The Liberated Porch Podcast

Kit Morgan
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Welcome to The Liberated Porch Podcast with your host, Kit Morgan, a queer and trans religious trauma educator, licensed clinical social worker, and therapist. Sexuality and gender can be complicated when you came from a religious background that restricted the relationship you had to your body and desire. Kit explores in solo and guest episodes about how to become unrestricted and find sexual and gender liberation after experiencing religious trauma. Each episode will explore liberation-oriented methods of religious trauma recovery. Through storytelling, research, and skills-building, Kit and their guests are here to help you discover the person who was stifled by religious teachings to give up your identity.

  1. Jul 23

    How AI Manipulates Current and Former Evangelicals

    Have you ever wondered about why former and current Evangelicals may be at higher risk to face manipulation by AI Chatbots? In this episode, Kit Morgan discusses how Evangelicalism sets people up to be easily manipulated and how to overcome this indoctrination. Kit Morgan is a licensed clinical social worker in New York, Virginia, and Indiana, psychotherapist, and writer specializing in religious trauma that impacts how people relate to their sexuality and gender. To learn more about Kit's work, you can find them on Instagram, TikTok and Substack @theliberatedporch Read more here

  2. Jul 16

    The Hopeless Romantic Pastors

    This episode dives into the nuanced reality of pastors who are driven by deep-seated romantic ideals, often rooted in childhood experiences of trauma and conditional love. Kit Morgan, trans and queer licensed clinical social worker, therapist, and educator, specializing in religious trauma challenges stereotypes, explores the diverse backgrounds of pastors, and discusses the importance of trauma-informed care for church leaders and their communities. In this episode: The misconception that all pastors are narcissists and the diversity behind pastoral personalitiesHow childhood trauma and conditional love create a longing for safe belonging, influencing pastoral callingThe difference between romantic and hopeless romantic identities, and how these shape pastors’ worldviewWhy many pastors may marry young or experience love bombing, affecting their emotional fulfillmentThe impact of secret-keeping and idealization in pastoral roles, including how it influences mental health and relational dynamicsThe challenges faced by non-narcissistic pastors dealing with unrealistic expectations, overwork, and career risksThe significance of trauma-informed therapy for pastors to prevent harm and foster healthier church environmentsThe concept of wounded healers and the necessity of healing wounds for authentic empathy and leadership Timestamps: 00:00 - Challenging stereotypes about pastors' narcissism 02:13 - Pastors' diverse backgrounds and personal stories 05:01 - The role of childhood trauma in shaping pastoral motives 09:25 - Understanding hopeless romanticism in pastors 13:18 - Conditional love and its influence on faith and identity 16:37 - Overcompensation behaviors and emotional escapism 19:47 - The risks of early marriage and secretive relationships in pastoral life 23:17 - The importance of trauma-informed care for pastors 27:37 - The concept of wounded healers and preventing harm 30:01 - The necessity of trauma-informed therapy for church leaders Resources: Religious Trauma Therapy in New York, Indiana, and VirginiaMentorship for Therapists Wanting to Learn More about Religious Trauma Informed PracticesRead More About Religious Trauma on Substack Find Kit Morgan on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @theliberatedporch

  3. Jul 9

    How to Heal From Religious Psychosis

    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 beliefsThe dangers of armchair diagnoses and stigma around religious psychosisShared psychosis in religious communities and the concept of folie à deuxCommon delusions among Christian fundamentalists, including persecutory and grandiose delusionsThe role of environmental factors such as dehydration and sleep deprivation in spiritual experiencesTreatment approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis (CBT-P)Strategies for supporting loved ones experiencing religious psychosisThe importance of reducing distress and anxiety to prevent aggressive behaviors in fundamentalists To learn more about religious trauma and religious psychosis, please support Kit's work on Substack, Instagram, and TikTok @theliberatedporch

  4. Jul 3

    Gentrification and The Strategic Coming Out of Pete Buttigieg

    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 personal life and political actions. Main topics: The political nature of queer and religious trauma workSystemic failures in policing and child protective services, especially relating to Black and brown communitiesCritical analysis of Pete Buttigieg’s political career, personal disclosures, and adoption practicesThe weaponization of social services against marginalized communitiesThe importance of advocacy, ethics, and liberation-oriented social work Resource: Pete Buttigieg's story about his family being directly impacted by Child Protective Services. To learn more about religious trauma, subscribe to @theliberatedporch on Substack, Instagram, and TikTok

  5. Jul 3

    Queer Religious Trauma Therapy is Political with Liz Rhea

    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 influence, and intense church involvement. Together, Kit and Liz unpack how religion can provide community and purpose while also enforcing silence, control, and shame — especially for women, queer people, and anyone who doesn’t fit the mold. The conversation also explores grief, especially how the loss of a parent can crack open long-held beliefs and make harmful theology impossible to ignore. From there, Kit and Liz dive into the politics of therapy, the reality of conversion therapy and “gender identity change efforts,” and the pressure many therapists feel to stay neutral in a deeply political field. They close with practical advice for early-career therapists and students who want to stay values-aligned while navigating supervision, licensure, and institutional pressure. A thoughtful, validating, and necessary conversation for anyone interested in religious trauma, queer mental health, and deconstructing harmful systems. Resources: Liz on InstagramLiz on TikTokLiz Website To learn more about religious trauma, check out @theliberatedporch on Substack, Instagram, and TikTok

  6. Jul 3

    Queering and Decolonizing Religious Trauma Therapy with Sam Sellers

    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 personal significanceHow colonization influences religious trauma across bordersThe importance of queer-centric religious trauma educationChallenges of applying traditional trauma therapies like EMDR with religious trauma survivorsThe systemic issues in assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic approachesStrategies for creating affirming, autonomy-respecting environmentsThe vital role of deconstructing patriarchy, white supremacy, and misogyny in religious trauma healingPractical advice for new therapists entering this specialized space Resources: Religious Trauma Collective Anchored Counselling Services Beyond the Surface Podcast Sam on Instagram To learn more about religious trauma, check out @theliberatedporch on Substack, Instagram, and TikTok

  7. Jul 3

    Connecting to the World Outside of Religious Fundamentalism's Isolation with Dr. Sara Glass

    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 experiences of religious trauma across different faith backgroundsHow religious control influences mental health and personal identityThe parallels between religious trauma and narcissistic or abusive relationshipsStrategies for recognizing and naming religious and cultural traumaThe importance of boundaries and self-compassion in recoveryReframing language around high-control religions and cultsGenerating safe spaces for dissent and dialogue online and in therapyPractical ways to support clients in exploring beyond their religious confinesThe lifelong journey of healing and self-discovery after leaving high-control groups Resources: Kissing Girls on ShabbatDr. Sarah Glass on InstagramEx-Mormon Stories by Martha Beck To learn more about religious trauma, check out @theliberatedporch on Substack, Instagram, and TikTok

  8. Jul 3

    Understanding the Connection Between OCD and Religious Trauma with Juliet Gustafson

    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 understanding and treating OCD within the context of religious and sexual identity. In this episode: Juliet’s definition of OCD and common misconceptionsHow OCD attaches to core values, identity, and religious beliefsThe interplay between religious trauma, moral scrupulosity, and OCD symptomsStrategies for addressing shame, trust, and uncertainty in therapyExposure therapy techniques for OCD, including unorthodox and humorous examplesNavigating sexual identity doubts, obsessive thoughts about attraction, and sexual behaviorsThe importance of compassion, validation, and partner communication in OCD treatmentBreaking down myths about certainty, empirical evidence, and religious indoctrinationCreative and playful approaches to confronting fears about death and mortality You can find Juliet's work on Instagram @ocd_therapist_juliet, the Intrusive Plots Podcast, or julietgustafson.com To learn more about religious trauma, please subscribe to @theliberatedporch on Substack, Instagram, and TikTok

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Welcome to The Liberated Porch Podcast with your host, Kit Morgan, a queer and trans religious trauma educator, licensed clinical social worker, and therapist. Sexuality and gender can be complicated when you came from a religious background that restricted the relationship you had to your body and desire. Kit explores in solo and guest episodes about how to become unrestricted and find sexual and gender liberation after experiencing religious trauma. Each episode will explore liberation-oriented methods of religious trauma recovery. Through storytelling, research, and skills-building, Kit and their guests are here to help you discover the person who was stifled by religious teachings to give up your identity.

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  • Creator
    Kit Morgan
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Kit Morgan

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