Season 6 Episode 6: Larry shares his truth with Josue and Edith
This episode is an unfiltered conversation between friends where Larry opens up and shares his truth about his identity and his thoughts on LGBTQ+ experiences within religious fundamentalist communities.
Josue shares research from Neuroscience and Moral Psychology regarding the biological mechanics involved in making moral judgments and decisions (JDM).
23 Apr 2026
Season 6 Episode 5: Larry and Hugo's final episode
Larry and Hugo discuss religious family dynamics, lack of mutuality and reciprocity, and more.
16 Apr 2026
S1 Episode 001. Breaking the Silence: The rap on the rock
A conversation on religious trauma, christian culture, leaving the church, Latin-American pentecostalism, religious silence, and more.
Originally Released 2019
14 Apr 2026
Season 6 Ep 4: Larry and Hugo discuss kids with biblical names, religious pressure, socioeconomics and religious fundamentalism
Larry and Hugo talk about their experiences growing up in evangelical fundamentalism, childhood trauma, kids with biblical names, culture, and socioeconomics
23 Mar 2026
Season 6 Episode 3: Larry and Hugo talk about finding inspiration and dealing with being seen as the enemy within a religious context
Larry and Hugo talk about being raised in a religious fundamentalist community, finding inspiration after leaving, and about the challenges of having conversations with religious minds.
17 Mar 2026
Season 6 Ep 2: Larry and Hugo talk about family dynamics within religious fundamentalist spaces
This episode includes experiences of having a family member dedicate time to a religious organization and serve others while neglecting to spend time with one's own children, and social challenges experienced within some of these spaces.
10 Mar 2026
Season 6 Ep 1 part A: Larry chats with Hugo and Friends
Larry catches up with Hugo and talk about experiences within a religious environment and life in general.
3 Mar 2025
Season 5 Ep 10: Beyond Religious Trauma & ACEs: From Discovery to Recovery
This episode delves into the unique challenges of moving beyond discovery and into recovery for those impacted by both ACEs and adverse religious experiences. We explore why change can be so difficult, and offer practical tools and strategies, including emotional disclosure, mindfulness practices, and attachment theory insights, to help us heal and become safely connected to others.
23 Feb 2025
Season 5 Ep 9: The Power of Shared Harms: Why bonding over perceived injustices creates strong social ties.
Ever felt an instant connection with someone over a shared grievance? That's the power of shared moral perceptions. This episode delves into the fascinating world of moral psychology, explaining why we bond so deeply with those who see the same harms we do.
Discover why your "people" are often those who share your sense of interpersonal harms. This episode provides a compelling look into the psychological foundations of our social connections and the very nature of morality itself.
27 Jan 2025
Season 5 Ep 8: Beyond Belief - Cultivating Curiosity in a World of Faith
This episode delves into the power of observation and critical thinking, exploring how these skills can be applied to understand religious spaces and high ACE communities.
We'll discuss how to cultivate curiosity and ask insightful questions about the world around you. We'll explore the art of ethnographic observation – paying close attention to details, identifying patterns, and documenting your findings.
Join us as we discuss how honing your observational skills can deepen your understanding of human behavior, foster empathy, and enrich your perspective on the world.
14 Jan 2025
Season 5 Ep 7: Moral Masochism, the quest to get love from a stone
This episode explores the concept of moral masochism, a psychological pattern where individuals unconsciously seek out punishment and rejection. We'll examine how this can play out within religious settings, particularly those with rigid doctrines and a focus on guilt and shame. We'll delve into the underlying psychological factors, such as early childhood trauma and the development of a critical inner voice. We'll also discuss the potential for healing and recovery, offering hope and encouragement to listeners who may be struggling.
This podcast is not a substitute for professional and medical help.
4 Jan 2025
Season 5 Ep 6: A joy to be hidden, and disaster not to be found
In this episode, we delve into the profound impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on how we relate to others. We'll explore how trauma can shape our "attachment styles," the unconscious patterns we develop in our relationships with others.
We'll examine how the need to "hide" can be a common survival mechanism in high-ACE environments, particularly within religious communities.
This episode is for you if you: Have experienced adverse childhood experiences in your childhood, Struggle with developing close relationships and connections, Feel emotionally distant or disconnected from others, or Desire to understand and heal from the impact of ACEs.
Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical or psychological advice.
26 Nov 2024
Season 5 Ep 5: The Hidden Wounds: Understanding and Addressing ACEs in the Church
This episode delves into the profound impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on individuals and communities. We explore how traumatic experiences can shape our brains and bodies, leading to long-term health issues and behavioral problems. We discuss the importance of recognizing and addressing ACEs, particularly within religious communities, and how to foster healing and resilience. By sharing personal stories and scientific insights, we aim to empower listeners to break the cycle of trauma and build stronger, more compassionate communities.
19 Nov 2024
Season 5 Ep 4: Addiction, Dislocation Theory, The role of Relationship Poverty in addiction, and what to do about it.
In this episode, we discuss research on addiction by Bruce Alexander and compare it against B.F. Skinner's work. We dive into Dislocation theory which suggests that social and economic forces alienate people from structures of meaning, and that addictive behaviors are a way to fill that void. We finally discuss 'Rat Park,' Alexander's solution to the rat isolation + what we can learn and apply in our recovery/healing journeys as High ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) communities.
22 Oct 2024
Season 5 Ep3: Why Emotions & Affects Matter in High ACE Religious Communities
In this episode we explore why there's been an explosion on research behind emotions and why this matters for communities with high Adverse Childhood Experiences.
We also examine the role of “unthought knowns” in the subconscious and how they impact human behavior.
Song: Grasshopper
Artist: Kia
Music by: CreatorMix.com
15 Oct 2024
Season 5 Ep 2: Religious Praxis for Communities with high Adverse Childhood Experiences
A scope of the prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), their impact on health, and practical steps toward helping mitigate negative health outcomes and increase support and relational closeness within high ACE communities and religious/fundamentalist environments.
8 Oct 2024
Season 5 Ep 1: Intro to Adverse Childhood Experiences in Religious Communities
After a few years Hiatus, Leaving the Rock Podcast returns to discuss the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on some Latinx communities, the impact of asking What happened to you? instead of What's wrong with you?, and the similarities between growing up in religious fundamentalist families and families with parents who are alcoholic.
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3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 15 / 100
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