In which the entire Wardless team gets weepy, sentimental, (and in some cases, a little bit wasted) as we say goodbye to the podcast. Thank you to all the wardless for your support. We wish you every best thing.

Becoming Wardless: Matt W

Jan 9th, 2021 51m 18s

In this episode of Becoming Wardless, Matt shares his story of feeling split in two by his disbelief: a true believer on the outside while internally experiencing a painful spiritual wrestle. For more information on how you can share your sto

038 Press Forward (Former) Saints: A Conversation About Moving On From Mormonism

Dec 20th, 2020 1h 30m

In which Oliver, Micaela, Kristin, and Donna torture every possible metaphor about moving on. Also discussed: the who, what, where, and why of resigning.For the show notes for this episode, visit www.wardlesspodcast.com/episodes/038Support

Becoming Wardless: Emily P

Dec 7th, 2020 45m 12s

In this episode of Becoming Wardless, Emily shares her story leaving Mormonism as a teenager after an experience of sexual assault. For more information on how you can share your story visit lwww.wardlesspodcast.com/becoming-wardless

037 Where Will You Go (Part Two): An Expert Perspective on Spirituality

Nov 8th, 2020 50m 52s

In which Oliver and Aimee sit down with 22-year spirituality veteran, Ryan, to talk about post-Mormon spirituality from a practical and theoretical standpoint.For the show notes for this episode, visit www.wardlesspodcast.com/episodes/037Su

036 Where Will You Go (Part One): Spirituality (or Not) As a Post-Mormon

Oct 25th, 2020 1h 32m

In which a witch, an atheist, and a spiritual explorer walk into a podcast to discuss spirituality and it's much more lovey-dovey than you might expect. For an exploration of this topic involving a more traditional Christian path, be sure to

Becoming Wardless: Kristin C

Aug 9th, 2020 51m 32s

In this episode of Becoming Wardless, our own Kristin shares her story of converting and deconverting to and from Mormonism.For more information on how you can share your story visit lwww.wardlesspodcast.com/becoming-wardless

035 Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Community and Friendship After Mormonism

Jul 24th, 2020 1h 17m

In which Oliver sits down with Chloe and guests panelists Roy and Sam to explore their experiences finding community and friends outside of Mormonism. If only it were as simple as it was when we were 5. Key takeaway: Heathens need friends too.

Becoming Wardless: Brian C

Jul 12th, 2020 50m 40s

In this episode of Becoming Wardless, Brian shares his story faith transition story, which includes coming to terms with an abusive mission president as well as dealing with infertility.For more information on how you can share your story vis

034 Choose Your Own Adventure: Parenting After Mormonism

Jun 21st, 2020 59m 56s

In which Donna and our guest parenting expert, Cher Anderton, pick up where our sexpisodes left off to talk about parenting as a post-Mormon. Surprise! It's still hard. (But we're here for you.)For the show notes for this episode, visit www.w

033 Sexual Healing: The Sexperts Sexpisode

May 31st, 2020 1h 7m

In which our favorite sexpert, Aimee, wraps up our sexpisode series with two of her sexpert friends. They love sex, they love to talk about sex, and they want to help the rest of us heal our sexual shame and trauma. Sexy. *Obvious warning: ex

032 I'll Have What She's Having: The Women's Sexpisode

May 24th, 2020 1h 39m

In which Aimee, Chloe, Kristin, and Micaela sort through their Mormon messaging around female sexuality and determine that actually, licked cupcakes are sort of a delicacy. Also starring: slippery slopes, slutty boots, and shame about shame.*

031 Hold to the Rod: The Men's Sexpisode

May 17th, 2020 1h 24m

In which we gather a panel of men to discuss sex and their Mormon upbringing. Which is to say, they talk about the M-word A LOT. Come for the rich discussion, come again for all the unintended euphemisms.*Obvious warning: explicit content

Becoming Wardless: Mark J

May 2nd, 2020 46m 11s

In this episode of Becoming Wardless, Mark shares his experience of leaving Mormonism later in life, and how difficult life circumstances allowed him the space to be intellectually honest about his beliefs. For more information on how you can

030 If You Could High to Kolob: Pot for Post-Mormons

Apr 20th, 2020 1h 6m

In which Aimee and guest Brock take us on a magical tour into the world of cannabis. We recommend pairing this episode with red Starbursts.For the show notes for this episode, visit www.wardlesspodcast.com/episodes/030

Becoming Wardless: Sam T

Apr 5th, 2020 43m 42s

In this episode of Becoming Wardless, Sam shares how his patriarchal blessing triggered a faith crisis and how he makes it work as a non-believing active Mormon. For more information on how you can share your story visit www.wardlesspodcast.c

Becoming Wardless: Taylor L

Mar 22nd, 2020 44m 39s

In this episode of Becoming Wardless, Taylor shares her story of dealing with childhood trauma, becoming a young single mother, going through a divorce, and finally discovering her worth outside of the Mormon church. For more information on h

029 Regrets, We've Had a Few: Processing Our Mormon Past

Mar 8th, 2020 1h 12m

In which Kristin, Chloe, Donna, and Oliver process the things they most regret about their past lives.For the show notes for this episode, visit www.wardlesspodcast.com/episodes/029

028 Smiling All the While: Happiness as a Post-Mormon

Jan 26th, 2020 58m 3s

In which panelists Chloe, Donna, and Micaela discuss how much happier they are than anyone else, dang it!For the show notes for this episode, visit www.wardlesspodcast.com/episodes/028

Becoming Wardless: Carter R

Jan 7th, 2020 53m 49s

In this episode of Becoming Wardless, Carter shares his story of being sent home from a Mormon mission, and eventually learning to trust his own inner compass.

027 Christmas Minisode: Holiday Hot Tips

Dec 15th, 2019 23m 47s

In which Micaela, Chloe, Donna, and Kristin provide Christmas updates, hot holiday survival tips, and some very merry beverage ideas. Cheers!For the show notes for this episode, visit www.wardlesspodcast.com/episodes/027

026 Redefining the Relationship: Building a Resilient Mixed-Faith Marriage

Nov 24th, 2019 1h 8m

In which Aimee, Micaela and our two guest panelists, Jenny and Allan, talk about making the shift from a church-based marriage to a we-based marriage. They discuss their own experiences and share their most-helpful mixed-faith marriage resource

Becoming Wardless: Tim Q

Nov 9th, 2019 31m 28s

In this episode of Becoming Wardless, Tim shares his story of reevaluating his belief in Mormonism after a divorce.For more information on how you can share your story visit www.wardlesspodcast.com/becoming-wardless

025 Sibling Resiliency: Mixed-Faith Family Relationships

Oct 26th, 2019 51m 24s

In which Aimee invites her sister Shannon to discuss how to be (and not be) a cool sibling when one of you leaves the church. Content warning: there will be singing.For the show notes for this episode, visit www.wardlesspodcast.com/episodes/0

Becoming Wardless: Katie R

Oct 11th, 2019 30m 4s

In this episode of Becoming Wardless, Katie shares how her belief system shifted away from Mormonism as her sense of self-empowerment expanded.For more information on how you can share your story visit www.wardlesspodcast.com/becoming-wardles