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Tenderfoot TV & iHeartPodcasts
Dear Alana,
Host Simon Kent Fung explores the life of Alana Chen, a 24-year-old woman who disappeared from Boulder, Colorado in 2019. Alana left behind two dozen journals chronicling a deep faith, love of fashion, and dream of becoming a nun. She also harbored a secret. At 14, she confessed to her priest that she was attracted to women and was instructed not to tell her parents. Over the next seven years, Alana covertly received conversion therapy which her family believes played a role in her fate. Simon, who sought to change his sexual orientation through conversion therapy for nearly a decade in...
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4.7 stars from 2,509 ratings
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“This was such a good podcast. So thoughtful, and written in conjunction with the family, which is so important and so many podcasts ignore. I love he introspective he was and how Alana really helped him learn about himself as well. Truly a 10/10.”
Alqualen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/24
“So thoughtful. So well handled. I’m in awe. Raised Catholic. Did not see it as toxic but it definitely shaped me and deconstructed several years ago. I want justice. I want accountability. These priests and nuns needs to be held ACCOUNTABLE!!! This should never happen in 2024. They have...”Read full review »
jenjenrnrn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/24
Brought me to tears
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“So well done. And so sad so many people have had to suffer so deeply believing they need to change who they are.”
Forget about privacy! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/24
Recent Episodes
Published 06/10/24
Hi, Dear Alana fans! Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts have teamed up for another exciting podcast called Talking to Death, hosted by Up and Vanished creator Payne Lindsey. Since you love our previous podcast collaborations, we think you'll like this one too. Don't just take our word for it,...
Published 11/15/23
Alana’s mother seeks justice amidst the Church’s denial. Simon confronts his past. And another tragedy befalls the Chen household, destroying almost everything.
This episode contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please contact the Suicide and Crisis...
Published 09/25/23
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