On this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, host Amanda Whittemore ignites conversation with author Joanie Lindenmeyer, who discusses her three published books, Nun Better, Healing Religious Hurts and Joyously Free. Joanie shares her personal journey as a former Catholic nun who fell in love with Carol, another nun, leading to a 40-year relationship that faced challenges due to their desire for religious marriage. The conversation explores themes of LGBTQ+ identity, religious trauma, authentic living, and the importance of love and acceptance. Joanie’s books feature multiple contributing writers sharing diverse perspectives on spirituality, sexuality, and personal growth, with Healing Religious Hurts including 17 writers and Joyously Free featuring 32 contributors. The discussion emphasizes the significance of living our self truth the best we know how, respecting individual identities through proper pronoun usage, and fostering understanding between LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, while promoting quality living through authenticity, spiritual connection, and choosing love over hate.

Host: Amanda Whittemore; Producer: Amanda Whittemore

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