62. The Cost of Being Devout (David Archuleta’s Story)
David Archuleta joins me to talk about his new memoir and everything that shaped the person he is today.We get into what it was like growing up in the LDS church, the pressure he faced from his dad at...
14 Apr 1h 9min
61. IBLP and The Umbrella of Authority: Part 2 (Bethany’s Story)
Content warning: This episode includes discussion of domestic violence and sexual abuse.Bethany was raised in IBLP, the same belief system associated with the Duggars, where teachings like the “umbrel...
7 Apr 1h 22min
60. IBLP and the Umbrella of Authority: Part 1 (Bethany’s Story)
Content warning: This episode contains mentions of domestic violence and sexual abuse.Bethany was raised in IBLP, the same belief system associated with the Duggars, where teachings like the “umbrella...
7 Apr 1h 13min
59. Abused by My Therapist for Years (Mia Chard's Story)
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of physical & spiritual abuse, self harm, and suicide.Mia was born and raised in the LDS church and experienced childhood sexual abuse that deeply im...
31 Mar 1h 26min
58. Trauma Tuesday: Growing Up as the Scapegoat Child (Scarlet’s Story)
*Scroll for CW*Get ready for Trauma Tuesday! Scarlet is a content creator known for sharing her trauma through dark humor, and her stories have gone viral for a reason.In this episode, she opens up ab...
24 Mar 1h 38min
57. From Jehovah's Witness to "Disfellowdipped" (Jordan's Story)
Jordan as a Jehovah’s Witnesses, where his childhood revolved around church meetings, strict rules, and going door to door to share what he believed was the truth.In this episode, he shares what it wa...
17 Mar 1h 50min
56. A Bible Scholar's Deconstruction (Mattie Mae Motl's Story)
Mattie Mae Motl is a Bible scholar who specializes in gender and sexuality, and her work sits right at the intersection of faith, doubt, and curiosity. In this episode, Mattie shares what first sparke...
10 Mar 1h 31min
55. Starting Over After Choosing Divorce (Cora Lakey's Story)
Cora Lakey has been documenting her healing journey on TikTok after choosing divorce during a season when she thought she and her husband would be trying for a baby. She knew it was the right decision...
3 Mar 1h 14min
