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Welcome to a space for honest, grounded conversations about religious trauma, spiritual abuse, faith deconstruction, and life after high-control belief systems.

This channel is home to Beyond the Surface—a podcast exploring religious trauma, cult recovery, leaving church, losing (or reshaping) faith, and the long, messy work of reclaiming self, identity, and agency.

You’ll find thoughtful discussions, reflective episodes, and practical insights for anyone navigating life beyond religion—whether you’re freshly deconstructing, years out, or supporting someone who is.

This is a compassionate, non-judgemental space to learn, reflect, and feel a little less alone in the process.

Hosted by Sam, a queer therapist living and working on Gundungurra Land in NSW, Australia. Sam supports people across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, specialising in religious trauma and cult recovery.