If church sometimes left you feeling anxious, ashamed, or like you were constantly doing something wrong spiritually, there may be a reason. This explores how certain religious environments can unintentionally shape anxiety, shame, and other mental health struggles.

Evangelical Christianity plays a significant role in shaping cultural and political life in the United States. While often rooted in values like love and community, certain cultural patterns within evangelical environments can also contribute to political polarization and social division. This post explores how belief systems, identity, and psychological dynamics intersect to influence “us vs. them” thinking, and why understanding these patterns matters in today’s increasingly polarized climate.

In religious spaces, porn and masturbation are often demonized- leading to secrecy and shame. Is the church right, and masturbation and pornography are dangerous? Or can they be a healthy and normal part of sexuality?

Learn how religious trauma and OCD can intersect, and how therapy can help.

A look at what purity culture is, and the far-reaching impact it can have on our lives.