62. Escaping a Cult "When You Leave a Cult, You Lose Your Entire Identity.” Ft. Brooke Kekos

Brooke Deanne—a trauma healing mentor, RTT therapist, NLP practitioner, and author of Shattered, Broken & Beautiful: Losing My Religion and Finding Faith.Brooke takes us through her powerful story of growing up in a high-control religion, where fear, shame, and obedience were the foundation. She opens up about what it was like being born into the system, punished for basic human experiences, and ultimately pushed into a long-term abusive marriage.But this episode isn’t just about the trauma—it’s about what happens after the breakdown. Brooke shares how a toxic friendship became the unexpected catalyst that opened her eyes to narcissistic abuse, both in her relationships and within the religion itself. That realization eventually led her to walk away from it all—and into a full-blown spiritual awakening.We talk about:What narcissistic abuse actually looks like (and how to spot it in relationships and communities)How trauma bonds work and why they’re so hard to breakThe physical side of healing (because healing isn’t just mental—it lives in your body too)Kundalini awakenings, past life regressions, and how Brooke reclaimed her spiritual connection outside of dogmaWhy talk therapy can only go so far—and what healing looks like when you go beyond the surfaceBrooke’s story is raw, real, and so deeply human. If you’ve ever felt trapped by a belief system, lost in an abusive relationship, or unsure of who you are without the roles you’ve been given—this episode is for you.Her transformation didn’t happen overnight, and it wasn’t easy—but it’s proof that no matter how far gone you feel, you can come back home to yourself.Where to find Brooke:Brooke’s website: https://lifecoachinggoddess.comSend us Fan MailSupport the showLove the show? Your support helps keep these conversations going. You can treat me to a coffee here:https://buymeacoffee.com/shiftingdimensionsSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr0p1zDPaPLmnmI3AIWhDFQFollow us: TikTok -  @shiftingdimensions444  Instagram -  @shiftingdimensions_podDisclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Shifting Dimensions. The material and information presented here is for general information and entertainment purposes only.