Best Sarah Westbtook Podcasts (2024)

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233 - I Sh*t You Not - Part 1 1:06:42

5h ago1:06:42

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A Facebook post about a dress code generated loads of interaction from listeners and a producer, and there was a whole lot of discussion on who gets to make rules and why. It was another day in the life of a couple of apostates trying to make the world a better place, one episode at a time. Our YouTube link for this episode, where you can watch the…

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232 - 6 Ways Leaving Mormonism Has Changed Us, The Good and The Bad 1:13:09

13d ago1:13:09

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Sarah and Mason discuss six significant changes in their lives after leaving the Mormon church. We're eager to hear from you, our valued listeners. Are you currently a member of the church? Or are you contemplating your position? Perhaps you're committed to staying, or you've already made the decision to leave? Share your thoughts with us. We're ex…

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231 - Priesthood Blessings # 4 - Mormon Superpowers 59:42

1M ago59:42

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Sarah asks the obvious question: if all these fellas can heal with their hands, wouldn't there be a litany of people with spectacular health in the areas that are deep with LDS members? Mason and Sarah also delve into the use of the term 'Mormon' in their conversations. They discuss how it relates to their personal experiences and the recent change…

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230 - Priesthood Blessings # 3 - The Laying On of Hands/Blessings of Comfort 50:23

2M ago50:23

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Philosophy, which is the love of wisdom, is at the core of our work at Daisy Girl labs. We are dedicated to unraveling the fundamental truths about ourselves and our relationship with the world. Informed by our experiences in the Mormon community, we are confident in our ability to offer valuable insights. This is only the beginning, and we are poi…

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229 - Unpacking Mormonism Response to David Archuleta's "Hell Together" 13:34

2M ago13:34

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From the show: "Do you love your loved ones enough to go to hell with them?" From the song: "Bow your head, don't be bold You'll survive by doing what you're told Said love is earned and we can't choose But the more you grow, you know the truth…" Sarah's book: https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Bonded-Navigating-Attachments-Complex/dp/B0CBD6G2W4…

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228 - Priesthood Blessings # 2 - Patriarchal Blessing Voodoo 1:29:58

3M ago1:29:58

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Looking for a podcast that offers a fascinating blend of topics such as clairvoyance and patriarchy, seasoned with humor, and featuring Abby and a donkey named "BaDonkaDonk Bruno" who may or may not be smitten with another donkey named "Apple Jack"? Well, look no further! Our show has got you covered! We truly value your support and want to ensure …

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227 - Introducing the Priesthood Blessings Series # 1 - Patriarchal Blessings, Inspired by God, Mediumship or Hoax? 1:47:22

3M ago1:47:22

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Embrace this episode with positivity and gratitude. Let's focus on our mental health and shake off any worries or negative thoughts. Together, we can make every day a powerful reminder that we are alive and capable of achieving greatness. Https://www.Fullerconsideration.com/patriarchalblessingrevelator Genesis 49 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org…

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226 - Temple Series # 10 - Sacred Temple or Great and Spacious Building...YOU Decide. 57:50

4M ago57:50

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Sarah and Mason have been crushing it lately, despite all the snow, accidents, and foot boot drama. They're back for the final episode of our temple series, and let me tell you, it's a doozy! You gotta hit that play button, grab a drink (whatever floats your boat), and settle in for the ride. We're bringing the heat with this fresh, straight-outta-…

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225 - Temple Series # 9 - The Mormon Church Ruined My Wedding 47:30

4M ago47:30

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We bring you a heartfelt story of the difficulty one has with not having their cherished loved ones allowed to be at their wedding ceremony because of cult-like reasons and a touching tale of two freshly married people taking all of 60 minutes from saying their vows to...crossing the threshold...ahem. What were the reasons? Dear listener, click tha…

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224 - Temple Series # 8 - Does it have a name? Yes it does... 2:14:39

5M ago2:14:39

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What do Mark Harmon and Lisa Kudrow have to do with Mason and Sarah? Really, nothing at all, but they have played characters with names that do. Is it a stretch to make this comparison to pique your curiosity? Yes, it is, but we have to get you to click that play button so we can talk about these things; it is crucial to your mental health and agen…

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223 - Temple Series # 7 - Baptisms for the Dead 1:43:13

5M ago1:43:13

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Please, let's give a special thank you to the Westbrook kiddos for joining Sarah and Mason for today's topic. What if you were taught that a person's entire salvation (as in going to heaven or hell), a person you had never met and is now, in fact, dead, was dependent on you being baptized for them? You read that right, friend. Do you even have a ch…

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222 - Temple Series # 6 - We've Got Some Temple Secrets 3:37:54

6M ago3:37:54

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Guess what, we've got temple secrets, yes we do. We've got temple secrets...how about you? We are joined by the dynamic duo of Julia Sanders and American Marvel of Analyzing Mormonism, so you know it's gonna be a party. Click that link and hear about the changes that have occurred with the anointing and the preparation, and wonder how we even got h…

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221 - Temple Series # 5 - The Initiatory 2:21:58

6M ago2:21:58

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Welcome to our growing family of...well people who are tired of bullshit I suppose. Happy 2024, let's get started with a discussion on what goes on inside the temple...and Sarah reveals the "new name" she was given in her endowment ceremony. Start your 2024 off right by getting your butt down to our private Facebook group and sharing what you are w…

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Westbrook Wednesday Wisdom - Special cross-over episode with Latter-Daily Digest 1:22:17

6M ago1:22:17

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Firstly, and most importantly, we send immense love and respect to Maven and Gene of Latter-Daily Digest for jamming with us to the slow jazz sound of our apostate beat. It's been a while. Tell us how you are doing? How is the head? How is the heart? What's your favorite or least favorite classic TV crossover episode? DaisyGirlCommunications@gmail.…

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220 - Temple Series # 4 - Can it still be called temple prep, if it doesn't prepare you? 1:02:23

7M ago1:02:23

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The Temple experience. Not just a sweet band name but a very sensitive, mysterious, and protected ceremony. This episode is about the preparation for the temple, the lack of proper preparation...or some might even say consent. Hey, y'all. We do this for you because we love you and ask for a lot in return, that being your time and attention. Could w…

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Happy New Year from Daisy Girl Communications! 5:30

7M ago5:30

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Sarah shares an update on our new show launching in a few weeks as well as the new release schedule for Unpacking Mormonism. Tell us what topics you want to see covered in the new series? What should we unpack first? Email us at DaisyGirlCommunications@gmail.comBy Sarah Westbrook

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The Daisy Girl Communications Five Days of Christmas - Day FIVE 1:34

7M ago1:34

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On this last day of Chrismas we bring the season to a close, with a montage of sexy Mason intros. And to all, a good night! See you at the Daisy Girl Facebook page tomorrow for a special end-of-year post to stir up your New Year's discussions. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083025745982By Sarah Westbrook

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The Daisy Girl Communications Five Days of Christmas - Day Four 2:32

7M ago2:32

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On the fourth day of Christmas, what can we say by now? A potpurri of fun clips and more squirells then we should allow. A reminder that you can purchase Sarah's first book anywhere books are sold, including Amazon and Audible. https://www.audible.com/pd/Trauma-Bonded-Audiobook/B0CJRZ1YWS?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp…

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The Daisy Girl Communications Five Days of Christmas - Day Three 2:44

7M ago2:44

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On the third day of Christmas, dear listener, we give to thee—the first viral clip in our show's histor-y. 10K plays in 24 hours across 17 countries and five continents. At one point in that week, the most listened-to podcast in Tonga.By Sarah Westbrook

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The Daisy Girl Communications Five Days of Christmas - Day Two 2:23

7M ago2:23

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On the second day of Christmas, dear listener, we give to thee. An opening quip about boobs and a few that were awkward and fun-ny.By Sarah Westbrook

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The Daisy Girl Communications Five Days of Christmas - Day One 1:00

7M ago1:00

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On the first day of Christmas, dear listener, we give to thee. Six original episode stingers delivered with glee. *Stingers are the name for the itsy bit of fun bonus audio at the end of many of our episodes, most times after the last note of theme music.By Sarah Westbrook

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219 - Temple Series # 3 - Temple Admittance 2:33:41

7M ago2:33:41

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We welcome Kayla and Jordan back to the show as we continue through our temple series. In this episode, we talk about temple admittance. Chastity, tithing, moral cleanliness, and, of course, you must not support anything contrary to the church. The Mormon church requires a lot, but according to them, they need you to obey because they want to save …

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218 - Temple Series # 2 - Child Indoctrination and Brain Washing 1:20:23

8M ago1:20:23

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We are so glad you are here. Sit down and listen. This is the second episode of our temple series, and we are going to talk about brainwashing and child indoctrination. We are just scratching the surface of these topics today; there is so much more to come. We would love for you to share your personal experiences with the temple traditions in our p…

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Westbrook Wisdom - "If you ask the question, what did Joseph Smith set up that allows for that kind of extremism, this is it." 6:43

8M ago6:43

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Dear listener. The temple series has just started, and we have hit an interesting topic as the listens are high right out of the box. Was this new information to you? Old information? We were hoping you could share these thoughts or any others you might have on the private Facebook group. Bonus points if you answer Sarah's question in the show...wh…

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217 - Temple Series # 1 - Masonry and Mormonism 1:20:02

8M ago1:20:02

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Are they just coincidences? Or is there more to it? Share with us what you think down at the Facebook ranch. It's not a party until you get there. Our private Facebook group (no secret handshake required) https://www.facebook.com/groups/unpackingmormonismandotherreligioustrauma Sarah's book https://www.audible.com/pd/Trauma-Bonded-Audiobook/B0CJRZ1…

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Forward This Friday - "I Thought You Were Leading Today..." 5:17

8M ago5:17

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Dropping this Monday, the first part of our temple series - Masonry and Mormonism. Today, we reference episode #96 of Mormonism Live. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKBtX2KXok4&list=PLq34QmiHsNjfs8Nw_mFgMGv_3hrFYNs9f&index=98 https://www.amazon.com/Method-Infinite-Freemasonry-Mormon-Restoration/dp/1589587537…

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216 - Nervous Breakdowns, Mental Health, and Missions for the Mormon Church with Professor Barry Richins, 2 of 2 1:19:54

8M ago1:19:54

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Part 2 of our conversation with Professor Barry Richins, a former professor of both Sarah and Mason. Barry shares his experiences with his mental health and suicidal ideation. We are honored and humbled that the Professor would be vulnerable with us in this space; this is the second of a two-part episode. My Tithing Tire. https://www.churchofjesusc…

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Westbrook Wisdom - "We don't get wiser as we grow older, we might get a little bit more intelligent..." 3:38

8M ago3:38

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We have here a religion started by a habitual liar and sexual deviant, where everyone thinks the same and, dresses the same, questions the same. What do you think? Drop us a line and share your stories, opinions, hopes for tomorrow. daisygirlcommunications@gmail.comBy Sarah Westbrook

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215 - Nervous Breakdowns, Mental Health, and Missions for the Mormon Church with Professor Barry Richins, 1 of 2 59:26

8M ago59:26

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Welcome to the show, Professor Barry Richins, a former professor of both Sarah and Mason. Barry shares his experiences with trying to reconcile his mental health with the requirements of participation and belief. We are honored and humbled that the Professor would be vulnerable with us in this space, and we are excited that this episode will be one…

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Forward This Friday - A story about a mental breakdown while on a mission. 8:39

8M ago8:39

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Welcome our very special guest Professor Barry Richins. In this clip we are honored and humbled to hear his story about a breakdown he suffered while on a mission in Mexico. In the United States you can dial or text 988 for suicide and crisis support. If you need help locating mental health resources in your location, email us at: daisygirlcommunic…

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Westbrook Wisdom - "That's an indication that maybe you need to change the environment that you are in with that person." 5:42

8M ago5:42

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It's time to armor up. Get your emotional checklist ready, we are heading down the holiday highway, and Sarah is going to help you navigate conversations that might range from truly abusive to general assholery. One thing we should all do, which might sound extreme, is always have an escape plan, no matter the gravity of your situation. If you or s…

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214 - Holiday Reminders 38:50

8M ago38:50

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As we hurtle towards the holiday seasons, like a barrel full of metaphors rushing headlong into a relevant meme invoking family meals and awkward holiday scenes...Sarah presents reminders for how to leave space for complex communications that click all the boxes on how to get our amygdalas fired up. Trauma Bonded is avilable on Audible. Get it frie…

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Forward This Friday - Listener Email Reply 4:11

9M ago4:11

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As we approach the holidays, we sometimes need reminders to leave space for ourselves to have human reactions to situations, people, scenes, and communication loops with friends, frenemies, relatives...relenemies? Yes, and maybe some people who we think treat us like enemies. "Dear Sarah and Mason. I recently had a heated exchange with a colleague …

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Westbrook Wisdom - "Mormonism isn't a safe place for women's voices to be heard..." 9:33

9M ago9:33

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Our excellent guest, Kayla, shares how learning the truth about how the Mormon church dealt with tithing, sexual assaults, and gender issues led her to leaving. Do you feel that Mormonism is a safe place for women to be heard, understood, or to influence change? Trauma Bonded is available in all book-selling places, and you can even get it on Audib…

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213 - Heavenly Mother 1:58:02

9M ago1:58:02

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What do you know of the Heavenly Mother? Have you ever spoken with her? Felt her presence? The power of days by Celeste Mergens. https://a.co/d/2kbQKYo From Church of Jesus Christ.org: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/mother-in-heaven?lang=eng The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that all huma…

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Did she say eroticism or neuroticism? 11:05

9M ago11:05

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Mason was today years old when he heard songs from the Book of Mormon for the first time. Get that amygdala out of the way, check your fear and mistrust at the door, click the play button, and let's be better together. https://www.audible.com/pd/Trauma-Bonded-Audiobook/B0CJRZ1YWSBy Sarah Westbrook

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212 - Anatomy of Conspiratorial Thinking 1:01:07

9M ago1:01:07

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No matter your favorite flavor of conspiracy theory, they all tap into parts of your brain that can be very unhealthy if not accompanied by reasoning, compassion, empathy, understanding, and professional help. A great question to start with when...unpacking a narrative: ask yourself, who is the scapegoat. Click that play button, dear listener. http…

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Forward This Friday - Everyone, get your egos ready for our conspiracy series. Yes, all of us. 8:40

9M ago8:40

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Do you know someone with a fragile ego? Do you have a fragile ego? Do you have anxiety? Do you feel the need to be right? Guess what? You might be an average human. What we do with this information is vital to being our best selves. Dear listener, regardless if you have a run-of-the-mill ego or fear you might be on the narcissism scale, we can all …

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Westbrook Wisdom - "They were smoking something when they thought that happened..." 5:41

9M ago5:41

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Dear listener, have you ever had a spiritual experience you could not explain? Please share with us. Allowing space in your brain for an understanding that you do not and cannot understand everything is critical to avoiding conspiratorial thinking. Share your story with us down on the Facebook group or drop us a line at DaisyGirlCommunications@gmai…

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211 - Narcissism and the Cult of Your Own Personality 1:07:42

9M ago1:07:42

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What do you do when your producer has an odd idea for a show, and your co-host has a scheduling issue? You make lemonade! It's a delicious audio "program-ade," if you will. See, in this example, the lemons are the scheduling issues and the producer's weird idea...and I lost you. Click the link and enjoy this episode with special guest producer Alex…

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Forward this Friday - Sarah and Mason go to see Beetlejuice the Musical 6:21

9M ago6:21

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What's up?! Mason ponders if he would have enjoyed Beetlejuice before he left the Mormon church, and we learn that he can't start the show without his beloved Rubik's cube. Forward this clip to your friends, tell us how you felt about Beetlejuice or this show clip, or perhaps you want to tell us how your head and heart are? Trauma Bonded is availab…

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Westbrook Wisdom - "...so that they learn to have grace for those that are different..." 3:43

9M ago3:43

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If we can postpone our hurt from having a mistake pointed out, we can tune into the person expressing how we have wounded them. Dear listener, do you have three minutes to make your life better? And likely someone else's life, too. Forward this clip across your social channels for us and get a dialog going with the intent to keep us all from causin…

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210- Addictive Ideologies - Finding Meaning and Agency when Politics Fail You With Dr. Emily Bashah 1:33:39

9M ago1:33:39

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Dr. Emily Bashah is an author and licensed psychologist with a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Bashah was awarded the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues Policy Fellowship and served within the American Psychological Association’s Public Interest Government Relations Office in Washington, D.C. Book: Addictive Ideologie…

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Forward This Friday - "I opened up the conversation for him to express his concerns..." 3:04

10M ago3:04

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Sarah demonstrates how to have difficult conversations around feelings, perceptions, and parental responsibilities, along with her book, career, and podcast duties. Shout out to all the parents and caregivers who spread their energy into multiple passions driven by the underlying human spirit. We are all in this together, dear listeners. We implore…

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Wednesday Wisdom - "You don't know how to sit?" 3:51

10M ago3:51

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Who doesn't love an awkward silence? Please tell us how you are doing and what you think of our truth-telling episodes. We have a conspiracy theories series on the horizon and will also look at addictive ideologies.By Sarah Westbrook

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209 - Truth Telling - Conference Talk Pushback "Beware of Pride" 1:15:26

10M ago1:15:26

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Sarah goes for the show record on eff bombs. Mason gets mega-squirreled while reflecting on what has changed in his perspective as it pertains to the conference talk "Beware of Pride," and your buddy Alex, the producer, gets to try out his crickets sound effects for the first time, stay past the credits to hear them in action. We couldn't and proba…

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Forward This Friday - Will bringing in a cup of coffee make the holy spirit leave your home? 3:19

10M ago3:19

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Every Monday, we drop a new episode on you, and we deliver snippets of wisdom every Wednesday and Friday. Why? We are just trying to make the world a better place for all of us. ALL of us. Sarah's first book is available here, but a heads-up: it's harder to get a copy of it than get a Tickle me Elmo back in '96. https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Bonded…

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Westbrook Wisdom - "An effective counselor is going to realize there are multiple ways..." 3:26

10M ago3:26

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Dear listener, the trigger warning from episode #208 should have also included that, in general, it is a really difficult listen. From the perspective of hearing what a myopic ego run amok sounds like, from a clearly misguided desire to manipulate spirituality to maintain power structures like patriarchy, shame, and frankly shitty gender and sex id…

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208 - Let's talk about Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke's Internet "advice" 2:28:31

10M ago2:28:31

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Trigger warning, we play clips from Jodi and Ruby that discuss rape, social media turning people gay, how mobile phones are more dangerous than guns and how you should hate your therapist...or something. Shout out to Julia and America from Analyzing Mormonism for lining up the content for today's show. https://analyzingmormonism.podbean.com/…

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Westbrook Wisdom - "...If you find yourself lecturing or problem solving, get some help." 5:03

10M ago5:03

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When a partner communicates experiences or needs, do you find yourself reacting, perhaps lecturing or correcting rather than validating their emotions with empathy? It is time to consult an expert, and it is likely, even overdue, to heal some wounds. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. DaisyGirlCommunications@Gmail.com…

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