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Surviving the Unthinkable: Natasha’s Story of Suicide Loss, Abuse, and Life After the FLDS
*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering.
Episode Summary
In this episode of The Survivors, Lisa Sugarman introduces her new co-host Natasha J. Layton, who shares her harrowing story of sexual abuse, religious trauma, domestic abuse, and survival after growing up in the FLDS cult as the niece of Warren Jeffs. Natasha recounts her experiences of childhood trauma and the complexities of life within a polygamous community. The conversation dives into the impact of her past on her mental health and the journey towards reclaiming her narrative and healing.
🎙️ Episode Sponsored by The HelpHUB™
Struggling with your mental health? Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or just alone? Well, you're not. Welcome to The HelpHUB™—your online destination for mental health resources, treatment options, content, and tools to help meet you exactly where you are in the moment. Visit TheHelpHUB.co to get started.
Takeaways
- Natasha's story is a powerful testament to survival.
- The FLDS cult's impact on individual lives is profound.
- Trauma can be a dirty family secret that is hard to confront.
- Survivors often grapple with guilt and self-blame.
- Naming one's story is a crucial step in healing.
- The importance of pacing in sharing traumatic experiences.
- Community ties can be severed in the name of faith.
- Understanding the dynamics of polygamy is essential.
- Healing is a layered process that takes time.
- Survival often begins long before it is recognized.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to The Survivors Podcast
01:39 Natasha's Journey Begins
03:02 Life Inside the FLDS Cult
13:34 Understanding the FLDS and Warren Jeffs
24:18 The Impact of Trauma and Abuse
34:01 Reflections on Survival and Healing
Mental Health Resources
Follow & Connect With Us
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_survivors_podcast
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-survivors-podcast
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSurvivorsPodcastChannel
🎵📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesurvivorspodcast
See you next week! In the meantime, keep surviving.
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By Lisa Sugarman & Natasha J. Layton
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*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering.
Episode Summary
In this episode of The Survivors, Lisa Sugarman introduces her new co-host Natasha J. Layton, who shares her harrowing story of sexual abuse, religious trauma, domestic abuse, and survival after growing up in the FLDS cult as the niece of Warren Jeffs. Natasha recounts her experiences of childhood trauma and the complexities of life within a polygamous community. The conversation dives into the impact of her past on her mental health and the journey towards reclaiming her narrative and healing.
🎙️ Episode Sponsored by The HelpHUB™
Struggling with your mental health? Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or just alone? Well, you're not. Welcome to The HelpHUB™—your online destination for mental health resources, treatment options, content, and tools to help meet you exactly where you are in the moment. Visit TheHelpHUB.co to get started.
Takeaways
- Natasha's story is a powerful testament to survival.
- The FLDS cult's impact on individual lives is profound.
- Trauma can be a dirty family secret that is hard to confront.
- Survivors often grapple with guilt and self-blame.
- Naming one's story is a crucial step in healing.
- The importance of pacing in sharing traumatic experiences.
- Community ties can be severed in the name of faith.
- Understanding the dynamics of polygamy is essential.
- Healing is a layered process that takes time.
- Survival often begins long before it is recognized.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to The Survivors Podcast
01:39 Natasha's Journey Begins
03:02 Life Inside the FLDS Cult
13:34 Understanding the FLDS and Warren Jeffs
24:18 The Impact of Trauma and Abuse
34:01 Reflections on Survival and Healing
Mental Health Resources
Follow & Connect With Us
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_survivors_podcast
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-survivors-podcast
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSurvivorsPodcastChannel
🎵📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesurvivorspodcast
See you next week! In the meantime, keep surviving.
#TheSurvivorsPodcast #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #SuicidePrevention #YouAreNotAlone #BreakTheSilence #GriefSupport #988Lifeline #SurvivorStories #MentalHealth #SuicideAwareness #MentalHealthPodcast #Community #Hope #Grief #Stigma #MentalIllness #Support #LisaSugarman #TheHelpHUB #NatashaJLayton #FLDS #LisaSugarman #WarrenJeffs #SexualAbuse #Abuse #Trauma #ChildhoodTrauma #Depression #SuicideLoss #SuicideAttempt #Cults
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