Om episode
In this episode of had the pleasure of speaking with Mekael J., an ex-Mormon woman who left the church at age 37 when she came out as gay. We had an eye-opening conversation about her journey to embracing her authentic self and leaving a religion that treats homosexuality as a sin and worthy of excommunication. We also dug into the challenges that come with recovering from religion including losing family, how to reparent yourself, and the feelings of isolation and loneliness often attached. Mekael shared many of her personal experiences with me while offering valuable advice for others in similar situations. This episode is a must-listen if you or someone you know is struggling with leaving a religion that no longer serves you/them. Follow Mekael on IG: @pearl_np88Helpful resources: Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial or Text 988 (Available for everyone for free, 24/7) Book Of Separation: https://www.amazon.com/The-Book-of-Separation-audiobook/dp/B076KST3HH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36FNKGNNZJ675&keywords=book+of+separation&qid=1699474722&sprefix=book+of+separation%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1 Embracing Uncertainty: https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Uncertainty-Breakthrough-Methods-Achieving/dp/B07XB39KM1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KCNJ03LLZ2KU&keywords=embracing+uncertainty&qid=1699474786&s=audible&sprefix=embracing+uncertainty%2Caudible%2C126&sr=1-1 How To Do The Work: https://www.amazon.com/How-Do-Work-Recognize-Patterns/dp/B092394734/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3L9CC7GYKX64F&keywords=how+to+do+the+work&qid=1699474819&s=audible&sprefix=how+to+do+the+work%2Caudible%2C117&sr=1-1 When Religion Hurts You: https://www.amazon.com/When-Religion-Hurts-You-High-Control/dp/B0CHDMFN4M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JH5Q49WILYBB&keywords=when+religion+hurts+you&qid=1699474853&s=audible&sprefix=when+religion+hurts+you%2Caudible%2C124&sr=1-1 Complex PTSD Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Complex-PTSD-Workbook-Mind-Body-Regaining/dp/B0849YRJ1X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1K644SU3MPFEO&keywords=complex+ptsd+workbook&qid=1699474882&s=audible&sprefix=complex+ptsd+workbook%2Caudible%2C117&sr=1-1 Huberman Labs Podcast: https://www.hubermanlab.com/podcast Ketamine Episode: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/ketamine-benefits-and-risks-for-depression-ptsd-and-neuroplasticity The Science of Emotions and Relationships Episode: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/the-science-of-emotions-relationships LQBTQ Mormons, Families, and Friends: Affirmation.org Ready to Leave the Mormon Church: https://quitmormon.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendra-bryan/support