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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to grow up in a cult? Well, if yes, this is the podcast for you. Deb Crush is here to tell her story to our listeners about the cult she was born into, and the life she lived after leaving at 18. Hosted by: Deb Crush & Nic. Producer & Social Media Manager: Jenn. Please remember, if you, or anyone you know is experiencing emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, you are not alone. Crisis hotlines can be found here: https://app.projecthealthyminds.com/ ...
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Shiny Happy People - Reaction to Ep. 1 - Pt. 2
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Imagine growing up in a world where misinformation is the norm and obedience is expected without question. A world where controversial beliefs about parenthood and child-rearing are deeply entrenched in your daily life. This episode takes a hard look at the lives of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and the influence of the Institute of Basic Life Princi…
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Shiny Happy People - Reaction to Ep. 1 - Pt. 1
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Unlock the door to the intriguing world of the Duggar family with us, as we venture into the complex interplay of religion, media, and personal lives in the first episode of the captivating documentary series 'Shiny Happy People'. The spotlight may seem to be on the Duggars, but the true protagonist is the Institute and the enigmatic Bill Gothard. …
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Ride That Rainbow Straight to Hell - Pt. 3
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We've got a whopper of an episode for ya'll! This is the final segment in this recording with CJ and Jae. Sad face, we know. But its a long one, so soak your time with them in! Have you ever struggled with finding your true identity within the confines of strict gender roles and religious expectations? In today's powerful episode, we dive into this…
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Ride That Rainbow Straight to Hell - Pt. 2
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In Part 2 of this episode CJ picks up where they left off on last episode. CJ also talks about what it was like to be homeschooled, and how that impacted them on their journey. Jae shares a heartbreaking story that occurred in a neighboring state when they were growing up, and how those events still impact them today. We also break down the section…
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Ride That Rainbow Straight to Hell - Pt. 1
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AAAAAAAND WE'RE BACK! We went on a partially planned, partially unplanned hiatus. We are super excited to be back and share with you some very personal stories. Check out the latest episode where we welcome two guests, Jae and CJ, on this week to discuss being queer and the impact that radical religion has on trying to navigate that journey. This i…
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Save the Trauma for Your Momma... Or Your Therapist
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This episode features a special guest, Autumn. Autumn joins us to help process and discuss Crush's journey through therapy as well as talk mental health in general. There was a lot to unpack in this one, you won't want to miss it! The book Autumn recommends is "The Body Keeps the Score" Crisis Hotlines…
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This episode deals heavily with the topic of sexual abuse and stalking. Listen now, to part 2 of Boys Will Be Boys. Crush and Nic do their first segment of "shooting the shit on Sundays". Crush tells her shocking story about her trauma attachment post leaving Church X and how that led to a terrifying experience with a stalker. Catch up and listen n…
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals heavily with the topic of sexual abuse. Listen now, to part 1 of Boys Will Be Boys. Crush and Nic talk about the overwhelming response of the podcast itself over the past two weeks, and read some messages and responses received. Crush also begins to dig in on her experience with sexual assault in a religious comm…
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Crush & Nic kick off their very first episode. Covering topics from how they met, to cult experiences, leaving the cult, and much more. You don't want to miss this! Crisis Hotlines: https://app.projecthealthyminds.com/tactics/helplines?gclid=CjwKCAiA0cyfBhBREiwAAtStHNu_hIL0Fthkh9OYFjMNxXN7nZ4Ge08s6VypJqsd_BIBg3-sTOYaBhoCaVsQAvD_BwE Oh Bondage! Up Y…
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