Andrew Pledger
Andrew Pledger
Divorcing Religion - Janice Selbie - S1E28
Divorcing Religion - Janice Selbie - S1E28
Divorcing Religion - Janice Selbie - S1E28
Monday 7th November 2022
Janice Selbie discusses her journey from evangelical roots to healing and recovery after leaving her religion on 'Speaking Up with Andrew Pledger'.
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Get the buttons here!Janice Selbie: Breaking Free from Religious Chains and Finding Herself
Religion can have a profound impact on a person's mental and emotional wellbeing. Janice Selbie's journey shows that healing and recovery are possible after leaving a religious environment.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to untangle yourself from a life steeped in strict religious beliefs? In this episode of 'Speaking Up with Andrew Pledger', Janice Selbie opens up about her remarkable journey from evangelical roots to finding her own path. Raised in a conservative evangelical household, Janice later embraced a closed Mennonite lifestyle during her husband's Bible college years. She homeschooled her children, wore a head covering, and adhered to a very conservative way of life.
But as time went on, a series of personal tragedies shook her faith to its core, plunging her into an existential crisis. Janice's story is one of resilience and transformation. She divorced both her husband and her religion, returning to school to become a registered professional counselor. Along the way, she connected with Dr. Marlene Winell, who coined the term Religious Trauma Syndrome, and found a mentor and friend in her.
Janice didn't stop there; she founded the Conference on Religious Trauma (CORT) and launched the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture online conference. Throughout this heartfelt conversation, Janice discusses the profound impact religion can have on mental health. She sheds light on the dangers of biblical counseling and the indoctrination that often occurs in religious settings. Host Andrew Pledger navigates the discussion with empathy and understanding, allowing Janice to share her experiences candidly.
Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by those leaving restrictive religious environments and the importance of trauma-informed care. Janice's journey is a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with their faith or questioning the role religion has played in their lives. Her story is a testament to the possibility of healing and recovery after leaving a religious environment. Tune in to this episode for an inspiring narrative of courage and self-discovery.