Episodes
In this episode, Jessica, a self-described ExMormon sex worker, shares how she came to be in the crosshairs of an ego-driven man who has no qualms about destroying anyone else, just as long as it benefits him.
Published 04/21/21
Published 04/21/21
TikTok’s Maggie in Babylon joins this podcast episode to discuss how predators turn the tables on their victims and if there’s anything that can be done about it.
Published 04/15/21
This episode is dedicated to the enabling attitudes and behaviors in the ExMormon community that allow predators to continue hurting people.
Published 04/05/21
An introduction to season 5, which will be devoted to talking about predatory behavior in communities recovering from religious trauma.
Published 04/02/21
How the leadership in my school district has opened old trauma wounds, with a segment on how much I appreciation those in my life who keep me going.
Published 02/16/21
An update on vaccine distribution and school policy in my district.
Published 02/09/21
A rant about how ignoring problems makes them grow.
Published 01/12/21
A recap of last week’s turmoil when my school had 4 reported Covid-19 cases in four days.
Published 12/14/20
Two things are covered in this episode: the challenge of being present in my own life, and why music education matters.
Published 12/07/20
A quick update on virus cases in my school district and what it’s like teaching two cohorts of students at the same time.
Published 12/02/20
I am safe. I didn’t feel safe after the events detailed in my last podcast episode. I do now. Here’s why...
Published 11/30/20
When helping kids hurts them...
Published 11/23/20
An update on Covid cases in our district and a story about finding substitutes during a pandemic.
Published 11/18/20
Pros and cons of relying on brick and mortar public education in the middle of a pandemic.
Published 11/16/20
How excessive workplace stress and flagging morale can turn coworkers against each other.
Published 11/11/20
Introduction to season 4
Published 11/09/20
Why did my ex-husband get so angry? How could my mother gaslight me for a decade, yet believe she had done nothing wrong? In this episode I explore these questions.
Published 09/05/20
A brief portrait of my sex life as a Mormon wife.
Published 08/22/20
In 1980’s white suburbia, there was a mold we had to fit. Even the Mormons. Especially the Mormons.
Published 08/08/20
A discussion of how a child can be groomed to accept sexual abuse even when parents never physically touch them.
Published 07/25/20
A personal episode about the status quo in the United States during the Coronavirus pandemic and how it will change my career trajectory.
Published 07/10/20
What is Spiritual Abuse? The analysis of spiritually abusive tactics continues.
Published 07/04/20
What is spiritual abuse? A description of 4 tactics used in spiritually abusive communities.
Published 06/27/20
13 ways a friend, partner, or family member can manipulate and control you without hitting or raising their voice.
Published 06/20/20