RfR - Sydney, Australia

Last year, Erika (of the Gutsick Gibbon YouTube channel) was our guest on RfRx Talks and gave a lecture titled “A Brief Evolutionary History of What We Are and How We Got Here.” That talk is (by far) our most watched RfRx episode.
On this episode, Erika returns - not to do another lecture - but this time to answer our questions. Join us as we explore Erika’s personal story as to why (and how) she does what she does so successfully as an online science communicator.

Erika received her BSA in Pre-Professional Animal Science in 2019, her Masters of Research in Primate Biology, Behavior, and Conservation in 2021, and is a doctoral candidate in Biological Anthropology. She currently studies sexual dimorphism in Miocene apes, the group which directly precedes and succeeds the split between humans and chimpanzees.
Erika is also a science communicator on Youtube under the moniker "Gutsick Gibbon" where she explains the latest discoveries concerning human evolution and spends a copious amount of time debunking pseudoscientific topics from Creationism to Cryptozoology.

The first hour will be the topic discussion, followed by a Q&A session in which you can ask the guests your great questions. After the Q&A we’ll open up the lines for everyone and just talk and hangout for a bit with the hosts and guest(s). For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org.

Join in on the Zoom Meeting: http://tinyurl.com/weeklyrfrx
Meeting ID: 186 729 414

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To dial into the Zoom meeting, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/ac9ycq80GQ

This RfRx session will be recorded and posted on the RfR YouTube channel along with all previous RfRx sessions: http://www.youtube.com/recoveringfromreligion.

The primary focus of a Recovering From Religion support group is to provide ongoing and personal support to individuals as they let go of their religious beliefs. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. We are here to help each other through this journey.

There is no cost to attend RfRx but, if you feel so inclined, donations can be made at http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate

Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org.
To talk over the phone, dial:
(844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada
+3 4505 2402 in Australia
+20 3856 8791 in the UK
+27 11 043 5323 in South Africa

If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org.

RfR has an immense collection of well-curated resources available as you go through your journey, including resources for mental and physical crises, working with relationships, issues stemming from specific religions, coming out stories, and much more. Head to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources for these helpful resources

Like what RfR does? Why not volunteer! There are quite a few options and we are always in need of volunteers. Head over to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer for more info.

There is no cost to attend this support group but, if you feel so inclined, donations can be made at recoveringfromreligion.au/donate/

RfR has an immense collection of well-curated resources available as you go through your journey. The page includes resources for mental and physical crises, working with relationships, for issues stemming from specific religions, coming out stories, and much more. Head to www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources for these helpful resources.

If you find you need to talk with someone before the meeting date, RfR has a hotline and online chat for that express purpose. Call +61 3 4505 2402 to speak with someone or go to www.recoveringfromreligion.org to chat online.

If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at www.seculartherapy.org.

Like what RfR does? Why not volunteer! There are quite a few options. Head over to www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer for more info.

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This is an RfR-wide event, not tied to any particular local chapter.

*NOTE: This meeting is solely for individuals who are between 16 and 30 years old. Please do not join if this does not describe you. *

The Recovering from Religion YOUTH VIRTUAL support group will meet the 3rd Friday of each month @ 5pm Eastern Time (USA), unless the date falls on a holiday.

This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, and a link will be provided upon registration.

It is our goal to provide a safe, respectful, and confidential space for folks struggling with issues related to religious harm, doubt, or non-belief. Attendees are welcome to share and may also decide to remain anonymous if they choose.
Real names are not required. Cameras are not required to be on.
No disrespect will be tolerated. Trolls will be ejected and reported immediately. Late attendees may or may not be admitted, at the host’s discretion.

The primary focus of a Recovering from Religion support group is to provide ongoing and personal support to individuals as they let go of their religious beliefs. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. As such, the support meetings are safe and anonymous places to express these doubts, fears, and experiences without biased feedback or proselytizing.

We are here to help each other through this journey.

There is no cost to attend this support group but, if you feel so inclined, donations can be made at www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate

If you find you need to talk with someone before the next support meeting, RfR has a hotline and online chat for that express purpose. Visit www.recoveringfromreligion.org to call or chat with a trained Helpline agent. Click on the green chat bubble in the lower left corner of the site to chat online.

If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at www.seculartherapy.org.

Like what RfR does? Why not volunteer! There are quite a few options. Head over to www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer for more info.