In this episode, we speak with author and poet Nicki Pappas. Nicki shares her experiences with spiritual abuse within a cult-like church and her path to deconstruction and self-discovery. Nicki opens up about her writing process, her self-published books, and the importance of slowing down, being grounded, and healing from trauma. The conversation also touches on Nicki's exploration of psilocybin for healing, her current projects, and living authentically.
00:00 Welcome to the Liberation is Lit Podcast
00:40 Nicki Pappas: Journey to Storytelling
02:50 Leaving the Church and Finding Freedom
03:33 Rediscovering Writing and Theater
09:18 The Impact of Spiritual Abuse
17:11 Self-Publishing and Writing Journey
26:25 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans
30:24 Books and Influences
33:52 Advice for Making a Positive Impact
37:02 Where to Find Nicki Pappas
Nicki’s Books
Coming of Age and Coming Out: Stories of Repressed and Reclaimed Sexual Desire
Reflections from a Former Evangelical
More Reflections from a Former Evangelical
Books mentioned in the episode
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by Devon Price
Where to find Nicki
Broadening the Narrative Podcast
So You Think You Can Date Podcast
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