K2C 4 - Leaving Mormonism - Living in Fear, Regret, and Isolation

Leaving Mormonism: Living with Fear, Regret, and Isolation Leaving the LDS Church can bring a powerful sense of freedom—but it can also come with unexpected emotional challenges. Many former Mormons wrestle with fear, regret, loneliness, and the painful feeling of being cut off from the community they once knew. In this episode of From Kolob to Calvary, Tracy Tennant talks about the emotional side of leaving Mormonism and the struggles many people face during the transition out of the LDS Church. Questions often surface during this time: Did I make the right decision? What if I'm wrong? Why do I suddenly feel so alone? Drawing from personal experience and the stories of others who have walked this road, Tracy discusses how fear, regret, and self-isolation can take root—and how healing and recovery can begin. In this episode, Tracy explores: • Why fear and second-guessing are common after leaving Mormonism • The emotional toll of losing community and support systems • How regret and self-doubt can affect former Latter-day Saints • Why isolation often makes the transition harder • Practical encouragement for rebuilding faith, friendships, and identity If you are navigating the emotional aftermath of leaving the LDS Church, this episode offers reassurance that you are not alone—and that recovery and hope are possible. For more resources supporting those transitioning from Mormonism to biblical Christianity, visit The Mormon Matrix. This episode is part of the Leaving Mormonism series. If you are in the process of leaving the LDS Church, you may also find the other episodes in this series helpful as you navigate relationships, emotional recovery, and life after Mormonism. NOTE: This episode was recorded during the early days of the podcast (2015) when everything was a little more "live and unscripted." Thanks for extending grace as the microphone and I were still getting acquainted.