Category: Flying Free Podcast

From Deconstructing to Reconstructing: Finding Wonder Again

From Deconstructing to Reconstructing: Finding Wonder Again [Episode 373]

This is one of my favorite interviews! Today I’m talking with my friend, Dr. Tiffany Yecke Brooks, author of Gaslighted by God, Holy Ghosted, and her brand-new book, To Rebehold the Stars: Reimagining Faith After Deconstruction.

If you’ve walked through the painful process of deconstructing the toxic theology you inherited, this conversation is going to knock your socks off.

Drawing from Dante’s Inferno (I know, right?!), classical literature, and deep theological study, Tiffany shows you how to create a new spiritual lexicon that actually reflects the heart of God.

(Listen to find out what that even is!)

This isn’t about burning it all down. It’s about holding up each piece to the light and deciding: Does this stay or go?

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How My Word for 2026 is Playing Out So Far (personal message)

How My Word for 2026 is Playing Out So Far (personal message) [Episode 370]

This isn’t my typical podcast episode. Today I get personal, sharing why I’ve decided to pursue graduate studies in theology after experiencing profound spiritual abuse throughout my entire life. If you’ve read All the Scary Little Gods, you know my story, and you might be wondering why I’d ever step back into that world.

I invite you into my journey of healing, my commitment to simplicity in 2026, and the real reason I keep this podcast free.

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If It’s Not "Narcissism," What Is It? (The Answer) - The Narcissism Trap Series Part Four

If It’s Not “Narcissism,” What Is It? (The Answer) – The Narcissism Trap Series Part Four [Episode 369]

In Episode 369 of the Flying Free Podcast, you’ll learn a term that’s more accurate than “narcissistic abuse,” and it’s actually being recognized in courts of law. This is part four of The Narcissism Trap Series, and it shifts everything from trying to diagnose your partner to recognizing what’s really happening to you.

If you’ve been stuck wondering whether he meets the clinical criteria for narcissism or whether therapy could change him, this episode will free you from that trap. Natalie breaks down coercive control—what sociologist Evan Stark calls a “liberty crime”—and why understanding this pattern matters more than any personality disorder diagnosis ever could.

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Why Your Lawyer Cringes When You Say “Narcissist” - The Narcissism Trap Series Part Three

Why Your Lawyer Cringes When You Say “Narcissist” – The Narcissism Trap Series Part Three [Episode 368]

In this third episode of The Narcissism Trap series, we shift from personal validation to legal strategy, exploring why the very word that brought you clarity could be the thing that sinks your court case. We’ll look at how judges actually view labels like “narcissist” and why focusing on clinical diagnoses can unintentionally dilute accountability and hand a “gift” to your ex’s legal team.

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