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Butterflies and Bravery

Whisper and Jemima

Butterflies and Bravery is a podcast created and hosted by two cult Survivors and best friends who were born into the notorious Children of God cult. Listen as Whisper and Jemima tell their stories of turning surviving into thriving, interview other Survivors, and straight talk all things cult, trauma, and religion recovery. Our episodes are guest-led, so anything can happen! Our conversations are real, raw and often NSFW. They may be triggering. But they will thrill and inspire you and give you a new perspective on Survivors, healing and the true success of those leaving, living and loving after a escaping a cult.
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Meth And Me

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05/21/21 • 40 min

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In this episode Jemima bares it all and talks about some of her previous vices, focusing on her meth addiction. She holds nothing back as she takes you down the long dark road she walked. You'll be on the edge of your seat as we delve into the world of drug addiction. Find out how Jemima got clean without attending meetings or having a religious epiphany, and how she managed to stay that way. Sometimes there's not a why, there's not a way, there's just holding on.

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05/21/21 • 40 min

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We Know Our ABCs - Kind Of

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10/26/22 • 40 min

Attention Deficit Hacks, Building Back Better and Connections
If it’s living with CPTSD or living with ADHD, we need our little life hacks. Whisper found an ADHD helpline...tweet. It’s a Twitter thread.
In a shorter, light-hearted episode, we catch up with each other and talk about what’s coming up for the podcast and remind ourselves about the things that are important for us and for the podcast.

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10/26/22 • 40 min

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The Bravest Thing

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09/08/22 • 54 min

SUBJECT WARNING-UNALIVING YOURSELF
Having been born prisoners of our parents war, an all too familiar tragedy we face in our communities is ongoing and constant suicides. Whisper and Jemima both share some of their personal experiences of having been to the darkest of places, the place where you want to cease to exist. We talk about some of the struggles loved ones face, how we can be more helpful to each other, and hope. Hope can keep you alive. Hope for brighter days ahead.
“The bravest thing I ever did was continuing my life when I wanted to die.” – Juliette Lewis

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09/08/22 • 54 min

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Our Roots Are In Each Other

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10/07/22 • 49 min

Lisa Kendall, founder of Counter Cult Coalition, joins us again to talk about the latest news with the federal statute of limitations being lifted on civil lawsuits relating to allegations of child sexual abuse and federal crimes harming children.
Raising awareness about cults and the needs of those born into a cult is a mission we have in common. Being born into a cult means we don't have typical roots like most people.
Instead, our roots are in each other.
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How To Save a Life

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09/29/22 • 43 min

SUBJECT WARNING: UNALIVING YOURSELF
When we sat down together to talk about upcoming plans and new projects, our conversation quickly shifted, because it was the struggles that so many of our ex-cult community have been facing that sat heavy on our minds. We had to talk about what could be done to help our community not feel so alone. We see the needs that are clearly arising in our group to be not just heard, but really listened to and most of all, understood. And we want to listen. We know it's time to reach out to each other. It’s time to loan each other our lanterns. In whatever capacity we can, even if just a small one, you can count on us to be a part of the solution, and of making spaces for us to heal and find hope.
Always, Whisper and Jemima

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09/29/22 • 43 min

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On the Lighter Side

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09/15/22 • 46 min

After last weeks very somber episode, we thought it would be nice to do something a little lighter this week. Whisper and Jemima share stories about THC and other gummies, some funny sex stories and a whole lot more. We hope you laugh your ass off like we did!

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Are "All Things Lawful Unto Me"?

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10/16/22 • 40 min

Note to cult leaders: Maybe read the whole Bible verse before starting a new belief system?
Jemima and Whisper talk a little about everything (again) in this episode, including the correlation--that Whisper doesn't pronounce correctly (again)--between Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence and cult life. Parenting, The Scarlet Pimpernel, telling our stories and why our parents won’t apologize are just a few of the things talked about, all peppered with personal stories, candidness, and humor.
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10/16/22 • 40 min

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Losing My Religion

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09/01/22 • 60 min

Janice Selbie was born into fundamentalist Pentecostal Christianity. She was steeped in the church from birth. Eventually her need for authenticity, outweighed her need for acceptance. Today, a trained therapist, she aids others in their escape from the clutches of fundamentalist religion. She also recently hosted a conference on religious trauma available to the public on her youtube channel, In October she is hosting the first ever Shameless Sexuality, Life After Purity Culture conference. You can also hire her for one on one counselling to help with your religious deconstruction.
Janice Selbie
Twitter: @wisecounselor @divorcingreligion
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https://www.shamelesssexuality.org

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09/01/22 • 60 min

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The Crocodile Closest to The Boat

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08/25/22 • 75 min

Beth Matenaer went from adopted to "a troubled teen" sent off into the mountains of California. Attempting escape, Beth hiked 50 miles to civilization in the middle of the night. Hear the rest of her story as we interview Beth, now a trained trauma therapist working with cult survivors and drug and alcohol addiction. Along with Dr. Janja Lalich, a renowned cult expert, they have constructed classes for those leaving cults and high coercion situations.
Take Back Your Life Recovery Courses
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Lantana Recovery
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Humlity's Roar and The Ant Hill

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11/13/22 • 36 min

Sometimes a whisper can be louder than a roar. Join us this week as we chat about what's been going on in our worlds. Jemima talks about a fall at work and what that might mean for her in the near future. Then Whisper tells us how she learned that humility can look very differently than we may think. We close this episode with Jemima's "The Ant Hill", inspired by Dr. Gabor Mate's latest book, The Myth Of Normal.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Butterflies and Bravery have?

Butterflies and Bravery currently has 92 episodes available.

What topics does Butterflies and Bravery cover?

The podcast is about Survivor, True Stories, Addiction, Success, Society & Culture, True Crime, Grief, Inspirational, Personal Journals, Survival, Podcasts, Trauma and Recovery.

What is the most popular episode on Butterflies and Bravery?

The episode title 'Meth And Me' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Butterflies and Bravery?

The average episode length on Butterflies and Bravery is 53 minutes.

How often are episodes of Butterflies and Bravery released?

Episodes of Butterflies and Bravery are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Butterflies and Bravery?

The first episode of Butterflies and Bravery was released on May 12, 2021.

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