Unpacking Mormonism

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"If Sarah is feeling rage or anger, what that normally looks like for me is that in my forehead, I get really tight or my face will get really hot. My jaw gets clenched. I tend to like grind my teeth when I'm angry. or frustrated or definitely when I'm raging I don't feel like I can swallow as much so my mouth will fill up with a lot of spit my chest will be pounding like I can hear and feel my heart my biceps my arms my hands they all start to shake I tend to or want to hit punch throw things when I'm in a rage. My stomach gets really hot and tight, like I can feel automatic indigestion. It's like my body becomes hyper aware of that. My knees and legs actually feel kind of weak, which might seem off. You know, a lot of people are like, oh, I get a surge of energy all through my body so that I can run in whatnot I don't get that in my legs I tend to get really weak and in my upper body I get that energy which is probably like throwing hitting punching uh I am a fighter when I get angry so I utilize my words the most I notice that my back will get stiff and sore but my bum so here we've got our bum and our groin we do have a lot of nerve endings there..."

From Georgetown University: Neuroscience, also known as Neural Science, is the study of how the nervous system develops, its structure, and what it does. Not only is neuroscience concerned with the normal functioning of the nervous system, but also what happens to the nervous system when people have neurological, psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders. From the Braive YouTube channel https://youtu.be/jEHwB1PG_-Q?si=kTaBP94za40rSwAc

What is faith? What are facts? How are faith and facts intertwined, and how do they differ? How does this connect to blind faith or faith without evidence? This week's episode of Unpacking Mormonism tackles these compelling questions, proving that this topic is as relevant as ever. With Mason at the helm alongside family friend Ian, prepare for an engaging and uplifting experience!

Auto generated transcript of this episode:   Hello, and welcome to Unpacking with Sarah. I'm your host, Sarah Westbrook, a licensed professional counselor in multiple states, here to talk about what we're going to be doing with our new show. So grab a coffee and sit down with us. Our goal is to, excuse me, broadcast live every Thursday morning at nine o'clock central. And as you can see from behind me, we are broadcasting from my farm. This is my actual front yard of the farm, the Daisy Girl Wellness and Rehabilitation Farm, which we can talk about at another time. I also wanted to wish everybody a happy Fourth of July. So this is if you're watching this later, it is July Fourth of twenty twenty four. It is Independence Day here in the United States. That's my Independence Day. Cowgirl hat. I'm going to be out riding here after we're done recording. I am deeply, deeply grateful for the sacrifices of the men and women who made it so that we could live a very privileged life here in the United States. I have had the opportunity to travel to multiple areas across the world, and we truly are a blessed country. we truly do have many privileges that people in other parts of the world do not. So thank you to our men and women in arms, those and those who support those families, both from the distant past and today. Very, very, very grateful for your sacrifice. So what is unpacking with Sarah all about? So as I said before, professional counselor. And the things that I see for a lot of my clients is they'll come out, they're making great strides, they're making progress, but one hour dedicated a week to driving to counseling, sitting through counseling, driving back to work or home. So it ends up being a two hour ordeal both ways. And the cost, the going cost right now for if you're a cash pay client or counseling is anywhere from about a hundred to a hundred and eighty dollars an hour session. There are so many of us who just can't afford that. I mean, I'll be honest, me paying cash outright for counseling would make my access very limited and I'm crazy busy. So even the time commitment can be very, very difficult. I'm here to bridge that gap. I the other thing I notice in counseling is that oftentimes and other podcasts is we get a lot of theory. We get a lot of really great ideas, but we miss the application piece. We don't necessarily know automatically how to turn those ideas into action. into something that is usable, something that we can apply in our day-to-day lives. And so, again, we're here to bridge that gap. I want to, again, dedicate today's introduction to freedom, but I want to dedicate it to the freedom from maladaptive thought and behavioral patterns. We all have them. myself included. And I want us to be able to learn skills, understand the theory, and then apply them in such a way that we can release these patterns that are no longer serving us well. Those things that, you know, we have really great intentions. We've got, you know, they're genuine. We want self-improvement. And our outcomes just aren't meeting the goals or the hopes that we had desired. And so I'm here to help you do that and to give you this podcast, this, you know, weekly wisdom that will help you go from the, I understand all of this content I'm hearing and put it into practice in your daily lives. I have worksheets that are coming. We're going to have the how-tos. We're going to break it all down very simply, the same way I would for my clients in session. So you're going to be able to access a lot of these resources. at low or no cost to you. The things that I'm teaching you here for educational purposes, only if you are working with a personal care provider, I want you to be able to take the things that you learn here, the worksheets that you're gaining from here that we will make downloadable for you to your counseling sessions or to your group sessions or your life coaching or wherever it is to your personal care providers. and apply this or add it to what they are doing. If you find that it is meaningful to you, well, then let's use it. I am a buffet. You do not have to eat everything on the menu. Take what works for you, leave what doesn't. I am super excited to start this project. We will, and hopefully, fingers crossed, about eighteen months to two years, release the workbook that this podcast is helping us create. So you will be able to buy that anywhere books are sold. And that is the goal, that we start these podcasts, we get our audience's feedback, and then we put all of the skills that really resonate best with you, with the audience, into a book that you can share with your friends and family, things that you can do at home. So please join me on our mission to self-improvement through learning, growing and becoming who you really want to be, your true authentic self. Thanks so much for joining me today. Enjoy that morning coffee and fireworks later this evening. We'll see you next week. Bye-bye. 

From IMDB: "Reality show about swingers who happen to be Mormon wives."   Please do check out our YouTube channel for all of our content, starring the coolest couple in the podcast game today.    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLwxhOGfI9QWo40uHBgS8nw    

"Any organization or human who TELLS you to be something that you are NOT is demonstarting they cannot be trusted. Pay attention and GET CURIOUS about that."   -Sarah (and Mason) Westbrook

From lynsmithgregory.com "What is the cost of autonomy and freedom? How is family loyalty and identity defined? How do we heal from past trauma and move past it, especially if we want to stay connected to our family? I share what I've learned about family estrangement and my family's journey to healing and wholeness."   Blog- Heratic survivor: from Mormon to me https://lynsmithgregory.com/blog/   No man Knows my history by Fawn Brodie.  https://www.amazon.com/No-Man-Knows-My-History/dp/0679730540/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XU95H46SYUQW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aOS47w6eAYEu9MGrdfV5hQLnxWuEH-TY1XBxOOqeEnFFYPluwuHTSDRBfdzKHWwIXq3C1SGzVawyfj_fvVDy7CpPeu0_b10e92IQ2_9MUmE_wrGC2MqGOi_3U04L7Q9zSFX3mWgmvkaCJPzzR_LSmdabN1GKoYnuhVkRMRPiDh7ICGyCD5Zra00xDd5H4zjgS5eDEA3QAZuyJQ-hCWmN6z8TAcClv9xYkZHwdoE-jYA.HceWmw8MhXKVO2LIFqe2eWrim5JyYT6wJhIbE4OYArg&dib_tag=se&keywords=no+man+knows+my+history&qid=1722777953&sprefix=no+man+knows+my+history%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1     Come as you are by Emily Nagowski.  https://www.amazon.com/Come-You-Are-Surprising-Transform/dp/1982165316/ref=sr_1_1?crid=178HBT8Y8HGOJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MUU7P500f-I-uEetnuNKfL8ICFqDLSWstOMNKoQLq0sGn7-PTk73ysgLeE5O4155wbau1Aun_Ai01BOlrVDaKI9RBh3pk03NxrFasgzEjA7_I3ynZ-bcBUZ7WSZWVlPMmAHDIMyidIi-JenmtRheIGMyDlt0CpGplgVsaAIXT7Dzc0emrP7Ukgt3tOegJmOQOfbG5C_Lpwsc-251lydswg7UocTlsg9aSTeJQvjys1U.5b0kPwwLs9-V-ndtAQD-cjx4saYLGJ5Lg4qN19h7TBA&dib_tag=se&keywords=come+as+you+are+by+emily+nagoski%2C+ph.d&qid=1722778017&sprefix=come+as+you+%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1     Come together by Emily Nagowski   https://www.amazon.com/Come-Together-Science-Creating-Connections/dp/0593500822/ref=sr_1_1?crid=A9EHML96VEEK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sZ3DEDRnUISgyeIJHrrVrv_4MfUldINnt7vHwCx1KAla8yjOJ5DQ3jIHyqEOP9qFAtcdTlXX7Y5b6FbEVMD3OwKq0TW4WLFIA3DIhDNVaV4.lidtXuSdmjj7ejdaN6Bu4xVA-eRVA47teO07Y69SjyQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=come+together+by+emily+nagoski%2C+ph.d&qid=1722778081&sprefix=come+together+by+emily+nagoski%2C+ph.d%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1     Unpacking Mormonism and other religious trauma. Episode #3- school thy feelings.   https://open.spotify.com/episode/4nl42H0jotvAyfry4RHajy     Unpacking Mormonism and other religious trauma. Episode #2- Your brain is not your enemy.   https://open.spotify.com/episode/4nl42H0jotvAyfry4RHajy    

You were born with privilege. If that makes you feel a certain way, guess what? It's time to get to the unpacking. Is privilege your fault? No, but as with everything in life, there comes responsibility. We didn't ask for it, but here we are, together on this wild, living, organic spaceship hurtling through space at unfathomable rates of speed. So let's get to work; start with clicking the play button, and the rest is up to you.    The best place to enjoy our sweet, high-demand religion jams and Sarah's weekly mental health fitness livestream is on YouTube. You can watch or just listen; the world is your oyster.    Mormonism Live #188 The Fake Mormon Race Apology w/ Jon Streeter  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_jC0Wkx3vI     Brene Brown Unlocking Us Podcast: With Harriet Lerner. https://brenebrown.com/podcast/harriet-lerner-and-brene-im-sorry-how-to-apologize-why-it-matters-part-1-of-2/     Brene Brown Unlocking Us Podcast: With Ibram Kendi. https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-ibram-x-kendi-on-how-to-be-an-antiracist/     Brene Brown Unlocking Us Podcast: With Emmanuel Acho. https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-emmanuel-acho-on-uncomfortable-conversations-with-a-black-man/     Doctrine and Covenants 58: 43; Official Declaration 1 and 2   https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/58?lang=eng       Isaiah 1:18   https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/isa/1?lang=eng          

Here we are; it's Monday morning, and we are unpacking more lies and deceit perpetrated by the villains in our story. As we approach our third anniversary, we here at the Daisy Girl Labs are so proud of our work in illuminating how we have been taken advantage of for reasons that were not entirely true or, at a minimum, not forthright. We are humbled and honored that you have chosen to take this journey with us, no matter how deeply you believe or don't believe in a system of faith. We are all trying to be our best selves; every day is new day on that journey. A new day and a new way.  Take advantage of our live videos and Sarah's insightful content on managing our emotions. Her psycho-education-focused approach provides valuable tools for personal growth and well-being.  Join us in learning, evolving, and cultivating the best versions of ourselves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o87NV4QtGAM       D&C Section 132 (section heading); Official Declaration #1 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/132?lang=eng       Elder Ballard and Elder Oaks- https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/apostles-answer-questions-about-standards-doubts-during-ysa-face-to-face?lang=eng     Joseph Smith- What a thing it is for a man to be accused of committing adultery. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/search?facet=all&lang=eng&page=1&query=what+a+thing+it+is+for+a+man+to+be+accused+of+committing+adultery%2C+JOseph+smith     Mormonism Live Episode 035: Will the real apostle please stand up!   https://mormonismlive.org/2021/08/mormonism-live-035-will-the-real-apostle-please-stand-up/     Mormonism Live Episode 040: Symphony of LGBT misdirection and Mr Holland Dopus https://mormonismlive.org/2021/09/mormonism-live-040-symphony-of-lgbt-mis-direction-mr-holland-dopus/     Mormonism Live Episode 069: Gaslighting from Mormon leadership   https://mormonismlive.org/2022/03/mormonism-live-069-gaslighting-from-mormon-leadership/  

Open your mouth only if what you are going to say is more beautiful than the silence. Witness the lively discussion and interaction in this episode's live stream via our YouTube link. Delve into the engaging discourse of a couple who consistently highlights the significance of mental health and fitness. Join us in the journey of learning, evolving, and cultivating the best versions of ourselves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o87NV4QtGAM      

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 live stream, is for those who like something visual. See for yourself the sexy man that Sarah is always bragging about. Email us if you want to join his fan club - The Mason Mafia.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0d1-6NpAj4          

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 excited to hear from you and learn about your experiences!  daisygirlcommunications@gmail.com    Cults to Conciousness podcast- Ex-Muslim Opens Up About Sex and Islam in Saudi Arabia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYjQeAvHRUY Unpacking Mormonism and Other religious trauma. Episode 3: School they feelings. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4nl42H0jotvAyfry4RHajy https://brenebrown.com/resources/brene-brown-on-power-and-leadership/     

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 changes in its usage by a certain individual.  We hope this final episode of the priesthood blessings finds you well. We are at a point close to the next evolution of the Daisy Girl journey. As we mentioned last week, we are just getting started together.  Keep your feet on the ground, but always reach for the stars.  DaisyGirlCommunications@gmail.com

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 poised to embark on an exciting journey of discovery. As one chapter closes, another begins, so remember to keep your feet on the ground while reaching for the stars.    

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    

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 that our hardworking team is compensated with a livable wage. They are dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to bring you quality content. Your donation to our Venmo account @DaisyGirlCommunications will help us continue to create exceptional episodes that you won't find anywhere else. So, if you want to keep up with the latest and most intriguing topics, and you want to support a team that is passionate about their work, please consider donating. Every little bit counts! Together, we can continue to bring you the best podcast around.        

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/study/scriptures/ot/gen/49?lang=eng   Netflix: Life after death with Tyler Henry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Henry   South park: Season 7, episode 12 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_About_Mormons    

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-the-oven audio casserole. And hey, if you've got any questions, guest ideas, or killer casserole recipes, don't be shy - hit us up at the email address below.   DaisyGirlCommunications@gmail.com

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 that play button and see behind the veil!    Tell us about your marriage ceremony. Was it in a Mormon temple? Another religion? City hall? A group wedding in a stadium? Tell us, and let's unpack it.    DaisyGirlCommunications@gmail.com  

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 agency.    We want to hear from you! Reach out to DaisyGirlCommunications@Gmail.com and ask us questions; share your experiences with your religion, Mormon or otherwise.   The Temple Sealing...not ceiling.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zgf5KRvu4Ig   The Stephen Hassan Bite model. Freedom of Mind Resource Center.   https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/    

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 choice if that were the case? I mean...we are talking hell here. The worst place ever...it's gonna be rough.  From Wikipedia -  Baptism for the dead, vicarious baptism or proxy baptism today commonly refers to the religious practice of baptizing a person on behalf of one who is dead—a living person receiving the rite on behalf of a deceased person. Baptism for the dead is best known as a doctrine of the Latter Day Saint movement, which has practiced it since 1840. It is currently practiced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), where it is performed only in dedicated temples, as well as in several other current factions of the movement. Those who practice this rite view baptism as an essential requirement to enter the Kingdom of God, and therefore practice baptism for the dead to offer it by proxy to those who died without the opportunity to receive it. The LDS Church teaches that those who have died may choose to accept or reject the baptisms done on their behalf. Baptism for the dead is mentioned in (1 Corinthians 15:29) as proof of a physical resurrection, though the exact meaning of the phrase is an open question among scholars. The plainest reading of the Greek text suggests vicarious baptisms performed by the living on behalf of the deceased, but some scholars dispute whether Paul approved of the practice or whether the verse truly refers to an actual physical practice among early Christians.[1] Early heresiologists Epiphanius of Salamis (Panarion 28) and Chrysostom (Homilies 40) attributed the practice respectively to the Cerinthians and to the Marcionites, whom they identified as heretical "Gnostic" groups, while Ambrosiaster and Tertullian affirmed that the practice was legitimate and found among the New Testament Christians (though Tertullian later recanted his original beliefs in his later life as he became associated with Montanism).[2] The practice was forbidden by the Councils of Carthage in the last decade of the fourth century AD, and is therefore not practiced in modern mainstream Christianity, whether Nestorian, Oriental Orthodox, Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, or any traditional Protestant churches.  

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 here. Fun fact, the fella who played satan in the old temple entrance video was in the classic 80's movie "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun."    Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma, and Consensual Non-monogamy by Jessica Fern. https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/52569124   We have to ask, how is the head and how is the heart?  DaisyGirlCommunications@gmail.com and let us know.         

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 working on this year.    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unpackingmormonismandotherreligioustrauma    

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.com 

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 we ask for a little more? Please leave us a good or bad review and give us feedback on the Daisy Girl Communications Facebook page. It is not set to private, and anyone can post there. Come on, hit us with your best shot.    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083025745982            

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.com 

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=100083025745982    

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    

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. 

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.        

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.  

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 your soul from hell and allow you to chill and hang with your family in the afterlife. Unless you are a woman, and then you have to have babies endlessly.  Do you believe in hell? Do you think the afterlife sounds good? Do you want to have babies endlessly as you repopulate your new ethereal plane?  We were hoping you could come sound off at the private FB group because we want to hear from you and understand your point of view.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/unpackingmormonismandotherreligioustrauma

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 private Facebook group.    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unpackingmormonismandotherreligioustrauma     I love to see the temple. Janice Kapp Perry. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/music/library/childrens-songbook/i-love-to-see-the-temple?lang=eng    When I am baptized. Nita Milner.    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/music/library/childrens-songbook/when-i-am-baptized?lang=eng     A virtuous woman. Proverbs 31 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2002/05/living-as-women-of-virtue?lang=eng      Oxford Dictionary- Virtue. https://www.oed.com/dictionary/virtue_n    Doctrine and Covenants 18:42, 20:71, 137:10   https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/18?lang=eng    

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...which requires you to click that play button.    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unpackingmormonismandotherreligioustrauma    

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/B0CJRZ1YWS   Method Infinite: Freemasonry and the Mormon Restoration. https://gregkofford.com/products/method-infinite   Mormonism Live #96: Mormonism and Masonry   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKBtX2KXok4     Mormonism Live #117 Changes to the Temple   https://mormonismlive.org/2023/03/mormonism-live-117-changes-to-the-temple-the-ethics-of-ensign-peak-advisors/     https://religionnews.com/2023/02/10/more-jesus-less-touching-14-changes-to-the-mormon-temple-endowment-ceremony/  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/masonry?lang=eng#title4  https://www.britannica.com/topic/Freemasonry    Mormon Stories: Mormonism and Masonry.   https://www.mormonstories.org/?s=masonry    Abducted in Plain Sight. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abducted_in_Plain_Sight                

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        

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.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2005/06/latter-day-saint-voices/my-tithing-tire?lang=eng#title1   God: The Most Unplesant Character in All Fiction  https://www.amazon.com/God-Most-Unpleasant-Character-Fiction/dp/1454918322     Matthew 10:39 https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Matthew-10-39/   Brene Brown; The Power of Vulnerability.   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D1Z9RFU?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_1WWC7VQFXDN1X61ZZZDJ    

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.com 

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 of two that features Professor Richins.    My Tithing Tire. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2005/06/latter-day-saint-voices/my-tithing-tire?lang=eng#title1   God: The Most Unplesant Character in All Fiction  https://www.amazon.com/God-Most-Unpleasant-Character-Fiction/dp/1454918322     Matthew 10:39 https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Matthew-10-39/   Brene Brown; The Power of Vulnerability. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D1Z9RFU?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_1WWC7VQFXDN1X61ZZZDJ    

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:   daisygirlcommunications@gmail.com 

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 someone you know is suffering from domestic abuse. 1-800-799-7233   Domestic Violence Support https://www.thehotline.org/ (Comes with instructions on how to wipe the website from your history)   In the United States a suicide and crisis hotline is available by dialing 988.                   

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 friends.    https://www.audible.com/pd/Trauma-Bonded-Audiobook/B0CJRZ1YWS      

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 I work with. They had some valid issues, entirely fair, but the tone and volume were hostile and mocking at times, and with no space to allow me to respond. When prompted to respond, I would be interrupted and mocked or told I was wrong..."   Get Trauma Bonded on Audible.    https://www.audible.com/pd/Trauma-Bonded-Audiobook/B0CJRZ1YWS    

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 Audible.    https://www.audible.com/pd/Trauma-Bonded-Audiobook/B0CJRZ1YWS        

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 human beings, male and female, are beloved spirit children of heavenly parents, a Heavenly Father, and a Heavenly Mother. This understanding is rooted in scriptural and prophetic teachings about the nature of God, our relationship to Deity, and the godly potential of men and women. The doctrine of a Heavenly Mother is a cherished and distinctive belief among Latter-day Saints.  While there is no record of a formal revelation to Joseph Smith on this doctrine, some early Latter-day Saint women recalled that he personally taught them about a Mother in Heaven.     

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/B0CJRZ1YWS    

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.    https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2023/06/why-people-believe-conspiracy-theories   https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2020/conspiracy-theories   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conspiracy_theory   @sorryitsjustin, Justin Collette   @Isabella.esler, Isabella Esler    

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 do the following things: listen to this show, get professional help, or check in with a trusted friend. We are all in this together. 

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@gmail.com   https://www.facebook.com/groups/unpackingmormonismandotherreligioustrauma    

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 and our beloved and charismatic host, Sarah.    By the way...Trauma Bonded is also available on Audible now, so go get it, dear listener.    https://www.audible.com/pd/Trauma-Bonded-Audiobook/B0CJRZ1YWS