When Faith Goes Sideways: Understanding & Overcoming Spiritual Bypassing

Join licensed trauma therapist Tabitha Westbrook as she dives deep into the topic of spiritual bypassing—the often overlooked yet harmful practice of using religious or spiritual concepts to sidestep genuine emotional pain. In this enlightening episode of Hey Tabi, we’ll uncover:What Spiritual Bypassing Is and why it undermines true healingCommon Signs of spiritual bypassing in faith communitiesNegative Impacts on mental, emotional, and spiritual well-beingPractical Steps to acknowledge pain, foster authentic relationships, and pursue genuine healingIf you’ve ever felt dismissed by phrases like “just pray it away” or struggled to reconcile your faith with emotional challenges, this episode is for you. Discover healthy ways to navigate your mental health within a Christian faith framework—no quick fixes, just real talk about healing and hope.Helpful Links and More:Website & Blog: tabithawestbrook.comTherapy Practice (NC & TX): thejourneyandtheprocess.comInstagram:@tabithathecounselor@_tjatpPodcast Website: Hey Tabi on BuzzsproutDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy. If you need help, please reach out to a licensed therapist in your area.Keywords: Spiritual Bypassing, Mental Health, Christian Faith, Trauma Therapy, Emotional Healing, Authentic Community, Coping with Pain, Religious Trauma, Faith and Wellness, Hey Tabi Podcast#SpiritualBypassing #MentalHealth #ChristianFaith #TraumaTherapy #EmotionalHealing #HeyTabiPodcastWanna say hi? Send a text!👍 If this episode resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share to help others who need this information!📖 Order Body & Soul, Healed & Whole: An Invitational Guide to Healthy Sexuality After Trauma, Abuse, and Coercive ControlWanna support Hey Tabi? Buy me a coffee here - https://buymeacoffee.com/heytabi📩 Connect with Tabitha & The Journey and The Process:💻 Tabitha's Website - www.tabithawestbrook.com📲 Tabitha's Instagram - www.instagram.com/tabithathecounselor🎙️ Podcast Homepage - https://heytabi.buzzsprout.com💻 The Journey & The Process Website - www.thejourneyandtheprocess.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel & watch podcast episodes there🚨 Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy and is intended for educational purposes only. If you're in crisis or need therapy, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional.Need to know how to find a great therapist? Read this blog post here.