Leaving the LDS Church & Rebuilding Identity with Audra Phelps (Part 1)

In Part 1 of our conversation, Audra Phelps shares her journey of leaving the LDS church and the years of internal struggle that followed. After moving abroad with her family, she began to question long-held beliefs and navigate what it means to step away from a faith that shaped her identity, relationships, and sense of motherhood. She opens up about the loneliness, grief, and uncertainty that can come with a faith transition, and the challenge of rebuilding identity when everything once felt clearly defined. This is a thoughtful conversation about loss, deconstruction, and beginning to rediscover who you are. Part 2 continues Audra’s story as she reflects on marriage, motherhood in an empty nest season, and navigating decisions about her relationship after her faith transition. If you’re navigating a similar path, you can connect with Audra on Instagram @mamaaudraofficial, where she supports moms leaving Mormonism and other high-demand religions, and at mamaaudra.com.