She Speaks

In this special crossover episode and opening to Season 2, "Peculiar People" host Nate Jones interviews "She Speaks" hostess Morgan Reber on the origin story of the podcast, her personal definition of feminism, and her ongoing faith journey. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/morgan-reber8/support

In this episode, Morgan and Jake learn about "Be Where You Are," a Utah-based organization designed to promote body positivity, community involvement, and healthy relationships. Fellow feminist and "Be Where You Are" co-founder, Hunter Gibson, discusses how she cultivates personal and community mindfulness in her own life, and invites "She Speaks" listeners to attend a "Be Where You Are" event on December 14! You can find more information about the organization on Instagram by searching @bewhere.youare. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/morgan-reber8/support

In this very funny episode, Morgan and Jake interview Daniel Spencer, the comedian and BYU student behind the successful LDS Instagram meme page, Provohoelife. They discuss the mission of Mormon memers, being a liberal in the LDS church, and how to fight hate with comedy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/morgan-reber8/support

In the second part of Morgan and Jake's interview with Shane and Bryson, Shane opens up about how pornography shaped his sexuality during puberty and shares advice about how to overcome shame. The group discusses how those who struggle and their partners can develop a healthy, realistic attitude and open communication surrounding porn addiction and sexuality. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/morgan-reber8/support

Pornography can be a difficult thing to discuss at all if you're LDS, much less have a candid conversation about. In the first part of Morgan and Jake's interview with Shane and Bryson (two brave, LDS husbands), Bryson openly discusses his struggle with porn addiction, how it impacted his self-image, and how he and his wife have handled it throughout dating and marriage. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/morgan-reber8/support

In this episode, Morgan and Jake talk to Briana about the psychological effects of being sexually abused as a child and assaulted as an adult, and how she has been able to reconstruct her faith and find healing in God. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/morgan-reber8/support

In the second half of the episode, Karen discusses the aftermath of coming home early, her attempts to return to the mission, and how she has worked towards the healing of her mind. (Listen until the end to hear tips and tricks she's learned for managing mental illness!) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/morgan-reber8/support

In this episode, Morgan brings on her dear friend, Karen (who she formerly taught at the LDS Missionary Training Center), to discuss her story of battling mental illness and trying to serve an LDS mission. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/morgan-reber8/support

In part 2, Hayley, Morgan, and Jake discuss the complexities of being a woman in a religious organization where certain special rites and leadership roles are reserved for priesthood-holding men. They also discuss possible solutions for creating more leadership roles for females in the church. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/morgan-reber8/support

In this episode, active LDS member Hayley Rawle discusses personal authority and acknowledging the "gray area" as it pertains to modesty and the mission. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/morgan-reber8/support

In Part 2, Emmett discusses the details of his transition, surgery, hormones, dating, marriage, and his testimony. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/morgan-reber8/support

In this episode, Emmett and Morgan discuss the complexities of growing up with a testimony in the LDS Church while feeling like a boy stuck in a girl's body. Emmett talks about the ups and downs of his childhood, his family, and his mission. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/morgan-reber8/support

25 year-old Morgan Reber and 29 year-old Jake Christensen, both BYU grads with wildly different viewpoints, introduce "She Speaks"-- a podcast devoted to exploring the intersection of feminism and Mormonism. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/morgan-reber8/support