Messy Genes
Two Sisters. Too opinionated. Zero Clue.
We’re Carly and Cindy, and we were raised to be obedient, modest, and quiet. Instead, we got divorced, left the Mormon church, and started a podcast. Messy Genes is where we unpack everything from religious deconstruction to dating after 7-20 years of marriage—with a lot of sarcasm, sister banter, and oversharing along the way.
If you've ever been labeled “too much,” “too loud,” or just plain “too messy,” you're in the right place. Grab a drink and join us as we laugh, rant, and unlearn the stuff we were told was sacred.
Episodes
9 episodes
The Birds, the Bees and Messy Genes
Messy Genes: Uncovering Awkward Sex Education Stories and Overcoming Religious StigmasIn this candid and humorously insightful episode, sisters Cindy and Carly share personal anecdotes and listener stories about their experiences with s...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:11:34
Messy Faves
Our Favorite Things: Family Reunion, Unhinged Purchases, and Empathy RedefinedIn this episode of 'Messy Genes,' Carly and Cindy discuss their recent family reunion filled with light-hearted chaos, memorable events, and the humorously un...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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47:07
Messy Mormonism: Leave Laugh Live
Navigating Faith and Identity: Our Deconstruction JourneyIn this episode of 'Messy Genes,' Cindy and Carly embark on a candid and emotional dialogue about leaving the Mormon Church, wrestling with faith, and finding their personal ident...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:30:51
Messy Dating: "We Don't Want This."
Welcome back to our Messy Dating Series! Disasters and Dream DatesCarly and Cindy dive into their hilarious, cringe-worthy, and sometimes shocking dating stories. They discuss quirky dating e...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:09:53
Messy Dating Series: Roasting, Ghosting & Mostly Coping
Welcome to the first episode in our Messy Dating Series: Roasting, Ghosting & Mostly Coping.Decoding Dating Apps: Red Flags, Green Flags, and Epic FailsIn this episode of Messy Genes, hosts Cind...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:06:13
Let Them Be Messy: Leaving the Mormon Church as a Teen
In this episode of Messy Genes hosts Carly and Cindy bring on a special guest, Carly's daughter, Cadence, to discuss their experiences leaving the church. The trio explores the complexities of faith transitions, parenting teens through such cha...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:23:12
Messy Mormon Men: Priesthood Authority? More like Penishood Audacity
In this episode of the 'Messy Genes' podcast, hosts Carly and Cindy engage in lively banter and humorous anecdotes about their personal journeys and recent hectic schedules. They dive into a collection of outrageous and often shocking experi...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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49:57
Messy Moms: Not Your Mormon Motherhood Manual
In this episode of Messy Genes, we throw the Mormon motherhood manual straight into the fire. Carly and Cindy unpack the myths, pressure, and pedestal that shaped our parenting scripts—and how we’re unlearning it all. From "motherhood ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:11:13
Messy, Divorced & Finally Free (from Mormonism too)
Cindy and Carly are talking the D-word. DIVORCE. We discuss a bit about our own divorces, what we thought about divorce pre faith crises, how Mormons view divorce, what it's like telling family and friends, how we navigated the challenges, what...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:10:46