Latter-Day Lesbian

In today's episode we are fortunate to have with us the inspiring and talented, a.k.a "loving blossom" (Shelly's term for her), Courtney Ariel. As you may remember, Courtney wrote the article we read last week, "For Our White Friends Desiring To Be Allies." Please join us for this enlightening conversation.
Courtney's recommendations and contact info:
BOOKS:
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates (additionally he has written amazing/insightful articles featured in the news publication: The Atlantic)
Citizen by Claudia Rankine
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
White Fragility by Robin J. DiAngelo
FILM:
Must watch Film based off of James Baldwin works: "I am not your Negro"
SOJOURNERS PUBLICATION FEATURED ARTICLES:
https://sojo.net/biography/courtney-ariel

MUSIC:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/48wwNodTzVibSVGkuX8MjF
Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/courtney-ariel/id283282575
Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/7342329
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/courtneyariel
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/courtney-ariel

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyarielmusic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtneyarielmusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/carielmusic

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In this episode we read from various racist LDS documents, including the BOM and the words of various "prophets" of the Mormon church. But even though that's part of our history, in many cases, that's not where the story has to end. Let's do something about it! We start with a fantastic article by Courtney Ariel entitled, For Our White Friends Desiring to Be Allies. It's informative and eye opening; hopefully you get as much out of it as we did. We also recommend the list of books, below.
Michelle Alexander: The New Jim Crow
Ta-Nehisi Coates: Between the World and Me
Claudia Rankine: Citizen
Ibram X. Kendi: Stamped from the Beginning / How to Be an Antiracist
Crystal M. Fleming: How to Be Less Stupid About Race
Ruby Hamad: White Tears/Brown Scars
Robin DiAngelo: White Fragility

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This week we officially debut our Mormon Mad Libs segment, so take a load off on our lounge chair and enjoy. We also break out not three, but FOUR whole Ds for Sister Fanny Fact Check's: Deep Dives into Dire Doctrine. And finally, we finish a listener letter and read a "She Said What" that seems sort of like a cry for help. Poor, poor Wendy Nelson.

Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com.

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This week's episode features our interview with multiple kidnapping and abuse survivor, Jan Broberg. Jan speaks candidly about her family's relationship with Robert "B" Berchtold, and the often negative reactions her parents had to endure (including hate mail) in order to let the truth come out. Her story is complicated, heartbreaking and intense, so please be advised.

Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com.

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In this episode we dust off the LDL singers to introduce a brand-new segment entitled (cue music): "Shelly's Journal Journey" (yeehaw)! Hopefully, you won't curse us for getting yet another musical stinger stuck in your head. Also, Sister Fanny Fact Check stops by for a visit, and we begin part 1 of a letter from a listener named Jenna. Grab a cup of devil's brew and enjoy!

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Yes, you read correctly - this week we play a fun Mad Libs game from a ridiculous brain washy LDS child's song that's somehow supposed to celebrate motherhood. We also read a letter from one kick-ass grandma (you have to be a mother to later be a grandmother, so it counts). So moms (and non moms), grab a generous pour of Apostate Coffee and join us!

Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com.

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Happy early Mother's Day everybody! Once again we read from the book "Woman" (written by 15 men) to learn all about how to be a good mother, and Shelly relates it to her own experience. Should be a good time. Also, we read a letter from a listener who's related by marriage to one of the aforementioned authors/experts on how to be female: Boyd K. Packer. Somebody's gotta be I guess. Nutty.

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Once again we are thrilled to welcome our good friend and therapist (not that she's our therapist or anything), the lovely, kind and compassionate, Kimberly Anderson. This time Kimberly offers some really good advice for thriving during the pandemic, and she also fills us in on what she's been up to.

To find Kimberly's CTR group, just head to Facebook and search for Conversion Therapy Recovery.

For self care, Kimberly recommends everyone Google Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

Check out Story Time with Miss Kimberly on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8zFW5LkcTuc

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In this episode Mary and Shelly take part in a couples counseling session without the help of a therapist (you're welcome, listeners). Also, Diana joins us for a fun Q & A, and Mary may or may not stump Diana and Shelly with this week's FUMPOTD. Hope you enjoy!

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In this episode we learn how to be a WOMAN with the help of some old Mormon dudes who evidently wrote the book on the subject. Also Sister Fanny Fact Check enlightens us during this week's FUMPOTD. And we read a letter from a listener named Taylor who might live in a magical place known as Gay Town (she's at least stopped by a time or two).
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