Secrets & Shadows: Exposing Spiritual Abuse in the Mormon Church

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Rye the Codega sits down with Heidi Love, and JJ Vance, podcaster and survivor of religious trauma, to explore the hidden world of spiritual abuse within the Mormon Church. What begins as a discussion about manipulation, secrecy, and control quickly unravels into something deeper—generational trauma, identity, and the unspoken shadows that live in plain sight.This is not an exposé or a debate. It’s a raw and vulnerable exploration of lived experiences from two people who’ve walked through the fire and dared to speak the truth.From cult-like control structures and the cost of blind obedience, to healing, empowerment, and reclaiming personal sovereignty—this episode may challenge what you think you know. 🧠 Topics Include:What spiritual abuse looks like in religious systemsCult tactics and control within MormonismThe psychological toll of leaving a high-demand religionGenerational trauma and secrecyHealing, empowerment, and finding your voiceThe price of speaking outWhether you've experienced religious trauma yourself or you're just curious about the hidden layers of organized religion, this episode invites you to listen with an open heart and mind.Heidi Love of the Unfiltered Rise Podcast can be found:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/UnfilteredRisePodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/UnfilteredRiseJJ Vance of Operation GCD can be found: Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/operationgcdJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channe...➡️ Want my help to get your paranormal encounter, conspiracy theory, or unexplained story out? Contact me here:📬Inquiries: [email protected] on:📺 YouTube: @CodexofCuriosities https://www.youtube.com/channe...💻Website: hhttps://ttps//codexofcuriositi...📲Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccofcuriosities🤳Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/codex.of.curiosities/Support the Show!🛒Codega's Store: https://codegas-bodega-shop.fourthwall.com/🎙Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Codega...📦Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.mx/hz/w...Disclaimer:Neither The Host (Rye Voss) nor the podcast (Codega's Codex of Curiosities) are responsible for the views and opinions of any of the guests. * Codega's Codex of Curiosities is a show for people to share their experiences and opinions.All claims made by individual guests are at their own discretion and may not reflect on the overall views of Codega's Codex of Curiosities or Rye Voss.We encourage listeners to do their own research and form their own opinions on the topics discussed on Codega's Codex of Curiosities.Content may be controversial or challenging, so it's important to listen critically and be aware of your own biases.Music Credits: 78 PULSE: A Dark and Ominous Soundscape for Mysteries and Suspense - by Kjartan Abel. Visit https://kjartan-abel.com/libra... to find free music for your next project. This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/codega-s-codex-of-curiosities--6244705/support.📬Inquiries: [email protected]📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channe...💻Website: https://ttps//codexofcuriositi...📲Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccofcuriosities🤳Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/codex.of.curiosities/Support the Show!🛒Codega's Store: https://codegas-bodega-shop.fourthwall.com/🎙Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Codega...📦Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.mx/hz/w...Disclaimer:Neither The Host (Rye Voss) nor the podcast (Codega's Codex of Curiosities) are responsible for the views and opinions of any of the guests.* All claims made by individual guests are at their own discretion and may not reflect on the overall views of Codega's Codex of Curiosities or Rye Voss