Spirituality should never cost you your voice. And sacredness should never require self-erasure.

In this tender and deeply honest episode of Rebranding Mental Health, Iman and Kurt explore how our religious upbringing can shape our nervous system, our sense of self, and the way we define worth, love, and suffering. Whether you were raised in a rigid tradition, a high-demand spiritual environment, or are simply beginning to question inherited beliefs, you are not alone.

This conversation isn’t about rejecting all faith. It’s about reclaiming the sacred in a way that honors your truth.

You’ll learn:

• How early religious messaging impacts identity, body image, and emotional regulation
• The psychological and physical effects of religious trauma and spiritual guilt
• Why “negative spiritual coping” contributes to anxiety, shame, and disconnection
• How to redefine spirituality in a way that heals, rather than harms
• Tools to begin the process of inner reclamation rituals, journaling, and reparenting the soul

Backed by research. Held in compassion.
Because healing doesn’t require you to abandon faith, it invites you to expand it.

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"Rebranding Mental Health: A Movement, Not a Label."

Joy isn’t a luxury. It’s a strategy.

In this episode of Rebranding Mental Health, Iman and Kurt explore Joyful Defiance. Kurt coined this approach as the radical act of choosing play, pleasure, and presence even when the world feels chaotic. This is not about denial or bypassing pain. It’s about staying soft, grounded, and awake in a hard world and reclaiming your emotional sovereignty.

You’ll learn:

• Why joy builds resilience in your brain and body (hello, Polyvagal Theory and endorphins!)
• How political stress and cultural chaos dysregulate your nervous system—and what to do about it
• How to engage with the world without losing yourself to it
• Practices that cultivate joy as resistance: humor breaks, tiny joy rituals, creative rebellion, and reframing narratives
• Why protecting your peace is not selfish, it’s a public service

“Joy is an act of resistance.” – Toi Derricotte

You are allowed to be informed without being consumed.
Let joy be your anchor, your compass, and your rebellion.

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"Rebranding Mental Health: A Movement, Not a Label."

Uncertainty isn't just uncomfortable, it’s biologically destabilizing. In this premiere episode of Rebranding Mental Health, Iman and Kurt explore why the unknown feels so threatening, how your brain and nervous system respond, and what you can do to stay grounded when life is anything but predictable.

You’ll learn:

• Why your brain prefers a “bad known” over an unknown
• How cultural myths around control increase anxiety
• Practical tools to regulate your nervous system, reduce overwhelm, and expand your tolerance for uncertainty
• Why micro-actions are one of the most effective ways to reclaim your power
• How to create healthy stability without needing to control everything

This isn’t about pretending everything is fine. It’s about building the internal scaffolding to stay soft and strong when life gets shaky.

***You don’t have to see the whole path, just the next step.

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"Rebranding Mental Health: A Movement, Not a Label."