Ep. 122 “I Am Not Mormon": A Story of Grief, Control & Breaking Free

Send us Fan Mail"I am not Mormon." That's what Audra Phelps told herself in the mirror the night she left the LDS Church — after 10 years of quiet doubt and one policy she couldn't "unhear.Audra Phelps, founder of Mama Audra and creator of the Reclaimed Program, joins me to share her journey out of a high-control religion: the rigid roles assigned to women, the purity culture and shame around her body, and the pressure to be "an example" from childhood. She opens up about the anxiety and depression that came from living a life that wasn't her own, the grief of losing family and community after leaving, and how she now helps other ex-Mormon moms rebuild their identity using NLP, hypnotherapy, and neuroscience-based coaching.Topics covered:Growing up inside a high-control religionHow the LDS Church structures women's roles around marriage and motherhoodPurity culture and body shame from childhoodThe breaking point that led Audra to leave at age 35Grieving family, community, and her former selfUsing NLP and subconscious belief work to rebuild identityThis episode was shaped for more than one audience. If you've left the LDS Church, or if you've ever handed your power over to a belief system, a relationship, or an expectation that was never really yours — this episode is for you.Connect with Audra: mamaaudra.com✨ BONUS OFFER Book a free consult with Audra and get 50% off your first individual coaching session — open to any woman navigating a faith transition or leaving a high-control organization. Just mention PODCAST when you book to claim the discount.👉 mamaaudra.com/oneononeConnect with The Grief Talk Podcast:📸 Instagram: @grief_talk🌐 Website: vonnesolis.com — books and resources on grief, identity, and finding your way back to yourself.  🆕 📣 Text Me Fan MailYou can now text me directly about any episode. I personally read your messages and respond with practical, grounded insight. While I can’t offer long back-and-forth exchanges, I may respond directly or address your question in a future episode.Your voice helps shape the conversation.Subscribe to the podcast! Share your favourite episodes! Connect with me on LinkedIn and Facebook and Instagram @grief_talk