Episode Summary
Hana, (the Suburban Witch), shares her journey of deconstructing a Pentecostal upbringing and the lasting impact of religious trauma. The conversation explores her childhood experiences of indoctrination, including purity culture, conformity, and the pressure to tie self-worth to rigid belief systems. Hana reflects on the psychological toll of growing up in a high-control religious environment. As well as the courage it takes to reclaim identity beyond it.
Listeners are invited into a deeper understanding of the resilience and healing that comes with unlearning harmful teachings and embracing authenticity. This episode a powerful offering for anyone navigating faith, identity, and recovery.
Who Is Hana?
Hana is a professional Tarot reader, Astrologer & Witch. Helping spiritual seekers go from feeling confused, blocked and overwhelmed to feeling confident, connected and clear in their path through a variety of mediums.
She hosts the podcast ‘Witch Talks’ interviewing key Witches in the community. She has a thriving YouTube channel with content from Spellcrafting, Tarot tutorials, Witchcraft basics and even details her own journey from Pentecostal Christian to proud Witch.
Connect With Us
Find out more about Hana and her work via her website - https://www.suburbanwitchery.com
You can find out more about Sam on her website – www.anchoredcounsellingservices.com.au
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Also check out The Religious Trauma Collective