In this powerful episode of The Dimple Bindra Show, I sit down with Amma to explore the hidden reality of spiritual abuse inside Buddhist and monastic communities. Amma shares her courageous 20-year journey, the red flags she overlooked, and the devastating toll of misplaced loyalty to leaders over integrity. Together, we unpack how attachment wounding and narcissistic dynamics allow abuse to thrive in spiritual spaces, and why women often silence their intuition to belong.
This conversation reveals how to spot the red flags, from manipulated codes of ethics, fear of retaliation, and silencing of dissent, to public humiliation and loss of self-trust. Amma opens up about her breaking point, the grief of leaving her community, and the slow, embodied practices that helped her reclaim safety, intuition, and joy after betrayal.
Whether you’ve questioned your teacher, your workplace, or your relationship, this episode will help you rebuild self-trust, safety, and integrity after spiritual harm.
✨ Topics we cover:
- Red flags of spiritual abuse and control
- How narcissistic wounding shows up in spiritual leaders
- The difference between meditation and attachment repair work
- Rebuilding nervous system safety after betrayal
- Practices of joy, nature, dance, and community healing
- Why women must trust their integrity and intuition
If you’ve ever wondered, “Is it me, or is this environment unsafe?” this episode will give you clarity, validation, and the courage to choose differently.
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