This week on Enneagram in Real Life, Stephanie Barron Hall interviews Dr. Camden Morgante, a licensed clinical psychologist and author of Recovering from Purity Culture. Dr. Morgante defines purity culture and discusses related, harmful aspects associated with fear, shame, and control. She also breaks down common myths based on her research, and gives insight into how purity culture affects each Enneagram type. This discussion provides valuable context for understanding past experiences and practical initial steps for healing to reconstruct physical intimacy ethics based on personal values.

Dr. Camden Morgante is a licensed clinical psychologist with nearly 15 years of experience as a therapist and college professor. In addition to her private therapy practice, she is a writer, speaker, and coach on issues of relationships, sexuality, trauma, and faith. Her first book, Recovering from Purity Culture, released in 2024. Dr. Camden lives in Knoxville, Tennessee with her husband and their daughter and son.

The book is out now! Recovering from Purity Culture: You can grab a copy of the book here.

Download Dr. Cameron’s guide, How Purity Culture Affects Your Enneagram Type, here!

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💻 Dr. Cameron’s Website: www.drcamden.com

📷 Dr. Cameron’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/drcamden

📚 Dr. Cameron’s Substack: http://drcamden.substack.com/

📱Dr. Camerons’ Facebook: facebook.com/drcamden

🔗 Connect with Stephanie!

💻 Stephanie’s Website: https://ninetypes.co/

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🎥 Stephanie’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephbarronhall

Here are the key takeaways:

Dr. Camden shares her background and how she discovered the Enneagram
Defining purity culture and how it's different from what we may think
Discussing the impact of purity culture and the harmful myths
Highlighting guilt and shame and how empathy and connection are helpful antidotes
Exploring how purity culture affects each Enneagram type
Stephanie discusses the "ring by spring" culture in Christian colleges
Are there any benefits to purity culture?
Dr. Camden offers initial steps for healing from purity culture
Purity culture can be a form of religious trauma
How to connect with Dr. Camden

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Recovering from Purity Culture by Dr. Camden Morgante
The Road Back to You by Ian Cron
Parenting from the Inside Out by Dan Siegel
Freebie Guide: "How Purity Culture Affects Your Enneagram Type"

This Week’s Guest Pick:

Strong like Water: Finding the Freedom, Safety, and Compassion to Move through Hard Things--and Experience True Flourishing

By Kolber, Aundi

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