Leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses at 17, Corey Palek's Incredible Escape Story (Summer Replay)

Welcome back to Week 5 of our Shut Up! Tell Me More Summer Replay Series! This summer, I'm revisiting some of my favorite conversations from the past two years, and this episode is one that has stayed with me long after we finished recording.

My guest is Corey Palek, and her bravery at such a young age absolutely shook me. Corey was raised as a Jehovah's Witness, eventually left the religion, and at just 17 years old, became emancipated from her parents.

I have always been fascinated by high-control groups and the stories of people who find the courage to leave and rebuild their lives. And Corey's story is exactly that. It's heartbreaking, eye-opening, and incredibly inspiring all at the same time.

You have to hear the reason she decided to leave the religion and the events that ultimately changed the course of her entire life. And trust me, you also have to hear where she escaped to. It's almost like hiding in plain sight.

In fact, this episode and others like it have inspired me to work on something very special for Season 2 of Shut Up! Tell Me More, so stay tuned for that.

And by the way, if you're enjoying this podcast, please be sure to subscribe, like, and follow. And leave me a comment or two. I read them all, and they truly mean so much to me.

Original Release Date: December 2, 2025

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