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Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide and suicidal ideation.
Nathan always knew he was different growing up. He also knew the LDS church had certain expectations of him: He'd do his mission, find a girl, get married and settle down. Bein ... Show More
Jul 7
SUMMER OF SURRENDER: Let’s give up, girls
There is no shame in giving up, despite the fact that the #Girlboss from the 2010s in us all might be rolling over in her metaphorical grave at the thought. But if you’re anything like Nora, you’ve felt the pressure from… well, everywhere to have a plan for the summer. To make it ... Show More
57m 5s
Jun 26
Nothing Starts on Sunday but Birth Control with Courtney Maum
If you’ve been feeling like life is throwing everything at you all at once – burnout, exhaustion, chaos – today’s episode is for you. Today, Nora is joined by author and friend of the pod Courtney Maum, who brought OK things from weird Zillow listings in Florida to fancy gifts fr ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 2023
From Conservatism to Kink: Embracing My True Self as a slave
In this thought-provoking episode, I embark on a deeply personal journey with Nate, who shares their remarkable story of self-discovery and acceptance. Raised in a staunchly religious and conservative environment, Nate grappled with a secret, a truth about themselves that they we ... Show More
45m 42s
Nov 2024
Episode 8: The Jesus People Podcast | Nathan Mansfield | From Brokenness to Breakthrough
<p>In this powerful episode of the Jesus People Podcast, we sit down with Nathan Mansfield—entrepreneur, former Special Forces operator, and follower of Christ. Nathan shares his raw and inspiring journey from a broken childhood and the pressures of performance-based love to near ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 2024
313: What if you had to find your own salvation?
<p>Growing up queer, bullied and abused in a heavily religious community, a man tries and to change his sexual orientation through prayer, but as he pieces his life together and heals past harms, tragedy and misfortune raise more questions than answers.</p><p><br></p><p>Today’s e ... Show More
52m 4s
May 2023
Nick Viall and Natalie Joy: The Value of Therapy
TW: suicidal ideation (35:18 - 35:31), PTSD (38:15 - 39:34), sexual assault (40:25 - 41:30). Please note there may be programmatic ads that affect the timestamp for each listener.
Please find resources, including BetterHelp, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Nationa ... Show More
1h 7m
Jan 2025
#729 The Ripples Of Childhood Abuse - Nathan Spiteri
Nathan Spiteri (@NathanSpiteri) is an Australian filmmaker, actor, and writer on a mission to eradicate the lingering shame of abuse. As a child, Nathan was sexually and mentally abused for years. He discusses the attachment he felt to his abuser, how he continued the cycle of ab ... Show More
1h 35m