In this episode, I chat with Elena Bridgers, science writer and author of Motherhood Until Yesterday to talk about the lie most moms are living under: that motherhood should feel natural, effortless, and fulfilling on its own. Instead, we uncover why modern motherhood feels so hard and why it’s not your failure, it’s the mismatch between how humans evolved to raise children and how we’re expected to do it now. Elena explains how real human parenting used to look, why community and support were the norm, and why isolation and pressure leave so many mothers overwhelmed and exhausted.

We also dive into the narratives many moms inherit from religion, feminist ideals, and internet culture that frame motherhood in ways that help just about no one. Elena’s work blends evolutionary biology, anthropology, and real-life experience to help mothers feel seen, understood, and less alone.

Elena Bridgers Links:

📍 Newsletter — Motherhood Until Yesterday (Substack): https://elenabridgers.substack.com/ 🌍 Website: https://elenabridgers.com/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elena.bridgers/

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What are the chances of a guy like Jesus and a girl like me ending up together? Not good. But I'm throwing my life into the turmoil of holiness anyway to get some data! I'm making my way through a year-long course on secular spirituality, and now it's time I introduce my project for 2026, working title: Mormonize Me. In this first episode, I introduce my ideas and talk to experts and friends like Britt Hartley @nononsensespirituality , Eve Pearce, Shaun Miller, and Eric Moutsos @ericmoutsosshow

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1. CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes frank discussion of racism, domestic violence, religious trauma, online harassment, and threats.
2. Today, we dive into de-radicalization, Christian nationalism, and the real human cost of propaganda, featuring Jennie Gage from Life, Take Two a former white supremacist and ex-Mormon. Jennie rebuilt her life through community, accountability, and hard truths. We talk about how racism was spoon-fed to us as normal, and how indoctrination separates people from themselves and the beautiful world around us.
3. Life Take Two channel, "How MAGA Destroyed My Life": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXQa7jW_QmY
4. Jennie's Substack: https://lifetaketwo.substack.com/p/i-was-a-white-supremacist?r=35knav&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true
5. Business Insider Article: https://www.businessinsider.com/trad-wife-on-tiktok-shares-idyllic-lifestyle-risks-money-2024-3
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1. My first working title for this episode was: "Leaving Mormonism and Flying Frontier: What I Wish I Had to Survive." I think that sums it up! Storytimes are always fun, so sit back and let me tell you the tale of the girl who had to rebuild a nervous system from scratch. "That doesn't sound fun." What if I include my newest lore and hijinks without end? Great.
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Everyone be nice. It's a heavy time.

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You'll never guess who I ran into at the local "Fuck Nazis" rally in Utah. That's right, Kwaku El. The face of Ward Radio and Mormon apologetic videos sits down with me for a deep dive on the history and viewpoints of this funky, new brand of white supremacy that bowie knife-wielding involuntary celibates are calling "DezNat". Why? Because the Nazis are here and no one, least of which the LDS church or its pro-LDS podcasters, are doing anything about it.

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1. In today's episode of the podcast, Carly Bingham gives us the low down on the hoedown as we discuss all the aspects of her faith journey. Carly, best known for her viral ex-Mormon related content across Instagram and TikTok, shares her raw, funny, and thoughtful reflections on leaving the Mormon Church, navigating motherhood, sexuality, and personal growth. Whether you're in the middle of your own faith crisis or just curious, you're in the right place.
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3. Substack for Uncertainly Carly: https://substack.com/@uncertainlycarly?utm_source=%2Fhome%2Fcategory%2F96&utm_medium=reader2
4. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncertainlycarly/
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1. Join me, Carah Burrell, for two hours of joy as I sit down with comedian Adam Broud, known for his hilarious and thought-provoking stand-up show "Comedy Church". You'll either laugh your ass off or say "Get thee hence, Satan." No further explanation is needed.
2. Check out these links to see where Adam Broud is performing next: https://www.adambroud.com/upcoming-shows
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1. Howdy y'all, I’m back and ready to share and care. In this episode, I'm answering questions and unpacking a whole bunch of stuff about my Mormon life and what I believe now. Haters get lost cause I'm getting honest about the good, the bad, and the divorced. Thanks to everyone who've been lovely sweethearts and followed my journey!
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1. The ultimate Ex-Mormon sex Q&A is here! If you've heard of sex or tried it, hold off going at it until you watch me and my guest Faith Erickson answer listeners' burning questions and give our million-dollar advice.
2. Faith's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faith_ironically/
3. Mormon Stories: Redefining Sexuality and Body Autonomy - Faith Erickson's THRIVE Story: https://www.youtube.com/live/5oeoIYjyCJM?si=MCetG_omERkX4Rzq
4. All my links and info on the group trip to Greece! 🔗 https://linktr.ee/nuancehoe
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