What happens when we internalize the belief that who we are is wrong—even after we’ve come out? In this episode, we’re joined by therapist, writer, and speaker Chris Tompkins to explore how internalized homophobia shapes our relationships, our spirituality, and our sense of self. Drawing from his clinical work and his own healing journey, Chris shares how childhood messages—especially the ones we didn’t hear—can lead to lifelong patterns of silence, people-pleasing, and self-abandonment.
Together, we talk about reclaiming our inherent worth, the spiritual cost of rejection, and the power of rewriting the stories we inherited. Whether you’re still healing from religious trauma or learning to use your voice in relationships, this conversation offers insight, compassion, and hope for a deeper kind of freedom.
Together, we talk about reclaiming our inherent worth, the spiritual cost of rejection, and the power of rewriting the stories we inherited. Whether you’re still healing from religious trauma or learning to use your voice in relationships, this conversation offers insight, compassion, and hope for a deeper kind of freedom.