Welcome to The Inner Light Companion: My Journey & What to Expect

 What happens when the foundation of your faith no longer holds? 

In this first episode of The Inner Light Companion, I invite you into the sacred moment my spiritual journey truly began—not with certainty, but with the aching honesty of letting go. I was a devoted Mormon. A therapist. A mother. A woman quietly yearning for something more. 

Then one day, everything changed. 

This episode shares the story of my departure from organized religion—and how, in the decade that followed, I sought a direct relationship with the Divine. No intermediaries. No institutions. Just a whisper that began in my heart and slowly grew into the voice of God, as real and personal as breath. 

This isn’t just my story—it’s the beginning of Us.

 Of this space.
 Of a community where your questions, your healing, and your intuition are sacred. 

If you’ve ever asked: 

• “Is it okay to leave a religion that no longer feels like home?”
• “Can I trust my intuition after trauma?”
• “What does it mean to truly hear the voice of the Divine?”

…then you are in the right place. This space was made for you.

🌿 In this episode, I share:

• The exact moment I realized my religious beliefs were no longer mine
• What it felt like to grieve the loss of spiritual certainty
• How spiritual disconnection led to deeper intimacy with the Divine
• Why storytelling is medicine—and how it can heal the places theology broke
• A gentle reminder: You’re not alone, and you never were

🕊️ You’ll also hear:

• A warm welcome into this podcast’s intention: soul friendship, not performance
• An invitation to explore your own spiritual turning points
• A whisper of encouragement to reconnect with your inner light—gently, patiently

This episode is the foundation. The first stone. The beginning of a sacred remembering.

 And from here, we journey together. 

💌 Reflective Prompt:

Take a moment.
When was the first time you felt something stir inside that didn’t match the teachings you’d been given?

You might even whisper your answer aloud. Or journal it.
 That’s where the sacred dialogue begins.

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Ready to walk with others who are quietly healing, growing, and reconnecting?
Subscribe now to The Inner Light Companion and join me each week for stories, tools, and reflections that help you return to yourself—and to the voice of the Divine within.

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However you show up on this path, remember: your story is sacred.
Take a breath, honor your journey, and know you’re not alone.

This is the beginning of Us. 🌿

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🌿 The Inner Light Companion is hosted by Tamara Ridge, LMFT — guiding spiritually curious souls into deeper connection, intuitive healing, and divine remembrance.

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However you show up on this path, your story is sacred.
Let’s walk it together. 💫

Chapters

• 0:00 My Spiritual Beginning
• 4:54 Childhood, Church, and Disconnection
• 8:21 The Decision to Leave
• 12:21 From Therapist to Spiritual Counselor
• 15:05 The Inner Light Companion Purpose
• 19:31 Guided Visualization and Closing