Mom, I left the church

Leah Marie
  • 5.0 (20)
  • RELIGION

Mom, I left the church is a raw, real, and sometimes hilarious look at life after Mormonism —from the perspective of a former good girl turned cycle-breaking, truth-telling, slightly sweary mom. Each episode dives into the messiness of faith deconstruction, generational trauma, mental health, motherhood, and what it means to rebuild your life on your own terms. Whether you’ve left a high-demand religion or you’re just trying to make peace with your past, this podcast is your permission slip to ask hard questions and say the things we weren’t allowed to say at the pulpit.

Episodes

  1. 08/18/2025

    Learning how to be all of me

    In this episode I talk about reconnecting with my aunt after 20 years! I also talk about my LDS mission and what I’ve learned since leaving. And yes! The last few seconds of this podcast echos 😂 too bad! I am new to this and didn’t want to re re-record 25 minutes Haha

    27 min

  2. 07/30/2025

    Highs, lows and holy sh*t

    The emotional roller coaster that you go on when leaving the Mormon church can take a toll on your mental health like no other. I understand! I’ve been through it and I’m still experiencing it all each day.

    17 min

  3. 07/28/2025

    They never made an effort

    In this episode, I dive into the falling out that I had with my mom and dad over my ex Mormon Instagram account and how that started and how that has affected me since

    19 min

  4. 07/25/2025

    When church callings cost too much

    Today I’m reading a heartbreaking story about a woman whose breast cancer surgery was delayed because her husband—a stake president—didn’t want to miss a pioneer trek. It’s a raw look at how devotion to the church can come at the cost of real, human relationships. Let’s talk about the emotional toll this kind of decision takes on families—and why it’s not okay.

    20 min

  5. 07/23/2025

    Raising kids without Mormon guilt

    What happens when you’re trying to raise emotionally healthy kids after being raised in a high-control religion? In this episode, I get raw about the fear, freedom, grief, and unexpected joy of parenting post-Mormonism. From rejecting shame-based rules to embracing the messiness of autonomy, she shares what it really means to break generational cycles and why she’ll never make her kid wear a bowtie to prove she’s a “good mom.” If you’re trying to figure it out as you go… welcome to the club.

    11 min

  6. 07/22/2025

    So you left the church… now what the f*ck?

    Leaving Mormonism isn’t just a decision—it’s an emotional rollercoaster with no seatbelt.

    9 min

  7. 07/21/2025

    It’s not like it used to be

    The culture and church discipline is changing!

    10 min
  8. Mom, I left the church

    07/20/2025

    Mom, I left the church

    Welcome to the first episode of Mom, I left the church. I’m excited to take this journey and share my thoughts about Mormon teachings and my upbringing in this high demand religion.

    7 min
  • 8 Episodes

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Mom, I left the church is a raw, real, and sometimes hilarious look at life after Mormonism —from the perspective of a former good girl turned cycle-breaking, truth-telling, slightly sweary mom. Each episode dives into the messiness of faith deconstruction, generational trauma, mental health, motherhood, and what it means to rebuild your life on your own terms. Whether you’ve left a high-demand religion or you’re just trying to make peace with your past, this podcast is your permission slip to ask hard questions and say the things we weren’t allowed to say at the pulpit.

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  • Creator
    Leah Marie
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Leah Marie
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