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209 – Rising Above The Narcissistic Darkness Of Jehovah's Witnesses
In this episode, Ezzi details the intense familial and organizational pressure that led to her baptism at age 15, despite her not feeling ready or understanding the doctrine. A sig...
208 - They Promised To Break Me Like A Horse; Turning "One More Day" Into Decades Of Breaking Cycles
In this episode we meet Lori, a 68-year-old woman who spent her formative years as a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. Her family was converted when she was five, immediately thrustin...
What Did I Do??? - A quick announcement, something of interest, and a little update.
Rather than a new episode this week of the Shunned Podcast, you can find me being interviewed by the one and only Chris Shelton over on the Speaking Of Cults podcast/channel at the...
207 – How One Bullsh*t Comment Freed A Young Man From A Cult & The Extreme Response From Family
Today we meet Jake, a 26-year-old former Jehovah's Witness. Jake discusses his upbringing in the religion, being a fourth-generation member on his mother's side and third-generatio...
206 - Hidden From Her Father, Coerced To Let Her Own Son Die, Vicki Escapes Jehovah's Witnesses
In this episode you'll meet Vicki as she shares her deeply personal experiences growing up as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and the profound impact it had on her life. Vicki recounts ...
205 - Jehovah's Witnesses Want Your Child - Dennise survives pregnancy, a brain tumor & the cult
In this episode Dennise recounts her upbringing with a strong-willed mother who rigorously enforced cult doctrines, leading to a childhood filled with anxiety, emotional, and physi...
204 – A Shocking Tragedy & Ultimate Freedom As Dianna Claims Life Outside Of Jehovah's Witnesses
This episode explores Dianna's life, starting with her family's unconventional path into the faith, with her grandmother and later her mother and siblings becoming baptized, though...
203 – Sometimes You Do Your Best And Your Best Still Hurts – Even The Best JW Families End The Same
This episode is an interview with Alex, formerly one of Jehovah's Witnesses, who shares his deeply personal experience of being raised in the organization and the profound impact i...
202 – Breaking The Cycle Of Abuse – Proud To Be 1st Generation Out Instead Of 4th Generation In
This episode provides a powerful and heartbreaking account of growing up within the restrictive and often damaging environment of Jehovah's Witnesses. Carol Anne's story highlights...
201 – Secret Abuse, Dangerous Dad, & Shocking Marriage – Johanna is shunned by Jehovah's Witnesses
Johanna was raised as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Her story encompasses a childhood marked by secret abuse, a home environment with a dangerous and alcoholic father, and what could...
200 – Hey ExJWs We Need To Talk … About Relationships, Moving Forward, & What Gets In The Way
It's been almost 8 years, a whole lot of work, and here we are sitting at episode 200 of the Shunned Podcast. Episode 100 featured 100 things you need to know to heal from Jehovah'...
199 – Let's Fix Chelynn – Overcoming Loss, Substance Abuse, & Jehovah's Witnesses
Life for Chelynn didn't exactly get off to an auspicious start when her parents were marked as bad association in the congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses as they had her. While is ...
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