Martyr, She Wrote: Recent Episodes
Anna Clark-Miller, LPC
Martyr, She Wrote is a podcast about religious trauma, hosted by a licensed therapist, Anna Clark-Miller, LPC.
I'm back after a long break, interviewing cult intervention specialist and founder of People Leave Cults, Ashlen Hilliard. Learn more about her work here: https://www.peopleleavecults.com/
In this episode I interview a close freind, Cody Moncrief, who navigated church as a neurodivergent, introverted queer person in the south.
This week I'm interviewing licensed therapist and author, Dr. Mark Gregory Karris about his new book, The Diabolical Trinity: Healing Religious Trauma from a Wrathful God, Tormenting Hell, and a Sinful Self. https://markgregorykarris.com/
I'm interviewing my own sister, Twyla Axelson, who's also a therapist and a mom of two. We're discussing how parents can raise children in religious communities without perpetuating religious trauma.
Josh Miller and I co-host this episode with our dear friend, Natalia, to talk about her experience as a person of color in a predominantly white, conservative church culture.
I'm kicking off season 2 with author and coach, Linda Kay Klein, to talk about what purity culture is and how it relates to religious trauma recovery. Check out her book, Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free.https://lindakayklein.com/
Josh Miller joins me to give you a sneak peek at Martyr, She Wrote's season two and announce some exciting news about my new book, the Religious Trauma Survival Guide!
Marcus and I recap the highlights of the season and I break down the "Empathy Equation", the philosophy of the Empathy Paradigm.
Counselor, Catherine Quiring and I talk about therapy modalities like Attachment Theory and Internal Family Systems that are helpful for RT survivors.
How did you relate to God growing up?
Catherine shares how you can heal now based on your relational style back then.
Take this 5 minute quiz to find out!
https://www.cqcounseling.com/specialities/religious-trauma
Interview with Dan Coch, podcaster and counselor, about what it looks like to hold onto your faith after experiencing religious trauma. Check out his work here: www.dankochwords.com
Josh and I talk about the Power & Control wheel adapted for religious abuse.
Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11pQOe66B4UVeFKNTceNS8WwhcyksOIxC/view?usp=sharing
Interview with Rev. Durrell Watkins, senior minister at Sunshine Cathedral.
https://sunshinecathedral.org/
My smart, funny spouse is back! This week is about the signs and symptoms that are common among religious trauma survivors.
My guest this week is Dr. Darrel Ray, author and founder of Recovering from Religion. We discuss how religion impacts culture and sexuality.
My super amazing spouse, Marcus, is on the podcast this week talking about religious deconstruction.
In this episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Adam Cobb about how evangelical expectations can set high achievers up for overworking and burnout.
This week I'm interviewing my best friend and business partner, Josh Miller, about going through conversion therapy, an unethical practice that tries to change LGBTQ+ identities.
I interview Caleb Adams, another former MK about what it's like growing up on the mission field.
I'm interviewing Kalyela Josephs (Coach K), a certified life coach who focuses on religious trauma recovery for the LGBTQ+ community.
I'm interviewing Daliana May about her experience leaving a missions agency. Check out her awesome blog: http://dalainamay.com/.