NXN Podcast

In this vibrant (and final - at least for now) episode of the Naughty By Nature podcast, Treen talks about reclaiming spirituality after leaving Evangelicalism. Joined by Spiritual Director and Somatic Practitioner Hailey Mitsui, they engage in an honest conversation about how their relationship with the Christian faith evolved.

They reflect on what was comfortable and safe about Evangelicalism and what parts of themselves they had to suppress in order to belong. Actor and comedian Jordan Hull, plays God, and taps into themes of polyamory, sharing how embracing one's true identity can lead to spiritual freedom.

Hailey discusses how the Indigenous wisdom tradition of Christianity was co-opted by empire, and shares her intention to try and heal the harm it has done. Together, the three of them explore the duality of grief and liberation that accompanies spiritual development and the need to foster communities that acknowledge and embrace the whole person.

With laughter, vulnerability, and a spirit of curiosity, Episode 7 invites us to reexamine our beliefs, especially the Christian ones. Treen and Hailey emphasize the importance of integrating all aspects of the self in a journey toward wholeness.

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You can follow Hailey Mitsui on Instagram @haileymitsui. 

You can follow Jordan Hull on Instagram @jordanehull.

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00:00 Introduction to Naughty By Nature
00:19 Meet God and their Polycule
01:48 Guest Introduction: Hailey Mitsui
02:49 Deconstructing Our Evangelical Roots
04:14 Exploring Conditional Belonging in Evangelicalism
06:18 The Decline of Evangelicalism
09:22 Hailey's Religious Journey
15:59 Treen's Religious Journey
27:02 Intuition and Identity in Evangelicalism
31:05 Intuition and God Gives a Thumbs Up
31:40 Changing Perspectives and Parenting
33:10 Evangelical Transformation
34:24 Reconstructing Identity
35:20 Belonging and Community
36:15 Comedy and Faith
47:35 200 Years Into the Future of Religion
52:45 Conclusion and Guest Information

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In Episode 6 of the Naughty By Nature podcast, our host, Treen, unpacks the complexities of feminine identity within Christianity alongside Christina Tasooji, a women’s leadership coach and writer.

Together, they discuss the limiting religious stories that shaped their views of women and explore how the absence of feminine representation in the church impacted their development and confidence.

This episode features Shahbano Farid, who plays God, bringing a fresh perspective on how women are regarded in Islam. Her insights serve as a powerful balm for both Treen and Christina. Together, they dig into the importance of reclaiming influential female figures like Mary Magdalene and Lilith who challenge the traditional narratives that have long oppressed the feminine.

Christina reflects on her journey to reconnect with the divine feminine, highlighting how embracing her body's rhythms and wisdom played a vital role in her spiritual awakening. They both emphasize the revolutionary potential of the divine feminine as a source of life and creation, advocating for a spiritual landscape where both masculine and feminine energies can coexist and thrive.

Filled with humor, vulnerability, and lasting spiritual insights, this episode invites you to reexamine your perceptions of femininity, identity, and spirituality. It’s a heartfelt call to embrace the wholeness of the divine, reclaim and perhaps change the narrative you grew up with, and to honor the sacredness of both the masculine and feminine within us all!

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You can follow Christina Tasooji on Instagram @christina_angelique.
You can follow Shahbano Farid on Instagram @shahbabyy or watch her sketches on YouTube  @shabslaurelforever6589.

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00:00 Introduction to the Naughty by Nature Podcast

00:34 Meet God and Our Guest Christina Tasooji

03:02 Exploring Feminine Identity in Religion

10:12 Personal Stories and Cultural Reflections

22:57 Awakening to the Divine Feminine

29:25 Exploring Origin Stories and Personal Journeys

30:05 The Significance of Mary Magdalene

31:11 Reclaiming the Divine Feminine

33:51 Spiritual Practices and Menstrual Cycle Awareness

35:24 The Sacredness of Menstruation

37:20 Historical and Cultural Connections

39:22 The Divine Feminine and Jesus

43:45 Balancing Feminine and Masculine Energies

50:01 Personal Relationship with the Divine

54:13 Conclusion and Guest Information

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In this spirited episode of the Naughty By Nature podcast, Treen gets cozy with therapist, death doula and good friend Caroline Lee to explore the messy, beautiful, and taboo world of Christian divorce. They laugh, cry, and maybe even question their life choices, all while comparing divorce to the dying process.

Caroline opens up about getting hitched at the ripe age of nineteen, under the watchful eyes of purity culture and familial expectations, while Treen reflects on what commitment really requires. Together, they unveil the societal stigma surrounding divorce and how it can turn friendships into ghost towns. 

With a dousing of humor from guest comedian Raven Daley as God, this episode challenges the myth that enduring unhappiness is somehow virtuous. Instead, they cheer on the glorious messiness of reclaiming your identity post-breakup.

So grab your favorite beverage and settle in for a heartfelt chat that’s equal parts hilarious and enlightening, proving that there’s life (and laughter) after love - and maybe even a little divine intervention along the way!

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You can follow Caroline Lee on Instagram @howcarolinecarolines. 

You can follow Raven Daley on Instagram @g1ngerv1dus.

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00:00 Introduction to the Naughty by Nature Podcast

00:34 Meet God and Lighthearted Banter

01:28 Introducing Caroline Lee and the 'Camino Divorciado'

03:54 Caroline's Marriage and Early Relationship Struggles

06:51 The Stigma of Divorce in Christianity

09:06 Personal Reflections on Divorce

11:11 God's Perspective and Relationship Insights

15:17 Caroline's Divorce Journey

25:31 Opening Up About Divorce

25:54 Christian Judgment and Divorce

27:11 Divorce as Death

27:51 Marriage and Transformation

33:29 The Struggles of a Sexless Marriage

37:05 The Moment of Realization

40:02 The Complexities of Divorce

42:28 Reflections and Moving Forward

50:36 Concluding Thoughts and Farewells

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Hold onto your headphones folks! We’re back with an episode that blasts through the taboo topic of female masturbation like a wrecking ball. 

Treen rolls out the red carpet for guest Lindsay Branham (environmental psychologist, author, and eco-doula) and for the illustrious Goddess of Masturbation, improvised by Ali Levin.

Together, they pry open the Pandora’s box of purity culture to explore why female self-pleasure got a bad rep - swapping both cringeworthy and enlightening tales. They dig deep into how Christian ideologies about our bodies did a number on our capacity to self-regulate, co-regulate and connect. This episode isn't just about finding your buttons and how to press them; it's a declaration for why rewiring our connection to ourselves – and consequently to each other and the earth – is important.

From reclaiming our erogenous zones to eco-eroticism, Treen and her pals paint a vivid picture: when you're out of touch (literally), you're cast from your own anchor. Religious dogma didn't just take the 'fun' out of 'fundamentalism'; it may have unplugged us from our humanity.

So tune in, drop those inhibitions like they're hot, and let's embark on this quest to reclaim all of ourselves. 

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You can follow Lindsay Branham on Instagram @lindsaylaurenne and subscribe to her Substack at https://lindsaybranham.substack.com/. 

You can follow Ali Levin on Instagram @alilevinhere.

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00:00 Welcome to Naughty by Nature

00:34 Introducing the Goddess of Masturbation

01:14 A Journey of Self-Pleasure

02:01 Meet Today's Special Guest - Treen’s Bestie Lindsay

02:36 When Lindsay Bought Treen Her First Vibrator

05:20 Christian Roots and Sexual Repression

07:07 The Impact of Purity Culture on Our Bodies

19:08 Deconstructing Christianity

26:06 The Emotional Struggles of Men

26:46 The Catholic Church and Sexuality

28:11 The Impact of Shame on Sexuality

30:11 Exploring Eco-Sexuality

37:07 Reclaiming Self-Pleasure

48:03 The Sacredness of Nature and Its Connection to Pleasure

49:48 Rapid Fire Facts About the History of Masturbation

52:16 Final Thoughts and Guest Information

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In Episode 3 of the Naughty by Nature podcast, Treen and Michael Gungor, musician and host of The Liturgist Podcast, breach the taboo topic (in Christian circles) of ‘Deconstruction’.

Matched with John Itiola, a comedian who plays an overworked and underappreciated version of ‘God’, this trio divulges the challenges that come from questioning Christian constructs.

Non-Christians might wonder, why is it so hard to leave Evangelicalism? This episode addresses the plethora of fears and beliefs that come with saying goodbye to the Christian church. Treen and Michael discuss the unique hang ups in their deconstruction journeys, the power of mystical experiences and both the chaos and freedom that ensued.

They get real, raw, and giggle…a lot!

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You can follow Michael Gungor on Instagram @michaelgungor.

You can follow John Itiola on Instagram @wordsplayed. 

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00:00 Welcome to the Naughty by Nature Podcast

00:39 Meet God and God’s “most favorite” son, Michael Gungor

01:59 The Journey of Deconstruction

05:14 Defining Deconstruction

09:28 A Moment of Surrender

18:08 Mystical Experiences and Support

22:55 The Role of Shame and Fear

24:48 Clearing the Air with God: A Holy Moment

25:47 Deconstructing Spiritual Warfare and Fear: The Mark of the Beast

28:32 Taboo Topics: Masturbation, Polyamory, and Other Deities

30:08 Reclaiming Faith: A New Perspective on God

32:08 Stages of Deconstruction: A Humorous Take

33:49 Questions Every Believer Encounters

36:08 Reclaiming Christianity: Integrating the Past

40:16 Final Thoughts and Farewells

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In episode two of the Naughty by Nature podcast, our host Treen dives into the “hot topic” of Christian marriage with special guest Audrey Assad. 

They unpack what they were taught to believe about marriage growing up, why they got married, the pressures and expectations they faced as former Christian wives, and what Christian marriage was actually like - sex and all.  

Segments include humorous interactions with “God”, played this time by comedians Rachel Wenitsky and David Sidorov, a married couple in real life. 

This group explores the evolution of marriage and partnership in both Christian and secular contexts. Audrey and Treen share vulnerable insights about what wasn’t working in their marriages, what they learned from the experience, and how they found lives after divorce that embrace all parts of them. 

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You can listen to Audrey’s music on Spotify at Audrey Assad and follow her on Instagram @audreyassad.

You can find Rachel and David on Instagram @rachelwenitsky, @theotherdavidsidorov or at the dog park with their pup Bagel.

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00:00 Welcome to Naughty by Nature: Unpacking Religious Baggage with Humor 

00:17 Meet God: A Divine Comedic Duo

01:52 Introducing Audrey Assad

03:35 Vybes Check and Personal Stories

04:06 Religious Upbringing, Programmed to be a Good Wife

08:35 Sex in Christian Marriage and Deconstruction

17:24 Proposal Stories and Reflections

20:56 The Big Bang Proposal

22:05 Lived Experience in Christian Marriage

24:56 A Christian Artist House in Brooklyn

31:20 Anger and its Role in Self-Discovery

34:29 Learnings from Christian Marriage and Divorce

39:46 Current Relationship with God and Spirituality

44:23 Outro and Where to Find Us

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In our premiere episode, our host, Treen, revisits topics taught by the Evangelical Christian church with a blend of humor, storytelling, and role-playing. 

Joined by public speaker, coach, and author Ruthie Lindsey, they delve into their past experiences of Evangelical baptism, spiritual deconstruction, and rebirth. Oh and “God” is there too, improvised and played by Los Angeles based comedian, Alen Kolenovic. 

This episode touches on the origins of the word 'God', the impact of Christian religious upbringing and what it might actually mean to be “born again.” This hilarious conversation is full of engaging anecdotes and discussions, as this trinity examines themes of shadow work, self-acceptance and the evolving nature of what it means to be on the spiritual path. 

To join us on this hilarious ride, follow us here as well as on Instagram @nxnpod for more goodies!

You can find Ruthie’s work on her website https://www.ruthielindsey.com/ and follow her on Instagram @ruthielindsey 

You can follow Alen and his comedy on Instagram @alen_kolenovic

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00:00 Welcome to Naughty by Nature: Poking at Taboo with Humor and Role-Play

00:45 Diving into Baptism: A Candid Conversation with God

01:14 Introducing Ruthie Lindsay: From Tragedy to Transformation

02:54 Exploring Personal Journeys: From Christian Conformity to Deconstruction

13:29 The Impact of Community and Belonging on Personal Identity

18:27 Unpacking the Shadow: Accepting All Parts of Ourselves

20:26 Embracing Shadow Work and the Power of Love

21:59 The Journey Through Shame and Religion to Self-Acceptance

22:47 Exploring the Depths of Emotion and Trauma

25:09 Healing and Transformation: From Personal Struggle to Universal Connection

25:54 The Evolution of Belief: From Performative Faith to Authentic Connection with God

28:25 Navigating the Mystical Realm: Knowing the Divine

38:00 The Essence of Actually Being Born Again: Richard Rohr’s Order, Disorder, Reorder

42:36 Rituals, Baptism, and the Brave Journey of Deconstruction

44:00 Connecting with Ruthie Lindsay, Alen Kolenovic and Wrapping Up

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Naughty by Nature is a show about finding a god that accepts all of you. 

Meet Treen, filmmaker, performer, former-Evangelical Christian and the woman behind this podcast. She is on a mission to find the humor and wisdom in all our spiritual journeys, whether we’re being born again or deconstructing from toxic religious relationships. 

In this prologue, Treen shares her journey of self-discovery and healing, revealing experiences with various therapeutic practices as well as her unique spiritual exploration, which includes a dramatic conversion to Evangelical Christianity.

The Naughty by Nature podcast explores themes of spirituality, self-expression and personal growth. This is our invitation to all who feel constrained by societal norms and religious dogma to join us in open, vulnerable conversations about finding “god” and finding oneself. 

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Naughty by Nature is a show about finding a god that accepts all of you. 

Filmmaker, performer, and former-Evangelical Christian, Treen (Katrina Lillian Sorrentino) is on a mission to find humor and wisdom in all our spiritual journeys, whether we’re being born again or deconstructing from toxic religious relationships. 

In this cheeky and subversive series about how to keep the faith, Treen talks with guests about how they processed their religious baggage and carved out a unique spiritual path for themselves.

Oh, and God will be there too, played by a different mystery comedian on every episode. 

To join us on this hilarious ride make sure you follow the show, subscribe to our channel here YouTube.com/@nxnpod, and follow along on Instagram @nxnpod for more goodies!

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