The Church often teaches people to divorce themselves from their physical bodies and focus on their souls. The emphasis on heaven and god and the afterlife often means that followers view their physical bodies and lives on earth as fleeting, temporary, and even a temptation from a focus on the all-important soul. In this episode, Megan and Gabriel discuss the ways that this teaching is harmful, and also talk about their experiences and what they've done to heal themselves and become more embodied people.
This episode is very personal, and we hope you enjoy it and find comfort in it; however, please be aware that there is frank talk of eating disorders, disordered eating, and abusive language of sexuality. If any of these topics may be disturbing to you, please take care while listening.
Come see us at the Wild Goose Festival! Gabriel and Megan will be attending and facilitating a meeting in the Episcopal tent at the Goose and possibly recording a live episode! We'd love to see you there!
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