In this podcast episode, Ashley and I have a very open and honest conversation about body autonomy, shame, and abuse within religious contexts, particularly focusing on our experiences in the LDS Church.

We discuss how suppressing open conversations about sexuality can lead to problematic behaviors and even contribute to the prevalence of pornography and sex addiction. We emphasize the importance of allowing children to explore their bodies without shame and the significance of setting appropriate boundaries.

We share our own childhood experiences, where there were no conversations about any of it.. We also talk about how the negative effects of religious teachings that create secrecy and shame around sexuality, can lead to abuse.

We talk about how important open communication, mental health support, and reform within religious institutions are to address these issues and create safe spaces for their members.

This episode is truly about opening your minds to feeling some discomfort and talking about these things with your own kids in a healthy way so that the shame and trauma end. I for sure felt uncomfortable opening up about some of these things, but we want to shed some light on how damaging it can be if we continue with secrecy, shame, and skirting around these topics.

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