Spiritually Unboxed

Leah Samara

The Spiritually Unboxed Podcast with Leah Samara guides female coaches, thought-leaders and CEO's to live an authentic and wildly impactful life, beyond the unique ceilings and man-made constructs of religious, familial and societal boxes that impact female potential.

Spiritually Unboxed explores topics such as the impacts of religious Christianity, religious deconstruction, deconstructing religious beliefs, leaving religion and religious legalistic mindsets, exploring authentic faith after a crisis of faith and personal connection with God without religion.

It also contains interviews with incredible leaders who have overcome life's challenges to live their most authentic and wildly impactful life outside the boxes.

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Spitting Out The Poison of Toxic Submission Doctrine #021
Jan 10 2024
Spitting Out The Poison of Toxic Submission Doctrine #021
Send Me A MessageMany women in religious Christian churches have swallowed the bitter poison of toxic submission doctrine.... that little phrase "wives, submit to your husbands" that sends ripples anxiety through many women that has often been administered to keep women silenced and compliant.As little girls we've watched as our moms had to submit to abusive, incompetent, negligent or passive men.We've dulled ourselves down and pretended we're not smarter than the men in our spheres (along with any desire or skill we have to lead).We’ve silenced ourselves as we’ve encountered men who’ve demanded it from us in the very spaces that should’ve been safest. We have felt trapped.We have felt powerless.We have been stripped of our voice and our brilliance as women in the name of this teaching.This has impacted the voices, self-worth and self-belief.. along with their ability to just have beautiful, safe, nourishing relationships.This is one of the major reasons women leave church, and walk away from God himself.Because how could an all-loving God expect this of us?THIS is why we needed to have this discussion.A deep discussion about the poison, scripture, the wounding, God's view and how we move beyond all of these triggers to have healthy relationships with men in harmony with God's original intention for us.Listen NowScriptures Referenced in this episode - Ephesians 5:21, 24, 33Genesis 3:16Colossians 3:18Titus 2:51 Peter 3:1-22Make sure you SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a show! In Apple Podcasts and Spotify you click the "Follow" button on the Spiritually Unboxed podcast page.Click here for my LinkTree (freebies + easy access links)Click here to follow Leah on Instagram.Click here to follow her on Facebook.
Thriving After Divorce: Tina Ravenhill On The 'God Hates Divorce’ Narrative for Women #020
Jan 2 2024
Thriving After Divorce: Tina Ravenhill On The 'God Hates Divorce’ Narrative for Women #020
Send Me A MessageTina (Kristina) Ravenhill grew up as both a Missionary Kid and a Preacher's kid. She went to Bible School in Texas, met her now ex-husband, had 4 children and then dared to file for divorce after years of narcissism and abuse throughout the marriage. Even in the face of being disowned by family, in laws and church community.Now free, she spends her extra time helping others come out of abusive marriages with spiritual abuse, using both her counselling skills and popular Instagram account (link below) with over 40k followers, and wants the stigma of divorce from abuse to be changed in the church mindset.In this episode we explore:How to break generational patterns and curses like domestic violence and creating freedom for future generationsTaking ownership for and envisioning your future as a powerful female creatorBeing divorced and single in churchThe stigma around divorced and single women within the church and how we can better love this demographicAccidentally going viral on Instagram!Leaving an abusive relationship to find joy, freedom and peaceAdvice for women who are considering divorce from abuseAdvice for women who are in the middle of divorce and custody battles with a narcissist or abuserAdvice for women post-divorce who are finding themselves, their authentic selves, life direction and future.Follow Kristina/Tina Ravenhill on Instagram. Scripture Leah mentions during this episode:Psalm 27:10 - "Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me."Make sure you SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a show! In Apple Podcasts and Spotify you click the "Follow" button on the Spiritually Unboxed podcast page.Click here for my LinkTree (freebies + easy access links)Click here to follow Leah on Instagram.Click here to follow her on Facebook.
He Got God In The Divorce: Untangling From The Faith Of Others & Finding Joy - PART 2 - #018
Dec 19 2023
He Got God In The Divorce: Untangling From The Faith Of Others & Finding Joy - PART 2 - #018
Send Me A MessageThis is a potent part 2 of a 2 part series with Sarah. To listen to part 1 go to episode #016.Get ready for the unfiltered sequel to Sarah K Ramsey's journey in "He Got God In The Divorce: Untangling From The Faith Of Others & Finding Joy." In this second part, we delve into the gritty reality of faith, life, and everything in between.Sarah K Ramsey is best-selling author of Becoming Toxic Person Proof and Problem Solved. She is also seasoned host of the Toxic Person Proof podcast with over 300 episodes to date.Sarah tackles tough questions about God's presence in messy situations and the heart-wrenching reality of seemingly unanswered prayers. It's a soul-baring exploration of deconstructing faith when the answers aren't neatly packaged.We also dive into what it truly means to be a good wife and mother without toxic expectations. Sarah challenges us to recognize the pitfalls of swinging from one extreme to another in the pursuit of a healthy balance.Get ready for Sarah's unapologetic take on her biggest God, Jesus, and church turnoffs. She's not holding back—questioning faith, unraveling the elements that leave her cold, and demanding more authenticity from the spiritual journey.But it's not all about the struggle. This episode is a beacon of hope as we follow Sarah's inspiring transition from overcoming trauma to embracing joy. It's about reclaiming the narrative, focusing on the future, and embracing the messy, beautiful journey of untangling from the faith of others.For the driven female leader on the go, this one's for you. Join Leah Samara and Sarah K Ramsey as they dive deep into the heart of deconstructing faith, where vulnerability meets strength, and raw authenticity paves the way for a joyous future. Toxic Person Proof Podcast.Sarah's WebsiteSarah's BooksMake sure you SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a show! In Apple Podcasts and Spotify you click the "Follow" button on the Spiritually Unboxed podcast page.Click here for my LinkTree (freebies + easy access links)Click here to follow Leah on Instagram.Click here to follow her on Facebook.
He Got God In The Divorce: Untangling From The Faith Of Others & Finding Joy - PART 1 - #017
Dec 12 2023
He Got God In The Divorce: Untangling From The Faith Of Others & Finding Joy - PART 1 - #017
Send Me A MessageThis interview contained so much gold we absolutely couldn't edit it down further! Step into PART ONE of unfiltered world of Sarah K Ramsey as she shares deeply and honestly about her journey through abuse and divorce - not just from her now ex-husband, but from the whole church and Christianity scene.Sarah K Ramsey is best-selling author of Becoming Toxic Person Proof and Problem Solved. She is also seasoned host of the Toxic Person Proof podcast with over 300 episodes to date... and she does not hold back! (nor do we want her to!)We discuss:Trying and failing to be perfect and keep up with religious standards and using self-compassion as an antidote to thisThe toxic distorted beliefs that landed her in an abusive relationship Allowing your perspectives to be challenged and taking off religious lensesThe judgmental spirit lurking in religious Christian environments, throwing down the challenge for all of us to bring more compassion into the way we relate to not just others but ourselves too.Legacy work - creating work and impact that outlives youHow we can help 18-25s to avoid the mistakes and pain that we madeThis episode is your backstage pass to deconstructing faith and finding joy in the messiness of it all. Join the heart-to-heart convo on "Spiritually Unboxed," where we're laying it bare with Sarah K Ramsey.The second part of this interview will land next week where we focus on transitioning from trauma to joy and future while diving into some really deep topics around God not answering prayers, and "Where was God" in all the pain, alongside being a good wife and mother in healthy ways. It's unmissable!Toxic Person Proof Podcast.Sarah's WebsiteSarah's BooksLeah's Scripture References:Matthew 23:4: They [the pharisees aka religious teachers] tie up heavy, cumbersome loads and put them on other people’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.1 Timothy 3: 4 (overseer's + deacons family life)Make sure you SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a show! In Apple Podcasts and Spotify you click the "Follow" button on the Spiritually Unboxed podcast page.Click here for my LinkTree (freebies + easy access links)Click here to follow Leah on Instagram.Click here to follow her on Facebook.
Leah Samara's Story - Leaving Religion & Abuse, Meeting Jesus & Finding Peace #014
Nov 22 2023
Leah Samara's Story - Leaving Religion & Abuse, Meeting Jesus & Finding Peace #014
Send Me A MessageIn this episode Leah Samara brings to light her untold story of over a decade - through domestic violence, childhood trauma, religious abuse, auto-immune disease, divorce, smear campaigns, leaving religion, eradicating religious mindsets, deconstructing her faith, unexpectedly meeting Jesus in the most bizarre Narnia kind of way, overcoming challenges and so much more.This episode is packed full of love and a real, raw, authentic conversation around what it is to leave religious Christianity to discover a peaceful, nourishing, connected and purposeful spiritual path.This is your trigger warning.Join The WAITLIST: https://schoolofsamara.com/waitlistLifeline in Australia offers a 24 hour crisis support hotline: 13 11 14. Disclaimer: The contents of this episode are presented as opinion and personal perspective only. Any references made to individuals, whether explicit or implicit, are intentional and do not disclose their identities. The purpose of these references is solely to share personal experiences and perspectives for the benefit and healing of others. No names or identifying details are provided to protect the privacy of those involved. The intention is not to make any defamatory statements or engage in any form of character assassination. Listener discretion is advised, and the audience is encouraged to interpret the content within the context of personal narratives rather than as factual accounts. The host and participants in this podcast bear no responsibility for any potential misinterpretation or misuse of the information presented in any episode.Make sure you SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a show! In Apple Podcasts and Spotify you click the "Follow" button on the Spiritually Unboxed podcast page.Click here for my LinkTree (freebies + easy access links)Click here to follow Leah on Instagram.Click here to follow her on Facebook.
Underestimated: How To Unleash Your Full Potential When People Underestimate You #011
Apr 5 2023
Underestimated: How To Unleash Your Full Potential When People Underestimate You #011
Send Me A MessageI love the scene from The Office (US) where Jan says "I guess I underestimated you." and Michael replies "Yeah, well, maybe next time, you will... estimate me."Being underestimated can be a frustrating and demoralizing experience. Sometimes it can feel as though no matter how hard you work or how much you accomplish, you're still not being taken seriously or given the recognition and opportunities you deserve. I'm here to tell you, none of this really matters. And I'll explain this in the episode along with:The 2 key pillars from my Potency Pathway strategy that you need if you are to fully unleash your potency and potentialHow to leave your mark on the world - whether people are underestimating you or notThe deeper crucial questions you need to ask yourself to create the internal shifts required to become the unapologetic leader you know you deep down areHow to unlock everything you are capable of, without becoming someone you're not.If you are ready to fully unleash your highest potency and potential and use your voice to create powerful change in church, culture, humans and history.. without burning yourself out.. this episode is for you!Make sure you SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a show! In Apple Podcasts and Spotify you click the "Follow" button on the Spiritually Unboxed podcast page.Click here for my LinkTree (freebies + easy access links)Click here to follow Leah on Instagram.Click here to follow her on Facebook.