Chris Gazdik
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Recovering from the Cult Mentality with Mrs. La Vonne Earl - Ep139
Recovering from the Cult Mentality with Mrs. La Vonne Earl - Ep139
Recovering from the Cult Mentality with Mrs. La Vonne Earl - Ep139
Monday 17th May 2021
Chris Gazdik and La Vonne Earl explore steps to recover from religious trauma and rebuild life after cult involvement in this episode.
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When you're not compliant, when you're not, you know those dysfunctional families that you're talking about, right, when you're going against us, when you're going against what we know to be the norm, what we know to be okay, you're acting so bad because you won't subscribe to brother John, who's the leader of our church, and you're like brother John's crazy bro.
Ever wondered what it takes to recover from the grip of a cult? In this episode of 'Through a Therapist's Eyes', Chris Gazdik welcomes back La Vonne Earl, director of YKI Coaching and a former member of a Mormon cult, to share her journey and expertise on religious trauma recovery. La Vonne dives into the critical steps needed to rebuild one’s life after escaping a cult, from confronting denial to validating complex emotions.
She discusses the challenges of embracing newfound freedom and the delicate process of forming a new identity. The conversation also touches on the darker aspects of spiritual covenants and lingering trauma, including flashbacks. With her unique perspective, La Vonne offers practical advice and personal reflections on finding true freedom and peace. This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with religious trauma or seeking to understand the path to emotional healing and growth.