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What The Church?

Podcast by Jacqui Cousins

English

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About What The Church?

Introducing the What The Church? podcast, I’m the host Jacqui Cousins. I’m a Public Health Practitioner specialising in institutional harm.This podcast is focused on improving health and spiritual care for people who have experienced religious harm. I interview people with a lived experience, and health and spiritual care providers who are committed to religious trauma recovery. Each person’s story improves our understanding of religious trauma, and their insights will empower us to deliver health and spiritual care in a safe and trauma-informed way. What The Church? believes breaking free from coercive religious practices is essential to improving the health and wellbeing of church communities. Join us for the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24 episodes

episode Divorcing Religion with Janice Selbie artwork

Divorcing Religion with Janice Selbie

Disclaimer This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs. Acknowledgement of Country I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice. Resources discussed in today's episode: * Contact Janice via Divorcing Religion [https://www.divorcing-religion.com/] Need support? If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here [https://nursingthemind.au/].  For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact: * Lifeline [https://www.lifeline.org.au/] * Blue Knot Foundation [https://blueknot.org.au/] * Or 000.   A BIG thank you! Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here [https://music.apple.com/au/artist/leng-te/361368854]. Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio [https://www.four4ty.com.au/] for editing the podcast. Thanks to Jo Adams Creative [https://www.instagram.com/joadamscreative/?hl=en] for What The Church's artwork. Until next time, let's love and learn, Jacqui ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

24 Mar 2026 - 1 h 0 min
episode Religious Trauma Coaching with Rebekah Drumsta - part 2 artwork

Religious Trauma Coaching with Rebekah Drumsta - part 2

Disclaimer This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs. Acknowledgement of Country I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice. Resources discussed in today's episode: * Connect with Rebekah Drumsta here [https://rebekahdrumsta.com/] * Religious Trauma Network [https://www.religioustraumanetwork.com/] * From Promise Ring to Stethoscope: Confronting purity culture as patient or healthcare provider [https://rebekahdrumsta.com/blog/from-promise-ring-to-stethoscope-confronting-purity-culture-as-patient-or-healthcare-provider] * Happy Whole Way [https://www.happywholeway.com/] Need support? If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here [https://nursingthemind.au/].  For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact: * Lifeline [https://www.lifeline.org.au/] * Blue Knot Foundation [https://blueknot.org.au/] * Or 000.   A BIG thank you! Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here [https://music.apple.com/au/artist/leng-te/361368854]. Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio [https://www.four4ty.com.au/] for editing the podcast. Thanks to Jo Adams Creative [https://www.instagram.com/joadamscreative/?hl=en] for What The Church's artwork. Until next time, let's love and learn, Jacqui ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

17 Mar 2026 - 45 min
episode Religious Trauma Coaching with Rebekah Drumsta - part 1 artwork

Religious Trauma Coaching with Rebekah Drumsta - part 1

Disclaimer This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs. Acknowledgement of Country I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice. Resources discussed in today's episode: * Connect with Rebekah Drumsta here [https://rebekahdrumsta.com/] Need support? If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here [https://nursingthemind.au/].  For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact: * Lifeline [https://www.lifeline.org.au/] * Blue Knot Foundation [https://blueknot.org.au/] * Or 000.   A BIG thank you! Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here [https://music.apple.com/au/artist/leng-te/361368854]. Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio [https://www.four4ty.com.au/] for editing the podcast. Thanks to Jo Adams Creative [https://www.instagram.com/joadamscreative/?hl=en] for What The Church's artwork. Until next time, let's love and learn, Jacqui ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

10 Mar 2026 - 54 min
episode International Women's Day 2026 artwork

International Women's Day 2026

Disclaimer This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs. Acknowledgement of Country I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice. Resources discussed in today's episode: * Blue Knot Foundation [https://blueknot.org.au/] Need support? If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here [https://nursingthemind.au/].  For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact: * Lifeline [https://www.lifeline.org.au/] * Or 000.   A BIG thank you! Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here [https://music.apple.com/au/artist/leng-te/361368854]. Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio [https://www.four4ty.com.au/] for editing the podcast. Thanks to Jo Adams Creative [https://www.instagram.com/joadamscreative/?hl=en] for What The Church's artwork. Until next time, let's love and learn, Jacqui ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

7 Mar 2026 - 20 min
episode Strengthening community & culture with Eugene Wong artwork

Strengthening community & culture with Eugene Wong

Disclaimer This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs. Acknowledgement of Country I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice. Resources discussed in today's episode: * Connect with Eugene Wong at A Stronger Narrative [https://www.astrongernarrative.com/] * What is Psychological Safety [https://www.rcn.org.uk/About-us/Equity-diversity-and-inclusion/Taking-time-to-talk/Important-concepts-to-understand/Psychological-safety]? * The Flourishing Framework [https://www.community.how/journal/the-flourishing-framework.html] Books recommended by Eugene Wong: * Lost Connections by Johann Hari [https://thelostconnections.com/] * Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown [https://brenebrown.com/hubs/atlas-hub/]   Need support? If you want to connect with me or a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here [https://nursingthemind.au/].  For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact: * Blue Knot Foundation [https://blueknot.org.au/] * Lifeline [https://www.lifeline.org.au/] * Or 000.   A BIG thank you! Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here [https://music.apple.com/au/artist/leng-te/361368854]. Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio [https://www.four4ty.com.au/] for editing the podcast. Thanks to Jo Adams Creative [https://www.instagram.com/joadamscreative/?hl=en] for What The Church's artwork. Until next time, let's love and learn, Jacqui ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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