What happens when fear-based faith collapses—and you're left starting over with no certainty? In this conversation with Brian Recker, author of Hell Bent, we talk about anxiety after deconstruction, navigating transitions when belief systems break down, and how ideas like hell and punishment rewire your nervous system.
Together, we explore how to stay grounded when starting over, hold mixed emotions without forcing clarity, and rebuild with self-compassion instead of shame. This episode offers language for grief & growth, tools for emotional regulationduring identity shift, and a both/and approach to faith transitions.
You'll hear practical reflections on:
- Starting over without shame (or decision fatigue about what to believe)
- Letting go of fear-based faith without rushing into false certainty
- How grief and imagination interact during belief changes
- Rebuilding self-trust after systems break down
- Navigating transitions with honesty, agency, and compassion
- Boundaries with people who don't understand your shift
If you're questioning inherited beliefs, feeling uncertainty after leaving religion, or learning how to live without all the answers, this conversation offers grounded perspective for personal growth—without pressure, shame, or toxic positivity.
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