{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/660366bb0e9b740016f049b5/664f3585ed6e4b0012f73f12?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"\"Sometimes It's Important to be Angry\" with Dr. Renea Lynn","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/660366bb0e9b740016f049b5/1716466916807-bb769844c8f0ee707e52b3226ce5dd61.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Our conversation with psychologist and former evangelical Dr. Renea Lynn</p><p><br></p><p>On this episode of the Unburdened podcast, we meet Dr. Renea Lynn, a psychotherapist based in the Bay Area since 2008. Specializing in ADHD and religious trauma recovery, she offers a unique perspective on mental health care, addressing depression, anxiety, and trauma. Dr. Lynn specializes in relational and religious trauma therapy for children and adolescents.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Raised in the Assemblies of God Church, her path changed when she pursued a bachelor's in church leadership with the goal of becoming a pastor. Dr. Lynn bravely shares her 20-year-long journey, detailing the collapse of her beliefs within the Assemblies of God Church, and how therapy played a critical role in her path to recovery and the redefinition of her spirituality.</p><p><br></p><p>Her story is a powerful reminder that, although the journey of healing from spiritual trauma is fraught with challenges, it is also an opportunity for profound growth and self-discovery. Through heartfelt discussion, Dr. Lynn charts the path of reformation that accompanies the deconstruction of faith, highlighting the essential nature of empathy, self-compassion, and the courage to trust oneself.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We discussed:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>The role of therapy in supporting individuals as they deconstruct their faith and rebuild their spiritual existence.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Finding new forms of community and spirituality is part of the healing process.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Recognizing and allowing oneself to express a range of emotions, including anger, is vital for healing.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Developing self-trust and self-compassion is essential for navigating the journey beyond religious trauma.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Acknowledging and validating personal truths through documentation and creative expression.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Setting healthy boundaries is a crucial step in the process of recovery and self-discovery.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn more about Dr. Renea Lynn:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.drrenealynn.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.drrenealynn.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn more about the Unburdened podcast:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theunburdenedpodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">: @theunburdenedpodcast</a></p><p>Patreon: <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/Unburdened\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/Unburdened</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Trevor Little & Carey Milne"}