37. Cosplaying your life, Hillsong College & Unraveling Purity Culture with Alysa Chirkoff

In this episode, Alysa shares her story of attending Hillsong College and navigating through the purity culture that was prevalent in the Christian community. She talks about the pressure to conform to certain ideals and the shame that came with not meeting those expectations. Alyssa also discusses the impact that her experience at Hillsong had on her mental health and how she ultimately found healing through therapy and self-reflection. Join us for a candid conversation about the harmful effects of purity culture and the importance of prioritizing mental health.

Here are some key takeaways from the conversation:

• Purity culture and it's harmful effects
• Therapy and self-care
• Being honest with yourself and listening to your body can help you stay true to your authentic self
• It's important to prioritize mental health and seek help when needed.

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