Beyond The Surface
Welcome to Beyond the Surface, where being seen means being understood.
Here, we explore the ups and downs of exploring and sometimes losing faith and community, and the healing power of shared stories. This is a safe space to connect, share, and find support in our common experiences of religious trauma and leaving fundamental communities. Join us as we build a community of understanding and connection.
Host - Sam Sellers; Therapist specialising in Religious Trauma and the Queer Community
Links:
Website - www.anchoredcounsellingservices.com.au
Facebook - www.facebook.com/anchoredcounsellingservices
Instagram - www.instagram.com/anchoredcounsellingservices
Monthly Newsletter - https://anchored-counselling-services.ck.page/e912816a5d
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 67 minutes
- Episodes
- 93
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
The Conversion Practice Survivor
Growing up in a conservative evangelical bubble, Aaron's early realisation of being gay sparked a profound internal conflict within the rigid doctrines of his faith. From his childhood filled with lo…
Religious Trauma & The Body with Liz Milani & Erica Webb
Join us for a profound exploration of healing religious trauma through the body, featuring insightful conversations with Liz Milani and Erica Webb. Liz, a former pastor and pastor's kid, shares her j…
The Domestic Violence Survivor
Charli shares her experiences growing up in a devout Christian home, the challenges of seeking validation, and the complexities of moving beyond ingrained beliefs. After leaving an abusive marriage a…
The One Who Survived An Unnamed Cult
In this episode, Laura shares her experience of being born into the fundamentalist group/cult known as The Truth, discussing the isolation, coercive control, and spiritual abuse she endured. We explo…
The One Who Gave Up God
In this episode, Sarah shares her journey from a Christian upbringing to the present day broader worldview, influenced by the pandemic and Black Lives Matter movement. She talks about the emotional p…
The Deconstructing Feminist
This is Rachel's Story..
More About Rachel
Rachel is a Minister’s kid, eldest daughter, who grew up in the church and did all the ‘right’ things from a young age, but realised over time that being a b…
The Deconstruction Podcaster
This is Maggie's Story...
Who Is Maggie?
Maggie runs the Instagram account @hello_deconstructionists and the host of the Hello Deconstructionists podcast, where she is building community post evangelic…
The Mysterious Christian
This is Amanda's Story...
More About Amanda
Amanda is a Faith Deconstruction & Reconstruction Coach + Clinical Social Worker. You can find her at the intersection of mental health, social work, and the…
The Drag Queen Minister
This is James's Story...
More About James
James Admans (they/them) is a minister, entrepreneur, and drag queen (Marge Erin Johnson, she/her). They are ordained pending call in the United Church of Chri…
The NeuroQueer Advocate
This is Tashas Story..
More About Tasha
Tasha is a Queer Neurodivergent Counsellor, Advocate, wife, and chronic pain battler. Many of her clients are neurodivergent, mainly autism and/or ADHD and are…
Cognitive Dissonance in Queer Lives
In this episode, we break down cognitive dissonance and its impact on Queer individuals, especially within high-control religious environments. We explore the harmful effects of heteronormative condi…
The Unbound Lesbian
This is Steph's Story...
More About Steph
Steph Lentz is a former advertising writer and secondary school teacher. She came to public attention in 2021 after she was sacked from her job as a teacher b…
The Gay Ex-Pastor
This Is Mike's Story...
More About Mike
Mike Maeshiro is the founder of Numa, an organisation that supports people recovering from religious toxicity. Mike is gay, an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community…
The Inclusive Composer
This is Alanah's Story
Who is Alanah?
Alanah is a musician in Nashville, TN, USA. A songwriter and composer/producer, and right now is working on a therapeutic kind of project where she takes old Chri…
The Multi-Cult Survivor
This is Nikki's Story...
Who Is Nikki?
Nikki G. is a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach who helps survivors recover and thrive after Religious Trauma & Cult involvement. She is also a survivor of multipl…
The Intuitive Spirit
This is Sam's Story...
Who is Sam?
Sam is a self-confessed introvert and empath, who loves nothing more than good ache-in-the-belly laugh. But more than anything, she loves providing a safe counselling…
The Courageous Storyteller
This Is Cait's Story....
Who is Cait?
Cait West is a writer and editor based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Her work has been published in The Revealer, Religion Dispatches, Fourth Genre, and Hawai`i Pacif…
The Sentimental Non-Believer
This is Janes story.
Who is Jane?
Jane Kennedy is a Sydney-based Counsellor. Jane has lived experience of religious trauma and is committed to supporting people as they leave church and/or faith. This…
Prosper: Drama or Reality?
Join us for a discussion on megachurch culture through the miniseries 'Prosper' on Stan.
Connect with us!
- To find out more about Jane and her practice head to her website - https://janekennedycounsel…
The Truth Seeker
This is her story...
Bio
Liz Milani is a writer, and the co-creator of the The Practice Co App. She lives for wholehearted, grounded spirituality, and to help people feel free to find God for themsel…