This episode first aired back in March 2024, and y’all loved it. So I’m bringing it back for a little Girlscamp Rewind . Whether it’s your first time or a repeat listen, I hope you enjoy! Gather 'round the fire for some wild stories from Mormon girl's camp. These tales include traumatizing object lessons, "snipe hunting" and getting secretly stoned under the stars. And I even sing my favorite girl's camp song! Join the Girlscamp: After Dark Patreon account here. For more Girlscamp content foll...
Jul 23, 2025•55 min
This episode first aired back in April 2023, and y’all loved it. So I’m bringing it back for a little Girlscamp Rewind . Whether it’s your first time or a repeat listen, I hope you enjoy! The ethereal Rachel Brockbank (artist and native name Tishmal) graces Girlscamp today with her post-Mormon story. She shares of her struggles with the church while in it, how love led her out of it and how her music is a diary of all the emotion along the way. She also speaks to her Native heritage and how that...
Jul 16, 2025•56 min
Another day, another drama in the Mormon vs. ex-Mormon internet universe! A (self-proclaimed) LDS apologist podcaster made a response video to me after I called out the church for paying influencers to bear testimony of the Book of Mormon — and it gave us plenty to unpack. I’m diving into classic ex-Mormon stereotypes, the Church’s evolving digital marketing game, and what it might be like trying to stay devout online. Plus, a few thoughts on the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives reunion to round it ...
Jul 14, 2025•4 min
This episode first aired back in June 2023, and y’all loved it. So I’m bringing it back for a little Girlscamp Rewind . Whether it’s your first time or a repeat listen, I hope you enjoy! Get your bonnets and bloomers ready, because this week we're diving in to all the wild things that went down on Mormon trek. Listeners beware, there is some true trauma. But there's some lighthearted trek craziness along the trail as well. Join the Girlscamp: After Dark Patreon account here. For more Girlscamp c...
Jul 09, 2025•48 min
What’s the most blissful experience a person can have without sex, substances, or salvation? I asked—you delivered. From the cozy to the cosmic, we’re talking through the full range. Plus, a little announcement from me about what’s ahead this month on Girlscamp. Ash Adams episode Join the Girlscamp: After Dark Patreon account here . For more Girlscamp content follow along on Instagram , TikTok and YouTube . For ad inquiries please email girlscamppodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choice...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Something’s shifted lately—and not just in me. In this little life check-in, my husband Bentley joins me for a conversation about how we’re evolving in marriage, parenting, and the way we see the world. It’s a cozy and tender chat about where we’ve been, where we're going, and what we’re learning along the way. Listen to the whole episode on the Girlscamp: After Dark Patreon here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 29, 2025•2 min
Halfway through her time at Brigham Young University, today’s guest Holly Graff began deconstructing her Mormon faith—and also discovered she was bisexual. But with two years left to go, she had to navigate the tricky terrain of staying enrolled at a school that requires religious "worthiness." We talk about the emotional toll of hiding both her beliefs and her sexuality, what it really takes to keep your BYU endorsement, and the current vibe on campus between students, professors, and admin (it...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 7 min
It’s wedding season! So we’re diving into the pinnacle Mormon version of marriage: the temple sealing. I break down what a temple sealing actually is, what people did (or didn’t do) to be deemed “worthy,” and read tons of listener stories that show this tradition from all its bizarre, secretive, and sometimes downright wild angles. Let’s just say it’s less wedding bells and more red flags. “Spilling the Mormon Temple Secrets” podcast “Spilling the Mormon Temple Secrets” on YouTube Exact script f...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Today we’re talking mixed-politics marriages, the true villain of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives , when I feel “the spirit” most, and whether I’ve ever considered exploring with women 👀—among plenty of other things. My answers got a little more unfiltered than usual because, well, you know. 🍃 Listen to the whole episode here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 16, 2025•2 min
John Dehlin, a fixture of the post-Mormon community and founder of Mormon Stories, joins me to chat about life beyond Mormonism. We cover his favorite movies, books, places, parenting philosophy, and what he feels people most often misunderstand about him. Then—surprise, surprise—we break the no M-word rule and talk a little ex-Mormon podcasting shop. We couldn’t help ourselves. Mormon Stories Hayley’s episode on Mormon Stories Lucy Hutchin's Patreon Join the Girlscamp: After Dark Patreon accoun...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 31 min
For my 30th birthday, I asked anyone and everyone over 30 what they wish they’d known when they hit this milestone—and wow, did they deliver. We’re covering everything from skincare to motherhood to spirituality, and reading through all this advice truly felt like the best birthday gift I could’ve asked for. Whether you’re 25, 35, or just curious what’s coming next, I hope you find something in here to laugh at, reflect on, or look forward to. REFERENCES You Are Here- Thich Nhat Hanh Reddit epis...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 5 min
We’re talking about the one thing none of us can avoid—but most of us were never taught how to really face: death. I’m joined by Camille Miskin, LCSW, licensed grief counselor and death doula, to unpack what death, grief, and dying look like after religion. From Mormon heaven to mortality mindset shifts, we’re getting into it all. Camille’s practice Channeling Expansion Camille on Instagram The video of me looking like my dad Death doula directories: https://www.nedalliance.org/doula_directory_n...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 35 min
As someone who spends a lot of time dissecting Mormon culture and doctrine—especially its impact on millennial and Gen Z women in Utah— Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is basically my Super Bowl. Today we’re diving into all things season 2: the claim that these women are “smashing the patriarchy,” Jen and Zac’s faith crisis, Taylor’s swinger shame spiral, Layla’s s-e-x party, the pregnancy roulette, and so much more. Grab your Swig and let’s get into it. REFERENCES Jenna Jarvis' Girlscamp episode o...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 12 min
I’m opening up today about the not-so-linear path of healing—what I’ve tried, what’s helped, and what’s still a big ol’ work in progress. From talk therapy to ketamine, psilocybin, and SSRIs, I’ve dabbled in a little bit of everything… and I’ve got thoughts. I’m also sharing a recent EMDR breakthrough that cracked something open for me—one that’s got me (begrudgingly?) learning how to actually ~ love myself~. If you’re in the thick of it too, or just curious what this kind of work looks like, co...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 11 min
If you know me, you know I love a good evening scroll on Reddit. In this episode, I’ve rounded up some of the most fascinating threads from my favorite subreddits—r/todayilearned, r/AITAH, r/unresolvedmysteries, and (of course) r/exmormon. We’re covering everything from the Japanese government to undercover Mormons to peanut allergies on a plane. This episode’s got range. I’m also sharing my own not-so-great run-in with a certain corner of Reddit—let’s just say I’m nursing a bit of a vulnerabili...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 10 min
I’ve had some LDS garment-related rage simmering lately—especially with the new tank top design and the attempt to rewrite history about what garments are actually for. So today, we’re doing a quick rundown of how garments have evolved, then diving into the recent wave of pro-garment content popping up online. And to close it out, I’m reading some thoughts and feelings about the garment stuff from the Patreon crew 🫶🏻 To listen to the whole episode, join Girlscamp: After Dark here . Learn more ...
May 04, 2025•3 min
We’re keeping it light this week with an episode full of funny, weird, and very Mormon mission stories. Think: a raw chicken casserole for lunch, an Elder who got an unexpected nude surprise, and a Southern Baptist vs. Mormon missionary face-off that felt more WWE than WWJD. Come for the chaos, stay for the laughs! Join the Girlscamp: After Dark Patreon account here . For more Girlscamp content follow along on Instagram , TikTok and YouTube . For ad inquiries please email girlscamppodcast@gmail....
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 4 min
This week I’m joined by Samantha Dalton—therapist, co-host of the Nuance Needed podcast, and the voice behind @sam.the.therapistt on Instagram. Our conversation centers loosely on community and friendship after leaving high-demand religion, but we cover a lot of ground: the misuse of therapy-speak (including how “trauma dumping” gets weaponized), emotional immaturity among women raised in sheltered religious environments like Mormonism, and even a little analysis of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives ...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 24 min
I’m letting you peek inside the very tortured brain of my former self: Sister Walker of the Berlin, Germany mission. After reading some dramatic (and slightly unhinged) excerpts from my missionary journal, I dive into your wild mission stories—featuring everything from being held up at gunpoint to someone putting a toilet seat in the dishwasher. Yep. Strap in. You can listen to the rest of the episode on the Girlscamp: After Dark Patreon here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Apr 20, 2025•3 min
As many of us rethink what spring means outside the framework of Easter, may I suggest a new holiday to center: Earth Day. 🌱 I’m joined by stylist and thrifting extraordinaire Lucy Hutchins to chat all things sustainable fashion, slower living, and how reconnecting with the planet can offer a spiritual anchor post-religion. We get into the why behind buying less, the magic of thrifting, and how sustainability can be its own kind of salvation. Lucy’s first Girlscamp episode Lucy’s IG Lucy’s Patr...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Do Mormons really believe the Catholic Church is the “great and abominable church” that the Book of Mormon prophet Nephi warned about? 👀 Today we’re diving into that—plus: my new tattoo, whether ex-Mormons have a superiority complex, the latest round of Mormon hate content about me, and a little 420 participation guide (because why not). REFERENCES Ward Radio “the Bible is corrupt” reel The green dress temple video Women & The Priesthood video Jeffrey R. Holland Mob Boss Vibes Join the Girl...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 8 min
It’s that time of year again! Welcome to the first annual Girlscamp General Conference , where we reflect on the craziest and most problematic moments from General Conferences past. If you don’t come for all the terrible Russell M. Nelson quotes, at least stay for David A. Bednar’s pickle analogy. You can listen to the whole episode on the Girlscamp: After Dark Patreon here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 06, 2025•3 min
Marisa was adopted as a baby into a strict, conservative Mormon family in Mesa, Arizona. Growing up, she faced a tumultuous upbringing marked by religiously justified discipline, all while navigating life as a Black woman in a predominantly white LDS culture. In this episode, she opens up about her childhood, the challenges she faced, and her journey of healing. TW: Brief mention of self-harm Patriarchal Blessing description Mimosa TikTok “What radicalized me” IG post Join the Girlscamp: After D...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Did something about the world of Severance (Apple TV+) feel eerily familiar? That might be because there’s a surprising amount of Mormon overlap. Today, we’re breaking down the striking similarities between Mormonism and Severance —and trust me, it’s a gift that keeps on giving. Praise to the man? Praise Kier? Yeah… maybe not! REFERENCES r/ExMormon Reddit thread r/SeveranceAppleTVPlus Reddit thread Crazy Stupid Podcast @storytellersyd @_relationscapes Join the Girlscamp: After Dark Patreon accou...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Once you step away from the strict rules of a high-demand religion, you’ve got to reassess where you stand on a lot of things. Today, we’re diving into my current standards around sex, drugs, and media—plus, taking a scary trip down memory lane with some wild Mormon quotes on all of the above. You can listen to the whole episode on the Girlscamp: After Dark Patreon here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 23, 2025•3 min
Aspyn Ovard comes to Girlscamp to talk about growing up in Utah surrounded by Mormon culture and her brief stint in the LDS church. We dive into the "Mormon-adjacent" milestones of her life and the ways church influence showed up along the way. Then, Aspyn shares what she believes now, a recent experience with a medium that left her questioning some things, and how she's navigating the grief of losing her dad. Aspyn on Instagram Aspyn on YouTube Alyssa Grenfell episode Join the Girlscamp: After ...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Jaci Marie Smith returns! We dive into the case that’s on everyone’s minds following Hulu’s Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke. Jaci shares her thoughts on the case’s deep ties to Mormonism and how she navigates having an online presence as a mom. Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke Jaci’s dad's episode on Youtube Jaci’s dad's episode on Spotify Jaci's Instagram Join the Girlscamp: After Dark Patreon account here . For more Girlscamp content follow along on Instagram , TikTok ...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Welp, starting therapy again is exposing just how much the Mormon church messed with my brain! In this episode, I’m unpacking the ways Mormonism has shaped my mental health and fed into some classic cognitive distortions. Plus, a catch-up on my recent LA interviews and some thoughts on the Ruby Franke documentary. You can listen to the full episode on the Girlscamp: After Dark Patreon here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 10, 2025•4 min
Today, we’re diving into the nature of God—just girly things! I’ll share my journey deconstructing the 'traditional' idea of God, we’ll explore the Mormon conception of God, take a quick look at how views of God have evolved throughout history, and then I’ll read your submissions about how you’ve reimagined God after leaving high-demand religion. Join the Girlscamp: After Dark Patreon account here . For more Girlscamp content follow along on Instagram , TikTok and YouTube . For ad inquiries plea...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 6 min
It’s time to get a little rage out! I asked you to tell me about the most infuriating thing a man has ever said or done to you- be it a bishop, ex-boyfriend or boss. And unfortunately, we’ve all got some anger-inducing stories to tell. At least we get to vent together. REFERENCES: Monster Mormon In-Law episode Male loneliness epidemic infographic Join the Girlscamp: After Dark Patreon account here . For more Girlscamp content follow along on Instagram , TikTok and YouTube . For ad inquiries plea...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 6 min
