What if forcing spiritual practices make healing harder — not easier?
Therapist and author Colleen Ramser joins the podcast to discuss her debut book, The Shattered Soul: Restoring Wholeness and Rebuilding Your Faith After Spiritual Trauma.
Drawing on 15+ years of clinical experience, Colleen offers a compassionate, body-aware path forward for survivors who feel like their faith has been shattered beyond repair — and makes the case for going slow, starting small, and giving yourself permission to set down practices that are doing more harm than good.
You’ll also hear about:
- Unpacking the difference between spiritual abuse and spiritual trauma, and why the distinction matters for how you approach healing.
- Exploring the "somatic soul" — why addressing the body is often the first step toward reconnecting with your faith.
- Discerning the difference between persuasion, influence, and coercion
Guest Spotlight ✨
Colleen Ramser, M.A., is a licensed therapist, speaker, author, and podcaster specializing in trauma—particularly spiritual abuse, domestic abuse, and complex trauma. An EMDR Certified Therapist trained in somatic and internal family systems therapies, she brings over 15 years of experience in ministry and clinical practice. Colleen frequently trains and consults with faith leaders and mental health clinicians on survivor care and addressing systemic harm.
She is the author of The Shattered Soul: Restoring Wholeness and Rebuilding Your Faith After Spiritual Trauma. As a survivor of trauma, Colleen is a compassionate witness on the journey, bringing not only her clinical expertise but also a deep knowing of dark nights and the breath of new mercies. Colleen lives in Louisville, KY, with her husband and two kids.
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