Reconsidering Holiness: Saints, Trauma and Spiritual Abuse

EP 160 | Reconsidering Holiness: Saints, Trauma, and Spiritual Abuse In this episode, I dive into the concepts of sainthood and holiness, especially in light of personal experiences with trauma and spiritual abuse. Reflecting on the stories of saints like Padre Pio and Mother Teresa, I explore how their actions and the narratives surrounding them can impact our understanding of holiness. I encourage viewers to question and reconsider what it means to be holy, particularly from the perspective of embodied spiritual and emotional health. Join me for a thoughtful discussion on these complex and challenging topic. Resource: The Turning: The Sisters Who Left https://open.spotify.com/show/3n778AS... “The Turning”: The dark side of Mother Teresa’s order, according to nuns who lefthttps://www.salon.com/2021/05/19/the-... Follow my Podcast: https://www.becomingmepodcast.com Follow me on Instagram:   / animannsubscribe   to my Newsletter: https://www.integroformation.com/news... Support me with a monthly subscription: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1375510/su... Support me with a one-time gift: https://www.integroformation.com/patron 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Spiritual Abuse and Its Prevalence 02:07 Saints and Holiness: Personal Experiences 02:53 Padre Pio: Reverence and Controversy 11:41 Questioning Holiness and Spiritual Abuse 23:02 Mother Teresa: A Complex Legacy 33:56 Holiness, Love, and Abuse 44:24 Final Thoughts and Encouragement