Breaking the Spell of Religion: Narcissistic Wounds & the Path to Emotional Healing / Maurice Turmel

Episode #123 -In this episode of the Awakened Heart Podcast, I sit down with Maurice Turmel—a retired therapist, former rock musician, author, and spiritual teacher—to explore his profound journey of healing religious trauma and reclaiming his authentic self.

We talk about the impact of rigid religious conditioning on self-worth, the emotional toll of suppressing feelings, and how the journey toward spiritual awakening often requires facing grief and nurturing our inner child.

Dr. Turmel has authored numerous books including Breaking the Spell of Religion & Healing the Trauma, The Voice: A Spiritual Sci-Fi Adventure, Conscious Evolution: Mythology in Action, and When Angels Call: Coping with Grief and Loss.

Maurice offers practical tools like journaling for trauma recovery and shares how the hero’s journey mirrors our own paths of transformation. This conversation is raw, real, and deeply inspiring—a reminder that living with an awakened heart means embracing your full humanity, including the messy, tender parts.

Takeaways
* Childhood trauma often stems from rigid religious teachings.
* Self-discovery is a journey that requires unpacking layers of trauma.
* Spirituality plays a crucial role in healing and personal growth.
* Journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection and healing.
* The hero's journey is an inward exploration of self and healing.
* Living from the heart is essential for emotional well-being.
* Self-acceptance and self-love are key to overcoming trauma.
* Embracing feelings can lead to a healthier, longer life.
* There is always room for more love in our lives.
* Connecting with our inner child is vital for healing.

00:00 Introduction to Religious Trauma
01:05 The Impact of Catholic Upbringing
04:47 Journey to Self-Realization
09:21 The Role of Spirituality in Healing
12:27 Unpacking Layers of Trauma
16:07 Journaling as a Healing Tool
19:37 The Kingdom Within
23:08 Breaking Free from Control
26:46 The Hero's Journey in Healing
34:22 Unpacking Emotional Hurts
40:13 The Hero's Journey of Self-Discovery
44:21 Addressing Trauma and Self-Exploration
47:46 Nurturing the Inner Child
51:52 The Path to Self-Love and Acceptance

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BOOK LINKS at AMAZON: "Breaking the Spell of Religion & Healing the Trauma"
https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Spell-Religion-Healing-Trauma-ebook/dp

"When Angels Call - Coping wth Grief & Loss"
https://www.amazon.com/When-Angels-Call-Coping-Grief/dp/154979471X?ref_=ast_author_dp

Maurice Turmel PhD ( Music )
https://drmoe2000.bandcamp.com/album/let-it-begin

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Keywords
trauma, religion, self-discovery, spirituality, healing, childhood experiences, journaling, hero's journey, emotional growth, self-acceptance religious trauma, narcissistic wounds, emotional healing