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When Faith Hurts: Religious Trauma & Eating Disorders in Neurodivergent Communities With Victoria Leon, ASW
Religious trauma is real—and for neurodivergent folks, it can leave especially deep marks on body image, food, and self-worth. In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Victoria Leon, ASW (@victoriarleon), a therapist who specializes in supporting people healing from religious trauma and eating disorders. We explore how faith communities can reinforce shame, control, and compliance—and how that intersects with masking, sensory sensitivities, and the drive to “be good” that so many neurodivergent people carry. Whether you’re deconstructing, disentangling from toxic theology, or trying to reclaim…
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