A new documentary from OnlySky's publisher tells the story of Americans losing their religion and grappling with what comes next.

Why do one in three Americans suffer from religious trauma? What's going on in churches that causes this and what can we do to prevent it?

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If you've spent any time on TikTok exploring Mormonism, deconstruction, or religious trauma, there's a good chance you've come across Andy Newman.Andy is a licensed therapist and former Mormon who creates content focused on faith transitions, religious trauma, and the complicated process of questioning beliefs we were raised with.What makes Andy's content especially interesting is the combination of personal experience and a therapist's perspective. He approaches Mormonism's emotional and psychological impact with humor, insight, and plenty of relatable observations.In this episode, I've put together 10 of Andy Newman's best reels covering Mormonism, deconstruction, religious trauma, faith transitions, and what it can feel like to question the beliefs you grew up with.Whether you're currently questioning Mormonism, already out, or simply interested in understanding the psychology of religious deconstruction, I think you'll enjoy this compilation.Check out Andy Newman's TikTok:Andy Newman / Deconstruction Therapy on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deconstruction_therapy👍 Follow and share if you enjoy Mormonism commentary, ex-Mormon content, and discussions about religious deconstruction.Please consider making a donation by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundupNew episodes every night at 9:30 PM Eastern. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MormonNewsRoundupEmail: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.orgWebsite: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dives.lazarus/X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormonRemember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Were you taught that being loving meant keeping quiet, putting a smile on your face, and never expressing your pain or anger? Real love is so much more. Love tells the truth. It honors boundaries. It makes room for justice, self-respect, and wholeness. Jesus spoke up and challenged what was wrong. He had a voice—and he loved. You don’t have to lose yourself to be loving. ❤️ #LoveHasAVoice #ReligiousTrauma #HealthyBoundaries #FindingYourVoice #HealingJourney

Recorded on April 27, 2026 Religious trauma has become a popular term, but not everyone experiences trauma. Many people carry the remnants of religious indoctrination which may or may not be trauma, but this indoctrination does have an impact on well being and quality of life nevertheless. Why do the remnants of indoctrination hang on so long after you leave a religion? The secret is in understanding how the brain works. Dr. Darrel Ray will give a version of the talk on this topic that he recently gave at the Religious Trauma Symposium at Harvard. Hosted by Kara Griffin, Online-Programming Director, and Rob Palmer, RfR Ambassador https://linktr.ee/RecoveringFromReligion https://www.facebook.com/RecoveringfromReligion https://instagram.com/rfrorg https://www.tiktok.com/@recoveringfromreligion https://bsky.app/profile/recoveringfromreligion.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/rfrorg The primary focus of Recovering from Religion (RfR) is to offer hope, healing, and support to those struggling with issues of doubt and non-belief. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. We are here to help each other through this journey. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada +3 4505 2402 in Australia +20 3856 8791 in the UK +27 11 043 5323 in South Africa Peer support is also available through local support groups. These groups offer monthly in-person meetings as a place to express doubts, fears, emotions & concerns about religion you wouldn't normally feel comfortable expressing in a religious community. Find your nearest support group at https://www.meetup.com/pro/recovering-from-religion/ If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. RfR has an immense collection of well-curated resources available as you go through your journey, including resources for mental and physical crises, working with relationships, issues stemming from specific religions, coming out stories, and much more. Head to https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources for these helpful resources. Subscribe to the RfR Blog: https://medium.com/excommunications RfR Podcast: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/podcast RfR is a non-profit organization reliant upon both its volunteers and donations. Like what RfR does? Why not volunteer! There are quite a few options and we…

Religious shame can drive substance use. See how religious trauma and addiction connect, and what trauma-sensitive treatment in Los Angeles looks like.

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