Listen "Religious Trauma"
Episode Synopsis
In honor of Bisexual Visibility Week, Robert Saint Michael opens up about being a bisexual Black man and creating Bi+ Black Men as a public health intervention for those who often feel unseen. Through a powerful story shared by “Alice,” a woman healing from deep Southern religious indoctrination while in a same-sex partnership, Robert unpacks the legacy of religious trauma, the reality of spiritual abuse, and the history of Christianity’s harms alongside its potential for peace. With compassion and honesty, he offers practical tools for countering intrusive thoughts and reframing God as a force of love, not fear.Hosted by Robert Saint Michael, NLP | Mental Health CoachVisit robertsaintmichael.com — your hub for researched and evidence-based public health information, articles, and coaching services.If this episode resonated with you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you’re seeking guidance on your own journey, reach out and explore working with me as your mental health coach.Referenced in this episode:GLAAD – Bisexual Visibility Week resourcesWinell, M. (2011). Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their ReligionResearch on Religious Trauma Syndrome (Winell)Pew Research Center – Studies on religion, LGBTQ+, and mental healthBi+ Black Men (Community + Podcast)
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