In this podcast series, I‘ll share my experiences as a trauma survivor and my journey through recovery. With the help of mental health advocates and experts, we will discuss ways to dismantle the stigma around mental illness to promote mental wellness.
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In this podcast series, I‘ll share my experiences as a trauma survivor and my journey through recovery. With the help of mental health advocates and experts, we will discuss ways to dismantle the stigma around mental illness to promote mental wellness.
From Religious Control to Radical Healing: A Woman's Journey from Cult Survivor to Trauma Healer
A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast
28 minutes
1 month ago
From Religious Control to Radical Healing: A Woman's Journey from Cult Survivor to Trauma Healer
In this powerful episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, host Lorilee Binstock sits down with Brooke Deanne — trauma healing mentor, author, and survivor of a doomsday religious cult — to discuss her incredible journey from control and fear to freedom and faith.
Growing up in a strict, fear-based religion, Brooke faced manipulation, psychological abuse, and spiritual control from an early age. After escaping the cult through marriage, she found herself trapped again in a narcissistic and abusive relationship. It was only after reaching rock bottom that Brooke began her true path toward healing — confronting her PTSD, anxiety, and depression with therapy, medication, and deep inner work.
Now, eight years into her recovery, Brooke shares how she rebuilt her life, reclaimed her spirituality, and wrote her transformative book, “Shattered, Broken, and Beautiful: Losing My Religion and Finding Faith.” She opens up about the courage it takes to break free from religious conditioning, heal from narcissistic abuse, and rediscover authentic faith beyond organized religion.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone healing from religious trauma, spiritual abuse, or toxic relationships, offering hope, empowerment, and a reminder that healing is not only possible — it’s beautiful.
🎙️ Listen now on Mental Health News Radio Network or wherever you get your podcasts.
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A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast
In this podcast series, I‘ll share my experiences as a trauma survivor and my journey through recovery. With the help of mental health advocates and experts, we will discuss ways to dismantle the stigma around mental illness to promote mental wellness.
