An evidence-based approach to peaceful autonomy

I’m so glad you’re here

I’m Amanda and my experience growing up in a high demand religious environment and then deconstructing my faith directly inspired me to help others who are on a similar journey. If I’m speaking your language and you want to know more, check out my story sometime. I can’t wait to hear yours!

MY MISSIoN

My mission is to support those seeking a vibrant and authentic life after experiencing rigid or fear-based ideologies through cultivating self-determination and exploring thoughtful values.

This space offers educational and therapeutic tools to support an evidence based approach to autonomy.

I seek to collaborate with anyone committed to mental, emotional, and spiritual health, regardless of background or experience.

WHAT I DO

If you have experienced any of the following, this may be the place for you:

  • religious trauma

  • spiritual abuse

  • cult-like religion or high demand group involvement

  • homeschooling and/or educational neglect

  • rigid, fear-based ideologies and worldviews

  • loss of faith identity/practice

  • purity culture and shame

  • participation in or victim of coercive or manipulative behavior in the name of religion

  • guilt or negative experiences due to involvement with evangelism/missionary work

CONTACT

Reclaiming identity after changing beliefs is possible.

  • your unique journey

    There’s not a “right way” to question beliefs and systems that once made sense. For some of us, they never made sense, but the pressure to conform or the promise that things would click one day kept us going. There isn’t even a standardized destination or outcome for everyone who is searching. That’s why support in this area needs to be personalized to suit you and your specific experiences. Even more importantly, finding support in this area from someone without an agenda or preconceived outcome is crucial in order for you to be the one navigating to an authentic end point. If that’s the journey you’re on, my approach could be the missing puzzle piece you’re looking for.

  • a tailored approach

    Did you know that two people can experience the exact same event and yet have an entirely different impact from it? Many factors go into whether an ideology is harmful or helpful to someone. This is why a tailored approach that addresses your specific experience can make all the difference. If you feel stuck in a cycle of confusion, bitterness, or anger, then all of the books and resources on this topic may seem overwhelming. Often they are too specific or not specific enough to speak to what you’ve gone through. Whether you want to re-evaluate elements of your faith or if it feels more like you survived an abusive relationship with spirituality, let’s collaborate to find the tools that best serve you.