Podcast appearances and mentions of janice selbie

Pavna K. Sodhi, EdD - Exploring the Intersections of Punjabi-Sikh Cultural/Religious Identity - Part 1As a humanist and mental health clinician, I'm interested in learning about other cultures and belief systems. To that end, Dr. Pavna K. Sodhi graciously agreed to join me on the Divorcing Religion Podcast to share her knowledge about Punjabi-Sikh teachings, values, practices, and experiences. This episode is Part One of our conversation.ABOUT Dr. SODHI:Pavna K. Sodhi (she/her), EdD, is a registered psychotherapist, author, speaker, and adjunct professor residing in Ontario, Canada. With over 25 years of psychotherapeutic and research experience, Dr. Sodhi has interacted with a multitude of populations in various clinical, academic, and supervisory spaces. Her professional background and personal narrative offer a unique research perspective regarding culturally responsive trauma-informed work, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) communities, and immigrant mental health. Her research has been featured in national and international scholarly journals and books. She credits her Punjabi-Sikh upbringing and lived experience for her continued interest in these timely topics. As a productive ally, she takes pride in decentring systemic racism, breaking barriers, and encouraging others to be culturally responsive. Her latest book titled, Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy for BIPOC Communities: Decolonizing Mental Health (Routledge) was launched in June 2024.FIND Dr. SODHI:Access the book -https://www.routledge.com/authors/i16038-pavna-k-sodhi?srsltid=AfmBOooC1Epb96bBMPCvsQdMiOVHHzOWpPku2b-7pVApOLqDfePmEIijWebsite: https://www.pavnaksodhi.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunotherapy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavna-k-sodhi-she-her-67b81615/Janice Selbie's Best-selling book Divorcing Religion: A Memoir and Survival Handbook is now available in the USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP78TZZF and CANADA https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DP78TZZFReligious Trauma Survivor Support Group is happening on Tuesdays at 5pm Pacific and Thursdays at 6pm Eastern (starting April 17). Don't miss this opportunity to connect with others for healing and support: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/servicesNeed help on your journey of healing from Religious Trauma? Book a free 20-minute consultation with Janice here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/servicesFollow Janice and Divorcing Religion on Social Media:Threads: Wisecounsellor@threads.netBlueSky: @janiceselbie.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DivorcingReligionTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janiceselbieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisecounsellor/Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcastThe Divorcing Religion Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you need helSupport the show

Patti & Nancy, Apostate Sisters - Life After a Doomsday CultDIVORCED: Worldwide Church of God  CW: Mature themes   Today I'm excited to interview Patti and Nancy, who recently interviewed me on their popular APOSTATE SISTERS YouTube channel! Patti and Nancy are sisters deconstructing their upbringing in the Worldwide Church of God Christian doomsday cult. The sisters note that the cult stifled their critical thinking and warped their sense of autonomy. They decided to start their YT channel to unpack the impacts of high-control religion, from bodily autonomy to mental health, and share their healing journey with humor and honesty.  FIND the APOSTATE SISTERS: YT:  https://www.youtube.com/@ApostateSisters IG: https://www.instagram.com/apostatesisters/  You can find the Apostate Sisters on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and BlueSky.    Janice Selbie's Best-selling book Divorcing Religion: A Memoir and Survival Handbook is now available in the USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP78TZZF and CANADA https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DP78TZZFTickets are now available for the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference, happening LIVE in Seattle May 23-25, 2025! Get yours now: www.shamelesssexuality.orgReligious Trauma Survivor Support Group happens on Tuesdays at 5 pm Pacific. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with others for healing and support: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/servicesNeed help on your journey of healing from Religious Trauma? Book a free 20-minute consultation with Janice here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/servicesSign up now for Janice's online Divorcing Religion Workshop starting March 2nd: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-syndrome-workshopFollow Janice and Divorcing Religion on Social Media:Threads: Wisecounsellor@threads.netBlueSky: @janiceselbie.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DivorcingReligionTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janiceselbieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisecounsellor/Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcastThe Divorcing Religion Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you need help with your mental health, please consult a qualified, secular, mental health clinician.Podcast by Porthos MediaCopyright 2025www.porthosmedia.netSupport the show

Lauren Elise Rogers - Sex Ed for You!DIVORCED: Fundamentalist ChristianityCW: Frank discussions of s3xLauren Elise Rogers is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy & Relationship Coach. She is the founder of Sex Ed for You, where she provides clear, compassionate, and comprehensive guidance on intimacy, relationships, and sexual health. After being raised in a high-control religion and getting married at 21, Lauren fought her way out to become the person she needed most. Her desire to understand her relational missteps – like her decade-long marriage to her daughter's gay father – led her to become a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator. In this episode, Lauren shares her journey and how she uses what she's learned to help others navigate complex topics like long-term partnerships, consensual non-monogamy, life transitions, purity culture, and LGBTQIA+ issues.FIND LAURENWebsite: www.sexedforyou.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@sexedforyouInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/Janice Selbie's Best-selling book Divorcing Religion: A Memoir and Survival Handbook is now available in the USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP78TZZF and CANADA https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DP78TZZFTickets are now available for the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference, happening LIVE in Seattle May 23-25, 2025! Get yours now: https://www.shamelesssexuality.org/Religious Trauma Survivor Support Group is happening on Tuesdays at 5pm Pacific. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with others for healing and support: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/servicesNeed help on your journey of healing from Religious Trauma? Book a free 20-minute consultation with Janice here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/servicesSign up now for Janice's online Divorcing Religion Workshop starting March 2nd: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-syndrome-workshopFollow Janice and Divorcing Religion on Social Media:Threads: Wisecounsellor@threads.netBlueSky: @janiceselbie.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DivorcingReligionTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janiceselbieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisecounsellor/Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcastThe Divorcing Religion Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you need help with your mental health, please consult a qualified, secular, mental health clinician.Podcast by Porthos MediaCopyright 2025www.porthosmedia.netSupport the show

This week we talk to therapist, author, and podcaster, Janice Selbie. Scott and Priska saw an ad for the Shameless Sexuality conference and knew they had to talk to Janice about her story in which she went from the most conservative fundamentalist world to a sex-positive, religion-free life. The Pentecostal life wasn't restrictive enough for Janice, so she joined a local group of Mennonites where she did her best to fit in but was never fully accepted by the women there. Now, after an eventful deconstruction phase, Janice has created the Divorcing Religion organization (with a podcast Scott was a guest on) as well as the aforementioned Shameless Sexuality conference. Janice is also the author of Divorcing Religion: A Memoir and Survival Handbook. The Horny Chapel is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dauntless Media Collective.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hornychapel@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hornychapel/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Many people experience post-religion trauma. Author and religious trauma coach Janice Selbie has some tools to help.https://www.divorcing-religion.comVIDEO of this conversationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Janice Selbie on Divorcing Religion! Janice Selbie lived 40 years of her life as a devout Christian. Living a reality reminiscent of a Margaret Atwood character in “The Handmaid's Tale,” Janice became the quintessential Renaissance woman, complete with Mennonite-inspired shapeless clothing and modest head-coverings. She rejected all the creature comforts of secular life — TV, radio, music, newspapers, and magazines, and committed to homeschooling her children. It wasn't until a series of personal upheavals challenged her obedience that Janice felt justified to question her lifelong devotion to blind faith. Janice is now a Registered Professional Counsellor and a Religious Trauma Recovery Coach hosting Divorcing Religion Workshops that help others experiencing the significant losses associated with religious de-conversion.

In our final episode for 2023, we talk with Janice Selbie, a former fundamentalist Evangelical Christian of over 40 years and now a counsellor and specialist in the area of religious trauma. Janice shares her own story and the work she does with others in helping heal the pain caused by religious trauma. This is the first of a two-part episode we did with Janice. You can find part two on Janice's The Divorcing Religion Podcast. In this episode, Janice referenced Steven Hassan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control. You can connect with Janice via these links: Religious Trauma Syndrome Therapy | DivorcingReligion The Divorcing Religion Podcast Conference on Religious Trauma (CORT) Janice on YouTube Janice on Instagram -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf  Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ 

Thanks to my good friend Janice Selbie, she introduced me to David Morris, who used to be an employee of some of the biggest Christian publishing houses.  David has since walked away from the faith and his career--at least as a Christian publisher, that is. He's now publishing books largely written by, and for, ex-evangelicals, in some way to make up for his past life's accomplishments as an evangelical working within the machine that is Christian publishing. This is a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation covering a lot of topics--I hope you enjoy! And don't forget, David will be our guest for the October MindShift Zoom call coming up on the 29th, so you'll have a chance to meet and chat with him. Join the MindShift Podcast Patreon Community! Contact Details Lake Drive Books Follow me on X @MindShift2018

Thanks to my good friend Janice Selbie, she introduced me to David Morris, who used to be an employee of some of the biggest Christian publishing houses.  David has since walked away from the faith and his career–at least as ... Read More »

Back by popular demand, returning guest speaker and professional counselor, Janice Selbie, will be joining us this week on RfRx to discuss Life After Purity Culture. We'll talk about what purity culture is, why it's important to talk about it, and debunk some really, really bad sex advice. Janice is also going to share some exciting news about her latest work and upcoming events to keep an eye out for. Janice Selbie spent nearly 4 decades as an Evangelical Christian. After divorcing her husband and her religion, she became a Registered Professional Counsellor and religious recovery consultant. In addition to working 1:1 with clients recovering from religious trauma, Janice developed the Divorcing Religion Workshop and founded the Conference on Religious Trauma – as well as the upcoming Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture online conference, happening in October. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. Volunteer: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recovering-from-religion/message

Divorcing Religion w/ Janice Selbie

Janice Selbie was raised evangelical and turned to closed Mennonite (Holdeman/Church of God in Christ Mennonite) during her husband's bible college years. She homeschooled her children, wore a head covering, and was very conservative. Her marriage was difficult and got harder as the years went on. Eventually, they had a series of tragedies strike that she could not explain if there was indeed a loving or omniscient God. This plunged her into a time of existential crisis. She divorced her husband and religion, went back to school to become a registered professional counselor, and connected with Dr. Marlene Winell who coined the term Religious Trauma (Dr. Winell is now her friend and mentor). Then she founded the Conference on Religious Trauma (CORT) and this October the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture online conference.Fight for Children's Rights: Congress Needs to Pass Children's Rights ActConnect with Janice SelbieHer Podcast: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcastWebsite: https://www.divorcing-religion.comIG: https://instagram.com/wisecounsellor?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janiceselbie?_t=8UZKbpvXcHG&_r=1Connect with Andrew PledgerLinktree: https://www.liinks.co/4ndrewpledger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Janice Selbie is a registered professional counsellor and religious recovery consultant who works one-on-one with clients recovering from Religious Trauma Syndrome and the host of the Divorcing Religion podcast.

Therapist Janice Selbie returns to the valley to talk about her next conference on Shameless Sexuality after purity culture in October. As usual we have a great time and you will toohttps://www.shamelesssexuality.org

Janice Selbie is a Registered Professional Counsellor and religious recovery consultant. She Divorced Religion after nearly 40 years in the Pentecostal (and briefly, Mennonite) denomination. After also divorcing her husband, Janice went back to school to become a counsellor and founded the Divorcing Religion Workshop, the Conference on Religious Trauma (aka CORT), and the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference.Here's additional details regarding Janice's offerings: One-on-one consulting to help you understand your own religious trauma syndrome and what recovery can look like -- https://www.divorcing-religion.comThe Divorcing Religion Workshop  an on-line, live,  6-week supportive small group designed to help you transition out of religion and into secular life --https://www.divorcing-religion.comJanice's first Shameless Sexuality -- An online conference for survivors of Purity Culture and their helpers will be held October 14-16, 2022 -- https://www.shamelesssexuality.org The Conference on Religious Trauma (CORT) where past speakers represent a variety of fundamentalist religious backgrounds including Amish, Evangelical, Mormon, Muslim, and Hasidic Orthodox Judaism -- https://www.religioustraumaconference.orgAnd -- lastly -- there's the CORT YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhyTXTIM9kdTJ1jW-Ckb5gFrom CORT's vision statement: There are widespread assumptions that religion in general is good or at least harmless.  Yet people are seriously hurt by religious doctrines and practices every day.  This has to end.        ---  Dr. Marlene WinelllSupport the show

Janice Selbie was born into fundamentalist Pentecostal Christianity. She was steeped in the church from birth. Eventually her need for authenticity, outweighed her need for acceptance. Today, a trained therapist, she aids others in their escape from the clutches of fundamentalist religion. She also recently hosted a conference on religious trauma available to the public on her youtube channel, In October she is hosting the first ever Shameless Sexuality, Life After Purity Culture conference. You can also hire her for one on one counselling to help with your religious deconstruction. Janice SelbieTwitter: @wisecounselor @divorcingreligionhttps://www.divorcing-religion.comhttps://www.shamelesssexuality.orgSupport the show

This episode features Luna Corbden, whom I met through a mutual friend--Janice Selbie--when we both were presenters at the recent CORT2022, the Conference on Religious Trauma. Luna grew up as a Mormon, deconstructed their faith, and subsequently left the church--but not without a lot of baggage and religious trauma. Similar to many of us who've left controlling religions, Luna has done a tremendous amount of work unpacking the teachings, figuring out the psychology behind it, and rebuilding their life moving forward. Whether or not you had any association with Mormonism, but have experience with controlling cults or religions, then you'll no doubt identify with what Luna and I discuss in this episode--and find helpful resources on your journey of reconstructing your authentic self post-religion. Join the MindShift Podcast Patreon Community! Follow Luna on Twitter @corbden Follow me on Twitter @MindShift2018 Find Luna's Book on Amazon   

This episode features Luna Corbden, whom I met through a mutual friend–Janice Selbie–when we both were presenters at the recent CORT2022, the Conference on Religious Trauma. Luna grew up as a Mormon, deconstructed their faith, and subsequently left the church–but ... Read More »

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In this episode I sit down with former Christian Fundamentalist and Registered Professional Counsellor working exclusively with clients covering from Religious Trauma - Janice Selbie. Janice is also a Religious Recovery Consultant. During our conversation, Janice explores various earmarks of Religious Trauma and how people may recognise Spiritual Abuse. Janice also talks us through how she divorced religion and what deconstruction and integration into typical society felt like for her and how others may work towards doing the same. Janice gives the listeners some insight into how to become a counsellor in this field and some great resources to better understand the subject of Religious Trauma.April 29th - May 1st, Janice is hosting a Conference on Religious Trauma (CORT) and listeners can get 20% off tickets today by using Podcast20October 14th-16th, Janice is also hosting a Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture. Book onto both conferences today to get a $50 discount!!Find Janice at divorcing-religion.com@wisecounsellor - instagram@Wise_counsellor - twitterjaniceselbie - TikTokFalling Out with Elgen Strait Podcast - www.fallingoutpod.comCult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Get In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hello, and welcome to another episode of Some Random Thoughts. I am your host Ryan Mulkowsky. On this episode, I have with me my special guest: Janice Selbie Janice is a Registered Professional Counselor and religious recovery consultant. Janice was born and raised in a charismatic Christian home, attending Pentecostal, Vineyard, and other Evangelical churches before eventually marrying a man who would become a pastor. In her 30s she became ultraconservative, donning a head-covering, homeschooling their children, and rejecting any vestiges of secular life. It wasn't until her 40s that she began experiencing doubts about her deeply held faith. As her marriage unraveled, her questions grew. She found herself wondering about the impact of religion on sexuality, gender roles and equality, social justice, and more. After ending her decades-long marriage, Janice went back to school to attain her Diploma of Applied Psychology and Counseling. She is the founder of Divorcing Religion & creator of the Divorcing Religion workshop, along with creating the annual Conference on Religious Trauma and the Shameless Sexuality conference. Thank you for listening and enjoy. Where to find Janice: Facebook: /janice.selbie Twitter: @Wise_counsellor, @divorcereligion, @ComeToCORT, @ShamelessConf1 Instagram: @wisecounsellor Websites: www.divorcing-religion.com, www.religioustraumaconference.org, www.shamelesssexuality.org You can receive $20 off your ticket for the Conference on Religious Trauma (CORT) by using the promo code “Podcast20”. If you purchase an “All Access” ticket to both the Conference on Religious Trauma (CORT) and the Shameless Sexuality conference you can receive a $50 discount with your combined purchase. CEUs are available for mental health professionals at both of these conferences along with student discounts and a limited number of scholarships. For more information and to register, check out www.religioustraumaconference.org & www.shamelesssexuality.org for details.

We've got the first bonus episode of 2022! I'm happy to welcome back returning guest, good friend Janice Selbie, to talk about the upcoming CORT2022--the Conference on Religious Trauma. We not only delve into which great presenters she has lined up for this important conference, we discuss the many and varied aspects of religious trauma. What is it, who is affected by it, and what can you do about it if you suffer from it? Also listen in for an important code that will get you a discount to this event! Join the MindShift Podcast Patreon Community! CORT2022 Website Contact Details Follow Janice on Twitter @Wise_Counsellor Follow me on Twitter @MindShift2018

We've got the first bonus episode of 2022! I'm happy to welcome back returning guest, good friend Janice Selbie, to talk about the upcoming CORT2022–the Conference on Religious Trauma. We not only delve into which great presenters she has lined ... Read More »

Janice Selbie returns to talk about her Godless Moms show and the Conference on religious trauma (CORT 2022) and well on her upcoming conference on sexuality in October. Janice has been busy but she takes the time to explore reasons that cause religious trauma and what the scientific community is doing to fight this phenomenawww.religioustraumaconference.orglook up Janice om Twitterlisteners get $20 off by using promo code Podcast20Sabrina gives us a top 10 of valentines suggestionsBenjamin talks about a security guard vandalizing artHertzey talks about idiots trying to help the freedumb convoy in Canadaand Brently talks about a bold politician's move to grift the religious right

Come join us with Janice Selbie from Divorcing Religion as we dive into definitions of forgiveness and ways forward for folks! https://www.divorcing-religion.com/ Www.ReligiousTraumaConference.org (CORT site) Www.ShamelessSexuality.org (post purity culture conference) If any listeners are interested in attending the conference on religious trauma, you can get a $20 discount off CORT or the Shameless Sexuality conference by using the promo code "Podcast20." Hosted by Mary Byler Music used under a CC license from Canva: I Don't Mind Produced by The Misfit Amish 2022 Art by BJK

Rebuilding our identity after divorcing religion can feel like a daunting task. At some point, we must determine our post-religious values and confront identities which were placed on us by our parents and religious community. Once we have established who we are not, it is time to consider whom we wish to be and take steps in that direction. At this point, you must call upon the courage to be yourself, which has ramifications in every imaginable arena, from sexuality to social media. Janice Selbie, RPC joins us once again to share tips on coping with leaving our past identity behind and finding the courage to rebuild our new identities after transitioning out of religion. Janice was born and raised in a charismatic Christian home, attending Pentecostal, Vineyard, and other Evangelical churches before eventually marrying a man who would become a pastor. In her 30s she became ultraconservative, donning a head-covering, homeschooling their children, and rejecting any vestiges of secular life (TV, radio, music, newspapers, magazines, etc.). “I referred to myself as ‘Mennocostal,' frequently attending closed Mennonite churches run by the Holdeman Mennonites.” It wasn't until her 40s that Janice began experiencing doubts about her deeply held faith. As her marriage unraveled, her questions grew. She found herself wondering about the impact of religion on sexuality, gender roles and equality, social justice, and more. “Not permitted to explore these questions, I felt like a beach ball held beneath the water for too long. My sadness, confusion, and anger threatened to explode if something didn't change.” After ending her decades-long marriage, Janice went back to school to attain her Diploma of Applied Psychology and Counselling. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada +3 4505 2402 in Australia +20 3856 8791 in the UK +27 11 043 5323 in South Africa Peer support is also available through local support groups. These groups offer monthly in-person meetings as a place to express doubts, fears, emotions & concerns about religion you wouldn't normally feel comfortable expressing in a religious community. Find your nearest support group at https://www.meetup.com/pro/recovering-from-religion If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. RfR has an immense collection of well-curated resources available as you go through your journey, including resources for mental and physical crises, working with relationships, issues stemming from specific religions, coming out stories, and much more. Head to https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources for these helpful resources. Subscribe to the RfR Blog: https://medium.com/excommunications --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recovering-from-religion/message

This special bonus episode features a conversation with my very good friend, Religious Recovery Consultant Janice Selbie! Starting the 7th of November, she is running another one of her amazing "Divorcing Religion" workshops.   We've talked about this before, but I wanted to touch base with Janice to give her a chance not only to promote the workshop, but to explain why such a thing is so needed for those of us who have left religion or high-control groups behind.   In addition to this chat, we also get into CORT 2022--the Conference on Religious Trauma she is putting together for next year. Stay tuned for more information about this excellent conference as well!   For more information about the Divorcing Religion, click https://www.divorcing-religion.com/   Follow Janice on Twitter @Wise_Counsellor Follow me on Twitter @MindShift2018   Join the MindShift Podcast Patreon Community!

This special bonus episode features a conversation with my very good friend, Religious Recovery Consultant Janice Selbie! Starting the 7th of November, she is running another one of her amazing “Divorcing Religion” workshops. We've talked about this before, but I ... Read More »

Premiered Oct 21, 2020 Religion can take over our entire lives and shape every aspect of ourselves including our community, traditions, relationships with others and our identity. In this session of RfRx we will explore how we can find our new identity after leaving religion and how we can grow without the guidance of an all knowing God. As a registered professional counsellor with a personal history of religious trauma syndrome, Janice is passionate about helping others understand their losses and embrace their new identity in the secular world. Her own deconversion experience compelled her to develop the on-line Divorcing Religion Workshop, a 6-week interactive workshop combining written exercises and group work to bring together those from diverse backgrounds who are walking a similar journey. Hosted by Amaia Perez, the RfR Online Programming Director, and Eric Wells, the RfR Support Group Director. Exercise List - List 20 things you like about yourself. Focus on character traits. - Contrasting Views Exercise: Write down former views about yourself, futures, others, sex, etc, then compare them to your current views on the same topic. - Examining Beliefs Exercise: Examine beliefs on how you view yourself and how you view others. How was I introduced to that belief? Do I still believe in that belief? More about Janice Selbie - http://www.DivorcingReligion.com - http://www.PanoramaCounselling.com The primary focus of Recovering from Religion (RfR) is to offer hope, healing, and support to those struggling with issues of doubt and non-belief. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual's life. We are here to help each other through this journey. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada +3 4505 2402 in Australia +20 3856 8791 in the UK +27 11 043 5323 in South Africa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recovering-from-religion/message

This RfRx discussion looks at developing intentional communities to make your new life functional and enjoyable. In the age of COVID-19, this discussion will also explore how we can work to combat loneliness & build community amidst the need to self-isolate. As a registered professional counsellor with a personal history of religious trauma syndrome, Janice is passionate about helping others understand their losses and embrace their new identity in the secular world. Her own deconversion experience compelled her to develop the on-line Divorcing Religion Workshop, a 6-week interactive workshop combining written exercises and group work to bring together those from diverse backgrounds who are walking a similar journey. Hosted by Amaia Perez, the RfR Online Programming Director, and Eric Wells, the RfR Support Group Director. Thoughtful Quotes “Not in their goals but in their transitions are people great.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson “We are called to be architects of the future, not its victims.” - Buckminster Fuller “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” - Mary Oliver “My strength lies solely in my tenacity.” – Louis Pasteur Resources Books - Leaving the Fold, by Dr. Marlene Winell - Pure, by Linda Kay Klein - The 5 Levels of Attachment, by Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr. - Tough Transitions: Navigating your way through difficult times, by Dr. Elizabeth Harper-Neeld - A Meta-Spiritual Handbook, by Tim Sledge For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. Volunteer: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recovering-from-religion/message

Premiered Aug 23, 2020 As devout Believers, we were discouraged from thinking critically and encouraged to only think through the lens of our specific religion. While we have been able to Divorce Religion, we remain vulnerable to the trap of rigid, authoritarian thinking in all spheres. This module of the Divorcing Religion Workshop explores the fusion of identity with beliefs and how we can avoid it. As a registered professional counselor with a personal history of religious trauma syndrome, Janice is passionate about helping others understand their losses and embrace their new identity in the secular world. Her own deconversion experience compelled her to develop the on-line Divorcing Religion Workshop, a 6-week interactive workshop combining written exercises and group work to bring together those from diverse backgrounds who are walking a similar journey. Hosted by Amaia Perez, the RfR Online Programming Director, and Eric Wells, the RfR Support Group Director.  Discussion resources:  - http://www.freedomofmind.com (Steven Hassan, BITE Model)  - http://www.culteducation.com (Rick Alan Ross)  Books  - Bounded Choice by Dr. Janja Lalich  - Take Back Your Life : Recovering From Cults and Abusive Relationships by Dr. Janja Lalich  - Captive Hearts, Captive Minds by Dr. Janja Lalich  - The 5 Levels of Attachment by Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr.   Learn more about Janice Selbie:  - http://www.DivorcingReligion.com - http://www.PanoramaCounselling.com  The primary focus of Recovering from Religion (RfR) is to offer hope, healing, and support to those struggling with issues of doubt and non-belief. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual's life. We are here to help each other through this journey.   For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recovering-from-religion/message

Have you ever wondered what brings religion and people together? Do you wish you would have let go of religion sooner? In this session we will examine the depths of our relationship to religion: What drew us to it in the first place? We will explore the signs that our faith was unravelling, and what kept us hanging on. As a registered professional counsellor with a personal history of religious trauma syndrome, Janice is passionate about helping others understand their losses and embrace their new identity in the secular world. Her own deconversion experience compelled her to develop the on-line Divorcing Religion Workshop, a 6-week interactive workshop combining written exercises and group work to bring together those from diverse backgrounds who are walking a similar journey. This discussion is hosted by Eric Wells, the RfR Support Group Director, and Amaia Perez, the RfR Online Programming Coordinator. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. Volunteer: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recovering-from-religion/message

Janice Selbie was born and raised in a charismatic Christian home, attending Pentecostal, Vineyard, and other Evangelical churches before eventually marrying a man who would become a pastor. In her 30s she became ultraconservative, wearing a head-covering, homeschooling their children, and rejecting any vestiges of secular life ( including TV, radio, music, newspapers, magazines, etc.). “I referred to myself as ‘Mennocostal,' frequently attending closed Mennonite churches run by the Holdeman Mennonites.” It wasn't until her 40s that Janice began experiencing doubts about her deeply held faith. As her marriage unraveled, her questions grew. She found herself wondering about the impact of religion on sexuality, gender roles and equality, social justice, and more.    “Not permitted to explore these questions, I felt like a beach ball held beneath the water for too long. My sadness, confusion, and anger threatened to explode if something didn't change.”  After ending her decades-long marriage, Janice went back to school to attain her Diploma of Applied Psychology and Counseling.   “My passion is to help others who are experiencing the multiple significant losses associated with religious de-conversion. My own journey could have been easier if I had been able to connect with even one other person who had walked away from their faith and built a healthy life afterward.”   These painful experiences influenced Janice to develop the Divorcing Religion Workshop so that others could gain knowledge and tools to help with their own journey out of fundamentalist religions.   In May of 2021, Janice hosted the inaugural on-line 'Conference on Religious Trauma' (CORT), with over 20 speakers providing education & insight into RTS & recovery. For more information about Janice and her offerings: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/ You can still purchase access to recordings of all CORT speakers by purchasing a Resources ticket: https://pheedloop.com/CORT/site/home/ To find Janice on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janice.selbie/ To find Janice on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxcCYdtSFUDK896rMRi7J_w Jennifer is a mental health counselor located in the Los Angeles area, using Internal Family Systems (IFS) as the primary modality of psychotherapy that she uses with clients. Jennifer will graduate with her second Masters degree in 2021 in the Psychology of Coercive Control. She works both across the US and internationally with those seeking insight and healing. For more information, please visit her website, Jennifer-French.com. Follow Jennifer on social media at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifermonica.holcomb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.french.jfh/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr6Ufd0I7My6dumbTpQwn8A/playlists If you would like to be on the Project Hope Podcast or have any inquiries regarding the show, please email, projecthopepodcast@jennifer-french.com.

For this one year anniversary RfRx show we're talking about Beginnings! New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings… and we've had many. From grief to greatness, Janice will let you in on some of her successful strategies for surviving the end and boldly beginning again. As a registered professional counsellor with a personal history of religious trauma syndrome, Janice is passionate about helping others understand their losses and embrace their new identity in the secular world. Her own deconversion experience compelled her to develop the on-line Divorcing Religion Workshop, a 6-week interactive workshop combining written exercises and group work to bring together those from diverse backgrounds who are walking a similar journey.  Hosted by Amaia Perez, the RfR Online Programming Director, and Eric Wells, the RfR Support Group Director.  Recorded on March 29, 2021 For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. Volunteer: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recovering-from-religion/message

Purity Culture. Homophobia. Organ music. There’s a lot to despise about religion and the trauma that it creates but in between dunking on theists and working to unplug minds from the religious Matrix there’s healing to be had. Janice Selby, a religious trauma therapist and Conference on Religious Trauma organizer joins the show to walk Christy and Nate through the therapeutic process, to talk about the future of religious trauma healing and to offer some advice on how we can all help, plus your calls!►Find Janice on Twitter @Wise_Counsellor and CORT at https://pheedloop.com/CORT/site/home► Dive deeper into the episode and find healing at https://www.vcatx.com/media/cort2021 Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion by Marlene Winellhttps://journeyfree.org/https://www.godlessmom.com/podcast

I'm super excited to be promoting this incredible conference, which begins very soon--May 11th through the 16th, 2021. My good friend Janice Selbie is putting it on, and the conference features an unbelievable line-up of guest speakers and presenters, such as Dr Marlene Winell, who literally "wrote the book" on religious trauma syndrome. She, along with many others--including me on a panel with David Hayward and Tim Sledge--will be a part of this amazing conference. For more information on how to get tickets, go to the CORT2021 website.  Divorcing Religion website Use the code POD15 to get a discount too! Contact Information Follow Janice on Twitter @divorce religion or @wise_counsellor Follow me on Twitter @MindShift2018

Janice Selbie on the Conference on Religious Trauma (CORT) The Conference on Religious Trauma (#CORT) online May 11 to 16, 2021 Links Conference on Religious Trauma https://pheedloop.com/CORT/site/home/ Twitter https://twitter.com/cometocort Face Book https://www.facebook.com/ConferenceOnReligiousTrauma Godless Moms Podcast https://www.godlessmom.com/podcast Friends of the podcast presenting at CORT Janice Selbie https://gracefulatheist.com/2019/11/27/janice-selbie-divorcing-religion/?gaid=cort2021 Alice Greczyn https://gracefulatheist.com/2021/01/31/alice-greczyn-wayward/?gaid=cort2021 Dave Warnock https://gracefulatheist.com/2019/08/08/dave-warnock-dying-out-loud/?gaid=cort2021 Clint Heacock https://gracefulatheist.com/2020/04/30/dr-clint-heacock-reconstruction-after-deconstruction/?gaid=cort2021 Interact Full show notes https://gracefulatheist.com/2021/04/29/?gaid=cort2021 Deconversion https://gracefulatheist.com/2017/12/03/deconversion-how-to/?gaid=cort2021 Secular Grace https://gracefulatheist.com/2016/10/21/secular-grace/?gaid=cort2021 Attribution "Waves" track written and produced by Makaih Beats https://makaihbeats.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gracefulatheist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gracefulatheist/support

I’m super excited to be promoting this incredible conference, which begins very soon–May 11th through the 16th, 2021. My good friend Janice Selbie is putting it on, and the conference features an unbelievable line-up of guest speakers and presenters, such ... Read More »

Janice Selbie and Dr. Darrel Ray discuss religious trauma and the up-coming CORT conference.   Prep for CORT @ https://pheedloop.com/CORT/site/home/ Find a secular therapist @ https://www.seculartherapy.org/ Learn more about Janice @ https://www.divorcing-religion.com/about Recover from your religion @ https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ Check out Feedspot @ https://www.feedspot.com/  Support this broadcast @ https://www.patreon.com/right     And learn more @ https://www.therighttoreason.com/   MORE LINKS BELOW: WEBSITE: https://www.therighttoreason.com/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/right TWITTER: https://twitter.com/righttoreason1 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/therighttore... ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-... PODBEAN: http://therighttoreason.podbean.com/?...   #cort #recoveringfromreligion #divorcingreligion

Janice Selbie, Director of CORT 2021 and therapist joins us to talk about her apostacy and her work to bring religious trauma in the forefront of medical science. Her story is very human and amazingLATV listeners can use promo code POD15 for a discount on the virtual conferencehttps://pheedloop.com/CORT/site/homeand Janice's professional therapy sitehttps://www.divorcing-religion.comSabrina brings us this day in Historyand Brent feels the christian outrage over actor Morgan Freeman

Fil Session, Dr. Darrel Ray, and Janice Selbie discuss systemic racism and the George Floyd protests.  Find Dr. Ray's books @ https://www.amazon.com/Darrel-W.-Ray/e/B002GEZTFO%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Find Janice's work @ https://www.divorcingreligion.com/divorcing-religion-leader/ Watch Holy Hierarchy @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Oi6jRTZtR8 Support this broadcast @ https://www.patreon.com/right And learn more @ https://www.therighttoreason.com/ 

In this special bonus episode I am joined by therapist and friend from Canada, Janice Selbie, who has been a guest on the show a few times before.   Janice was due to host the CORT2020 conference on religious trauma in just a few days--that is, until the COVID-19 outbreak forced her to cancel the conference. Hopefully it will be rescheduled at some point in the future.   However, along with the unfortunate cancellation of the conference came a number of trauma-inducing events in her life in just the short space of a few weeks. How she has coped with those is unbelievable--and that she is willing not only to share her own story, but to help others during this unprecedented time, is nothing short of amazing.   Support Independent Media like MindShift Podcast on Patreon!   Contact Information Follow Janice on Twitter @Wise_Counsellor or @divorcereligion Follow me on Twitter @MindShift2018

My guest this week is Janice Selbie. Janice is a Registered Professional Counselor (RPC) in Canada helping people through religious trauma syndrome. Janice is the director of the Conference on Religious Trauma. Janice's personal story of fundamentalism, tragedy and eventual freedom is inspiringly and honestly told on the episode. Was it possible that everything I had believed had been wrong? CORT2020 is sponsored by the Secular Therapy Project (a division of Recovering from Religion) and by Journey Free, which is Dr. Marlene Winell's organization. Use the discount code GA036 for $60 off a standard ticket. Janice also provides a workshop called “Divorcing Religion” using the analogy of divorce to help people out of fundamentalist religion. It might take a tragedy (or more than one) to shake you lose from your cognitive dissonance. This episode is another in the series of mental health professionals who specialize in religious trauma, religious abuse and the emerging term Adverse Religious Experiences. Links Conference on Religious Trauma https://cort2020.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wise_Counsellor https://twitter.com/divorcereligion Secular Therapy Project https://www.seculartherapy.org/ Journey Free https://journeyfree.org/ Interact Series on Adverse Religious Experiences https://gracefulatheist.wordpress.com/category/adverse-religious-experiences/ Attribution: "Waves" track written and produced by Makaih Beats http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Makaih_Beats Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gracefulatheist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gracefulatheist/support

Counselor ("counsellor" for the Canucks) Janice Selbie joins Chuck and Brady for a insightful, practical conversation on grieving God. Janice came from a ultra-Fundamentalism background that became hyper-charged after marrying her now ex-husband. While working at a bookstore, she befriended a group of Mennonite (Anabaptist) women and began wearing head coverings like they did out of a obedience to the Bible. Around the time of her divorce, Janice encountered traumas that shook her from her cognitive dissonance, and she left the faith. Next, she pursued a counselor degree, met Dr. Marlene Winell, and now specializes in freeing people from the mental grips of Fundamentalism.   In this episode, Janice shares practical ways to recover from religion healthily, the importance of rituals to symbolize the end of one's Fundamentalism, and how cognitive behavioral therapy can be very useful. Janice is organizing the first-of-its-kind Conference on Religious Trauma in Vancouver from April 24-26, 2020. Visit CORT2020.com to learn more! Learn about Janice's online workshop, Divorcing Religion at divorcingreligion.com.   Transitional music by Nightlightr | CDBaby, iTunes and Spotify Connect with the Life After Podcast & Community here: linktr.ee/thelifeafter

Janice Selbie, Professional Counsellor, Founder of Divorcing Religion Workshop , and Executive Director of CORT2020, discusses her conversion and an upcoming conference.  Find CORT 2020 @ https://cort2020.com/  Find Divorcing Religion @ https://www.divorcingreligion.com/  Your R2R CORT 2020 Discount Code is RTR036 Support this Broadcast @ https://www.patreon.com/right  And Learn More @ https://www.therighttoreason.com/ 

Janice was born and raised in a charismatic Christian home, attending Pentecostal, Vineyard, and other evangelical churches before eventually marrying a pastor. She gravitated to the ultra-conservative side of her theology, wearing a head covering, insisting on homeschooling her children, and rejecting any vestiges of secular life. (e.g., TV, radio, music, newspapers, magazines, etc.) Then, in her 40s, she began having doubts about her faith. As the questions grew, her marriage unraveled. To rebuild her life, Janice went back to school to earn her Diploma of Applied Psychology and Counseling. Janice has taken her own experiences and developed the Divorcing Religion Workshop to provide tools for others with their journey out of fundamentalist religion. Janice's website: https://tinyurl.com/yxh9d2n5 Conference on Religious Trauma: https://cort2020.com/ More about Recovering from Religion Did you know Recovering from Religion has local support groups? https://www.meetup.com/pro/recovering-from-religion/#groups Looking for a therapist who will respect your views? https://www.seculartherapy.org/ Interested in meeting other people who have made the journey to recovery? RfR is hosting a fall outing in Mars Hill, NC https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/fall-excursion-2019 We want to hear your story. Use the RfR Podcast hotline: 209-294-0681 Or fill out the form at the bottom of the RfR podcast page: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recovering-from-religion/message

This week's episode features returning guest, Canadian therapist Janice Selbie! Fresh off a conference in San Fransisco, CA., led by Dr Marlene Winell, Janice returned home full of ideas for discussion. Fortunately, the guest I'd had lined up had to cancel--so Janice gracefully stepped up at the last minute as a replacement! And we had a phenomenal discussion about sex, and specifically how religion can seriously mess up people when it comes to this subject. Join myself and Janice for this helpful and frank discussion on the topic of...sex!

This week's episode features a conversation with Canadian ex-fundamentalist Janice Selbie. Now a trained counselor, she now helps people cope with the grief, loss and trauma associated with deconversion and spiritual transitions.   This is Janice's passion--to assist people in dealing with issues and problems from their past that may well be negatively impacting their lives and mental health currently. Leaving one's religion behind is incredibly difficult, and along with that decision comes oftentimes a high social cost that must be paid also.   In this edition, Janice offers up practical, helpful advice for those who are...walking the path of deconversion.