The Wise Jezebels

We are so thrilled that Mark Driscoll gave the Jezebel spirit a shout out at the stronger men's conference last weekend! Cheers to the Wise Jezebels spirit! On today's episode we celebrate our 30th episode and talk a little bit about where we are at in our personal lives, what we have going on, coming up and give a little announcement! Stay fresh betches! Pre-order Tia's book, A Well-Trained Wife Religious Trauma + Elections Course use code WISEJEZEBELS for $15 off! The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

What do you when your church says abuse and mistreatment is okay? And that it's not only ok, but it's God's design. And what if you've identified abuse in your relationship but now notice you've had the same experience in your church and maybe even what you've been taught about God?  Is any faith community safe for women? Today's episode explores church-sanctioned domestic abuse and intimate partner violence. We deconstruct that old saying, “Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater and find the shades of gray. Popping into Pop Culture covers Naked Attraction and the news about Puff Daddy Combs, and we have lots to say about how to keep your own “fruit” fresh.  Stay fresh, betches! Resources from Today:  For the Love of Men @feministabulous  Emotional Labor @rose.hackwoman Naked Attraction @c4nakedattraction  Labour @parispaloma  #wisejezebels #podcastsforwomen #popculture #nakedattraction #datingshows #nakedandafraid #puffdaddy #knowthembytheirfruit #roxannegay #wecandohardthings #domesticabuse #domesticviolence #religioustrauma #churchtoo #spiritualabuse #johnpiper #purityculture   @tialevingswriter @drlauraeanderson  The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month so we thought it was only fitting that we talked about pastors who make “jokes” about sex and how women should respond to men as a wifely obligation. If this sounds familiar to what's been going around on social media with mega church pastor Josh Howerton, you're correct! The Wise Jezebels break down how harmful that messaging is (and yes, we look at it in context at his followers request which, spoiler alert: makes it worse!) and how it creates dynamics in a relationship that are often difficult to come back from. We also check in on some pop culture topics and discuss how to address topics surrounding puberty after having grown up in purity culture! Stay fresh betches! Resources from today:  Judy Blume Books Scarleteen (website) The Care and Keeping of You 1 & 2 (books) Erica Smith on Instagram and her Purity Culture Dropout program Stay fresh, betches! Resources We Talked About Today: Pre-order Tia's book, A Well-Trained Wife Religious Trauma + Elections Course use code WISEJEZEBELS for $15 off! The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

Sometimes, we just don't have it all together, and that's what was up for the Wise Jezebels in today's episode! Laugh along with Tia the space cadet and messy-girl Laura as they talk about their relief in not needing to be perfect and normalizing having off moments…or weeks. We also talk about the “God Bless the USA” Bible, the “Little Pink Pill” and Laura's experience of having a hot flash while wearing (vegan) leather pants.  Stay fresh, betches! Resources We Talked About Today: Addyi (The Little Pink Pill)  Halle Berry Article Pre-order Tia's book, A Well-Trained Wife Religious Trauma + Elections Course use code WISEJEZEBELS for $15 off! #waydown #rapeculture #modestyculture #religioustrauma #perimenopause #podcastsforwomen #jezebels #heretics #apostate #gaslighting #medicaltrauma #believeher #thewaydown #gwenshamblin #remnantchurch #purityculture  The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

You're asking and we have answers! It's time for the March edition of the Non-Consensual, Consensual Advice! We are talking about everything from honoring your father and mother to being diagnosed with a mental health disorder to feeling ostracized for not being religious. And we're also tackling some of the lighter stuff like our obsession with popcorn, favorite chick flicks and and the pranks we used to pull on people!  You can submit your questions and stories anytime on the contact page of our website! Stay fresh, betches! Pre-order Tia's book, A Well-Trained Wife Religious Trauma + Elections Course use code WISEJEZEBELS for $15 off! The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

Girl Interrupted! Do you remember what you were like at 19?  Hey betches! Today's episode goes back in time to who we were before everything changed at 19, both of us experiencing life-altering relationships at that age and encountering messaging that's taken years to unpack. We dive into what happened, how we were impacted, and what we've learned. If you know what it's like to be 40 going on 19, you'll get it! And the clouds of brain fog and confusion part for a peek at the Menopause Minute too.  Do us a favor? If you're loving the show, will you leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts? We have thousands of downloads and we'd love to hear from you!  What segment are you liking the best so far? What's coming up for you as you listen? Comment below!  Stay fresh, betches! The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

Purity culture is more than abstinence education. But how far does it go? In this episode Laura and Tia widen the lens and explore the impacts of a purity mindset on racism, history, fundamentalism, book bans, current events, and more. We also take a closer look at Ozempic and Oprah, as well as a highly entertaining game of TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE.  Stay fresh, betches! Resources We Talked About Today: Virgin Nation by Sara Moslener Pre-order Tia's book, A Well-Trained Wife Religious Trauma + Elections Course use code WISEJEZEBELS for $15 off! The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

How can you make your inner child feel safe? What is parts work like? Do we get famous in heaven? What's up with Amy Schumer and Princess Kate? What's fresh fruit and how do you find it? We're all over these questions in this episode. Oh, and can you be famous in heaven or is that just for Jesus?  Stay fresh, betches! Resources We Talked About Today: School of Life by Alain de Bottom No Bad Parts by Richard C. Schwartz You are Not Broken - Dr. Kelly Casperson Menopause Brain - Dr. Lisa Mosconi Musician Angie McMahon - Exploding (song) @  The Class  True Detective (NOT Night Country) TV show Elizabeth Shamblin Hannah Article Pre-order Tia's book, A Well-Trained Wife Religious Trauma + Elections Course use code WISEJEZEBELS for $15 off! #waydown #rapeculture #modestyculture #religioustrauma #perimenopause #podcastsforwomen #jezebels #heretics #apostate #gaslighting #medicaltrauma #believeher #thewaydown #gwenshamblin #remnantchurch #purityculture  The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

We're taking your questions for this month's episode of Non-Consensual, Consensual Advice! We've got a wide range of questions, everything from purity culture, dealing with abusive exes, the grossest foods we've eaten, guilty pleasures and…what our favorite positions are?!? We also do our monthly accountabilibuddies check in where both Tia and Laura share that February was much more difficult January Stay fresh, betches! Resources We Talked About Today: Emily Nagoski - Come as You Are and Come Together  Mary Claire's Website (Nationwide directory of patient-approved gynecologists) Zach Anderson at Kate Lyman Nutrition or on Instagram  Laura's workout - Arena Strength Bands  Tia's workout - The Class My Alloy - Perimenopause support and Hormone Therapy  Pre-order Tia's book, A Well-Trained Wife Glory of Suffering Newsletter by Laura  Religious Trauma + Elections Course use code WISEJEZEBELS for $15 off! Episode where we talked about what to look for in a vibrator: The One Where We Talk About Man Colds The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Hosts: Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

Women dress modestly to stay safe around men who think that immodest women are asking for it, when in fact, we are in the most danger when we are modest in sexually repressed environments. When Tia shared the comments that stemmed from her reel about pants and fundies with no undies (@tialevingswriter) the Jezzies had to mash the fruit of modest culture and r@pe myths.  Also in this episode: Gwen Shamblin's son in pop culture and a big segment on perimenopause and medical gaslighting.  Stay fresh, betches!   Resources We Talked About Today: Video from Daniella Mestyanek-Young  “You Are Not Your Own: Rape, Sexual Assault and Consent in Evangelical Christian Dating Books” Article “The Way Down” Docuseries on Gwen Shamblin  Interview with Gwen Shamblin's son My Alloy - Perimenopause support and Hormone Therapy  Pre-order Tia's book, A Well-Trained Wife Religious Trauma + Elections Course use code WISEJEZEBELS for $15 off! #waydown #rapeculture #modestyculture #religioustrauma #perimenopause #podcastsforwomen #jezebels #heretics #apostate #gaslighting #medicaltrauma #believeher #thewaydown #gwenshamblin #remnantchurch #purityculture  The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

We are finally seeing more information and education on perimenopause but don't really hear a lot of conversations about the practical implications on relationships. That's about to change as the Wise Jezebels dive into how perimenopause impacted their relationships, romance, and connections in the past and present.  We also discussing all the pop culture headlines like the Grammys, Taylor Swift, Prince Charles and more! And then it's time to talk about sex…specifically the differences and relationship between embodied affection and orgasms.  It's an episode you won't want to miss! Stay fresh, betches! Resources We Talked About Today: Rage Becomes Her by Soraya Chemaly Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry Spare by Prince Harry  Reel about menopause and ADHD from Dr. Mary Claire Haver  Ashleigh Renard on Instagram Splash Blanket on Splashblanket.us Splash Blanket on Amazon  Pre-order Tia's book, A Well Trained Wife Religious Trauma + Elections Course use code WISEJEZEBELS for $15 off! The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

The Wise Jezebels are talking all things purity culture! From the hilarious things they did–like Laura's husband journal–to the long term impacts of purity culture. They both acknowledge how much more difficult it's been to resolve the way purity culture lives in their body than physical acts of sexualized violence and some of what they have engaged in for healing. This episode is light and deep, vulnerable, and hilarious–there's something for everyone!  We also talk about Taylor Swift and the media outlets who are politicizing her relationship and appearances at his games, do an accountabilibuddy check in, and end with a ‘Menopause Minute'! Stay fresh, betches! Resources from Today: Pure by Linda Kay Klein Damaged Goods by Diana E. Anderson Reel by Dr. Kelly Casperson The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

What's a husband box? Come find out!  We had a Q and A heyday this month! We get into the deep stuff (and the fun stuff) with the Seven Mountain Mandate, Dominionism and armament, what to tell the kids when you leave domestic abuse, Valentine's Day, hymns that become ear worms, Christian Mean Girls and more.  Stay fresh, betches! Resources from Today: Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski Come Together by Emily Nagoski  Sexual Healing (audio only) by Peter Levine The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

The Wise Jezebels are ready to take on a topic they have a lot of thoughts about! Ever wonder why it is that some people develop large platforms overnight–followed by offering coaches, services, and most of all, a path to healing…and why are people so enamored with them? On this episode we discuss the concept of embodied fundamentalism–that is, how fundamentalism lives in our bodies even after religion–and how it shows up in our present day lives and relationships.  We also talk about Gypsy Rose Blanchard, the Iowa Caucus and answer a listener question in preparation for our next Q&A episode. Make sure to get your questions in for our January episode of Non-Consensual, Consensual Advice. Drop them in our DM's, on the question boxes on our IG stories or on the contact form on our website! Stay fresh, betches! Resources from Today: Laura's Substack (“Why Didn't You Just Leave?”) Join the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery mailing list to be the first to know about the Religious Trauma and the Elections Course! The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

Traumaversaries– what are they, how do they show up, why do they impact our daily lives years later? We're deep-diving into the ways memorable events are stored in our bodies and what we can do about it. This episode also gets into the Golden Globe monologue debacle and a brand new segment about what's keeping us up at night. COMING SOON is our Consensual Non-Consensual Advice segment so be sure to send your questions into our DMs.  Stay fresh, betches! Resources from Today: Tia's Substack Laura's Substack Laura's Goodreads giveaway “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

“To thine own self be true” is from Hamlet. But in our Christian backgrounds, we were taught it was romantic and ideal for a male partner to know us better than we know ourselves. Ditto pastors and any external authority. In today's episode, we deconstruct the dark side of that dependence and its complementarian roots. Also up, the Golden Bachelor Royal Wedding and a super-disturbing cult leader video with AntiChrist and End Times vibes all over it. We wrap it up with our very own 23/24 In and Out list!  Stay fresh, betches! Resources from Today: How to be an Adult by David Richo  “God Made Trump” clip from Truth Social “The Cult of Trump” by Steven Hassan The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

Resolutions and goals look different on the backside of fundamentalism! In this chat, we compare and contrast what goal setting looks like then versus now, what our words for the year are and why, and how we're going to reclaim accountability (fun) with each other.  Also on tap is a Golden Bachelor royal wedding update and a relationship segment on arrested development you won't want to miss.  Stay fresh, betches! Resources from Today:  Reel @getcliterate via @yvettesegan  #wisejezebels #podcastsforwomen #popculture #perimenopause #panera #goldenbachelor #womenshealthcare #arresteddevelopment #emotionaldevelopment #gypsierose #gypsieroseblanchard #religioustrauma #spiritualjourneys #traumarecovery #traumahealing #cptsd @tialevingswriter @drlauraeanderson  The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

It's our December edition of Non-Consensual, Consensual Advice and we  got some great questions from you! We'll be talking everything from skin care routines and fashion to navigating relationships with grandparents who are still a part of a fundamentalist faith wanting relationships with their grandchildren, to the most valuable lessons we've learned this year.  We end by giving you some little teasers for the fun stuff we have coming up next year! Stay fresh, betches! Products and Resources from Today:  Allison Bornstein 3 words styling method We Can do Hard Things episode with Dr. Becky Kennedy My Alloy (facial estrogen cream)  Typology Facial Serums  The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

It's a growing trend now-a-days to take a strong stance on a given topic or issue in order to show where you stand, make sure you're on the right side of the issue, and letting people know you're a safe person. Is silence actually complicity? Is speaking out performative? Is the requirement to speak out and pick a side just another form of fundamentalism? We then get into Neandrathal DNA and holiday traditions and end with a conversation on getting back into the dating game when you have children.  Remember to submit us your questions for our December Non-Consensual, Consensual Advice episode! Send them via DM or the contact form on our website. We'll remove all identifying information and then answer them on the air! Stay fresh, betches! Resources from Today:  Sapiens by Noah  #wisejezebels #podcastsforwomen #popculture #perimenopause #panera #goldenbachelor #womenshealthcare #hysteria #vibrators #goodvibrations #religioustrauma #spiritualjourneys #traumarecovery #traumahealing #cptsd @tialevingswriter @drlauraeanderson  The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

We've come a long way in healthcare for women but what does that really mean? And what about “man colds” and the differences in emotional labor for men and women? Should we take a lesson from them or persevere? This episode also gets in the Golden Bachelor finale, Diddy indicted, and how to not die at Panera.  Oh….and what to look for in a vibrator!  Stay fresh, betches! Resources from Today:  Unwell Women The Women They Couldn't Silence #wisejezebels #podcastsforwomen #popculture #perimenopause #panera #goldenbachelor #womenshealthcare #hysteria #vibrators #goodvibrations #religioustrauma #spiritualjourneys #traumarecovery #traumahealing #cptsd @tialevingswriter @drlauraeanderson  The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

What do you when your church says abuse and mistreatment is okay? And that it's not only ok, but it's God's design. And what if you've identified abuse in your relationship but now notice you've had the same experience in your church and maybe even what you've been taught about God?  Is any faith community safe for women? Today's episode explores church-sanctioned domestic abuse and intimate partner violence. We deconstruct that old saying, “Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater and find the shades of gray. Popping into Pop Culture covers Naked Attraction and the news about Puff Daddy Combs, and we have lots to say about how to keep your own “fruit” fresh.  Stay fresh, betches! Resources from Today:  For the Love of Men @feministabulous  Emotional Labor @rose.hackwoman Naked Attraction @c4nakedattraction  Labour @parispaloma  #wisejezebels #podcastsforwomen #popculture #nakedattraction #datingshows #nakedandafraid #puffdaddy #knowthembytheirfruit #roxannegay #wecandohardthings #domesticabuse #domesticviolence #religioustrauma #churchtoo #spiritualabuse #johnpiper #purityculture   @tialevingswriter @drlauraeanderson  The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

It's the end of the month which means we are giving you our non-consensual, consensual advice! Tune in to hear the Wise Jezebels talk about making friends, medication, and redefining relationships!  We are always interested in hearing your questions! Leave them in our DM's the AMA boxes on social media or through our website. We'll remove all identifying information and give you our wisdom on an episode!  Stay fresh, betches! Resources from Today:  The Struggle to Stay - Katie Gaddini The Loneliness Files - Athena Dickson #wisejezebels #podcastsforwomen #popculture #perimenopause #friends #MatthewPerry #hey19 #adele19 #purityculture #religioustrauma #spiritualjourneys #traumarecovery #traumahealing #cptsd @tialevingswriter @drlauraeanderson  The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

How many of you have a complicated relationship with your period–how you think about it, how you were taught about it, and the symptoms that have gone along with it? Join Tia and Laura for a conversation about their first periods, the “talk”, how they navigated PMS and what their cycles are like now as they are in perimenopause! After that we'll be getting a brief update of the Golden Bachelor and then we'll take a deep dive into Covenant Eyes–a porn accountability program that is being talked about after our new speaker of the house, Mike Johnson, talked about how his 17 year old son is his accountability partner. You won't want to miss it! Do us a favor? If you're loving the show, will you leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts? We have thousands of downloads and we'd love to hear from you!  What segment are you liking the best so far? What's coming up for you as you listen? Comment below!  Stay fresh, betches! Resources from Today:  Hey Hun by Emily Lynn Paulson #wisejezebels #podcastsforwomen #popculture #perimenopause #friends #MatthewPerry #hey19 #adele19 #purityculture #religioustrauma #spiritualjourneys #traumarecovery #traumahealing #cptsd @tialevingswriter @drlauraeanderson  The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

How many MLMs have you joined? The Wise Jezebels are examining the fruit of that pyramid scheme and the shame tactics used to pull you in. We're also checking on the Golden Bachelor and our favorite TV shows–right before we introduce a new segment on dating norms after purity culture–CLUSTERS OF FRUIT Do us a favor? If you're loving the show, will you leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts? We have thousands of downloads and we'd love to hear from you!  What segment are you liking the best so far? What's coming up for you as you listen? Comment below!  Stay fresh, betches! Resources from Today:  Hey Hun by Emily Lynn Paulson #wisejezebels #podcastsforwomen #popculture #perimenopause #friends #MatthewPerry #hey19 #adele19 #purityculture #religioustrauma #spiritualjourneys #traumarecovery #traumahealing #cptsd @tialevingswriter @drlauraeanderson  The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

Girl Interrupted! Do you remember what you were like at 19?  Hey betches! Today's episode goes back in time to who we were before everything changed at 19, both of us experiencing life-altering relationships at that age and encountering messaging that's taken years to unpack. We dive into what happened, how we were impacted, and what we've learned. If you know what it's like to be 40 going on 19, you'll get it!  We also pop into pop culture with a Golden Bachelor versus Purity Culture update and the passing of Matthew Perry. And the clouds of brain fog and confusion  part for a peek at the Menopause Minute too.  It's a giant fruit inspection of an episode and we hope you enjoy it.  Do us a favor? If you're loving the show, will you leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts? We have thousands of downloads and we'd love to hear from you!  What segment are you liking the best so far? What's coming up for you as you listen? Comment below!  Stay fresh, betches! Resources from Today:  Mr. Unavailable and the Fallback Girl by Natalie Lue Unlock Your Menopause Type by Heather Hirsch Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry “I'm in my Menopause Era” Sweatshirt can be found here  #wisejezebels #podcastsforwomen #popculture #perimenopause #friends #MatthewPerry #hey19 #adele19 #purityculture #religioustrauma #spiritualjourneys #traumarecovery #traumahealing #cptsd @tialevingswriter @drlauraeanderson  The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.kevincrowe.co

Hey betches! It's our first full episode of Non-Consensual Consensual Advice–the segment where you ask the questions and we share our wise advice! This month we're discussing:  How do I figure out what clothing I actually want to wear outside of modesty culture? I want to teach my kids about the bible but don't want to make it seem like it's the only option or turn them off. And I have a trauma response everytime I try What is your faith like right now? Can we talk about asthma and fundamentalism? If you could choose one big name fundie to deconstruct, who would it be? How did the two of you become friends? If you need some advice, we've got some for ya! Ask us your questions by DM-ing us, putting them in the AMA question box on our IG stories, leaving a comment in our posts, or contacting us from our website!  Stay fresh, betches! The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.tubeatoz.com

Hey betches. It's time to talk about friendships…and how difficult it can be to find friends, especially supportive ones, as an adult woman. Both of us share our experiences with friendships in high control religion, how love-bombing works in relationships even outside of high control religion and ways to find friends outside of church communities. We then get an update from Tia about how she's liking the “Golden Bachelor” and we talk about Britney Spears' new book coming out. And finally we share with you some fresh fruit–the progress we are seeing in ourselves as we continue healing from fundamentalism! Next week is our Non-Consensual Consensual Advice segment! Get us your questions via DM's, in the comments, or on the contact page of our website! We'll be coming to you for the last episode of each month with the answers to your questions.  Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share our podcast!! Stay fresh, betches! The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  Resources Referenced in this Episode The Woman They Wanted by Shannon Harris The Woman in Me by Britney Spears Brene Brown Anatomy of Trust Video Mayim Bailik Video @missmayim  Midsommar (movie) Desperate for Love: Escaping the Twin Flames Universe (Amazon Prime Docuseries) The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.tubeatoz.com

Hey betches. Did you know that “praying without ceasing” and spiritual rituals devised to keep you “safe” has a name? In this episode Tia and Laura breakdown scrupulocity, examining the fruit of compulsive religious behaviors. We're also popping into pop culture with the Golden Bachelor, Will and Jada, and taking our hot flash into the perimenopause rant you won't want to miss.  The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  Resources Referenced in this Episode A Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levings How to be an Adult in Relationships by David Rico Mayim Bailik Video @missmayim The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver @drmaryclaire on Instagram and TikTok When Religion Hurts You by Dr. Laura E Anderson The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at  www.tubeatoz.com

We've gotten such great feedback about our show that we decided to make it a weekly thing! On this episode of the Wise Jezebels, Tia and Laura are talking about diet culture and body image–as well as how their fundamentalist upbringing led them both to accidentally starve themselves, even when they were trying to intuitively eat! Please note that this episode contains sensitive topics and we understand if you need to skip this one! We also talk about how Laura finally got Tia into watching the Golden Bachelor (spoiler alert: one of us really likes it, one of us doesn't!) and end the podcast with a discussion about Laura's upcoming book which is available for pre-order currently and releases, worldwide, on October 17, 2023. We're moving our Non-Consensual Advice segment to it's own episode every month! The last Tuesday of each month will be answering your questions! So, if you have questions for the Wise Jezebels, head to the contact form on our website or send us a DM and we'll answer them on the pod (after removing all identifying information, of course!) Stay fresh, betches! The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  Resources Referenced in this Episode Zach Anderson - @motionsustained on Instagram Women, Food and God by Geneen Roth Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman When Religion Hurts You by Dr. Laura E Anderson The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at kevincrowe.co

Jill Duggar Dillard's Counting the Cost tops off our second episode, as we deep dive into our impressions, triggers and takeaways. Jill's memoir is not only the story of how Sweet Jilly Muffin found her voice against the IBLP and her exploitive, oppressive parents–it also offers a window into the Christian Patriarchy's teachings about how children are to honor their parents even as married adults. We break down the red flags for abuse we found in the book, as well as what goes into writing trauma-memoirs. From there, Tia and Laura Pop Into Pop Culture with a look at the Jonas divorce and the lewd conduct of Lauren Boebart. Our Non-Consenual Advice segment answers a listener's question–How do I tell my Catholic parents I don't want to baptize my children?    Speaking of that segment… If you have questions for the Wise Jezebels, head to the contact form on our website or send us a DM and we'll answer them on the pod (after removing all identifying information, of course!)   Stay fresh, betches!   The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.    Resources Referenced in this Episode Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar Crazy Love by Leslie Morgan Steiner When Religion Hurts You by Dr. Laura E Anderson   The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery       Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com

Welcome to the FIRST episode of the Wise Jezebels…a podcast where we discuss pop culture, relevant topics, fundamentalism, and check the fruit! And we are no-holds-barred! We jump right in to talking about our experiences visiting the gynecologist after growing up in a system that taught us abstinence-only sex-education and even discouraged us from using tampons for fear of having any contact with your private parts! Tia and Laura share what they've learned since then about their bodies, what some of their current frustrations are, and how they are navigating female health on the outside of high control religion. They also discuss their thoughts on the Danny Masterson case and why Scientology plays such a huge role and answer a listener question in their ‘Non-Consensual Advice' segment! If you have questions for the Wise Jezebels, head to the contact form on our website or send us a DM and we'll answer them on the pod (after removing all identifying information, of course!) Stay fresh, betches! Resources referenced in this episode: Dr. Mary Claire Haver- @drmaryclaire The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com

Wise Jezebels is a podcast hosted by Tia Levings and Laura Anderson.  Tia and Laura grew up in fundamentalist, high control religion, got out and now have things to say! Each episode these two best friends will be talking about all the things they wish they would have known growing up, discuss pop culture, religious scandal, books, healing, and relationships.  Each episode they will be talking with other experts, mental health practitioners, coaches, advocates, therapists and folks who have survived fundamentalist systems, to learn from their experiences and offer resources and support for healing. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does  not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.  The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery     Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com  Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com  Hosts:  Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe