Tag: self-connection
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New Interview on Purity Culture, Fighting Lust, Scrupulosity, Religious Trauma, and Sexuality
Join Forest and Stacie, a.k.a. Apostacie, on The Stacey’s Mom Podcast for a deep and insightful conversation about purity culture, religious trauma, fighting lust, scrupulosity, and finding healthy sexuality after religion. Perfect for those deconstructing or deconverted.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance: Honoring Lives Lost to Hate and Violence
Learn about the Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to honor lives lost to anti-transgender violence. Discover its significance, the impact of transphobia, and ways to show love, compassion, and solidarity. 🌈
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Be Perfect, Or Else!
Growing up in households or religious environments steeped in judgment, we may have absorbed a harmful belief: perfection is the only path to safety. Whether it was a demanding parent, a punitive deity, or a critical community, many of us learned that it was unsafe to make mistakes, to be messy, loud, or imperfect. Over…
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F*ck Yes! The Surprising Benefits of Swearing
Discover the surprising, science-backed benefits of swearing—from boosting pain tolerance and reducing stress to enhancing authenticity and social bonding. Find out why a well-timed F-bomb can actually be good for your health, relationships, and well-being!
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Dare to Face Your Demogorgons: A ‘Stranger Things’ Guide to Healing with IFS
Discover how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy mirrors the journey in Stranger Things, guiding you to face inner fears, heal hidden wounds, and unlock your true Self. Just like Eleven’s brave exploration, IFS helps you confront your inner ‘Demogorgons’ and find peace. Ready to step into your own Upside Down?
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Orgasms Are Great: The Surprising Benefits of the Big “O”
Discover the science-backed benefits of orgasms, from stress relief and better sleep to enhanced mental clarity and immune support. Learn how embracing pleasure can be a powerful form of self-care, boosting both physical and emotional well-being.
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Got Political Anxiety? How IFS Connects Us With Calmness and Courage
Feeling overwhelmed by political anxiety? Discover how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can help you connect with a deeper sense of calm, courage, and inner strength. Learn how to compassionately listen to your emotions, transform fear into action, and build an inner sanctuary of resilience. Whether feeling terrified, angry, or uncertain, IFS offers a path…
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WTF Do We Do Now? Finding Strength & Self-Compassion After the Election
Feeling heartbroken, angry, or unsafe after the election? This compassionate guide offers validation, understanding, and encouragement for those struggling with the resurgence of intolerance and harmful beliefs. Find strength in self-connection, honor your feelings, and explore ways to heal amidst the uncertainty.
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Be Gentle With Yourselves Today: An Election Day Self-Compassion Invitation
Feeling overwhelmed this Election Day? Take a moment to reconnect with yourself. In this blog, Forest Benedict, LMFT, shares a personal experience with effortless mindfulness and self-compassion, inviting you to lean into the gentle presence of compassion within. Find peace amidst the intensity and learn to turn compassion inward, allowing it to guide and steady…
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From Religious Sexual Shame to Sex-Positive Self-Connection: New Podcast Interview Out Now!
Listen to *Breaking Free: Healing from Religious Trauma and Fundamentalist Beliefs*—a heartfelt podcast filled with practical advice and encouragement for anyone on a journey of healing from religious trauma and sexual shame. Join as I open up about my path from faith-centered life to deep self-connection, sharing insights on inner trust and empowerment. Tune in…