Butterflies and Bravery
Whisper and Jemima
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What is Butterflies and Bravery about?
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
Butterflies and Bravery
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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From Back to Back
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07/07/22 • 23 min
This week we have a short episode as Whisper and Jemima touch base to talk about their week and what’s been happening in their corner of the world. Whisper’s little fur baby is having some health issues, and Jemima and Whisper talk more about taking care of the pets they’ve loved and lost.
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Paper Clip Smiles
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06/03/21 • 70 min
Our first guest, Christina Babin talks about some of her experiences as a child in the notorious sex cult that she grew up in, The Children of God aka The Family. We dive deeper into some of the aspects of our lives that were touched on in the documentary Christina and I were in, People Magazine Investigates: The Chidren of God.
Her harrowing stories of institutionalized abuse and survival of unnerving circumstances will rock you to your very core. Listen as she tells about the extreme mistreatment that she and many others (myself included) suffered in the Philippines as a preteen. Find out what kept her going in those darkest of times, and how she was able to rebuild her life and live her dreams.
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Transforming Trauma
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07/28/21 • 67 min
In this episode Whisper and Jemima continue laughing and crying through their memories of growing up in the Children of God cult. Beginning with just some of their terrifying teenage tales from Thailand, from eating chicken feed for breakfast to some of the unusual things they were punished for, you get a glimpse into the bizarre things they experienced as teens and young adults in a cult training center in Thailand. The unbelievable stories lead into a discussion of Survivor resilience, the journey to healing and what the podcast means to them.
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Hawaiian Horror Story
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07/21/21 • 42 min
The daughter of a Polish army colonel, young Dorota seemed to have it all. And yet a longing remained in her soul for something more. Leaving the life she knew behind on a whim and joining the cult "The Family International (formerly known as The Children of God)" at 18 years old seemed like a great way to escape, and for awhile it was. As her children grew older she saw the need to provide them with a proper education, and left the cult in order to pursue that dream. Listen as Dorota tells us about some of the most difficult moments in her life. Moments that she thought she may not survive. Find out what kept her going in the darkest of times and how she made it through horrific, bone chilling events.
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System of a DID
Butterflies and Bravery
06/17/21 • 67 min
In this episode, we dive deep into the unusual mental health condition known as Dissociative Identity Disorder, or DID. Often colloquially referred to as Multiple Personality Disorder, the diagnosis of DID has at times been controversial among some mental health professionals. This will change as understanding of this condition develops, but there is no question that the symptoms are real. We are honored to have our brave guest, “Protector System,” who has been diagnosed with DID, join us to share their powerful Survivor story with us. And an extra guest showed up unexpectedly for the interview! If you have ever had any questions or interest in learning more about DID, you don’t want to miss this episode.
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Side Effects and Trading Recipes
Butterflies and Bravery
03/24/22 • 31 min
In another non-episode episode, your hosts Jemima and Whisper are celebratinganother podcast milestone of 7000downloads! Reflecting on the journeyso far, they talk about their mostmemorable episodes, "side effects"experienced and lessons along the way. Plus, listen in for sneak peak news onnew guest interviews in the coming weeks.
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River of 2023-2024
Butterflies and Bravery
01/13/24 • 65 min
Butterflies and Bravery first episode of the year with some statistics from 2023 as well as our usual banter, laughter and tears. A talk about the benefits of support groups as well as several other daisies that we pick along the way. Thank you all for listening!
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It's A No Hug Day
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03/06/24 • 91 min
Meet Em Thomas. Dog trainer, cult survivor and conversationalist extraordinaire. Listen as Em talks with Jemima and Whisper about some difficult but relatable topics. We discuss bodily autonomy, how cults used sex to control and so much more. Plus we announce the opening of our Threadless shop and exciting news for this summer.
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And We're Off On Another Adventure
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06/30/24 • 41 min
Whisper and Jemima are on their way to present at ICSA 2024. Our panel consisting of a psychologist from Australia and your Butterflies and Bravery crew is speaking at the International Cultic Studies Association yearly conference. Listen as we share a little sneak peek of our presentation.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Butterflies and Bravery have?
Butterflies and Bravery currently has 100 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 54 minutes.
How often are episodes of Butterflies and Bravery released?
Episodes of Butterflies and Bravery are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.
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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