129. From Faith Deconstruction to Reconstruction & Healing with Andy Newman, LPC

JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/Have you ever felt like your church community no longer aligns with your values… but leaving feels terrifying? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Licensed Associate Counselor Andy Newman to go into the deeply personal (and often confusing) process of faith deconstruction and religious trauma recovery.Andy shares what religious trauma really is, how therapy supports people through deconstruction, and why your gut instinct may be the key to healing. If you’ve felt guilt, fear, or shame for questioning your faith—or are grieving the loss of belonging—this episode is a gentle yet empowering place to begin.In this episode:- The difference between religious trauma and faith deconstruction (and why they’re not the same!)- The 4 powerful benefits of therapy when healing from religious trauma or spiritual abuse.- Why fear, guilt, and the need to “fit in” can keep us stuck in toxic spiritual dynamics—and how to reclaim self-trust.- If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss a healing conversation.And if you’ve started your own deconstruction journey, tell us in the comments: what’s one thing you’ve reclaimed that religion told you to suppress? Watch our new Expert Explains Series here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL55ypWHIjesvMja7UmGPCVU-UqwBpBvldAbout Andy Newman:Andy is a Licensed Associate Counselor passionate about helping people navigate religious trauma, faith transitions, LGBTQ+ affirmation, and more. He offers grounded, affirming therapy for clients of all backgrounds. Website: https://www.collectivecounselors.com/andy-newman-bhppTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deconstruction_therapyConnect with me:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisatickel/Website: https://healingandgrowinghandinhandpodcast.com/Remember to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for updates on new episodes!