Episode 9

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13th Apr 2025

Spirituality or Religious Obedience? The Cost of Staying Silent

What if the rules you were taught to follow are the very things keeping you stuck, small, and silent?

In this raw and unapologetic episode, Mahima unpacks the deeply personal—and deeply political—cost of staying quiet.

From being raised Roman Catholic in Zimbabwe to confronting the shame, control, and “good girl” programming baked into both religion and culture, she brings the truth with fearless honesty.

This isn’t a takedown of faith.

 It’s a wake-up call to question the stories we’ve inherited—about who we’re allowed to be, how we’re taught to love, and what we’re expected to stay silent about.

✨ Can you be spiritual without following a religion?

✨ What if your faith is rooted in shame, not love?

✨ And what happens when you finally tell the truth?

Mahima invites you to explore what it really means to express yourself authentically in a world that’s tried to mold you into something you’re not.

What You'll Discover in This Episode: 

  • Why Mahima resisted launching this podcast—and what changed
  • How religious and cultural systems condition us to abandon our truth
  • The hidden ways “being a good girl” creates shame and silence
  • The spiritual harm of outdated belief systems
  • What it looks like to evolve your faith while honoring your roots
  • Why the future of spirituality requires truth-telling, unity, and evolution

🔥 This episode might ruffle feathers—and that’s the point.

If you’ve ever felt the tension between what you were taught and what your soul knows is true… this one’s for you.


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About the Podcast

The Spiritual Rebel Podcast with Mahima
Awaken your consciousness, heal your past, and embrace spiritual freedom with Mahima.
The Spiritual Rebel Podcast with Mahima is your unapologetic guide to shattering the societal and religious brainwashing that holds you back, reconnecting with who you truly are, and stepping boldly into your fullest expression.
Mahima brings her radiant charisma and grounded wisdom to every episode combining spiritual insight with real, practical tools you can use in your everyday life. Expect empowering strategies for redefining success, healing generational patterns, and navigating the messy balance between work, love, and personal growth – this is a space where nothing is off-limits. You’ll laugh, reflect, and leave each episode feeling inspired to take meaningful action toward a life that feels right for you.
It’s time to let this podcast be your reminder that you have everything you need within you to create a deeply fulfilling life. Mahima’s voice guides you back to your own, with honest conversations, soulful reflections, and powerful insights that resonate on a real, human level.
If you’re ready to let go of the noise, reclaim your voice, and create a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside, this is your space.