In Part 2 of our most-listened-to episode on religious trauma, Lauren Whiteurst and Adam Brooks return to answer YOUR questions about life after leaving the Mormon church.

This raw and compassionate conversation dives into the fears, doubts, and freedom that come with walking away from high-demand religion. They talk about setting boundaries with believing family, unlearning shame, and how they each redefined spirituality on their own terms.

Whether you’re questioning your faith or supporting someone who is, this episode is a powerful reminder: you’re not alone, and you’re not crazy for wanting more.

➡️ Listen in for:

• Honest Q&A from listeners

• Life beyond Mormonism

• Navigating fear, doubt, and family tension

• Healing your relationship with yourself and spirituality

🎙️ If this episode resonates, share it with a friend and leave a review — it helps others find support on their own path.

What would your life look like if you stopped performing for approval and started living for yourself?In this inspiring conversation, author Jillian Reilly shares the deeply personal journey behind her book The Ten Permissions. We explore how to break unspoken rules, reclaim your identity, and live with more authenticity and freedom.In this episode, you’ll hear:- The wake-up moment that changed Jillian’s life forever- How “permissions” can become daily practices for self-liberation- Why every teenager and college student should read The Ten Permissions before their big life adventures- How to let go of the “good girl” mask and step into your full, unapologetic selfWhether you’re navigating a midlife reinvention, healing from burnout, or just starting your adult journey, this conversation will give you the courage to grant yourself the permissions you’ve been waiting for.📖 Get the Book: https://amzn.to/418XRrk 🌐 Connect with Jillian: https://tenpermissions.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thetenpermissions/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@thetenpermissions 🎙 Listen to More Episodes of Whole Life Vitality: wholelifevitality.com🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a new episode!#TheTenPermissions #JillianReilly #BreakTheRules #SelfReclamation #WholeLifeVitalityPodcast #MindsetShift #SelfLove #PersonalGrowth #Empowerment #Authenticity #LivingWithoutApproval

🎙️ In this raw and powerful episode, Rachel Hansen shares her story of growing up in a high-control religious environment where a woman’s worth was tied to her weight—and her ability to have babies.What started as a quest for health spiraled into disordered eating, emotional trauma, and a 100-pound weight gain that had nothing to do with food—and everything to do with safety. From body image and spiritual gaslighting to food addiction recovery and generational healing, Rachel opens up about the emotional toll of trying to be “good enough” in a system designed to silence her body’s wisdom.✨ Topics We Cover: • Growing up Mormon and the pressure to be thin and holy • Disordered eating disguised as “health” • Emotional eating and subconscious weight gain • Why the body holds onto weight as protection • Attachment wounds, people-pleasing, and breaking free • Learning to love your body as a partner, not a project💬 “My body was never the problem—it was the one thing keeping me safe.”If you’ve ever struggled with your body, food, family expectations, or the haunting effects of religious trauma, this episode will speak to your soul.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a conversation that changes everything.🔔 Trigger Warning:This episode includes discussions of suicidal thoughts, disordered eating, religious trauma, and emotional abuse. Please take care while listening.💛 If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available:📞 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (USA) – Call or text 988 anytime, 24/7🌐 Or visit: https://988lifeline.org#BodyImageHealing #ReligiousTrauma #FoodAddictionRecovery #EmotionalEating #Deconstruction #WomensVoices #WholeLifeVitality

Is shame quietly running your life? In this powerful episode, Lauren Whiteurst and Adam Brooks explore how black-and-white thinking, perfectionism, and old belief systems can keep us stuck in cycles of guilt and burnout. They share personal stories, insights on balance and priorities, and how learning to live in the gray opens the door to grace, curiosity, and healing.

✨ Topics include:

• The difference between guilt and shame

• Why balance is an illusion

• Recognizing shame-based thinking

• Shifting from perfectionism to presence

• Embracing fluidity, joy, and self-compassion

This conversation is raw, real, and a loving reminder that you don’t have to do it all perfectly to be worthy. There’s freedom in the in-between.

Why do some people move through tasks like a checklist, while others bounce around like a ping pong ball? In this episode, Lauren sits down with Adam Brooks to explore how our “movement patterns” shape the way we clean, work, and function in daily life.

They dive into:

• The connection between story structure and productivity styles

• Neurodivergent brains and dopamine-driven momentum

• Body doubling, laundry hacks, and late-night engine swaps

• The power of grace when your process looks different from someone else’s

Whether you’re neurotypical, neurodivergent, or just curious about how your brain works, this honest and relatable conversation will help you embrace your unique rhythm—and maybe even stop judging your mess mid-process.

✨ It’s not about how you do it. It’s that you do it.

In this deeply personal episode, Lauren and Adam open up about their experiences growing up in a high-demand religious environment—specifically the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly known as the Mormon church). Together, they dive into the complexities of religious trauma, the emotional weight of “ritual love,” the role of shame in spiritual systems, and the long journey toward healing and autonomy.‌From childhood conditioning to adult deconstruction, this honest and vulnerable conversation sheds light on:‌✨ How religion shaped their sense of self✨ The power dynamics within spiritual communities✨ Finding emotional freedom outside high-demand systems✨ Parenting with intention after breaking generational cycles✨ Reclaiming spirituality with room for nuance‌If you’ve ever wrestled with spiritual identity, questioned long-held beliefs, or simply want to hear a real story about finding wholeness after religious trauma—this one’s for you.‌💬 We’d love to hear your thoughts: Was your experience similar? How have you found healing? Drop a comment or message us!‌⚠️ _Trigger warning:_ This episode includes candid discussions about emotional manipulation, shame, and religious trauma.‌🌀 You are allowed to question. You are allowed to heal. You are allowed to change your mind. Always.‌—‌🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow for more conversations around healing, mental health, and reclaiming your whole self.‌#ReligiousTrauma #MormonStory #SpiritualDeconstruction #HealingJourney #HighDemandReligion #ExMormon #MentalHealthPodcast #WholeLifeVitality #PTSD #ExMo

In this deeply moving episode of the Whole Life Vitality podcast, Lauren sits down with Nicole Persinger—an Ironman athlete, personal trainer, mom of four, and now, a woman walking in freedom from years of disordered eating and food obsession.Nicole shares her raw and honest story of growing up in diet culture, becoming addicted to body manipulation, and chasing thinness—even when it cost her peace. From over-exercising to battling food noise, and finally stepping into a place of self-trust, this episode explores how healing is possible when you do the inner work.Together, Lauren and Nicole talk about:Living in black-and-white thinking around food and exerciseRebuilding trust between your mind and bodyThe trap of chasing “health” for the wrong reasonsThe myth that peace with food means “letting yourself go”Learning how to eat and move from a place of love, not punishmentIf you’ve ever struggled with control, restriction, or shame around food—this episode will speak directly to your heart. Nicole’s transformation is a powerful reminder that you can’t bully yourself into healing. You have to love yourself there.✨ Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that freedom from food obsession is possible.🔔 Subscribe to Whole Life Vitality for more real conversations about mindset, healing, wellness, and living in the grey.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @‌wholelifevitality💛 Learn more about Nicole’s nonprofit: One More Moment - https://www.instagram.com/one.more.moment/

In this episode of the Whole Life Vitality podcast, Lauren Whiteurst and Adam Brooks dive into emotional distancing, chronic conflict, and how we unknowingly disconnect from our feelings. Through a powerful metaphor of the inner ear, they explore how trauma, toxic environments, and childhood messaging can numb our emotional response—and how we begin to heal.

💛 Topics include:

• Rebuilding emotional connection

• The cost of emotional numbness

• Journaling for healing

• The power of vulnerability

• Reconnecting with your whole self

Whether you’re navigating emotional wounds or embracing a growth mindset, this conversation blends wellness, mindset coaching, and emotional health in a relatable, empowering way.

✨ Whole life vitality for your mind, body, and soul.

📝 Grab your journal: https://wholelifevitality.com/shopping-1

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#MindsetCoach #EmotionalHealing #WholeLifeVitality #WellnessPodcast #LifestyleTransformation