Unpacking Mormonism And Other Religious Trauma

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240 - Evil in the name of faith 10/21/2024

240 - Evil in the name of faith What is faith? What are facts? How are faith and facts intertwined, and how do they differ? How does this connect to blind faith or faith without evidence? This week’s episode of Unpacking Mormonism tackles these compelling questions, proving that this topic is as relevant as ever. With Mason at the helm alongside family friend Ian, prepare for an engaging and uplifting experience! /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/33547082

Happy New Year from Daisy Girl Communications! 01/01/2024

Happy New Year from Daisy Girl Communications! Sarah shares an update on our new show launching in a few weeks as well as the new release schedule for Unpacking Mormonism. Tell us what topics you want to see covered in the new series? What should we unpack first? Email us at /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/29298768

075 - Things are crazy. 07/15/2023

075 - Things are crazy. Organized chaos. Does it work for you? Sarah shares how life is ramping up as the release of her first book approaches. Keep up on information with the book and all Daisy Girl related matters with our newsletter. Sarah's apperance on Almost Awakened. /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/27472392

074 - Broken you are not 07/11/2023

074 - Broken you are not When we mess up, it's not because we are broken. We are working exactly how we are wired to survive and thrive. We have a tendency to shame ourselves. Here's the thing...oh, I can't get into it here. You gotta click that play button and listen to the episode. Come on down to the Raising Crazy Facebook page and let's grow up to show up. Stephanie Foo - What My Bones Know /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/27432354

073 - Passing Cops 07/08/2023

073 - Passing Cops Have you ever passed a cop that was going too slow? Sarah has and it leads to a good story about the value of taking ownership of your mistakes. First lesson, make sure the cop isn't already going above the speed limit. /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/27399483

072 - Ages & Stages: Integrity vs. Despair 07/04/2023

072 - Ages & Stages: Integrity vs. Despair Wow, this got really intense suddenly. As we enter into the...ahem...final stage of life. We are faced with seeing things through a lens of integrity or despair. Did we live life to the fullest or are we filled with regrets? /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/27364020

071 - Ages & Stages: Generativity vs. Stagnation 07/01/2023

071 - Ages & Stages: Generativity vs. Stagnation What are we giving to the world that will outlive us? Here we come around the corner to middle adulthood, only one stage to go after this one. Generativity vs. stagnation is the seventh stage of Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. This stage takes place during middle adulthood, between the approximate ages of 40 and 65.1 It comes before the eighth and final stage of development in Erikson's theory, which is integrity vs. despair. During this stage, middle-aged adults strive to create or nurture things that will outlast them, often by parenting children or fostering positive changes that benefit others. Contributing to society and doing things to promote future generations are important needs at the generativity vs. stagnation stage of development /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/27338214

070 - Ages & Stages: Intimacy vs. Isolation 06/27/2023

070 - Ages & Stages: Intimacy vs. Isolation Practicing radical acceptance. Realizing it's not your job to fix someone. Can you believe we still go through social and mental development stages, even into adulthood and beyond? Let's take stock of where we are and how we came to be. There's still time to work on ourselves to better show up for our kiddos. Questions for you to ponder, friends. Share your thoughts down on the Raising Crazy Facebook group. 1. What are some of the biggest challenges of being an adult? 2. What are some practical ways to balance work and personal life as an adult? 3. What are some of the most crucial life skills every adult should have? 4. What are some ways to deal with stress and anxiety as an adult? https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingcrazy/ /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/27289650

069 - Ages & Stages: Identity vs. Role Confusion 06/24/2023

069 - Ages & Stages: Identity vs. Role Confusion The fifth psychological stage. The teen years, in a word, are difficult. Our kiddos try different styles and personalities; they have mood shifts, and you get a little bit of everything. /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/27235116

068 - Ages & Stages: Industry vs. Inferiority 06/20/2023

068 - Ages & Stages: Industry vs. Inferiority Get out your Erickson's stage follow-along chart. Ready? Great, get comfy; so glad you made it. This is stage four. So our kiddos start recognizing their relationships everywhere, including outside the family, whether home-schooled, public-schooled, or private-schooled. Success in this stage is developed as they balance failure and success. So what we need to do is to provide healthy feedback. /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/27198939

067 - Ages & Stages: Initiative vs. Guilt 06/17/2023

067 - Ages & Stages: Initiative vs. Guilt Continuing on our journey through the Erickson's Stages of Development. STage Three, unofficially referred to at the Raising Crazy fam as the "Bossy Butt'' stage. Today Sarah, discusses how to encourage your kiddos to be in charge, because as they have their voices heard, you are essentially building self-confidence and maybe even filling in some gaps from when you were growing up...the first time. /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/27181122

066 - Ages & Stages: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt 06/13/2023

066 - Ages & Stages: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt As we continue on our journey through Erickson's stages of development. Sarah takes us through the second stage; Early Childhood: autonomy vs. shame and doubt. If you want to learn about how to establish healthy behaviors in your toddler at a young age, and have a few chuckles at the same time, click that play button and let's get started with some of Sarah's experiences with her own little terrorists in the 18 months to three years time frame. /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/27135048

065 - Ages & Stages: Trust vs. Mistrust 06/10/2023

065 - Ages & Stages: Trust vs. Mistrust Continuing with the Erickson's stages of development. Sarah takes us through the first stage; Infancy: Trust vs. Mistrust. This is just where we are starting friends, so much more to come as we expand out into other resources, but this is a great framework to start with. So click that play button and let's talk about birth to eighteen months. For as visual guide, check out our Raising Crazy or Daisy Girl Facebook pages. Raising Crazy Daisy Girl Communications /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/27082851

Trauma Bonded - Sneak peek of the epilogue 06/08/2023

Trauma Bonded - Sneak peek of the epilogue Sarah reads from her upcoming book Trauma Bonded: A True Story of Navigating Attachments Forged in Complex PTSD and shares a reason why it is important to share these traumas with you. For more information, opportunities for behind the scenes stories and personal conversations with Sarah; sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Facebook. /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/27080811

064 - Intro to Erickson's Stages of Development 06/06/2023

064 - Intro to Erickson's Stages of Development This episode is a bit academic, we are introducing you to the Erickson's stages of development; a comprehensive psychoanalytic theory that identifies a series of eight stages that a healthy developing individual should pass through from infancy to late adulthood. For as visual guide, check out our Raising Crazy or Daisy Girl Facebook pages. Daisy Girl Communications Raising Crazy /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/27050130

063 - Are we doing better? 06/03/2023

063 - Are we doing better? Yes, we are doing better than our parents did, but that doesn't absolve us from the damage and trauma that we might be causing. Have you ever used or heard the phrase "Be grateful I'm your parent" as if to imply that our experience was much worse. Maybe it's true, but is that helpful for anyone? Seeking peers and elders that you respect, can provide affirmation that we are doing things in a healthy way. I tell you what, this episode is probably perfect for follow up questions from you dear listener. Hit us up at and we can answer you on our Throwback Thursday live streams. /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/27033183

062 - Leaving legacies 05/30/2023

062 - Leaving legacies Think back, what were the traditions in your family growing up? How about now? Do you celebrate holidays and occasions formally with traditions or with chaos and reckless abandon? Leaving a legacy isn't as hard as we make it out to be. Tell us what your family does to celebrate or bond. What traditions do you remember growing up? Also, no topics are off-limits at our Throwback Thursday live streams and we'd love to hear from you. /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/26986278

060 - Medical Trauma 05/23/2023

060 - Medical Trauma *Content Warning - Sarah shares a story about a pelvic exam when she was 13, that was deeply traumatic physically and mentally and caused her to kick a doctor in the face in her defense. Shout out to the parents and care givers that do what we can to soothe and co-regulate our kiddos when they need medical care. Have a story to share, want to tell us what you thought of this episode? We are ready to hear you on our Facebook group, or email Sarah directly in the email provided in the opening and end of the episode. Also, we now have a Thursday live stream, that would only be better if you were there. 12:15 CST. Hope you can make it; it's better than a shot of espresso. /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/26924484

059 - Self-esteem 05/20/2023

059 - Self-esteem What do we have to do, to feel better about ourselves, without the need for outside approval? Well firstly, you are not alone. Secondly, listen to this episode and third, drop us a line at and let us know how you are feeling, ask us a question, tell us what you think of this episode. We are in this together friends. Shout out to the parents and caregivers that are always raising our kiddos up with our actions and words. Come over to the...you guessed it, the Facebook group. /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/26898108

058 - Big triggers, small spaces 05/16/2023

058 - Big triggers, small spaces You have surgery tomorrow, you're exhausted and don't feel like cooking. You get the family in the car and down to the restaurant and before you order one of your kiddos is triggered and is camped out under the table. When you try and get them out, they punch you ten times in the arm, hard enough to make bruises. What do you do? Listen to this episode and find out. Hint, we can't always rock it every single time. Shout out to the caregivers and parents who balance their own health with their kiddos health, it isn't always easy, it rarely is; but we have a Facebook group where we can share experiences and advice. Today's music provided by Muza. /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/26853024

057 - Sugar highs 05/13/2023

057 - Sugar highs How do you feel about kiddo's birthday parties? Do you know what to do when your little one goes a bit squirrely with a sugar high? Play this episode and learn what you can do. Good gawd! We have a Facebook group and we want to hear from YOU. /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/26827185

056 - Broken dishes and spilled milk 05/09/2023

056 - Broken dishes and spilled milk Broken dishes and spilled milk, don't have to be a big deal. Just make sure you don't step on the pieces...ok, we can fix that too. Shout out to all the parents and caregivers; we are giving you a homework assignment. Click the play button for more details. Report back to our Facebook group afterwards and let us know what you learned. The word of the day is co-regulation. /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/26783112

055 - Emotional Intelligence 05/06/2023

055 - Emotional Intelligence What the $%^& is emotional intelligence? Every emotion you can feel comes with a physiological sensation. How many words can you think of to describe your feelings? Do you see colors? Taste bitter in your mouth? Feel pressure in your ocular areas? Click the play button and by the end of this episode you will be better capable of describing how you are feeling,;which will help you be more emotionally intelligent and you will feel closer to those around you. Shout out to the parents and caregivers that sometimes are so filled with emotions that words escape. I tell you what, come on down to our Facebook group, we can talk you through some of these difficult situations. /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/26761998

054 - Somatic Symptoms 05/02/2023

054 - Somatic Symptoms It's not fake-itis or hypochondria. Depression, grief, stress, and trauma can manifest into physical symptoms throughout your body. Your mental well-being is a huge part of how your entire anatomy feels. Is it "all in your head"? No. But we do need to work on that brain...with therapy, self-care and compassion...maybe some chocolate and a massage too. Lost my train of thought.... Hear ye, hear ye. The Raising Crazy Facebook group is like a water cooler for the modern age. Come down and let's dish on the latest gossip. I hear Dan and Cheryl from accounting are a couple...did you know... This episode features music by Muza. /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/26717925

053 - Soothe you first 04/29/2023

053 - Soothe you first So let's say you separate a couple of your kiddos for a few days, send them to separate bedrooms for their own safety and well-being...then one of the kiddos tears up their bedding and sheets with fabric scissors. That is what Sarah was faced with, find out how she dealt with this situation with compassion. It’s normal as a parent or care-giver to be triggered and not always know why or where it is coming from. Maybe the most important part of this show is helping us adults learn how to better show up for our kiddos, when they are overwhelmed with powerful emotions that can cause them to act out in dangerous ways and can oftentimes trigger our emotion with bad reactions. Shout out to all of us who have set up healthy ways to express our negative emotional output, and if you want to know how to get started this show is one part but another is coming on down to the Facebook group and sharing. Today's songs are provided by Muza. /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/26689974

052 - Why you need to own up to your mistakes, no matter how awful they are. 04/25/2023

052 - Why you need to own up to your mistakes, no matter how awful they are. Content warning: Intense descriptions of child physical abuse. Sarah describes a horrific experience with her father, being assaulted and kidnapped as a result of his unhinged anger at finding out that she had been sexually active with her boyfriend. She also shares a time when she notified Child Protective Services because she herself crossed a line in physical punishment with her own kiddo. Our Facebook group is open for support and discussion, whenever you feel comfortable. /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/26645172

051 - Blackmail 04/22/2023

051 - Blackmail Content warning. Consensual sexual experiences and social media blackmail are discussed. Sarah shares how having an adult who would not punish her for a natural physical curiosity would have been helpful in setting healthy dating boundaries and compares it to the current issue facing one of her own kiddos, who was blackmailed on social media with doctored photos...and yes, the police are involved. Music provided by Fat Kneel and SmarTune /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/26619372

050 - A kiddo brings a knife to school. 04/18/2023

050 - A kiddo brings a knife to school. One of the things that is difficult about being a parent, is the freak out when you get a phone call from the school when your kiddo is in trouble. Raising Crazy is on Facebook and we want you to come by and chat with other parents about how things are going. Shout out to all us adults who have had to take these phone calls. Music provided by Fat Kneel and SmarTune. /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/26575545

049 - Do you ever use bad behavior to get attention? 04/15/2023

049 - Do you ever use bad behavior to get attention? We all do, well some of us do. Negative attention Jones over here sometimes. Sarah shares how watching a movie with the kiddos; they had an observation about the villan, that shook her a bit and inspired this episode. Share with us our beloved listeners, if you feel comfortable; a time when you were perhaps not your best self, and you can see now that you were just trying to be noticed. *No vases were harmed in the making of this episode. (inside joke from the episode) Music by Fat Kneel and Muza. /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/26550525

048 - Welcome back to Raising Crazy 04/11/2023

048 - Welcome back to Raising Crazy Sarah shares why she took a break from Raising Crazy and how she wants to stay true to her original vision of the show. Hang on for the ride friends, we are going to have a lot of fun together. Question for you our beloved listeners; what brings you joy? Share with us down on the Facebook place. Music by Fat Kneel and Muza. /episode/index/show/a1d743cc-a63c-4313-b29c-b0edfcfca8ac/id/26506383

Unpacking Mormonism And Other Religious Trauma

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