Episode 1: Surviving Conversion Therapy & Reclaiming Autonomy

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In our debut episode of Pink Collar Confessions, we sit down with Joanna Whaley to unpack the painful reality of surviving conversion therapy — a practice still happening today under the guise of healing or religious “correction.”

Joanna bravely shares her story: what led her into that environment, what it cost her emotionally and spiritually, and how she began reclaiming her autonomy in the aftermath. This conversation is raw, honest, and at times heavy — but it’s also deeply human and full of quiet strength.

We talk about shame, identity, survival, and the long road to healing. It’s not just about what was taken from her — it’s about what she’s building in its place.