It's funny how stories we were told when Mormon hit a lot different now that we are out. Anyone else?Support the showFollow us for more on healing trauma and spirituality.Find our podcast "The Middle Path" on all podcast platforms.https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1911214.rssFind out more about Cat and Jayenna, our retreats and events at www.thewildbliss.com

High Demand Religion teaches conflicting things about money. Are we "blessed" with money as a result of righteous living or is money the root of all evil? One way or another we are taught that our worthiness is somehow connected to how much or how little we have.Support the showFollow us for more on healing trauma and spirituality.Find our podcast "The Middle Path" on all podcast platforms.https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1911214.rssFind out more about Cat and Jayenna, our retreats and events at www.thewildbliss.com

Perfectionism is something everyone faces in this superficial world. But if you were raised in a high-demand religion you faced perfectionism at a whole different level. Throw in a little purity culture and it's not hard to see why 40% of Utahns have anxiety or depression. Join Cat and Jayenna to hear their personal struggles with perfectionism and how they've worked to heal.#perfectionism #exmo #exmormon #mormonstories #exchristian Support the showFollow us for more on healing trauma and spirituality.Find our podcast "The Middle Path" on all podcast platforms.https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1911214.rssFind out more about Cat and Jayenna, our retreats and events at www.thewildbliss.com

In honor of Gay Pride month, Celia has agreed to share her story. As a lesbian member of the LDS church, she has walked a long path to live her authentic life. She hopes others will hear her story and understand they can do the same.#lgbtq #mormonstories #exmormon #gayprideSupport the showFollow us for more on healing trauma and spirituality.Find our podcast "The Middle Path" on all podcast platforms.https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1911214.rssFind out more about Cat and Jayenna, our retreats and events at www.thewildbliss.com

Leaving a High Demand Religion is a very painful loss. Not only are we losing the spiritual framework upon which we've built our lives, but there is also a loss of community, family and friends. Sometimes there is even a loss of career. It's a terrifying and intensely emotional experience for most individuals. Jayenna and Cat talk about the stages of grief in connection with their faith transitions out of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.#exmo #mormonstories #spiritualabuse #exmormon #lds #griefSupport the showFollow us for more on healing trauma and spirituality.Find our podcast "The Middle Path" on all podcast platforms.https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1911214.rssFind out more about Cat and Jayenna, our retreats and events at www.thewildbliss.com

If you come from a Mormon/Christian background you have heard of the "Holy Spirit" or "Holy Ghost" as a source of enlightenment, wisdom, peace and comfort. Cat and Jayenna take on this difficult topic by sharing their stories of hearing the 'still small voice' and comparing it with their journey to discovering their intuitive voice.#exmo #exmormon #mormonstories #mormon #spiritualabuse #spirituality #spiritualawakening Support the showFollow us for more on healing trauma and spirituality.Find our podcast "The Middle Path" on all podcast platforms.https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1911214.rssFind out more about Cat and Jayenna, our retreats and events at www.thewildbliss.com

Cat and Jayenna discuss their difficult journeys post mormonism and how being raised in a cult has affected every aspect of their lives.#exmo #exmormon #mormonstories #lds #spirituality #spiritualjourney #healingjourney #healingtrauma #spiritualabuseSupport the showFollow us for more on healing trauma and spirituality.Find our podcast "The Middle Path" on all podcast platforms.https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1911214.rssFind out more about Cat and Jayenna, our retreats and events at www.thewildbliss.com

Sacredness is something that has been lost in our modern society. Like so many spiritual things, we use this word without understanding its meaning. It's time to bring sacredness back.#spirituality #spiritual journey #sacred #exmormon #exchristianSupport the showFollow us for more on healing trauma and spirituality.Find our podcast "The Middle Path" on all podcast platforms.https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1911214.rssFind out more about Cat and Jayenna, our retreats and events at www.thewildbliss.com

The average age for marriage among active Mormons is 22-23 years old. Cat and Jayenna both ended up marrying and divorcing men they met as LDS teenagers. They discuss the difficulties they faced getting married young and the culture that surrounds, enables and pressures this behavior.Follow us for more on abuse dynamics and religious trauma.Find our podcast "The Middle Path" on all podcast platforms.https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1911214.rssFind out more about Cat and Jayenna, our retreats and events at www.thewildbliss.com#exmormon #exmo #mormon #mormonstories #spiritualabuseSupport the showFollow us for more on healing trauma and spirituality.Find our podcast "The Middle Path" on all podcast platforms.https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1911214.rssFind out more about Cat and Jayenna, our retreats and events at www.thewildbliss.com

Studies show that survivors of trauma benefit greatly from discussing their pain. Yet survivors of religious trauma are labeled apostates and shamed into silence. The #lds church paints such a toxic picture of apostates that when members find themselves on their way out, they're afraid to speak. Their family, friends, and community silence them. This shaming practice isolates "apostates" and keeps them from processing their religious trauma. Jayenna left the Mormon church 15 years ago. Cat left 25 years ago. It has taken them both decades to break this conditioning and speak against these abusive practices.Follow us for more on abuse dynamics and religious trauma.#exmo #exlds #mormonstories #exmormon #apostate #exchristian #abuserecovery #spiritualabuse #religiousabuseSupport the showFollow us for more on healing trauma and spirituality.Find our podcast "The Middle Path" on all podcast platforms.https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1911214.rssFind out more about Cat and Jayenna, our retreats and events at www.thewildbliss.com