find a new host, try Buzzsprout! Listeners will receive a $20 credit by using our link and you'll be supporting the show. Support the showMindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. Fina is passionate about growing in her own life journey whilst actively unlearning what no longer has a space in her life. In every episode, she invites her listeners to do the same.Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@mindfulmindspod). Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

Content Warning: brief mention of SA, religious trauma, purity culture, & a school shootingThis 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 . Products & Services we LOVE:- Skouts Honor: We are HUGE fans of Skouts Honor. Their probiotic products saved our pup from SO much itchiness. If you use code MINDFULMINDS at checkout, you can get 20% off of a purchase of $50 or more! Keep those pups happy & itch free. - Buzzsprout: I started my show with NO podcast experience and Buzzsprout made it so easy. If you are looking to start a podcast, or find a new host, try Buzzsprout! Listeners will receive a $20 credit by using our link and you'll be supporting the show. Support the showMindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. Fina is passionate about growing in her own life journey whilst actively unlearning what no longer has a space in her life. In every episode, she invites her listeners to do the same.Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@mindfulmindspod). Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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! Products & Services we LOVE:- Skouts Honor: We are HUGE fans of Skouts Honor. Their probiotic products saved our pup from SO much itchiness. If you use code MINDFULMINDS at checkout, you can get 20% off of a purchase of $50 or more! Keep those pups happy & itch free. - Buzzsprout: I started my show with NO podcast experience and Buzzsprout made it so easy. If you are looking to start a podcast, or find a new host, try Buzzsprout! Listeners will receive a $20 credit by using our link and you'll be supporting the show. Support the showMindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. Fina is passionate about growing in her own life journey whilst actively unlearning what no longer has a space in her life. In every episode, she invites her listeners to do the same.Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@fina__bina). Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

TW: religious trauma & abuse, going no contact, abusive parental relationships, purity culture, child abuse, high control religious abuse, sexual assault, cult environmentsThis 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. Products & Services we LOVE:- Skouts Honor: We are HUGE fans of Skouts Honor. Their probiotic products saved our pup from SO much itchiness. If you use code MINDFULMINDS at checkout, you can get 20% off of a purchase of $50 or more! Keep those pups happy & itch free. - Buzzsprout: I started my show with NO podcast experience and Buzzsprout made it so easy. If you are looking to start a podcast, or find a new host, try Buzzsprout! Listeners will receive a $20 credit by using our link and you'll be supporting the show. Support the showMindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. Fina is passionate about growing in her own life journey whilst actively unlearning what no longer has a space in her life. In every episode, she invites her listeners to do the same.Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@fina__bina). Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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….Products & Services we LOVE:- Skouts Honor: We are HUGE fans of Skouts Honor. Their probiotic products saved our pup from SO much itchiness. If you use code MINDFULMINDS at checkout, you can get 20% off of a purchase of $50 or more! Keep those pups happy & itch free. - Buzzsprout: I started my show with NO podcast experience and Buzzsprout made it so easy. If you are looking to start a podcast, or find a new host, try Buzzsprout! Listeners will receive a $20 credit by using our link and you'll be supporting the show. Support the showMindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. Fina is passionate about growing in her own life journey whilst actively unlearning what no longer has a space in her life. In every episode, she invites her listeners to do the same.Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@fina__bina). Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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. Support the showMindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. Fina is passionate about growing in her own life journey whilst actively unlearning what no longer has a space in her life. In every episode, she invites her listeners to do the same.Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@fina__bina). Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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. Products & Services we LOVE:- Skouts Honor: We are HUGE fans of Skouts Honor. Their probiotic products saved our pup from SO much itchiness. If you use code MINDFULMINDS at checkout, you can get 20% off of a purchase of $50 or more! Keep those pups happy & itch free. - Buzzsprout: I started my show with NO podcast experience and Buzzsprout made it so easy. If you are looking to start a podcast, or find a new host, try Buzzsprout! Listeners will receive a $20 credit by using our link and you'll be supporting the show. Support the showMindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. Fina is passionate about growing in her own life journey whilst actively unlearning what no longer has a space in her life. In every episode, she invites her listeners to do the same.Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@fina__bina). Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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. Products & Services we LOVE:- Skouts Honor: We are HUGE fans of Skouts Honor. Their probiotic products saved our pup from SO much itchiness. If you use code MINDFULMINDS at checkout, you can get 20% off of a purchase of $50 or more! Keep those pups happy & itch free. - Buzzsprout: I started my show with NO podcast experience and Buzzsprout made it so easy. If you are looking to start a podcast, or find a new host, try Buzzsprout! Listeners will receive a $20 credit by using our link and you'll be supporting the show. Support the showMindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. Fina is passionate about growing in her own life journey whilst actively unlearning what no longer has a space in her life. In every episode, she invites her listeners to do the same.Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@fina__bina). Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

TW: perfectionism, mental health struggles, self-worth struggles/negative self-talk, eating disorders, fatphobiaDoes 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! Products & Services we LOVE:- Skouts Honor: We are HUGE fans of Skouts Honor. Their probiotic products saved our pup from SO much itchiness. If you use code MINDFULMINDS at checkout, you can get 20% off of a purchase of $50 or more! Keep those pups happy & itch free. - Buzzsprout: I started my show with NO podcast experience and Buzzsprout made it so easy. If you are looking to start a podcast, or find a new host, try Buzzsprout! Listeners will receive a $20 credit by using our link and you'll be supporting the show. Support the showMindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. Fina is passionate about growing in her own life journey whilst actively unlearning what no longer has a space in her life. In every episode, she invites her listeners to do the same.Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@fina__bina). Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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. Products & Services we LOVE:- Skouts Honor: We are HUGE fans of Skouts Honor. Their probiotic products saved our pup from SO much itchiness. If you use code MINDFULMINDS at checkout, you can get 20% off of a purchase of $50 or more! Keep those pups happy & itch free. - Buzzsprout: I started my show with NO podcast experience and Buzzsprout made it so easy. If you are looking to start a podcast, or find a new host, try Buzzsprout! Listeners will receive a $20 credit by using our link and you'll be supporting the show. Support the showMindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. Fina is passionate about growing in her own life journey whilst actively unlearning what no longer has a space in her life. In every episode, she invites her listeners to do the same.Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@fina__bina). Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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 suicideAlright, 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. Support the showMindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. Fina is passionate about growing in her own life journey whilst actively unlearning what no longer has a space in her life. In every episode, she invites her listeners to do the same.Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find all things Mindful Minds here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod) or on Tik Tok where I do a lot of deconstruction content (@fina__bina). Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

TW: eating disorders (restriction + binging & purging), body image issues, depression, perfectionism, shame, self harmWelcome 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. Support the showMindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. Fina is passionate about growing in her own life journey whilst actively unlearning what no longer has a space in her life. In every episode, she invites her listeners to do the same. Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds here, Serafina Blog here, or visit our Bio Site. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod), our podcast account on Tik Tok @mindfulmindspodcast, and my personal account, where I do a lot of deconstruction content, @fina__bina Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina and Serafina Blog. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact Fina at contact.serafinablog@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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 MezEllie 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. Support the showMindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. Fina is passionate about growing in her own life journey whilst actively unlearning what no longer has a space in her life. In every episode, she invites her listeners to do the same. Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds here, Serafina Blog here, or visit our Bio Site. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod), our podcast account on Tik Tok @mindfulmindspodcast, and my personal account, where I do a lot of deconstruction content, @fina__bina Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina and Serafina Blog. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact Fina at contact.serafinablog@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

TW: fatphobia, racism, eating disorders, systemic racism, verbal violence against brown & black fat bodies, religious trauma regarding fatphobia, dieting, food apartheid, ableismHappy 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 . Support the showMindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. Fina is passionate about growing in her own life journey whilst actively unlearning what no longer has a space in her life. In every episode, she invites her listeners to do the same. Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds here, Serafina Blog here, or visit our Bio Site. You can also follow us on Instagram (@mindfulmindspod), our podcast account on Tik Tok @mindfulmindspodcast, and my personal account, where I do a lot of deconstruction content, @fina__bina Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina and Serafina Blog. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact Fina at contact.serafinablog@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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 guideBIPOC Doctor Directories:- Culturally Sensitive Dr Directory - Black Doctors USAIman also shared an amazing master doc created by the wonderful @thechronicnotebookI 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! Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds at mindfulmindspod.com & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). And you can follow our podcast account on Tik Tok @mindfulmindspodcast and my personal account where I do a lot of deconstruction content @fina__bina . Support the showThank you for listening! Please feel free to contact Fina at @serafinablog or contact.serafinablog@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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: linktr.ee/Deconstructingpurityculture . We also quote Jessica Valenti, which I would also really recommend reading her work and her book, The Purity Myth. Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds at mindfulmindspod.com & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). And you can follow our podcast account on Tik Tok @mindfulmindspodcast and my personal account where I do a lot of deconstruction content @fina__bina . Support the showThank you for listening! Please feel free to contact Fina at @serafinablog or contact.serafinablog@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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 traumaHappy 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. Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds at mindfulmindspod.com & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). And you can follow our podcast account on Tik Tok @mindfulmindspodcast and my personal account where I do a lot of deconstruction content @fina__bina . Support the showThank you for listening! Please feel free to contact Fina at @serafinablog or contact.serafinablog@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

TW: religious trauma, church trauma, church camp trauma, coercion, manipulation, ableism, classism, racism, colonialism, white savioirism, homophobia, failed resurrection attempt, attempted healing traumaHappy 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. Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds at mindfulmindspod.com & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). And you can follow our podcast account on Tik Tok @mindfulmindspodcast and my personal account where I do a lot of deconstruction content @fina__bina . Support the showThank you for listening! Please feel free to contact Fina at @serafinablog or contact.serafinablog@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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, at: https://www.thestorytellerco.com . You can also visit her website at https://morganharpernichols.com Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds at mindfulmindspod.com & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). And you can follow our podcast account on Tik Tok @mindfulmindspodcast and my personal account where I do a lot of deconstruction content @fina__bina . Support the showThank you for listening! Please feel free to contact Fina at @serafinablog or contact.serafinablog@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

TW: suicide (time stamp 5:10-5:40), eating disorders (time stamp 14:55-16:00), trauma/childhood trauma, general talk of childhood neglect/abuseWelcome 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: https://markwolynn.com Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds at mindfulmindspod.com & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). And you can follow our podcast account on Tik Tok @mindfulmindspodcast and my personal account where I do a lot of deconstruction content @fina__bina . Support the showThank you for listening! Please feel free to contact Fina at @serafinablog or contact.serafinablog@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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! Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds at mindfulmindspod.com & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). And you can follow our podcast account on Tik Tok @mindfulmindspodcast and my personal account where I do a lot of deconstruction content @fina__bina . Support the showThank you for listening! Please feel free to contact Fina at @serafinablog or contact.serafinablog@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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 ! Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds at mindfulmindspod.com & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). And you can follow our podcast account on Tik Tok @mindfulmindspodcast and my personal account where I do a lot of deconstruction content @fina__bina . Support the showThank you for listening! Please feel free to contact Fina at @serafinablog or contact.serafinablog@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

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 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 ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/1685393772/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=a880b3d8-c6db-4791-9cba-696a96af7fe7). Jordan also has an amazing flooding protocol in her links that is free and incredibly helpful! Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds at mindfulmindspod.com & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). And you can follow our podcast account on Tik Tok @mindfulmindspodcast and my personal account where I do a lot of deconstruction content @fina__bina . Support the showThank you for listening! Please feel free to contact Fina at @serafinablog or contact.serafinablog@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

This week we have Ariel 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!Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds at mindfulmindspod.com & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). And you can follow our podcast account on Tik Tok @mindfulmindspodcast and my personal account where I do a lot of deconstruction content @fina__bina . Support the showThank you for listening! Please feel free to contact Fina at @serafinablog or contact.serafinablog@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

TW: SA, purity culture, sexual harassment, religious trauma, homophobia, anxiety This week we have Erin of @metooyounglife on the podcast to talk about the abuse that has run rampant within the YoungLife ministry. We also talk about 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.”Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds at mindfulmindspod.com & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). And you can follow our podcast account on Tik Tok @mindfulmindspodcast and my personal account where I do a lot of deconstruction content @fina__bina . ✨ SPONSORS ✨ - Huge thanks to our sponsor this week, Intention Wave. You can purchase your unique sound wave jewelry piece at intentionwave.com ! Support the showThank you for listening! Please feel free to contact Fina at @serafinablog or contact.serafinablog@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

TW: death in general, anxiety in general, death anxiety, death of pets, pet OCD, cancer, social anxietyThis 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). Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds at mindfulmindspod.com & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). And you can follow our podcast account on Tik Tok @mindfulmindspodcast and my personal account where I do a lot of deconstruction content @fina__bina . ✨ SPONSORS ✨ - Huge thanks to our sponsor this week, Intention Wave. You can purchase your unique sound wave jewelry piece at intentionwave.com ! Support the show

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! Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds at mindfulmindspod.com & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). And you can follow our podcast account on Tik Tok @mindfulmindspodcast and my personal account where I do a lot of deconstruction content @fina__bina . Support the show

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.” Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds at mindfulmindspod.com & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). And you can follow our podcast account on Tik Tok @mindfulmindspodcast and my personal account where I do a lot of deconstruction content, @fina__bina .Support the show

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.” Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). Support the show

TW: Sexual assault & campus assault, religious shame, purity culture, vaginismus, sexual violence, shameIf 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. Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog) & on Tik Tok @mindfulmindspodcast. Support the show

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 at (https://youtu.be/ZvnRYte3PAk). 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 (https://www.serafinablog.com/archivelp). 

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. Additionally, I would like to give a few disclaimers. 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 (link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2n5pykMhAJoxNENoVYYOJn?si=be35207fca7c4206), so this is, in a way, a part 2 to that episode.  If you are looking for more explanation of what abortion is, check out that episode! This episode will center primarily on Roe and what to do now. 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), and they are hosting Operation Save Abortion on July 17th to help train people to join the reproductive rights movement in the capacity they are able to. Go to https://www.aafront.org/operation-save-abortion/ for more info and to sign up! 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 (https://midwestaccesscoalition.org ). 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. We also plugged Plan C & Aid Access, which are both platforms that mail out abortion pills to your home. Lastly, we mentioned a few others, including emotional support from @underthedesknews. You can call 612-293-8550 to trauma dump and chat about your emotions about this decision. 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:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DvISKDWBgZlTVEEzUl-P0sSpc5MEtYaOFw6b4Fvv2HE/edit?usp=sharing . 

TW: OCD (contamination, religious, pet), pet death/anxiety, intrusive thoughts, shame, religious trauma, death/fear of deathThis 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 . Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). 

TW: homophobia, religious trauma (specifically religious abuse towards queer individuals), cheating, shame, cult/intense religious environment & abuse, religious OCD/anxiety, deconstructionThis 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! Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). 

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: bio.site/serafinablog Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). 

TW: Brief mention of grooming/child molestation (time stamp: 3:45-4:40), trauma/SA, negative parent/child experiences, explicit talk about sex, brief mention of sexual violence/DV (time stamp: 1:11:03-1:11:45). This week we had sex and pleasure educator Goody Howard (she/her) on to answer some Q&A's about sex and consent! We get into some questions about consent, communication between partners, toys, and so much more! If you want to learn more from Goody, she is @askgoody on all social platforms and also teaches educational workshops (both live and replays) which can be accessed via her website (askgoody.com). She also teaches professional development, which you can learn more about wishtrainingsolutions.com (this site will be up soon!). Goody also has a sex toy store on her website where you can purchase some of the toys and products we chatted about today! Just use code MINDFUL. Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). 

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 @thegriefproject . 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 @thegriefproject . 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: 800-273-8255If you lost someone to suicide, help is available for you too: 800-273-8255 // https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/loss-survivors/  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: https://www.griefresourcenetwork.com/crisis-center/hotlines/  Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). 

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 (https://linktr.ee/givingthetalk). You can also contract them at julia@givingthetalk.com with any questions! Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). 

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!Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). 

TW: religious trauma/religious transphobia, sexual assault and abuse, misogyny/gender discriminationI 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!Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). 

TW: Abusive relationships, religious/church trauma, shame, brief mention of disordered eating, brief mention of sexual assault and suicideThis 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 (https://www.amazon.com/Ophelia-Welcome-Home-Lauren-Weed/dp/B09MJCP98D) or follow @welcome.home.book on IG. You can also follow Lauren on IG @lauren.weed .Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog). 

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). Mindful Minds is a podcast centered on mindfulness and intentionality. From sex to religion to mental health, we are focusing on how to be mindful & intentional about important topics! Join as we learn and grow together!Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! You can find more about Mindful Minds & Serafina Blog on serafinablog.com & on Instagram (@serafinablog).