156. Recovering from Spiritual Abuse with Amma Thanasanti

JOIN THE WOMEN’S HEALING COMMUNITY HERE: https://womenshealingcommunity.carrd.co/What happens when the very institutions meant to guide your spiritual journey become sources of deep trauma? Former Buddhist nun Amma Thanasanti shares her journey of spending nearly three decades in monasteries, only to discover she was trapped in a system that used sacred teachings to justify harmful patriarchal structures.In this episode:- How spiritual abuse uniquely impacts our sense of meaning and identity, making it particularly difficult to recover from compared to other forms of trauma- The crucial difference between genuine spiritual teachings and distorted systems that exploit vulnerability for power and control- Practical somatic healing techniques including grounding exercises, nervous system regulation, and safe anger release methods that help trauma survivors reconnect with their bodiesCheck out our Expert Series for more helpful, healing discussions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL55ypWHIjesvMja7UmGPCVU-UqwBpBvldConnect with Amma Thanasanti: Website: http://awakeningtruth.org/blog YouTube: @Amma Thanasanti Facebook: @Amma Thanasanti, @AwakeningTruth Instagram: @AwakeningTruth Free Integrated Meditation Program Drop-in Sessions: Available through awakeningtruth.orgConnect with Lisa:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisatickel/ Website: https://healingandgrowinghandinhandpodcast.com/JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/Ready to trust your intuition again? Drop a comment below sharing one insight that resonated with you from this conversation.