The Liberated Porch Podcast

Kit Morgan, the host of The Liberated Porch Podcast is a religious trauma specialist for the gender and sexuality diverse population. Kit is a therapist and write and discusses in this episode what religious psychosis is and how to heal from it. Key Topics: The difference between clinical psychosis and religious beliefs The dangers of armchair diagnoses and stigma around religious psychosis Shared...

In this episode of the Liberated Porch Podcast, host Kit Morgan explores the complex intersections of religious trauma, LGBTQIA+ identity, systemic oppression, and politics through deeply personal and societal lenses. Kit dives into topics like the impact of systemic failures, the politics of being queer and religious, and critically examines the recent controversy involving Mayor Pete Buttigieg's...

In this episode of The Liberated Porch Podcast, Kit Morgan sits down with queer therapist and content creator Liz Rhea, LCSW, for a candid conversation about religious trauma, queer identity, deconstruction, and what it means to practice therapy with integrity. Liz shares what it was like growing up in a deeply conservative evangelical environment shaped by purity culture, Southern Baptist influen...

In this episode, Kit Morgan sits down with religious trauma expert, Sam Sellers, to explore the nuanced intersections of religion, colonization, and mental health. They discuss how religious trauma impacts queer communities, decolonizing therapeutic practices, and building trauma-informed spaces by confronting harm and dogma. In this episode: The origins of the term "religious trauma" and its pers...

Explore the intersections of Orthodox Judaism and fundamentalist Christianity in this episode with religious trauma therapists, Kit Morgan and Dr. Sara Glass. Kit, the host of The Liberated Porch Podcast, dives into how high-control religious groups impact mental health, identity, and personal autonomy with the author of Kissing Girls on Shabbat, Dr. Sara Glass. In this episode: The shared experie...

Join us as we delve into the nuanced intersections of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), religious trauma, and their impact on queer individuals. Kit Morgan, trans and queer religious trauma educator and therapist sat down with Juliet Gustafsson, a queer social worker and OCD expert for this episode. Juliet shares her lived experiences, professional insights, and innovative approaches for unders...

I n this episode, Kit Morgan interviews licensed sex and relationship therapist Tom Bruett to uncover the nuanced experiences of queer men navigating sexuality, trauma, and identity. They delve into common therapist-client dynamics, cultural myths, and the importance of authentic, trauma-informed care for LGBTQ+ clients. Main topics include: Challenges faced by non-heterosexual men in therapy sett...

In this episode, Kit Morgan interviews licensed therapist Christine Parker about her journey from conservative Christianity to living in alignment with her authentic self, and how religious trauma impacts queer women. They explore the intersections of faith, gender, sexuality, and therapy, offering insights for survivors and allies alike. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to religious trauma’s impact...

Explore Heather McG’s journey from growing up in a fundamentalist quiverfull family to advocating for affirming parenting and healing from religious trauma. This episode dives into the impact of religious doctrines on body autonomy, gender roles, and how re-education and community support can foster liberation. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Religion, gender, and liberation 00:50 - Heather McGe...

Episode Summary In this episode of The Liberated Porch Podcast, host Kit Morgan speaks with Timothy Schrader Rodriguez about surviving conversion therapy, deconstructing harmful theology, and rebuilding a life rooted in authenticity, sobriety, and connection. Tim shares what it was like to move through evangelical megachurch culture, how sobriety became part of his healing, and why reclaiming fait...

Join Kit Morgan, a queer and trans licensed therapist (in New York, Virginia, and Indiana), as they explore the often invisible and overlooked experiences of lesbians shaped by purity culture. This episode highlights ten critical reasons why lesbian voices have been marginalized within religious trauma educational contexts, emphasizing the importance of understanding gender and sexuality through a...

Your host, Kit Morgan, is a trans and queer licensed clinical social worker, therapist, and educator, specializing in the work with the queer population who had families and faith backgrounds where love was allowed only as long as you were cisgender heterosexual. Today's guest, Zach Gillis, is a Black, openly gay Christian clergyman who grew up in the Northwestern Indiana cities of Gary, Hammond,...

Welcome to the Liberated Porch podcast, where we explore the intersection of religion, spirituality, sexuality, gender, and identity. In this episode, host Kit Morgan, a trans and queer licensed clinical social worker, talks with Melissa Duge Spiers, an award-winning writer who recently released her new book (Holy Disobedience), former Seventh Day Adventist, human rights activist for religious tra...

Join host Kit Morgan as they explore the intersection of religion, violence, trauma, and societal issues rooted in Christian fundamentalism. Key topics: The cultural and religious significance of Easter and its impact on survivors of religious trauma The hypocritical censorship in Christian fundamentalism, especially around depictions of violence and sexuality Early desensitization to violence in...

This episode dives into the complex world of recovery for survivors of conversion therapy, exploring personal stories, therapist pitfalls, and pathways toward healing through community, self-acceptance, and informed mental health support. Whether you're a survivor, ally, or mental health professional, this conversation offers crucial insights and practical guidance. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductio...

Join us on The Liberated Porch as Kit Morgan, a trans and queer therapist and educator hosts Dr. Lucas Wilson, an academic and survivor of conversion therapy to discuss the complex intersections of White Christian Nationalism, the Holocaust, and conversion therapy. This episode dives into personal stories of evangelical experiences and influences, historical contexts of White Christian Nationalism...

What if liberation from religious trauma is less about leaving faith behind — and more about reclaiming your true self? On this episode of The Liberated Porch , Kit Morgan, a trans and queer, licensed clinical social worker (in New York, Virginia, and Indiana), therapist, and educator has walked a path through the hell of Christian fundamentalism and into religious trauma recovery. Kit reveals how...

Kit Morgan, LCSW, trans and queer licensed clinical social worker (in New York, Virginia, and Indiana), writer, educator, and therapist for the queer population who had families and faith backgrounds where love was allowed, only as long as you were cisgender heterosexual- delves into the significance of Trans Day of Visibility and the euphoria and challenges associated with visibility. It explores...

Join Kit Morgan, LCSW on the Liberated Porch to learn about how religious trauma impacts the gender and sexuality diverse population. Kit Morgan is a writer, licensed clinical social worker (in New York, Virginia, and Indiana), therapist, and educator specializing in the work with the queer population who had families and faith backgrounds where love was allowed, only as long as you were cisgender...