E 51 -Losing My Religion with Beth Rockert

What happens when the religious framework you've known your entire life no longer feels true? Beth Rockert, raised as a pastor's kid in a strict evangelical Christian household, courageously shares her spiritual coming-out story and the winding path that led her to a more authentic relationship with the divine.

Beth's journey began unexpectedly through physical healing. After suffering running injuries in her 40s, she reluctantly tried yoga, discovering not just physical relief but a doorway to deeper spiritual questions she had suppressed since childhood. For years, she navigated two worlds – attending church while exploring meditation and alternative spiritual practices – feeling the growing tension between inherited beliefs and emerging truths.

When diagnosed with a rare brain tumor in 2020, Beth's spiritual evolution accelerated during her recovery. Confined to quiet stillness, she deepened her meditation practice and found profound connections with ancestors and spiritual guides. Through vulnerability and raw honesty, Beth reveals how she processed the grief of lost relationships as friends and family struggled to accept her changing beliefs, while discovering an unexpected peace and expanded capacity for love.

This powerful conversation delves into the complex emotions of religious deconstruction – the anger, fear, and liberation that come with questioning core beliefs about worthiness and divine connection. Beth offers practical wisdom for those experiencing similar journeys: finding supportive therapists, practicing self-compassion through journaling, and cultivating patience during the inevitable anger phase. Her story reminds us that spiritual growth isn't about perfection but about authentically embracing our soul's unfolding.

Whether you're questioning your religious upbringing, navigating midlife spiritual shifts, or supporting someone through their own transformation, this vulnerable conversation offers compassionate guidance and the reminder that you're not alone. Ready to step out of your spiritual closet? This episode might just give you the courage you need.

Meet Beth!

Beth Rockert is a CYT-200 yoga instructor, PMP-certified professional, and co-founder of The Om Well Collective Yoga and Wellness Center in Kankakee, IL. With 37 years of experience in Corporate America, Beth understands firsthand the stresses of professional life and is passionate about helping others find balance through yoga.

She loves working with those new to yoga practice, offering variations to every pose so each practitioner can find the version that fits their unique body structure and absorb the intended benefits. Beth weaves together the foundations of both the physical and spiritual practice, providing practical insights for integrating yoga both on and off the mat. She has a particular passion for using yoga to reduce stress, anxiety, and tension, creating a warm and supportive atmosphere in her classes.

Beth also holds additional credentials in Chair Yoga, Reiki Levels 1 and 2, Yoga for the Workplace, Yoga Inclusivity, and Yoga Activism. Outside the studio, she’s a proud mom, grandma, and wife — roles that deepen her compassion and understanding of life’s many stages.

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