120: Lauren Cibene: Navigating Faith, Trauma, And Healing In India Liminal Living podcast

120: Lauren Cibene: Navigating Faith, Trauma, and Healing in India

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takeaways

Lauren's required reading is 'Life of Pi' for its depth.
'Grapes of Wrath' illustrates systemic evil in society.
Growing up in a fundamentalist bubble shaped her faith.
Trauma led to a painful deconstruction of her beliefs.
Emotional prosperity gospel can distort faith expectations.
Therapy was a crucial step in her healing process.
Traveling to India was a leap of faith for her.
Cultural immersion helped her rebuild trust.
Trusting oneself is a vital part of recovery.
Vulnerability is essential for self-acceptance. Cultural connections can lead to profound moments of acceptance.
Alienation in evangelicalism can hinder personal healing.
Family dynamics often influence our ability to confront pain.
Transformative experiences can occur in mundane settings.
Liminal spaces encourage open-handed living and receptivity.
Reincarnation offers a different perspective on death and rebirth.
Travel fosters humility and a sense of wonder.
Navigating relationships requires understanding and compassion.
Certainty can be found in embracing uncertainty.
Deconstruction is a unique journey that requires patience and self-affirmation.

Chapters:

Introduction and Warm Welcome
Literary Influences and Required Reading
Faith Foundations and Deconstruction
Trauma and the Crisis of Faith
Therapy and the Journey to Healing
Traveling to India: A Leap of Faith
Cultural Immersion and Trust Building
Rebuilding Trust in Oneself
Embracing Vulnerability and Self-Acceptance
Cultural Connections and Acceptance
The Alienation of Self in Evangelicalism
The Impact of Family and Community on Healing
Transformative Moments in Mundane Spaces
Liminal Spaces and Open-Handed Living
Reincarnation and Cycles of Life
Traveling and Humility
Navigating Relationships Through Change
Finding Certainty in Uncertainty
Embracing the Journey of Deconstruction

Links:

Website: https://laurencibene.com/

Substack: https://laurencibene.substack.com/?ref=website

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