Recent studies indicate that one in eight individuals has experienced some form of religious trauma. If you have encountered adverse experiences due to your faith or the actions of a faith community, this episode is highly relevant.

Dr. Lisa Cook and her esteemed guest, Bisi Gbadamosi, LMHC, will be discussing the serious issue of "religious trauma."

If you have felt shame, ostracism, or anger related to these experiences, there is hope for addressing and healing from the psychological impact.

By the conclusion of this episode, you will be able to identify whether you are experiencing religious trauma or vicarious trauma stemming from another's religious trauma. Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Bisi Gbadamosi, offers clinical approaches to learn how to address the unresolved emotions, negative cognitions, spiritual and physical distress from religious trauma.

Moreover, if you know someone who may have been affected by religious trauma, this episode aims to provide insights into the grief and loss associated with such experiences, potentially altering your understanding and perspective. Our primary focus is on healing and establishing a pathway toward personal recovery and growth.

According to a Psychology Today article, racial and ethnic minorities represent 30 percent of the population, yet 83.6 percent of mental health professionals identify as non-Hispanic White. And only about 5 percent of students enrolled in graduate level psychology programs are Black.

Adebisi Gbadamosi is a Black woman therapist who specializes in addressing racial and religious trauma. She specializes in working with people of color to process racial trauma, Christians to process faith-related trauma, and women wanting to work through any aspect of life.

In this episode, she talks about her journey into mental health care, her painful experiences with race and white evangelical churches, and general coping skills for those who have endured trauma of various sorts.

For when it feels like you're a bad person, God hates you and you're swimming in loneliness. This episode sits close to my heart. In this intimate conversation, Adebisi (Florida Mental Health Counselor specializing in trauma, racial trauma, and women of color) and I explore the intricacies of faith-related trauma and how it can impact our lives. Adebisi sheds light on:

• identifying the signs of faith-based trauma

• the path to recovery

• the fear of being a "bad person" and the belief that God's wrath will harm you

• the groundlessness that sometimes arises during the healing process

• Navigating loneliness, the search for belonging, and building a supportive community