Why were women taught to always say yes, even when their intuition screamed no? In this episode, we dive deep into how religious trauma and spiritual abuse in high control and high demand religions train women to ignore their inner voice, often at the cost of their safety and self-worth. If you grew up in such an environment, you might have been conditioned to believe that rejecting a man was prideful or disobedient to God, reinforcing control rather than spiritual growth.
Tune in as we explore how this harmful rule disconnects women from their instincts and keeps them trapped in cycles of control. You'll learn powerful, practical strategies to reconnect with your intuition, reclaim your personal power, and start making decisions grounded in confidence and self-trust.
Listeners will discover how religious trauma impairs self-trust, how high demand religions enforce control through these rules, and how you can break free from this conditioning to honor your true desires. Your intuition is not the enemy—it's your superpower. Join us to reclaim it and empower yourself as you continue your journey of recovery from spiritual abuse and religious trauma.

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Writer and Host: Clare Corado
Voiceover Talent: Jason Kirkover

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