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The Dark Night of the Soul
September 1, 2022 · Episode 98 · 55 min

The Dark Night of the Soul

Dark periods are an inevitable part of life that can happen at any moment and in any number of ways: The death of a loved one A terminal diagnosis Job loss Relationship breakdown But what is the spiritual and psycholo…

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What we talk about

Dark periods are an inevitable part of life that can happen at any moment and in any number of ways:

  • The death of a loved one
  • A terminal diagnosis
  • Job loss
  • Relationship breakdown

But what is the spiritual and psychological significance of this pain?

In this episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, Michael is joined by LGBTQ+ affirmative psychotherapist Justin Oberste to discuss the concept of the Dark Night of the Soul, including:

  • The 4 phases of a dark night of the soul
  • Sharing personal, real-life examples
  • The spiritual significance of dark periods
  • Tips for finding hope within the darkness

The 4 Phases of a Dark Night of the Soul - blog post referenced in today's episode

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