A Journey from Mormonism to Liberation: Julie Tighe – Into Healing S3, Ep.5

Julie Tighe, a humanitarian, environmentalist, and activist, shares her powerful journey of leaving the Mormon Church—a religion she describes as deeply tied to settler colonialism, racism, and patriarchy. With candor and courage, Julie reflects on the cost and freedom of rebellion, the process of religious deconstruction, and the radical self-love required to break free. Together, we explore how dismantling harmful systems can open the path to justice, healing, and both personal and collective liberation.⭐️ In this episode, you’ll learn ⭐️00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles00:37 Meet Julie Tighe: Humanitarian and Environmentalist02:06 Growing Up Mormon: A Strict Upbringing04:19 Rebellion and Resistance05:42 Positive Aspects of the Mormon Community07:08 A Chance Encounter and Deep Connection08:51 Questioning and Researching the Faith14:36 Radical Self-Acceptance and Rebellion20:44 Coping Mechanisms and Finding Freedom33:01 Historical Context and Zionism45:14 Unveiling Historical Atrocities51:24 The Persecution Complex in Religion55:33 The Role of Zionism in Modern Politics01:02:31 Grassroots Activism and Community Support01:13:25 Maintaining Compassion Amidst Injustice01:19:29 The Power of Education and Awareness01:23:08 Conclusion and Call to Action👉 Follow JulieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonfly_atx/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonfly_atx📚 Episode References:The Jewish State by Theodor Herzl: https://amzn.to/3WOBJQg✏️ Download Transcript (generated by an AI service):https://shorturl.at/1Y4bE👂Listen to the Into Healing Podcast while you're on-the-go!🎧  Apple podcast: https://apple.co/3wmd4sz🎧  Spotify: https://rb.gy/ceqmkt👉 Become a member on our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/intohealing👉 Subscribe to the YouTube channelwww.youtube.com/@Into.Healing👉 Follow Into HealingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intohealing/Website: https://www.intohealing.com/UpScrolled: @intohealing👉 Follow MiraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirakaddoura TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mira.kaddoura Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirakaddoura/💌 Sign up for the Healing newsletter https://www.intohealing.com/newsletter🖐 Into Healing is produced by Red & Co. https://redandco.com/Disclaimers• As a reminder, Into Healing is for informational and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute medical or psychological advice.• Into Healing recognizes that for people suffering under traumatic forces beyond their control, beginning a healing journey is often not possible. For these neighbors, both near and far, let us make a better world where all who wish to heal have the time, space, and resources they need.