TW: Abuse, Suicide, Death, Birth Trauma, Infertility

Alpha (she/they) was raised in a lineage of deeply conservative Catholics dating back fifteen generations. Their deconstruction and queer awakening happened side by side in high school sparked by compassion for queer friends and a dawning awareness of her own bisexuality.

Years later, a near-death experience during childbirth reshaped their beliefs again. Losing her fertility and nearly her life, they found peace in the idea that death is calm and meaning is self-made. "If your structure is suffocating you, get new rules."

In this short intro episode, hosts Elise and Kari share the heart behind the podcast — a space for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies navigating faith, religious trauma, healing, and self-discovery.