S1 Ep 26 The Impacts of Religious Trauma on IVF with Quincee Gideon, PsyD.

How We Get Thru Podcast: Mental Health Tips for Holistic Healing

What does religious trauma and IVF have in common? Well in this episode you're about to find out. Dr. Quincee Gideon, she is a licensed psychologist who specializes in religious trauma and cult recovery, with us. But, she's not just any expert – she's on a personal quest of her own. Quincee's about to share her unique journey of shedding even more layers of religious trauma as she unravels it from her IVF journey.

From the basics of religious trauma to the painful undercurrent of "god's timing" when it comes to trying to conceive, we're diving deep into these experiences. Join us in this candid conversation as we explore the intersection of faith, trauma, and fertility.

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Resources:

A Year of Non-Magical Thinking:
https://www.traumastery.com/yonmt

Traumastry:
https://www.traumastery.com/

Fertility Support Groups:
PSI:
https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/#fertility-challenges

Uniquely Knitted:
https://uniquelyknitted.org/process-groups/

Capitoli

1. Religious Trauma and IVF (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Religious Trauma and Fertility Journey (00:14:40)

3. Challenges of Infertility and Society's Expectations (00:23:57)

4. Twists and Turns (00:29:18)

5. Surviving Traumatic Religious Relationships (00:36:58)

6. Religious Trauma and Nervous System Regulation (00:52:37)

7. Returning to Natural Rhythms (00:56:50)