Apostate Alchemy addresses the challenge many ex-Mormons face: the embarrassment of their past faith. Through humorous anecdotes and thoughtful analysis, host Emily Johnson provides listeners with tools to reshape their perspectives. Highlighting the primitive brain’s role in clinging to group safety, she discusses how to shift from embarrassment to empowerment. The podcast reassures that while our pasts are unchangeable, our thoughts and feelings about them can be modified. By the episode’s end, listeners are encouraged to view their journeys with curiosity and pride, fostering new connections and self-acceptance.