ExcommuniDate: Life & Love After Religion
Forming and maintaining relationships is hard, especially when religion is involved. But what happens when religion is no longer part of your equation? What if it still is for everyone else?
Join Jessa, an ex-Mormon who loves reality TV, and Austin, a non-practicing Presbyterian who lived in Utah longer than he should have, as they explore the ups and downs of dating post-religion. Whether you’re freshly excommunicated or well into your secular journey, this podcast is here to help you navigate love on your own terms.
We’re all about Connecting Hearts, Not Dogmas.
ExcommuniDate: Life & Love After Religion
4. Rebuilding Identity ft. Alleia Davila
What does it take to rebuild your identity after leaving a high-demand religion? Austin and Jessa sit down with Alleia Davila, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at See the Wonder LLC, to explore the messy, empowering journey of rediscovering who you are. They dive into navigating relationships, breaking free from ingrained beliefs, finding authentic self-expression, and overcoming shame tied to religious upbringing.
Jessa also explains why “navel gazing” might just be the key to understanding yourself better—turns out, humans love homeostasis, even when it holds us back.
Whether you’re rebuilding your identity, supporting someone who is, or just curious about life after high-demand religion, this episode is packed with heartfelt stories, expert insights, and a few laughs to lighten the load.
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