Breaking Sacred Chains | Iilona Nielson’s Journey to Freedom Beyond Mormonism

In this episode of The Observatory, Iilona Nielson joins the show to discuss her journey to releasing the attachment with the Mormon Church and coming out on the other side. Hear how Iilona realized something was wrong, the experience of building a family on a belief that feels wrong, and how she navigated the journey of getting out of Mormonism with her husband. Iilona also shares the challenges of getting out, the things that helped her on the journey, and the experience of being on the other side. Scott also shares his story of getting out of Mormonism. Timestamps[01:57] Iilona Nielson’s background information[05:14] The time Iilona moves from Ireland to the USA[08:02] The first time Iilona realized she was brainwashed[11:40] How Iilona met with her husband[13:58] The Masonic Temple[17:14] The experience of building a family on a belief that feels wrong[22:06] How Iilona realized that something is wrong[26:19] Scott’s journey out of Mormonism[28:20] How Iilona navigated her journey of getting out with her husband[36:00] Things that helped Iilona on her journey of getting out [37:40] The challenges of getting out of the Mormon Church[43:00] The experience of moving to North Carolina[48:50] How the kids responded to the new environment [54:00] The best gift that Iilona gave her kids[01:00:44] Shifting from the outside to within[01:01:18] Plato’s Allegory of the Cave[01:07:23] How Iilona got into breathwork yoga[01:08:27] Iilona's relationship with herself now[01:14:26] Advise to people with self-doubt and fear of the unknown Notable quotes:“It’s powerful for people to know they are not going to Hell. Hell is invented just like Heaven. It’s all right here.” - Scott Wright [16:28]“The process of doubting helps you understand that things are not right.” - LaRae Wright [34:09]“It’s challenging to be authentic and speak the truth when everything around you says something different.” - Iilona Nielson [54:45]“The only true wisdom is in knowing that you know nothing.” - Scott Wright [01:06:06]“ The home is not external but when you are in balance with yourself.” - Iilona Nielson [01:08:13]Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast