S2 Ep39: Sister Cathy, Shattered Minds - The Psychology of Abuse, Part 2

In this second installment of a compelling three-part series, our hosts Shane and Gemma delve into the complex psychological terrain of abuse with Dr. Ellen Lacter, an expert on the harrowing effects of extreme and ritual abuse. This episode offers a sobering look at the mechanisms of dissociation, a survival strategy for victims during overwhelming trauma, and how these fractures in consciousness can echo through a lifetime of aftereffects. Dr. Lacter's insights into the psychological responses to abuse – from the body's automatic reactions to the enduring inner turmoil of self-blame – provide a stark backdrop to the ongoing story of Sister Cath...