The Shadow Mike Podcast aims to provide you with language, tools, and guidance in your journey toward personal and relational wholeness. We’ll discuss topics ranging from psychology, spirituality, tantra, leadership, sexuality, polyamory and more! You'll hear from expert practitioners who have a thing or two to share about living an integrated and whole-making life. This is a safe yet challenging space to explore and live your hidden life!
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The Shadow Mike Podcast aims to provide you with language, tools, and guidance in your journey toward personal and relational wholeness. We’ll discuss topics ranging from psychology, spirituality, tantra, leadership, sexuality, polyamory and more! You'll hear from expert practitioners who have a thing or two to share about living an integrated and whole-making life. This is a safe yet challenging space to explore and live your hidden life!
From the Shadow of Evangelicalism: A Journey to Self-Discovery and Freedom
Shadow Mike Podcast
50 minutes
8 months ago
From the Shadow of Evangelicalism: A Journey to Self-Discovery and Freedom
In this conversation, Mike Maeshiro shares his journey of coming out as a gay man after years of living within the constraints of evangelical Christianity. He discusses the challenges of reconciling his identity with the expectations of his upbringing, the emotional toll of hiding his true self, and the liberation he found in authenticity. The conversation delves into the shadow of evangelicalism, exploring its impact on personal identity, family dynamics, and the pervasive shame experienced by LGBTQ+ individuals. Mike emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces for healing and self-acceptance, and the role of chosen family in navigating rejection from biological families. He reflects on the fulfillment he finds in supporting others on their journeys to reclaim their identities and live authentically.
Check out the video recording at my YouTube Channel.
Connect with Mike Maeshiro:
Instagram: @MikeMaeshiro
Website: MikeMaeshiro.com
Podcast: Available on major platforms
YouTube: Mike Maeshiro
Tune in for a raw, inspiring, and life-affirming conversation that will challenge you to rethink what it means to live authentically.
Shadow Mike Podcast
The Shadow Mike Podcast aims to provide you with language, tools, and guidance in your journey toward personal and relational wholeness. We’ll discuss topics ranging from psychology, spirituality, tantra, leadership, sexuality, polyamory and more! You'll hear from expert practitioners who have a thing or two to share about living an integrated and whole-making life. This is a safe yet challenging space to explore and live your hidden life!
