Healing Shame in the LGBTQ+ Community | Spiritual Wisdom with Rev. Cindy Edelson

In Season 2, Episode 25 of the Element Q Podcast, host TJ Woodward welcomes Rev. Cindy Edelson, Senior Minister of Centers for Spiritual Living in Salt Lake City. Together, they explore the deeper call for healing within the LGBTQ+ community and the transformative power of compassion, connection, and spiritual awareness. Rev. Cindy shares her experience building an LGBTQ+ and allies support group in Utah and how authentic dialogue can break down fear, misunderstanding, and division. The conversation dives into topics many LGBTQ+ people can relate to—childhood shame, internalized beliefs, spiritual trauma, and the journey back to self-acceptance. TJ and Cindy also explore how practices like mindfulness, awareness, and spiritual teachings can help people break free from negative mental loops, media overload, and “doomscrolling,” allowing us to create a more loving relationship with ourselves and others. If you’ve ever struggled with shame, felt disconnected from your spiritual path, or wondered how to create deeper compassion in a polarized world, this conversation offers insight, hope, and practical tools for healing. Topics covered include: Healing LGBTQ+ shame and internalized stigma, Building a connection between LGBTQ+ people and allies, Breaking free from doomscrolling and negativity, The role of spirituality in healing trauma, Self-compassion and learning to be gentle with yourself 👉 Subscribe to support conversations on conscious healing, authentic living, and personal transformation. 🔗 Learn more: Element Q Healing: https://www.elementqhealingcenter.com TJ Woodward: https://www.tjwoodward.com Rev. Cindy Edelson: https://spirituallyfree.org/leadership