Heal Your Story (with Nicki Pappas)

In this episode, we speak with author and poet Nicki Pappas. Nicki shares her experiences with spiritual abuse within a cult-like church and her path to deconstruction and self-discovery. Nicki opens up about her writing process, her self-published books, and the importance of slowing down, being grounded, and healing from trauma. The conversation also touches on Nicki's exploration of psilocybin for healing, her current projects, and living authentically. 00:00 Welcome to the Liberation is Lit Podcast00:40 Nicki Pappas: Journey to Storytelling02:50 Leaving the Church and Finding Freedom03:33 Rediscovering Writing and Theater09:18 The Impact of Spiritual Abuse17:11 Self-Publishing and Writing Journey26:25 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans30:24 Books and Influences33:52 Advice for Making a Positive Impact37:02 Where to Find Nicki PappasNicki’s BooksAs Familiar As FamilyBecoming EgalitarianComing of Age and Coming Out: Stories of Repressed and Reclaimed Sexual DesireReflections from a Former EvangelicalMore Reflections from a Former EvangelicalBooks mentioned in the episodeBraiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall KimmererUnmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by Devon PriceWhere to find NickiInstagramnickipappas.comSubstackBroadening the Narrative PodcastSo You Think You Can Date Podcast Thank you for being part of the Liberation is Lit podcast! If you have stories to share, want to suggest topics, or just want to connect, find us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @liberationislit or visit our website at liberationislit.com. If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review! Remember, your voice matters, and together, through the lens of stories, we're making a difference in the world.