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The Reconstructing

by Katie Grace

The Reconstructing podcast explores what happens when the beliefs, relationships, identities, and systems we once built our lives around no longer fit— and we begin the brave, messy work of reconstructing from the ground up. Hosted by author Katie Grace, the podcast focuses on religious trauma, deconstruction & reconstruction, complex & familial trauma, identity, queer coming-out journeys, reparenting ourselves, breaking generational cycles, parenting while healing, and the countless ways we can learn to trust ourselves again. Katie’s role is simple: to amplify stories. Her own, and yours. Through honest conversations and deeply human stories, The Reconstructing seeks to create a community where people can feel safe, seen, & soothed— where nothing has to be figured out perfectly, and where asking questions can be part of healing. Because we don't need s

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Episodes

  1. What Makes a Cult? Religious Trauma, Coercive Control & Rebuilding Self-Trust | Elise Heerde

    What makes a group a cult? How can you recognize religious trauma and coercive control when they're disguised as love, faith, protection, or belonging? And how do you learn to trust yourself again after years of being told what to believe, how to live, and who to be? In Episode 3 of The...

  2. What is Religious Trauma, CPTSD & Healing After High-Control Religion | Dr. Laura E. Anderson

    What is religious trauma, how does it affect us, and what does healing actually look like? In Episode 2 of The Reconstructing, host Katie Grace sits down with Dr. Laura E. Anderson, co-founder of the Religious Trauma Institute and founder of the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery, to…

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  3. Leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses: Religious Trauma & Finding Yourself Again | Elizabeth Hill

    What happens when the belief system that shaped your entire world no longer fits? In this first episode of The Reconstructing, host Katie Grace sits down with Elizabeth B. Hill, author, coach, and founder of Green Heart Living Press, to explore her experience growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness,...

  4. The Reconstructing: Trailer

    What happens when the things you’ve always believed… stop making sense? When the identity you built, the community you belonged to, or the life you thought you wanted no longer feels like yours? You can spend a lifetime tearing things down. But what happens after that? How do you figure out what…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Reconstructing podcast explores what happens when the beliefs, relationships, identities, and systems we once built our lives around no longer fit— and we begin the brave, messy work of reconstructing from the ground up.

Hosted by author Katie Grace, the podcast focuses on religious trauma, deconstruction & reconstruction, complex & familial trauma, identity, queer coming-out journeys, reparenting ourselves, breaking generational cycles, parenting while healing, and the countless ways we can learn to trust ourselves again.

Katie’s role is simple: to amplify stories. Her own, and yours.

Through honest conversations and deeply human stories, The Reconstructing seeks to create a community where people can feel safe, seen, & soothed— where nothing has to be figured out perfectly, and where asking questions can be part of healing.

Because we don't need s

HOSTED BY

Katie Grace

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How many episodes does The Reconstructing have?

The Reconstructing currently has 4 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Reconstructing about?

The Reconstructing podcast explores what happens when the beliefs, relationships, identities, and systems we once built our lives around no longer fit— and we begin the brave, messy work of reconstructing from the ground up. Hosted by author Katie Grace, the podcast focuses on religious trauma,...

How often does The Reconstructing release new episodes?

The Reconstructing has 4 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts The Reconstructing?

The Reconstructing is created and hosted by Katie Grace.
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