From Polygamy to Possibility: Escaping A Cult & Rebuilding From Zero with Calvin Wayman

From Polygamy to Possibility: Escaping A Cult & Rebuilding From Zero with Calvin Wayman

In this mind-blowing episode, I sit down with Calvin Wayman, host of Cultured Boy, who grew up in a fundamentalist Mormon cult with 4 moms, 1 dad, and 44 siblings. At 30, he made the terrifying choice to leave everything behind—his family, marriage, and entire belief system—to chase a life that felt true to him.


We dive into:

✨ The one philosophy class that shattered his reality
✨ How travel & plant medicine helped him reconnect to himself
✨ The wild journey of rebuilding from zero in NYC


This episode is all about courage, curiosity, and breaking free.


Tune in now & tell us: Have you ever questioned everything you thought you knew? 👀


00:00 Introduction to Amanda Fest Podcast

00:11 Guest's Background: From Fundamentalist Mormonism to Entrepreneurship

00:56 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Leaving the Cult

01:12 Settling in New York and Starting Cultured Boy Podcast

01:41 Meditation and Grounding Exercise

03:39 Discussion on Living Your Dream Life

04:03 Exploring the Concept of Predetermined Paths

07:54 Philosophical Insights: Plato's Allegory of the Cave

15:10 The Realization and Questioning of Core Beliefs

25:01 The Decision to Leave and Its Aftermath

38:35 Reprogramming Beliefs and the Role of Plant Medicine

46:12 Following the Ants: A Journey of Acceptance

47:05 Childhood Memories and Self-Discovery

49:27 Curiosity as a Guiding Principle

52:40 Leaving the Cult: A New Beginning

56:41 Embracing New York City

01:02:40 Manifesting Dreams and Taking Action

01:10:55 The Power of Authenticity and Aligned Action

01:23:26 Conclusion and Reflections

___


Connect w/ me on IG + TikTok @amandalaurena & @amandafestpodcast


Connect w/ Calvin on IG @calvinwayman


Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@officialcalvinwayman

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