Reba Riley on Post Traumatic Church Syndrome

Reba Riley is a blogger, artist, and healer. She travels the world speaking about transformation, courage, health, and healing. Her book, Post Traumatic Church Syndrome: A Memoir of Humor and Healing, is the topic of discussion in this episode. You will be moved and inspired by Reba’s story. As it turns out, kindness, love, and bravery really are some of the most powerful forces to harness for healing and hope and that’s what she discovered as she explored 30 religions before she turned 30 and battled a deep depression in the years following.Need help with completing your goals in 2019? The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Reba Riley and I Discuss Post Traumatic Church Syndrome, and …Her book, Post Traumatic Church Syndrome: A Memoir of Humor and HealingHer chronic illnessFacing her anger and bitterness30 religions before she turned 30Life being grey when religions answers are often black and whiteThat love is bigger than everythingLove healing us and bringing us togetherHer mothers love through her journeyThat wherever she found love (in the 30 religions) she found GodHow love and forgiveness have to start in each of usLooking past beliefs and differences and judgments to find the love that existsIf love rolled up her sleeves and put on her work boots, kindness is what would happenKindness is the action, the outpouring, the verb – of loveKindness is love made visibleHer battle with dark, debilitating depressionFeeling like she had no reason to do anything, no will to liveUsing kindness to battle depressionHow she did 5000 random acts of kindness over 18 months and it saved her lifeThe story she hasn’t told anywhere else about her relapse of depression The alchemy of kindness to transform your painCouraging = brave as a verbReba Riley Links:rebariley.comtwitterPeloton: Wondering if a Peloton bike is right for you? You can get a free 30 day home trial and find out. If you’re looking for a new way to get your cardio in, the Peloton bike is a great solution. Visit onepeloton.com and enter Promo code “WOLF” to get $100 off of accessories with the purchase of a bike, and a free 30 day home trial.Nimble: Get great electronics you can feel really good about. Nimble makes premium, everyday tech products (like portable chargers, wireless chargers, protective phone cases and more). They use only sustainable materials, work with ethical factories, and ship in 100% plastic-free packaging. They’ll recycle your old electronics, too. To get 25% off your first Nimble order, go to  www.gonimble.com/wolf and enter promo code WOLFThe Great Courses Plus: Learn more about virtually any topic – beyond the basics and even master a subject if you want to. Get one month for free at  www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/wolfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.