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Navigating Faith and Identity: Our Deconstruction Journey

In this episode of 'Messy Genes,' Cindy and Carly embark on a candid and emotional dialogue about leaving the Mormon Church, wrestling with faith, and finding their personal identity outside of religion. Carly opens up about her initial doubts sparked by her husband’s questioning and the eventual unraveling of their devout beliefs. Cindy recalls her emotional ride through her own faith crisis, exacerbated by her sister’s departure and navigating her own path while undergoing intense therapy. Woven into the narrative are humorous reflections on Mormon fashion and the sisterly bond that stood the test of this transformative period in their lives.

00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter
00:31 Podcast Setup Struggles
01:25 Hair Talk and Personal Grooming
02:13 Welcome to Messy Genes
02:35 Leaving the Church: A Unique Topic
03:06 C*nty Stories of the Week
03:13 Tripping on Ac*d: A Personal Experience
11:51 Quitting Nicotine: A Personal Journey
17:33 Leaving the Mormon Church: Personal Stories
18:31 Mormon Fashion Disasters
42:07 Existential Crisis and Identity Struggle
42:53 Revealing the Truth to Family
43:20 Impact on Relationships and Personal Journals
43:58 A Monumental Shift: Wheeler Farm Incident
46:55 The Email That Changed Everything
48:40 Processing Faith and Personal Revelation
55:01 Family Reactions and Emotional Turmoil
01:00:23 Questioning the Church and Seeking Truth
01:14:12 Therapy and Self-Discovery
01:19:45 A New Beginning: Embracing Change