Losing My Religion: Finding Salvation in the Sacred, Messy Truth, of My One Precious Life

Dear Reader,

This episode, LOSING MY RELIGION, features my dear friend and returning guest, Bergen Hyde, and her personal story of divesting from patriarchal religion.

This topic is critical because patriarchal religions create foundational underpinnings of "the trance of unworthiness," keeping many women in servitude and oppression through biblical misinterpretations, and sanctioned abuse.

Bergen generously and courageously shares the harrowing road to untangling from her Mormon faith tradition. This includes her heartbreaking realizations about her complicity in upholding the system and revelations about white feminism brought her to see her former disdain and disgust for those who did not perform their goodness, nor conform to patriarchal "rules", and how this perpetuates harm.

REVELATION: Her complicity in upholding the system, and revelations about white feminism brought her to see her former disdain and disgust for those who did not perform their goodness, nor conform to patriarchal "rules," and how this perpetuates harm.

We explore various aspects of Mormonism and the most troubling practices, including ideologies, rituals, gender roles, body shame, and perpetuating patriarchal norms.

We also discuss the intersectionality of patriarchy with racism, fatphobia, homophobia, and transphobia, emphasizing the need to confront internalized oppression and dismantle oppressive systems.

We also delve into topics such as feeling spiritually homeless and named the episode "Losing My Religion” after the song by REM. Bergen reckons with the truth as she highlights the importance of transforming her personal narrative from victimization to empowerment and sovereignty.

This is a more extended episode than usual because it’s such an important topic that requires more space for reflection- I hope you love it as much as I do.

Topics covered:

• What it means to divest from patriarchy The Damsel in Distress and other patriarchal archetypes/ stereotypes of religious women, including piety, goodness, and obedience.
• How to develop self-trust, and self-love, and redesign a life on our terms outside of patriarchal religion.
• The process of reclaiming our identity, and facing fears about hurting loved ones as we disengage.
• Having the courage to challenge harmful patriarchal systems in general.
• The crucial role of personal storytelling in our lives and reclaiming authorship of our lives.
• The power of sisterhood and the importance of witnessing each other.
• The tricky terrains of patriarchal structures and responsibility,
• The bitter truth about our complicity in patriarchal systems, and how to break the cycles of harm.
• Recognizing and taking accountability for our role is the first step towards effecting meaningful change.

and so much more!

I hope you enjoy this episode, and don't forget to tune in for a brand new podcast episode next Wednesday!

For more information, check out our comprehensive show notes, including transcripts of each episode, links to resources mentioned, and more!

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She believes that women can take action toward realizing their true potential only when they stop proving and striving to be who everyone wants them to be. When we reveal the truth of who we are, the world orients itself around us. With the practice of self-love and compassion, we become aligned, opening the portal into our divine purpose where true prosperity dwells. There has never been a more potent time for women to reveal the truth of who we are as a catalyst for positive change as the sacred feminine returns.

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