In this deeply personal episode, Lauren and Adam open up about their experiences growing up in a high-demand religious environment—specifically the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly known as the Mormon church). Together, they dive into the complexities of religious trauma, the emotional weight of “ritual love,” the role of shame in spiritual systems, and the long journey toward healing and autonomy.‌From childhood conditioning to adult deconstruction, this honest and vulnerable conversation sheds light on:‌✨ How religion shaped their sense of self✨ The power dynamics within spiritual communities✨ Finding emotional freedom outside high-demand systems✨ Parenting with intention after breaking generational cycles✨ Reclaiming spirituality with room for nuance‌If you’ve ever wrestled with spiritual identity, questioned long-held beliefs, or simply want to hear a real story about finding wholeness after religious trauma—this one’s for you.‌💬 We’d love to hear your thoughts: Was your experience similar? How have you found healing? Drop a comment or message us!‌⚠️ _Trigger warning:_ This episode includes candid discussions about emotional manipulation, shame, and religious trauma.‌🌀 You are allowed to question. You are allowed to heal. You are allowed to change your mind. Always.‌—‌🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow for more conversations around healing, mental health, and reclaiming your whole self.‌#ReligiousTrauma #MormonStory #SpiritualDeconstruction #HealingJourney #HighDemandReligion #ExMormon #MentalHealthPodcast #WholeLifeVitality #PTSD #ExMo