Welcome to the FIRST episode of the Wise Jezebels…a podcast where we discuss pop culture, relevant topics, fundamentalism, and check the fruit! And we are no-holds-barred! We jump right in to talking about our experiences visiting the gynecologist after growing up in a system that taught us abstinence-only sex-education and even discouraged us from using tampons for fear of having any contact with your private parts! Tia and Laura share what they've learned since then about their bodies, what some of their current frustrations are, and how they are navigating female health on the outside of high control religion. They also discuss their thoughts on the Danny Masterson case and why Scientology plays such a huge role and answer a listener question in their 'Non-Consensual Advice' segment!

If you have questions for the Wise Jezebels, head to the contact form on our website or send us a DM and we'll answer them on the pod (after removing all identifying information, of course!)

Stay fresh, betches!

Resources referenced in this episode:

Dr. Mary Claire Haver-

@drmaryclaire

The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.

The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery

Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com

IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery

Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com

Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com

Wise Jezebels is a podcast hosted by Tia Levings and Laura Anderson.

Tia and Laura grew up in fundamentalist, high control religion, got out and now have things to say! Each episode these two best friends will be talking about all the things they wish they would have known growing up, discuss pop culture, religious scandal, books, healing, and relationships.

Each episode they will be talking with other experts, mental health practitioners, coaches, advocates, therapists and folks who have survived fundamentalist systems, to learn from their experiences and offer resources and support for healing.

The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups.

The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery

Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com

IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery

Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com

Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com

Hosts:

Tia Levings and Laura Anderson

Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe