In part 2 of our series on alcohol, Chloe sits down with Colleen from the Mormon Happy Hour podcast to discuss the basics of alcohol. They cover a wide range of topics including the basics of beer, wine, and liquors, as well as give some tips on how to experiment to find what you like, how to save some money on alcohol, and how to avoid the dreaded hangover.
Read MoreIn part one of our series on alcohol after Mormonism, panelists Chloe, Kristin, and Micaela sit down to discuss the ways in which Mormonism may or may not have shaped their beliefs around the use of alcohol. They also talk about their exposure to alcohol growing up, having their first drinks as they were leaving Mormonism, and how they feel about alcohol now.
Read MoreIn part two of Honey, We Need to Talk, we get our resident therapist’s perspective on how to approach your changing faith in Mormonism with your spouse or partner. Join us as Aimee and Oliver discuss marriage relationships, differentiation, and how these conversations are likely to differ from those you have with friends or extended family.
When one spouse experiences a change in faith or belief in Mormonism, it can be extremely difficult to decide how to approach their partner. In this episode, our panelists share their stories about telling and being told, discuss what worked for them, and give some insights into what they might change if they had it to do over again.
Read MoreStepping into the vast world of coffee can be hugely overwhelming for a post-Mormon who just wants to see what all the fuss is about. It’s like learning a second language, sometimes quite literally. Never fear, our panelists are here for you–to share everything they’ve learned as well as their own stumbly coffee stories.
Read MoreFor most people who leave the church, switching from pseudo to actual swearing is not a particularly difficult process. But that doesn’t mean it still doesn’t get weird and awkward sometimes. In this episode, panelists Aimee, Donna, Kristin, and Micaela talk swearing...and swear a lot in the process.
Read MoreHow do you celebrate post-Mormon Christmas? In this episode, panelists Donna, Kristin, and Micaela, attempt to tackle this question and explore some pretty raw emotions in the process.
Read MoreChances are that at some point you’ll be having some awkward conversations with acquaintances about your departure from Mormonism. Are you ready?
Read MoreYou asked, we answered! Join us for our first Listener Questions mini-episode where we respond to some of the questions and comments we’ve received so far.
Read MoreIn part two of The Talk, we continue with the topic of telling friends and family, this time with Aimee, our resident therapist, discussing relationships, belonging, vulnerability, and why the ways in which we tell our stories matter.
Read MoreTelling family and friends about your decision to walk away from Mormonism requires rather a lot of vulnerability. Can we say scary?! In Part One we use three of our panelists’ experiences as case studies and discuss what worked for us, and what we learned.
Read MoreWhat happens when you undergo a faith transition and your feelings towards garments change? This is about so much more than underwear.
Read MoreIt’s one thing to decide to leave the church; it can be another thing entirely to figure out how to actually stop attending.
Read MoreThe paths away from Mormonism are as different as the people taking them, and no two stories are likely to be exactly the same. But can we identify common experiences and milestones that many people encounter along the way?
Read MoreMormons think of themselves as a peculiar people. It’s no wonder that the process of leaving the Mormon church is equally so. If only there were some sort of guide…
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