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What happens when your entire identity is built around a high-control religion—and you begin to question it? This week, I sit down with Audra Phelps, an educator, former member of the LDS Church, and coach who helps people navigate life after leaving high-control religions. We discuss the overlap between homeschooling and religious environments, why questioning your beliefs can feel terrifying, and the long process of rebuilding your identity after deconstruction. Whether you've left religion yourself or are simply curious about how people reclaim their lives after high-control systems, this conversation is full of empathy, nuance, and hope.
Key Points
Audra's experience growing up in a strict Mormon household
How homeschooling and high-control religion often reinforce one another
Why stepping outside your bubble changes everything
The emotional and psychological process of religious deconstruction
Learning to trust yourself after years of external authority
Parenting, marriage, and family while leaving a faith tradition
Finding identity beyond religion
Connect with Audra
Website: https://mamaaudra.com
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Mama-Audra
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Have a wonderful weekend and we’ll see you next week.
Jacob
