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Religion and Anxiety
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In this episode, we explore the complex relationship between religion and anxiety. Drawing on scientific research, this conversation reframes religion not as inherently helpful or harmful, but as a tool—one whose value lies in how we choose to wield it.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- The concept of religion as a psychological technology
- Key findings from major meta-analyses showing the health effects of religious practice
- The impact of rituals, symbols, group behaviors, and shared purpose on anxiety and loneliness
Timestamps:
00:30 Addressing the Misuse of Religion
01:51 Religion as a Psychological Technology
02:51 Impacts of Religion on Physical and Mental Health
05:40 Combating Loneliness Through Religion
07:30 Personal Experiences with Religious Community
12:26 Marriage and Religious Rituals
16:46 Conclusion: Utilizing Religion for Well-being
18:04 Kindness Narrative: A Gracious Professor
For full show notes, including resources mentioned, go to: calmyourcaveman.com
Chapters
1. Religion and Anxiety (00:00:00)
2. Addressing the Misuse of Religion (00:00:30)
3. Religion as a Psychological Technology (00:01:51)
4. 03:40 Impacts of Religion on Physical and Mental Health (00:02:51)
5. Combating Loneliness Through Religion (00:05:40)
6. Personal Experiences with Religious Community (00:07:30)
7. Marriage and Religious Rituals (00:12:26)
8. 17:07 Conclusion: Utilizing Religion for Well-being (00:16:46)
9. 18:28 Kindness Narrative: A Gracious Professor (00:18:04)
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