Confessions of an Ex-Mormon

Today I interview The Fresh King Benjamin, exmo and former member of the Apostolic United Bretheren, an offshoot of mainstream Mormonism. We discuss his upbringing, deconstruction, tips for your own mental health, and so much more.
Find ben on Instagram and TikTok @thefreshkingbenjamin
Watch his standup special https://youtu.be/XBx5g6FOEaM
Or visit his website at www.thefreshkingbenjamin.com

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Today I talk with my friend and TBM Taylor! This discussion includes why it's important to have hard conversations, Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development, modern miracles, and more.
Here's a video about Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development https://youtu.be/bounwXLkme4
Connect with Taylor on Instagram @taylorjburke44

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Is Mormonism a cult? Today I dive into Steven Hassan's BITE model of Authoritarian Control and how it relates to my experience in Mormonism.
For more info on the BITE method, visit https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/#:~:text=Based%20on%20research%20and%20theory%20by%20Robert%20Jay,for%20Behavior%2C%20Information%2C%20Thought%2C%20and%20Emotional%20control.%20

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Today I interview Isaac about "Coming to Terms" with his understanding of spirituality, and what various religious terms mean to him.
Books mentioned in today's episode:
The Great Divorce by C S Lewis: https://amzn.to/3JHU0sl
Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh: https://amzn.to/3XvAGEB
Welcome Home by Najwa Zebian: https://amzn.to/3ra2mCH

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What is C-PTSD and religious trauma, and how do they intertwine? Let's find out together on today's episode as we discuss definitions, symptoms, and how it has manifested in my life.
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Information from today's episode was obtained from the CPTSD Foundation and this article https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-complex-ptsd-2797491

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