Parhaat Bravery Podcastit (2023)

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Flirty Little Teens?? 1:14:09

2d ago1:14:09

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TRIGGER WARNING FOR THIS EPISODE: SA, CA, and victim blaming We're bringing the "Cult Cringe" again..... In this episode Whisper and Jemima read another publication that was required reading for all Children of God cult members, titled "Flirty Little Teens Beware". This publication was directed at us, the children, and places the blame on us pretee…

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Bravery Within

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Episode 5 - This Change is Permanent 50:07

4d ago50:07

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Here are the topics we are going to talk about today: · Acknowledging that this change is permanent and you are not on a “diet” · Sticking with your new food and routines to keep the weight melting off · Learning to be stronger than you ever thought you could be So, if you are ready, then let’s rock and roll!…

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Bravery Within

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Episode 4 - Setting Yourself Up to Win! 55:07

11d ago55:07

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Some of the topics I will be talking about today are: •Building a positive environment •Working through past traumas to help you move forward •Avoiding negative self-talk •Healthy snacks to have around So, if you are ready to go, let’s do this!!Kirjoittanut Sean G. Morsse

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Butterflies and Bravery

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The Beginning of the Beginning 1:02:05

12d ago1:02:05

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In this episode, we hear Sara Durham's story, from being born into a cult and raised under the crushing weight of extreme beliefs, through the cult imploding, beginning her healing journey and the work of “undoing”, to the beautiful place she is today. With encouragement, wit, and profound insights, Sara will cheer you on to believe in your own awe…

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Bravery Within

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Episode 3 - The Power of Food 48:46

16d ago48:46

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Today, we are going to talk about the power of food. Food can be your friend or your enemy. It all depends on how you look at it. So, to that end, this is what I have planned for today. · The recommended daily amounts you should be taking in · What I eat in a normal day · Looking at food from a positive point of view So, off we go!…

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Bravery Within

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Episode 2 - Slowing Down and Establishing a Routine 45:51

18d ago45:51

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Some of the things we are going to talk about are: · Why getting into a routine will help your weight loss journey · Getting up at least 30 minutes (half an hour) sooner than you used too and why that is so helpful · Disconnecting from your electronic devices a little bit every day · Learning to enjoy the “little things in life” So with all that be…

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Bravery Within

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Episode One: A New Journey 47:35

19d ago47:35

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Welcome to your new motivational guide to weight loss from your average blue collar man. I will lay out with what we will be doing with the podcast and hopefully bring something to the table that you can use on your weight loss journey. We may be miles apart even so, let me help you begin new and exciting journey in your life. Thank you for taking …

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Victory Garden Sanctuary With Monique Ana 55:33

21d ago55:33

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"None of us are safe until all of us are safe." -A bold and true statement from this episode’s guest, Monique Ana. Creating spaces where Survivors can experience different healing modalities is the mission at Victory Garden Sanctuary. Born and raised in the same Children of God cult, Monique is now putting everything she has into making a safe spac…

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On The Lighter Side of Things 43:39

28d ago43:39

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Did you know that March was chosen as Women's History Month because it's the only month that came with instructions? (No, it's a mom joke.) For our first podcast of the month, we're keeping it on the lighter side of things so that we can continue recovering from last week's podcast. We chat about AI, diamond art and what's up ahead for this month, …

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Burn After Reading 55:21

1M ago55:21

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In this episode, Whisper and Jemima read one of the most heinous publications the Children of God cult put out. A missive published in November of 1986 that was so despicable, cult members were told to burn it immediately after reading it. Plus, we’ve got some exciting news! Please listen with caution. This was not by any means easy to read, and we…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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The Healing Is In the Pain 36:34

1M ago36:34

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An astounding Polaris Project study on needs of survivors of human trafficking had us asking if adults who were born into cults and those who were trafficked have similar needs. Join Whisper and her trusty sidekick Jemima as they discuss the study, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the stigma surrounding "big stories". You know, the ones tha…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Backy on Tracky 37:09

2M ago37:09

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Hello, February! With jokes and laughs and cries we weave our way through a talk about human trafficking, survivor resources, exciting things going on in the ex-born in a cult arena, “Heaven’s girl”, and why it's an accomplishment to stick around for the brighter tomorrows we never thought would come. Plus, a surprise visit from a new pet! Links to…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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...It Just Was 55:23

2M ago55:23

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Our conversation with cult survivor Angela led us down several paths. Angela describes her experience in the Children of God as, "I didn't really have thoughts about did I or did I not believe, it just was." During our chat together we address things that many of us struggle with like body positivity issues, listening to our bodies and knowing when…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Your Square Gets Bigger 33:02

2M ago33:02

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Welcome 2023! In our first episode of the year we share some stats from last year, talk about things we've learned and tell some stories too. We hope you enjoy this episode and we're glad you're here to live another day. Support the show Support The Show: https://paypal.me/bnbdonations?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Visit our Website Follow us: Instag…

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Bravery

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Communications Technology 1:04:38

4M ago1:04:38

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Join Brandon and Captain Obvery (of the USS Gary) on the adventure of a lifetime, as we go through the world of communications. We talk e-mail, texting, social media, virtual reality, and the possibilities of instantaneous communications. Come learn all about Avery's hatred of circle jerks - he prefers to jerk alone! We hope by the end of the podca…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Chutes and Ladders, Cult Version 48:28

4M ago48:28

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We had the privilege of being guests on another podcast, Critical and Thinking with Ty Barnett and Ian Harris. Join us as we chat more in depth about some of the topics covered, and a few other tangents. Butterflies and Bravery wishes you all a happy Thanksgiving week. This time of year can be difficult for many of us, so we hope you find a way to …

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Humlity's Roar and The Ant Hill 36:08

5M ago36:08

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Sometimes a whisper can be louder than a roar. Join us this week as we chat about what's been going on in our worlds. Jemima talks about a fall at work and what that might mean for her in the near future. Then Whisper tells us how she learned that humility can look very differently than we may think. We close this episode with Jemima's "The Ant Hil…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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We Know Our ABCs - Kind Of 40:07

5M ago40:07

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Attention Deficit Hacks, Building Back Better and Connections If it’s living with CPTSD or living with ADHD, we need our little life hacks. Whisper found an ADHD helpline…tweet. It’s a Twitter thread. In a shorter, light-hearted episode, we catch up with each other and talk about what’s coming up for the podcast and remind ourselves about the thing…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Are "All Things Lawful Unto Me"? 40:04

6M ago40:04

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Note to cult leaders: Maybe read the whole Bible verse before starting a new belief system? Jemima and Whisper talk a little about everything (again) in this episode, including the correlation--that Whisper doesn't pronounce correctly (again)--between Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence and cult life. Parenting, The Scarlet Pimpernel, telling our …

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Beacons of Bravery Podcast

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Your Current Situation Isn’t Permanent--Looking Back to See the Way Forward 10:34

6M ago10:34

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Welcome to episode 39 of the Beacons of Bravery podcast! Tune in if you feel stuck in life and don't see a way through your current circumstances. There's always a silver lining to whatever you're going through. We'll talk about Neil Pasricha's work with the "Invisible Staircase" of our life and that we often are terrible predictors of our future. …

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Bravery

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Alternative Democracies 1:12:52

6M ago1:12:52

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Is government slow for a good reason? Is the current two-party system a problem? Should there be a border wall between Kentucky and WV? Are Italian mob bosses a threat to my house? Do you need to know advanced algebra to listen to this episode? Enter Avery's Idea Corner and Question Time, to learn about alternative democracies. Will any of it work?…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Our Roots Are In Each Other 49:44

6M ago49:44

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Lisa Kendall, founder of Counter Cult Coalition, joins us again to talk about the latest news with the federal statute of limitations being lifted on civil lawsuits relating to allegations of child sexual abuse and federal crimes harming children. Raising awareness about cults and the needs of those born into a cult is a mission we have in common. …

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The Sneaky Fear of Success--and the invisible stories holding us back 18:49

6M ago18:49

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In this solo episode we dive into an insidious fear, one that most of us don't think we have, yet it rears it's head when we least expect it. The Fear of Success. While we can all relate to the fear of failure, public embarrassment, etc. We don't realize that our dreams and goals may be extinguished by the fear of success. We delve into the phenome…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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How To Save a Life 43:57

6M ago43:57

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SUBJECT WARNING: UNALIVING YOURSELF When we sat down together to talk about upcoming plans and new projects, our conversation quickly shifted, because it was the struggles that so many of our ex-cult community have been facing that sat heavy on our minds. We had to talk about what could be done to help our community not feel so alone. We see the ne…

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On the Lighter Side 46:36

7M ago46:36

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After last weeks very somber episode, we thought it would be nice to do something a little lighter this week. Whisper and Jemima share stories about THC and other gummies, some funny sex stories and a whole lot more. We hope you laugh your ass off like we did! Support the show Support The Show: https://paypal.me/bnbdonations?country.x=US&locale.x=e…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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The Bravest Thing 54:58

7M ago54:58

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SUBJECT WARNING-UNALIVING YOURSELF Having been born prisoners of our parents war, an all too familiar tragedy we face in our communities is ongoing and constant suicides. Whisper and Jemima both share some of their personal experiences of having been to the darkest of places, the place where you want to cease to exist. We talk about some of the str…

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Bravery

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Commercial Drones of the Future 1:01:46

7M ago1:01:46

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Brandon's bird drones? Avery's flying selfie stick? Slappers on robots? None of these make sense! But they DO make it into this podcast about future drones for commercial use. Welcome to part 1 of our 3-part drone series (Commercial, Industrial, Residential).Kirjoittanut Brandon and Avery

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Bravery

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Religion (2050) 1:00:21

7M ago1:00:21

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Join the Bravery podcast for a trip to the future, where everything is made up, and the points don't matter. Today's topic: Religion! .... "Uh oh!" you might be thinking. And you'd be right! We can't promise you will or will not like this podcast, so please enjoy the starting disclaimer, and let that be your one, and only, warning.…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Losing My Religion 1:00:39

7M ago1:00:39

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Janice Selbie was born into fundamentalist Pentecostal Christianity. She was steeped in the church from birth. Eventually her need for authenticity, outweighed her need for acceptance. Today, a trained therapist, she aids others in their escape from the clutches of fundamentalist religion. She also recently hosted a conference on religious trauma a…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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The Crocodile Closest to The Boat 1:15:46

7M ago1:15:46

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Beth Matenaer went from adopted to "a troubled teen" sent off into the mountains of California. Attempting escape, Beth hiked 50 miles to civilization in the middle of the night. Hear the rest of her story as we interview Beth, now a trained trauma therapist working with cult survivors and drug and alcohol addiction. Along with Dr. Janja Lalich, a …

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Reparenting is Never Linear 43:13

8M ago43:13

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Growing up in a cult or a high control or coercive atmosphere can sometimes leave your inner child needing reparenting. What is reparenting anyhow? Tonight we talk about what that means for both of us, and remind ourselves that it can look different at all the stages of our journey, and how a little change in perspective can make huge differences a…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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We Even Coordinated Outfits For This Episode 39:48

8M ago39:48

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In this episode, a t-shirt that read, "Life leads you down many paths, but my favorite one leads to the mountains" started off the conversation, and it did lead us down many paths. We start in Jamaica, plus hear updates from "Aunt Jemima's" life and some exciting possibilities coming her way. Other paths included understanding others, living with t…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Don't Just Cope, Restructure! 38:34

8M ago38:34

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We’ve all faced times in our lives when we get shaken, but sometimes we find ourselves facing times where it feels like nothing’s letting up. And just like a soda bottle, that constant shaking is building pressure with each jolt. If we don’t let some of that out in a controlled escape, things start to go boom. Whisper gets vulnerable again this wee…

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Bravery

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GPT-3 Algorithm 1:17:42

8M ago1:17:42

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GPT-3 is an AI algorithm that has been fed billions of articles throughout the internet and uses that to form answers from prompts. Working with our first-time guest, Roy, who is the local expert on this new technology, we dive into how this all works and what we think the advantages and dangers of it all will lead to.…

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Bravery

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Work Life (2050) 1:05:56

8M ago1:05:56

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Using the following link: (put link here) We talk a little about what the future of work life will be. Concepts like how much will automation be involved and how much free time will we have are discussed in this important look into our daily lives of the future.Kirjoittanut Brandon and Avery

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Butterflies and Bravery

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She's An Eagle When She Flies 50:35

8M ago50:35

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How do you fit a life like ours into a single chapter? Whisper makes a run at doing just that with her chapter in "Dare to Express", a collaboration book coming out in September. A handful of amazing women were invited to write a chapter about their lives, and Whisper was one of them. Jemima and Whisper read this beautifully woven story of a little…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Rebuild and Thrive by Amanda Moon Ellevis 44:03

9M ago44:03

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Amanda Moon Ellevis is a survivor of trafficking and sexual exploitation. Her heart for the exploited stems from her unique vulnerabilities as a young musician in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as her experience being homeless. Now she’s helping others through her newly released book, “Rebuild and Thrive” a guide to assist survivors of exploit…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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From Back to Back 23:39

9M ago23:39

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This week we have a short episode as Whisper and Jemima touch base to talk about their week and what’s been happening in their corner of the world. Whisper’s little fur baby is having some health issues, and Jemima and Whisper talk more about taking care of the pets they’ve loved and lost. Support the show Support The Show: https://paypal.me/bnbdon…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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COG-TFI Survivors: The fight for justice in the aftermath of a destructive cult 1:11:40

9M ago1:11:40

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In our first ever two-guest episode we talk with two of the founders of the COG-TFI Survivors movement. Their mission is to spread awareness and bring justice to the survivors of the extremist cult, the Children of God. To expose their crimes, and appeal to authorities to take action against COG-TFI leaders and abusers. We have a chance to ask some…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Buoys In the Ocean 36:28

9M ago36:28

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Sometimes we all need a little reminder that we’ve got this. In this episode, Whisper and Jemima share some affirmations that can give us that reminder. And in their signature fashion, throw in a little bit of everything as they wander around things off topic, catch up on their week and spend time laughing at themselves. So if you need a little bre…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Dancing With Joy and Sorrow 1:10:03

10M ago1:10:03

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"Grief does not change you. It reveals you.” -- John Green Grief and loss are things that we all face at some point in our life. But when losses come one after another, we can end up in grief overload. Melissa found herself facing this, having lost her mother and two brothers in a short period of time. But where many might have crumbled, Melissa fo…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Headlamps On 54:19

10M ago54:19

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This episode, come join us as we welcome Pride month, and chat about random things, including the definition of PTSD, CPTSD and Moral Injury. Plus, we have some laughs as we discuss sexuality, jack hammers and carousels, caves, headlamps and rage rooms. We hope you’ll enjoy spending the evening with us! - Whisper & Jemima https://linktr.ee/bnbravep…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Unmasking Fundamentalist Christianity 58:13

10M ago58:13

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Born into a fundamentalist Christian home, Tammie Willis knew coercion and control from a very young age. Kept busy with religious activities, school and church all day, she had little time for anything else. Leaving religion and deconstructing the trauma that she had experienced may have been easier if her life wasn't struck with tragedy in her te…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Speaking Up with Andrew Pledger 1:04:24

10M ago1:04:24

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Andrew Pledger was born in a fundamentalist Christian home. He was home schooled and fully immersed in religion from a very young age. When he began to question things in his teen years, he came to some conclusions that didn't quite line up with what he had been taught. He broke free from his religion and came out to the world as part of the LGBTQ+…

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Bravery

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Fast Food (2050) 54:27

11M ago54:27

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BRANDON LOVE CHICKEN NUGGETS Enter the world of fast food in the year 2050, where your food is 3D printed and delivered by drones. Up is down, apple is potato, and meeeoooowwww...Kirjoittanut Brandon and Avery

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Phoenix Rising 1:01:53

11M ago1:01:53

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Ashlee was only 16 when she met him. What appeared at first to be a fairytale romance, became a web of control growing over her life. The short-lived joy of a fancy car and new clothes came crashing down. Once things turned bloody, she knew she had to escape. Before it was too late. Ashlee's dramatic story became one of transformation and healing f…

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Two Cult Babies Turn One 53:59

11M ago53:59

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We are officially one year old! And what a year it's been! We have been honored with the presence of so many survivors, heard stories that made us laugh and cry, and we've shared them with the world. Whisper and Jemima talk about some of the things that have surprised them the most about being podcasters, as well as some of the reasons we do this. …

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Let's Talk Cults with Deb Donner Part 2 50:02

11M ago50:02

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In the second half of our two-part interview with Deb Donner, we learn even more details about daily life for kids in The Wesleyan Community compound, and where it all is today. Plus we pick some daisies about growing up in cults, finding purpose, family relationships, and figuring out life outside the cult. Support the show Support The Show: https…

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Bravery

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Space (2050) 47:37

11M ago47:37

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Avery and Brandon imagine what space tourism and travel will be like nearly 30 years in the future. Topics include space cruises, amusement parks on the moon, traveling to mars, and even concepts like elevators. We'll try and stay on topic before the whiskey kicks in...Kirjoittanut Brandon and Avery

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Butterflies and Bravery

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Let's Talk Cults with Deb Donner Part 1 49:49

12M ago49:49

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Deb Donner grew up in The Wesleyan Community, a cult-church led by Lou Hillendahl and spent much of that time living in tents without electricity or running water. That’s only part of her incredible story of survival. In this first half of a two-part interview, Deb speaks candidly & unapologetically with Jemima and Whisper of her life both in and a…

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