Episode notes
Religious teachings that frame suffering as deserved can deeply harm our mental health, especially for those already dealing with depression.
In this episode, Jeremy West explores how mindfulness can help us deconstruct these beliefs, reclaim a sense of safety in the world, and cultivate self-compassion.
Learn practical steps to heal from the damage caused by harmful theological ideas and reconnect with your inherent worth as a human being.
Keywords
Mindfulness for mental healthReligious trauma and depressionDeconstructing harmful beliefsHealing from religious shameReclaiming self-worth after faithOvercoming “deserved suffering” theologyFinding safety in the worldReligious guilt and depression recoverySelf-compassion without religionHealing emotional damage from faith