Ep 55. The Path Back to Yourself: Religious Trauma, IFS & Mysticism with Catherine Q

In this episode of Her Journey Home, I sit down with Catherine — a licensed mental health counselor, self-trust coach, and former people-pleaser who grew up in the high-pressure world of Southern Baptist evangelicalism. Catherine opens up about the intense expectations placed on her as a neurodivergent child, the fear-based theology she internalized, and the long road of deconstruction that eventually led her back to her own inner wisdom. Together, we explore what it means to disconnect from the divine within, how shame shapes our spiritual stories, and the moment she realized that coming home to herself was the only path forward.We also dive deep into IFS (Internal Family Systems), mysticism, and the soul-level healing that has transformed Catherine’s life and work. She shares how she befriended the protective parts inside her, rebuilt self-trust, and created a vibrant inner landscape anchored by her “tree of life.” If you’ve ever felt disconnected from yourself, struggled with spiritual shame, or wondered how to rebuild your inner compass, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and powerful tools for returning home to who you truly are.Connect with Catherine QuiringWebsite https://www.catherinequiring.com/Substack https://catherinequiring.substack.com/Connect with Sophia GranielaSophia’s ⁠Instagram⁠Sign up for the free 30 Days to Embodied Confidence Challenge