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Martyr, She Wrote

Anna Clark Miller

Martyr, She Wrote is a podcast about religious trauma hosted by licensed therapist and religious trauma survivor, Anna Clark Miller. Each episode features an interview with a survivor or expert on the topic.

To learn more about religious trauma, check out Empathy Paradigm, or buy Anna's book, For God's Sake: Recovering From Religious Trauma.

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  • 20 episodes
  • Avg 59 min
  • English

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  • S3 · E8
    September 4 · 55 min

    Ex-Mormon Identity and Parenting with Audra Phelps

    Audra and I chat about the complex shifts in identity and values that she experienced when leaving the Mormon faith. Audra is a certified coach who specifically works with ex-Mormon moms. Learn more about her work here: https://mamaaudra.com/oneonone

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  • S3 · E7
    August 20 · 52 min

    LGBTQ+ Identities and Religious Trauma with SC Nealy

    Counselor, author, and advocate, SC Nealy, joins me to talk about the unique wounds that many LGBTQ+ folks experience in religious spaces. SC is the founder of the LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative and just released a new book titled Healing Sacred Wounds. Follow SC on Instagram or Facebook: @scnealy

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  • S3 · E6
    July 21 · 57 min

    The Quiverfull Movement and Christian Patriarchy with Tia Levings

    Tia Levings joins me for a chat about the trad wives, the "Quiverfull movement" and how Christian patriarchy is being used as a template for national politics. Check out her two incredible books, A Well-Trained Wife and I Belong to Me. Learn more about Tia's work here: https://tialevings.com/

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  • S3 · E5
    July 3 · 1 hr 7 min

    Scientology and How to Avoid Cult Hopping with Chris Shelton

    Chris Shelton joins me to talk about his experience leaving Scientology after 27 years and his work helping other cult survivors. We discuss coercive control, cult hopping, and how to use emotional awareness to guard yourself against exploitation. Learn more about Chris here: https://chrissheltonmsc.org/ Check out his new book, What Now? A Practical Guide to Life After a Cult.

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  • S3 · E4
    June 12 · 1 hr 10 min

    Religious Trauma in the Black Community with Nikki G & Jonathon Carrington

    Joining me are Nikki G and Jonathon Carrington, the two co-hosts of the Surviving the Black Church Podcast and founders of the Black Religious Trauma Recovery Network. We have a great conversation about the unique experiences black survivors of religious trauma and Christian Nationalism and how to start recognizing and healing from it. Learn more about Nikki and Jonathon's work: Surviving the Black Church Podcast Black Religious Trauma Recovery Network @survivingtheblackchurch

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  • S3 · E3
    May 29 · 59 min

    Recognizing & Healing From Religious Trauma with Michelle F. Moseley

    Licensed mental health counselor, Michelle F. Moseley joins me for a conversation about the symptoms of religious trauma and some healing strategies for survivors. Michelle is a counselor based in North Carolina and offers clinical training for therapists. https://michellefmoseley.com/ @therapy_with_michelle

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  • S3 · E2
    May 15 · 58 min

    Theology, Suffering, and Oppression with Dr. Graham B. Walker

    This episode features Dr. Graham B. Walker, the Zeller's Chair of Theology and Philosophy at the McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University. Our discussion centers on the evolution of theological views regarding suffering, trauma, and the meaning of the cross.

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  • S3 · E1
    May 1 · 56 min

    Religious Authoritarian Parenting with Krispin Mayfield

    This episode features Krispin Mayfield, a therapist, author, and podcaster specializing in religious trauma and attachment. Our conversation explores the psychological and developmental impacts of growing up in high-control religious environments, specifically focusing on white Evangelicalism in the United States. Learn more about Krispin's work at https://www.strongwilledproject.com/.

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  • S2 · E6
    Jun 15, 2024 · 58 min

    Cult Intervention and Recovery with Ashlen Hilliard

    I'm back after a long break, interviewing cult intervention specialist and founder of People Leave Cults, Ashlen Hilliard. Learn more about her work here: https://www.peopleleavecults.com/

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  • S2 · E4
    Nov 5, 2023 · 59 min

    Traumatic Hell Doctrine with Mark Gregory Karris

    This week I'm interviewing licensed therapist and author, Dr. Mark Gregory Karris about his new book, The Diabolical Trinity: Healing Religious Trauma from a Wrathful God, Tormenting Hell, and a Sinful Self. See more about Mark's work here: https://markgregorykarris.com/

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  • S2 · E3
    Oct 29, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min

    Raising Untraumatized Kids in Religion with Twyla Axelson

    I'm interviewing my own sister, Twyla Axelson, who's also a therapist and a mom of two. We're discussing how parents can raise children in religious communities without perpetuating religious trauma. Learn more about Twyla's work here: https://doubleoakcounseling.com/

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  • S2 · E1
    Oct 17, 2023 · 1 hr

    Purity Culture and Religious Trauma with Linda Kay Klein

    I'm kicking off season 2 with author and coach, Linda Kay Klein, to talk about what purity culture is and how it relates to religious trauma recovery. Check out her book, Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free. More info on Linda's work at: https://lindakayklein.com/

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  • S1 · E17
    Jan 19, 2023 · 50 min

    Intentional Empathy & Season Recap

    In our season one finale, Anna and Marcus discuss highlights of this season's episodes and talk about the importance of intentional empathy as we navigate the complexities of religious trauma, religious abuse, and building inclusive religious communities. www.empathyparadigm.com

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  • S1 · E16
    Jan 4, 2023 · 52 min

    Attachment Styles and Religious Trauma Therapy with Catherine Quiring

    In this episode, licensed counselor Catherine Quiring talks about therapy models that can help us understand and heal the relational wounds associated with religious trauma. Take this attachment style 5 minute quiz! Learn more about Catherine's work: https://www.cqcounseling.com/specialities/religious-trauma

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  • S1 · E15
    Dec 26, 2022 · 1 hr 12 min

    Keeping the Faith After Religious Trauma with Dan Coch

    This episode's interview is with licensed counselor and experienced podcaster, Dan Coch who discusses holding onto and evolving faith after deconstructing from religious fundamentalism. Learn more about Dan at https://www.religiononthemind.com/.

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  • S1 · E14
    Dec 20, 2022 · 1 hr 4 min

    Power & Control Dynamics of Religious Abuse with Josh Miller

    This educational episode features a discussion with Josh Miller about common religious abuse tactics that are adapted from the Duluth Model's Power and Control Wheel. See a copy of the Religious Abuse Power & Control wheel here: https://www.empathyparadigm.com/powercontrol

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  • S1 · E13
    Dec 5, 2022 · 49 min

    Creating an Inclusive Church Environment with Rev. Durrell Watkins

    This episode explores how Sunshine Cathedral's senior minister, Rev. Durrell Watkins, is working to create a new kind of church that prioritizes inclusivity for beleivers who have been harmed by exclusive doctrines and practices in the past. https://sunshinecathedral.org/

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