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Jul 2024
1h 31m

Polygamy & Sister Wives (chapter 1)

Kirk Honda
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Dr Kirk Honda interviews Christine Pirir about her experiences in the polygamist Mormon cult depicted in Sister Wives (a reality TV show).

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.

00:00 Introduction to Christine and Apostolic United Brethren
09:52 Did Christine know the Brown family? 
14:34 What was it like growing up in the AUB?
34:43 How did the church enable control?
42:35 What did Christine think of Sister Wives Season 1?
47:11 How did Christine's family get involved in polygamy?
59:20 How do marriages work in the AUB?
1:06:10 Why might a family system take another wife?
1:14:52 What would Christine say to her younger self?
1:22:14 Resources for ex-polygamy individuals
126:55 Who are Christine's favorite Love is Blind contestants? 


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