Show notes
In this episode, I sit down with Heather Campbell to talk about her faith expansion journey. Heather shares struggling with the LDS church since primary age, feeling the lack of love in certain teachings and not feeling safe to ask questions as a child. She faked it through her teenage years and into marriage, terrified her husband wouldn't marry her after his mission if she didn't attend. Her tipping point came in her thirties when asked to teach Young Women and realizing she was betraying herself every week, choosing the comfort of others over what was best for her. Heather discusses navigating a mixed-faith marriage where her husband takes their four kids to church every Sunday while she stays home, attending only for special events. She talks about the shame that resurfaces at baptisms, teaching values without religion, and choosing yourself while still honoring loved ones. Her advice: listen to your intuition, find safe people, and lead with love.Brynne’s Social:Facebook: @Brynne Erickson - my public pagehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573316550355Instagram: @brynne_ericksonhttps://www.instagram.com/brynne_erickson/Threads: @brynne_ericksonhttps://www.threads.com/@brynne_erickson?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Chapters00:00 Journey of Faith and Expansion06:04 Childhood Struggles with Religion10:33 Tipping Point and Personal Transformation15:39 Navigating Family Dynamics and Church Involvement20:32 Teaching Values Beyond Religion26:13 Empowering Questions and Open-Mindedness28:53 Guidance Through Love and Spirituality30:14 The Weight of Leaving Organized Religion32:12 Finding Your Own Beliefs35:07 Choosing Yourself While Honoring Others37:27 Compassion in Difficult Conversations40:11 The Purpose of Life: Love and Growth41:39 Advice for Navigating Doubts and Questions43:20 Finding Safe Spaces and Support