60 acast.com What The Church? https://shows.acast.com/what-the-church en Jacqui Cousins Religious trauma,Mental health recovery ,Institutional trauma,Deconstruction,Spiritual care,Trauma-informed,Holistic healthcare Jacqui Cousins Improving health and spiritual care for people who have experienced religious harm. Introducing the What The Church? podcast, I’m the host Jacqui Cousins. I’m a Public Health Practitioner specialising in institutional harm.


This podcast is focused on improving health and spiritual care for people who have experienced religious harm. I interview people with a lived experience, and health and spiritual care providers who are committed to religious trauma recovery. Each person’s story improves our understanding of religious trauma, and their insights will empower us to deliver health and spiritual care in a safe and trauma-informed way.


What The Church? believes breaking free from coercive religious practices is essential to improving the health and wellbeing of church communities. Join us for the conversation.


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]]> Introducing the What The Church? podcast, I’m the host Jacqui Cousins. I’m a Public Health Practitioner specialising in institutional harm.


This podcast is focused on improving health and spiritual care for people who have experienced religious harm. I interview people with a lived experience, and health and spiritual care providers who are committed to religious trauma recovery. Each person’s story improves our understanding of religious trauma, and their insights will empower us to deliver health and spiritual care in a safe and trauma-informed way.


What The Church? believes breaking free from coercive religious practices is essential to improving the health and wellbeing of church communities. Join us for the conversation.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> false Jacqui Cousins info+66b82c49fade1098171da135@mg-eu.acast.com 66b82c49fade1098171da135 what-the-church episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1723345725204-52bac8a5-2430-48ad-b951-25e8a21cffbd.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/what-the-church What The Church? Divorcing Religion with Janice Selbie Divorcing Religion with Janice Selbie Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:00 GMT 1:00:41 69ae0bb058d3d61b49875d84 false https://whatthechurch.au/ 69ae0bb058d3d61b49875d84 66b82c49fade1098171da135 divorcing-religion-with-janice-selbie 24. Help for people who are experiencing grief and loss associated with religious de-conversion. full 3 4 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


Resources discussed in today's episode:


Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

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]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


Resources discussed in today's episode:


Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

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]]> Religious Trauma Coaching with Rebekah Drumsta - part 2 Religious Trauma Coaching with Rebekah Drumsta - part 2 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:00 GMT 45:29 69ae0aaff6d1583bb8670002 false https://whatthechurch.au/ 69ae0aaff6d1583bb8670002 66b82c49fade1098171da135 religious-trauma-coaching-with-rebekah-drumsta-part-2 23. A safe space to ask hard questions full 3 3 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


Resources discussed in today's episode:


Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

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]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


Resources discussed in today's episode:


Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

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]]> Religious Trauma Coaching with Rebekah Drumsta - part 1 Religious Trauma Coaching with Rebekah Drumsta - part 1 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:00 GMT 54:20 69ae08f358d3d61b4986f860 false https://whatthechurch.au/ 69ae08f358d3d61b4986f860 66b82c49fade1098171da135 religious-trauma-coaching-with-rebekah-drumsta 22. A safe space to ask hard questions full 3 2 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


Resources discussed in today's episode:

  • Connect with Rebekah Drumsta here


Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

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]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


Resources discussed in today's episode:

  • Connect with Rebekah Drumsta here


Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

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]]> <![CDATA[International Women's Day 2026]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:00 GMT 20:45 69a68e23864e4f4dbed82a22 false https://whatthechurch.au/ 69a68e23864e4f4dbed82a22 66b82c49fade1098171da135 21 21. Reflections for health workers, spiritual care providers and people recovering from religious trauma. full 3 1 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


Resources discussed in today's episode:


Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

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]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


Resources discussed in today's episode:


Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

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]]> <![CDATA[Strengthening community & culture with Eugene Wong]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:30:00 GMT 1:12:55 68fd6a088e22c64fb136e4c4 false https://whatthechurch.au/ 68fd6a088e22c64fb136e4c4 66b82c49fade1098171da135 strengthening-community-culture-with-eugene-wong 20.What are we doing well? What could we do better? full 2 5 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


Resources discussed in today's episode:


Books recommended by Eugene Wong:

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


Resources discussed in today's episode:


Books recommended by Eugene Wong:

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Trauma-informed care with Charli McLachlan Trauma-informed care with Charli McLachlan Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:30:00 GMT 1:01:22 68d5dcad2552b72c20b03c25 false https://whatthechurch.au/ 68d5dcad2552b72c20b03c25 66b82c49fade1098171da135 trauma-informed-care 19. What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people! full 2 4 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


Resources discussed in today's episode:

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


Resources discussed in today's episode:

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Care for the Carer with Kate Johnson Care for the Carer with Kate Johnson Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:30:00 GMT 1:03:03 68d5dd99099369ce42a9ac90 false https://whatthechurch.au/ 68d5dd99099369ce42a9ac90 66b82c49fade1098171da135 care-for-the-carer 18. The importance of flexible care, staff training and tangible follow-up actions. full 2 3 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


Resources discussed in today's episode:

  • Connect with Kate Johnson here. Kate can provide training and provide recommendations for therapist providing organisational assessments.

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


Resources discussed in today's episode:

  • Connect with Kate Johnson here. Kate can provide training and provide recommendations for therapist providing organisational assessments.

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Religious abuse in relationships with Dr Mandy Truong Religious abuse in relationships with Dr Mandy Truong Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:30:00 GMT 51:50 68d5dbda136216b12f6d104f false https://whatthechurch.au/ 68d5dbda136216b12f6d104f 66b82c49fade1098171da135 religious-abuse-in-relationships 17. Understanding spiritual and religious abuse in the context of intimate partner violence full 2 2 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


Resources discussed in today's episode:

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


Resources discussed in today's episode:

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Understanding Spiritual Abuse with Dr Lisa Oakley Understanding Spiritual Abuse with Dr Lisa Oakley Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:30:00 GMT 1:03:32 68d34a301215b9b4f672feee false https://whatthechurch.au/ 68d34a301215b9b4f672feee 66b82c49fade1098171da135 understanding-spiritual-abuse-with-dr-lisa-oakley 16. What does the research say about caring for people who have experienced religious trauma? full 2 1 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


Resources discussed in today's episode:

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


Resources discussed in today's episode:

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> BONUS EPISODE - Christmas with the Youngests! BONUS EPISODE - Christmas with the Youngests! Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:30:48 GMT 1:11:04 675806f22dd88df1327cc319 false https://whatthechurch.au/ 675806f22dd88df1327cc319 66b82c49fade1098171da135 bonus-episode-christmas-with-the-youngests full 1 15 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode:

I am delighted to share this conversation with my dear friends Ben, Leng & Eugene. We laugh, we go deep and we take the piss! Join us in a reflection of the meaning of Christmas.

 

Resources discussed in today's episode:

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode:

I am delighted to share this conversation with my dear friends Ben, Leng & Eugene. We laugh, we go deep and we take the piss! Join us in a reflection of the meaning of Christmas.

 

Resources discussed in today's episode:

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Safety House Safety House Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:30:11 GMT 55:44 67296e44d95ef82dfa54550e false https://whatthechurch.au/ 67296e44d95ef82dfa54550e 66b82c49fade1098171da135 safety-house 14. The meaning behind the music with Leng Te full 1 14 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode:

I am delighted to share my interview with Leng Te, the musician behind this pod's theme song Safety House. We discuss a range of topics including the meaning behind her music, how we define ourselves, what’s our posture for caring for people, and the importance of scope of practice and clinical and spiritual practice supervision in trauma informed care. Join us for the conversation.

 

Resources discussed in today's episode:

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode:

I am delighted to share my interview with Leng Te, the musician behind this pod's theme song Safety House. We discuss a range of topics including the meaning behind her music, how we define ourselves, what’s our posture for caring for people, and the importance of scope of practice and clinical and spiritual practice supervision in trauma informed care. Join us for the conversation.

 

Resources discussed in today's episode:

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.


Until next time, let's love and learn,

Jacqui

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Decluttering Religious Beliefs - Pt 2 Decluttering Religious Beliefs - Pt 2 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:30:44 GMT 36:02 6716b50283ac9fccac827fe3 true https://whatthechurch.au/ 6716b50283ac9fccac827fe3 66b82c49fade1098171da135 decluttering-religious-beliefs-pt-2 13. A conversation between two counsellors with a lived experience of religious trauma. full 1 13 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this two-part episode:

I welcome back Anne Altamore to reflect on Amy Revell's episode Decluttering for Mental Health. We discuss the importance of establishing safety in religious trauma recovery, how agendas can drive our practice and care and principles for decluttering religious beliefs.

 

Resources discussed in today's episode:

-      Trauma informed principles

-      Inside Out 1 and 2

-      Compassion Melbourne with Dr Peter Goh (AU)

-      Mindful Self Compassion with Dr Kristin Neff (US)

-      The Religious Trauma Collective

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this two-part episode:

I welcome back Anne Altamore to reflect on Amy Revell's episode Decluttering for Mental Health. We discuss the importance of establishing safety in religious trauma recovery, how agendas can drive our practice and care and principles for decluttering religious beliefs.

 

Resources discussed in today's episode:

-      Trauma informed principles

-      Inside Out 1 and 2

-      Compassion Melbourne with Dr Peter Goh (AU)

-      Mindful Self Compassion with Dr Kristin Neff (US)

-      The Religious Trauma Collective

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Decluttering Religious Beliefs - Pt 1 Decluttering Religious Beliefs - Pt 1 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:30:51 GMT 37:57 6716b13583ac9fccac816f4a true https://whatthechurch.au/ 6716b13583ac9fccac816f4a 66b82c49fade1098171da135 decluttering-religious-beliefs 12. A conversation between two counsellors with a lived experience of religious trauma. full 1 12 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this two-part episode:

I welcome back Anne Altamore to reflect on Amy Revell's episode Decluttering for Mental Health. We discuss the importance of establishing safety in religious trauma recovery, how agendas can drive our practice and care and principles for decluttering religious beliefs.

 

Resources discussed in today's episode:

-      Trauma informed principles

-      Inside Out 1 and 2

-      Compassion Melbourne with Dr Peter Goh (AU)

-      Mindful Self Compassion with Dr Kristin Neff (US)

-      The Religious Trauma Collective

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this two-part episode:

I welcome back Anne Altamore to reflect on Amy Revell's episode Decluttering for Mental Health. We discuss the importance of establishing safety in religious trauma recovery, how agendas can drive our practice and care and principles for decluttering religious beliefs.

 

Resources discussed in today's episode:

-      Trauma informed principles

-      Inside Out 1 and 2

-      Compassion Melbourne with Dr Peter Goh (AU)

-      Mindful Self Compassion with Dr Kristin Neff (US)

-      The Religious Trauma Collective

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Decluttering For Mental Health Decluttering For Mental Health Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:30:40 GMT 49:33 670e39ae488fde855983ea70 false https://whatthechurch.au/ 670e39ae488fde855983ea70 66b82c49fade1098171da135 decluttering-mental-health 11. Finding freedom from mental clutter with Amy Revell full 1 11 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode:

Amy Revell is a Professional Organiser and the owner of The Art of Decluttering. Amy shares her insights into how the principles of decluttering can support our mental health recovery and let go of beliefs that hold us back. To contact Amy or listen to more episodes on decluttering, see her website. My next episode will specifically discuss decluttering religious beliefs.

 

Resources discussed in today's episode:

-      Trauma informed principles

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode:

Amy Revell is a Professional Organiser and the owner of The Art of Decluttering. Amy shares her insights into how the principles of decluttering can support our mental health recovery and let go of beliefs that hold us back. To contact Amy or listen to more episodes on decluttering, see her website. My next episode will specifically discuss decluttering religious beliefs.

 

Resources discussed in today's episode:

-      Trauma informed principles

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Recovery Nurse Recovery Nurse Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:30:20 GMT 52:54 6704f65569d7a3cde09ab1e6 false https://whatthechurch.au/ 6704f65569d7a3cde09ab1e6 66b82c49fade1098171da135 recovery-nurse 10. Understanding the mind-body connection with Karen Neaton full 1 10 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode:

Karen Neaton shares her experiences working as a Recovery Nurse and insights into the impact of trauma on our mind-body connection. If you would like to contact Karen, please contact her via her website https://recoverynurse.info/

 

Resources discussed in today's episode:

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode:

Karen Neaton shares her experiences working as a Recovery Nurse and insights into the impact of trauma on our mind-body connection. If you would like to contact Karen, please contact her via her website https://recoverynurse.info/

 

Resources discussed in today's episode:

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Life After IVF Life After IVF Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:30:25 GMT 56:42 66f385d1d9f78989f2a533da false https://whatthechurch.au/ 66f385d1d9f78989f2a533da 66b82c49fade1098171da135 life-after-ivf 9. Caring for people who are childless by circumstance with Anne Altamore full 1 9 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode:

Anne Altamore shares her lived experience of disembarking from the fertility treatment roller coaster to becoming a lived experience counsellor who delivers the care she desperately needed. We discuss themes including the negative impact of insensitive, one-size-fits-all health and church practice and the importance of communication in caring for people who are in distress. We also discuss the value of shifting from a family centric mindset to a village principle where all people's needs are considered and catered for. If you would like to contact Anne, please contact her via her website Life After IVF.

 

Resources discussed in today's episode:

  • Website: World Childless Week
  • Article: Hello God, are you there? Your secretary won’t put me through.
  • Book: Listen with the Third Ear - The Inner Experience of a Psychoanalyst by Theodor Reik

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode:

Anne Altamore shares her lived experience of disembarking from the fertility treatment roller coaster to becoming a lived experience counsellor who delivers the care she desperately needed. We discuss themes including the negative impact of insensitive, one-size-fits-all health and church practice and the importance of communication in caring for people who are in distress. We also discuss the value of shifting from a family centric mindset to a village principle where all people's needs are considered and catered for. If you would like to contact Anne, please contact her via her website Life After IVF.

 

Resources discussed in today's episode:

  • Website: World Childless Week
  • Article: Hello God, are you there? Your secretary won’t put me through.
  • Book: Listen with the Third Ear - The Inner Experience of a Psychoanalyst by Theodor Reik

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Defining Stories Defining Stories Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:30:48 GMT 49:10 66f29659edf5e82f603b1af8 false https://whatthechurch.au/ 66f29659edf5e82f603b1af8 66b82c49fade1098171da135 defining-stories 8. Untangling problem stories with Nicole Conner full 1 8 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode:

Nicole Conner shares her experience of leaving her pastoral position in a church and finding meaning as a Narrative Therapist. We discuss themes of faith deconstruction, the power of systems and regret. If you would like to contact Nicole Conner, please contact her via her website.

 

Resources discussed in today's episode:

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website.

 

For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode:

Nicole Conner shares her experience of leaving her pastoral position in a church and finding meaning as a Narrative Therapist. We discuss themes of faith deconstruction, the power of systems and regret. If you would like to contact Nicole Conner, please contact her via her website.

 

Resources discussed in today's episode:

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website.

 

For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Chicks Talking Religious Trauma Chicks Talking Religious Trauma Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:30:50 GMT 46:23 66e965ba2865578764287506 true https://whatthechurch.au/ 66e965ba2865578764287506 66b82c49fade1098171da135 chicks-talking-religious-trauma 7. Learning from experience with Fiona Newton full 1 7 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode:

In this episode I interview Fiona Newton who shares her lived experience of leaving fundamentalist religion. Fiona reflects on the experiences that led her to question her Christian faith and shares what helped her recover from religious trauma. Fiona and I also discuss coercive control, the parallels with partner / family violence and the importance of religious trauma awareness. If you would like to contact Fiona, please email her at newton_fiona@hotmail.com

 

Resources discussed in today's episode:

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here. 

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode:

In this episode I interview Fiona Newton who shares her lived experience of leaving fundamentalist religion. Fiona reflects on the experiences that led her to question her Christian faith and shares what helped her recover from religious trauma. Fiona and I also discuss coercive control, the parallels with partner / family violence and the importance of religious trauma awareness. If you would like to contact Fiona, please email her at newton_fiona@hotmail.com

 

Resources discussed in today's episode:

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website.

 For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here. 

Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Missionary Not Just a Position Missionary Not Just a Position Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:30:33 GMT 50:26 66df0048266fa727b719d803 false https://whatthechurch.au/ 66df0048266fa727b719d803 66b82c49fade1098171da135 missionary-not-just-a-position 6. Faith after fundamentalism with Anji Barker full 1 6 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode

Anji Barker and I discuss the themes of faith deconstruction, coercive control in churches and leading with compassion. Please note, I interviewed Anji back in Feb this year so Anji has done a lot since then including finishing up in her role at Newbigin Community Trust. If you would like to contact Anji please email her at aanjibarker@icloud.com.


Resources discussed in today's episode:


Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area (Australia), you can find a practitioner here.

For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:


A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode

Anji Barker and I discuss the themes of faith deconstruction, coercive control in churches and leading with compassion. Please note, I interviewed Anji back in Feb this year so Anji has done a lot since then including finishing up in her role at Newbigin Community Trust. If you would like to contact Anji please email her at aanjibarker@icloud.com.


Resources discussed in today's episode:


Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area (Australia), you can find a practitioner here.

For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:


A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> What I Wish My Therapist Knew About Religious Trauma - Pt 2 What I Wish My Therapist Knew About Religious Trauma - Pt 2 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:30:09 GMT 27:24 66d59d201f8f7a775243f3a8 false https://whatthechurch.au/ 66d59d201f8f7a775243f3a8 66b82c49fade1098171da135 what-i-wish-my-therapist-knew-about-religious-trauma-pt-2 5. Understanding religious trauma with counsellor Jane Kennedy full 1 5 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode:

In part 2 of my conversation with Jane Kennedy, we discuss religious trauma through the lens of family violence, the impact of existential fear and Jane shares resources that are available for people recovering from religious trauma*. We also discuss the importance of improving cultural competency of religion so health professionals can better support their clients. Identifying religious trauma symptoms while still valuing healthy spirituality is essential to person-centred healthcare. *The Religious Trauma Collective has just been launched! Check out their website for resources and support.


Resources discussed in today's episode:


Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area (Australia), you can find a practitioner here.

For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:


A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode:

In part 2 of my conversation with Jane Kennedy, we discuss religious trauma through the lens of family violence, the impact of existential fear and Jane shares resources that are available for people recovering from religious trauma*. We also discuss the importance of improving cultural competency of religion so health professionals can better support their clients. Identifying religious trauma symptoms while still valuing healthy spirituality is essential to person-centred healthcare. *The Religious Trauma Collective has just been launched! Check out their website for resources and support.


Resources discussed in today's episode:


Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area (Australia), you can find a practitioner here.

For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:


A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> What I Wish My Therapist Knew About Religious Trauma - Pt 1 What I Wish My Therapist Knew About Religious Trauma - Pt 1 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 19:30:56 GMT 27:51 66cc657a17261c68f63af265 false https://whatthechurch.au/ 66cc657a17261c68f63af265 66b82c49fade1098171da135 what-i-wish-my-therapist-knew-about-religious-trauma 4. Understanding religious trauma with counsellor Jane Kennedy full 1 4 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode:

In part 1 of my conversation with Jane Kennedy, we discuss the topic of religious trauma within the context of the aid sector. We discuss the themes of saviourism and how agenda-driven healthcare and ministry causes harm to the people being "helped". Jane reflects on her lived experience and, like Janyne McConnaughey, she reflects on the importance of people doing their own work to unravel themselves from toxic religion. We also discuss the importance of improving religious trauma literacy in healthcare so therapists can identify religious trauma.


Resources discussed in today's episode:


Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, information is available here.

For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:


A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode:

In part 1 of my conversation with Jane Kennedy, we discuss the topic of religious trauma within the context of the aid sector. We discuss the themes of saviourism and how agenda-driven healthcare and ministry causes harm to the people being "helped". Jane reflects on her lived experience and, like Janyne McConnaughey, she reflects on the importance of people doing their own work to unravel themselves from toxic religion. We also discuss the importance of improving religious trauma literacy in healthcare so therapists can identify religious trauma.


Resources discussed in today's episode:


Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, information is available here.

For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:


A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Trauma in the Pews - Pt 2 Trauma in the Pews - Pt 2 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:30:05 GMT 35:17 66c32133a0d29254bd597c53 false https://whatthechurch.au/ 66c32133a0d29254bd597c53 66b82c49fade1098171da135 trauma-in-the-pews-part-2 3. Part 2 of my discussion with author and advocate Janyne McConnaughey, Ph.D. full 1 3 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode

In part two of my interview with author and trauma-informed advocate Janyne McConnaughey, Ph.D. we discuss the importance of ministry leaders doing their own recovery work, moving to a capacity-based view of spirituality and helpful ways to support someone recovering from religious trauma (co-regulation). If you would like more information on Janyne McConnaughey's work, see her website for details.

 

Resources discussed in today's episode:

  • Christian Heritage podcast is available here 
  • The Arizona Trauma Institute webinar is no longer available. See Janyne's website for alternative resources.

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 

For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode

In part two of my interview with author and trauma-informed advocate Janyne McConnaughey, Ph.D. we discuss the importance of ministry leaders doing their own recovery work, moving to a capacity-based view of spirituality and helpful ways to support someone recovering from religious trauma (co-regulation). If you would like more information on Janyne McConnaughey's work, see her website for details.

 

Resources discussed in today's episode:

  • Christian Heritage podcast is available here 
  • The Arizona Trauma Institute webinar is no longer available. See Janyne's website for alternative resources.

 

Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

 

For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:

 

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Trauma in the Pews - Pt 1 Trauma in the Pews - Pt 1 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:30:31 GMT 38:03 66b83e93491100609fb2068d false https://whatthechurch.au/ 66b83e93491100609fb2068d 66b82c49fade1098171da135 trauma-in-the-pews 2. Recovery from religious trauma with author and advocate Janyne McConnaughey, Ph.D. full 1 2 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode

In this two-part episode, author and trauma-informed advocate Janyne McConnaughey, Ph.D. shares her lived experience and recovery from of religious trauma. Janyne shares her insights into the impact of childhood sexual abuse on religious trauma, and together we discuss what churches can do to reduce risk of religious harm. If you would like more on Janyne McConnaughey's work, see her website for details.


Resources discussed in today's episode:

  • The Body Keeps the Score book by Dr Bessel van de Kolk, currently available at BigW in Australia.


Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:


A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.


In this episode

In this two-part episode, author and trauma-informed advocate Janyne McConnaughey, Ph.D. shares her lived experience and recovery from of religious trauma. Janyne shares her insights into the impact of childhood sexual abuse on religious trauma, and together we discuss what churches can do to reduce risk of religious harm. If you would like more on Janyne McConnaughey's work, see her website for details.


Resources discussed in today's episode:

  • The Body Keeps the Score book by Dr Bessel van de Kolk, currently available at BigW in Australia.


Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:


A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> What The Church?! What The Church?! Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:30:30 GMT 28:44 66b839d3b8a9dd25a487bd67 false https://whatthechurch.au/ 66b839d3b8a9dd25a487bd67 66b82c49fade1098171da135 what-the-church This podcast is focused on improving health and spiritual care for people who have experienced religious harm. full 1 1 Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.Introducing the What The Church? podcast, I’m the host Jacqui Cousins. I’m a Public Health Practitioner specialising in institutional harm.


In this episode

This podcast is focused on improving health and spiritual care for people who have experienced religious harm. I interview people with a lived experience, and health and spiritual care providers who are committed to religious trauma recovery. What The Church? believes breaking free from coercive religious practices is essential to improving the health and wellbeing of church communities.


Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:


Resources discussed in this episode:


A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.


Acknowledgement of Country

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.Introducing the What The Church? podcast, I’m the host Jacqui Cousins. I’m a Public Health Practitioner specialising in institutional harm.


In this episode

This podcast is focused on improving health and spiritual care for people who have experienced religious harm. I interview people with a lived experience, and health and spiritual care providers who are committed to religious trauma recovery. What The Church? believes breaking free from coercive religious practices is essential to improving the health and wellbeing of church communities.


Need support?

If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.

For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:


Resources discussed in this episode:


A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.

Thank you to Jarred from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.

Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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