TRIGGER WARNING: from 00:35:52 - 00:54:14
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of No Street Lights Podcast, Melissa L. Hite returns to explore the complex realities of religious trauma, the ways it manifests in our lives, and how we can begin the journey to healing and empowerment. Studies estimate that 33% of people who leave high-control religious environments experience symptoms of religious trauma, including anxiety, depression, and disconnection from self—making this conversation more important than ever.
Tim, Aaron, and Melissa discuss how religious programming shapes our self-worth, body connection, and decision-making, which when distorted can lead to disempowerment, shame, and trauma. They dive into mindfulness, movement, and self-awareness as tools for deconstructing these ingrained beliefs and reclaiming personal power.
This episode also includes an important and necessary discussion on sexual trauma and societal accountability. We have placed an active trigger warning before this segment, so if you aren’t ready for this discussion, please skip ahead to the timestamp provided in the episode.
🔍 Topics Covered:
💡 What is religious trauma and how does it affect us?
💡 How to begin the healing process and reconnect with personal wisdom
💡 The role of breath, movement, and mindfulness in emotional healing
💡 How community and support foster growth and transformation
💡 The impact of sexual trauma and why education and reform are necessary
💡 How to reclaim personal power, self-worth, and intrinsic value
📢 Active Trigger Warning:
We rarely include active trigger warnings, but we believe this is absolutely necessary for this episode. A discussion on sexual misconduct and assault occurs in this episode.
📌 If you need to skip this segment, please jump to the timestamp provided in the episode.
📌 Our discussion comes from a place of love, awareness, and education.
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‼️Melissa’s Links:
➡️Melissa’s Website with her available courses: https://melissalhite.com/
➡️Melissa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissalhitecoaching/p/Ccx6QbXOQit/
Melissa’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highersxeducation
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