The Cost of Belonging: Religious Trauma and Human Connection

In this episode we have on Dr. Sahebi to discuss religious trauma. In this conversation we explore the difference between religious trauma and simply being raised with a strict belief system. We discuss how fear based ideology can fracture identity, shape personality through constraint and organize entire family systems around obedience and belonging. The episode also examines gender dynamics, intersectionality, systems theory and Buddhist perspectives on interconnectivity. We ask how individuals can reclaim authenticity while remaining deeply connected to others. This is a nuanced discussion on trauma, belonging, identity, psychology, and the human need for meaning.Dr. Sahebi's substack - https://substack.com/@drsahebi