Your Therapist Needs Therapy 62 - QAnon and Religious Conspiracy Theories with special guest Cynane Shay

Your Therapist Needs Therapy

First nuclear engineer we’ve had on as a guest! This week Jeremy is joined by the incisive Cynane Shay! Cynane discusses her journey through a rigid, evangelical upbringing and how it shaped her worldview, and how QAnon led to a deconstruction of her beliefs. She explores the influence of Christian nationalism and the prevalence of conspiracy theories, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jeremy and Cynane talk about the intersections of faith, education, and political ideology, highlighting the psychological and societal impacts of a totalistic belief system.
You can find Cynane on social media @taking.off.the.tinfoil.hat and check out the resources tab over at takingoffthetinfoilhat.com for some great deconstruction and cult info links!
Jeremy has all his practice info at Wellness with Jer, and you can find him on Instagram and YouTube.
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