• Everything's Coming Up ACEs
    Aug 19 2024

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    The first in a series based on our ICSA presentation of some of the barriers faced by born in cult survivors and the struggles unique to us. In this episode we cover the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) questionnaire and some of the ways it may relate to second or multi-generation survivors of cultic or high control groups. Plus some things that we can do to reverse the damage done.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • ICSA Presentation Recap
    Jul 21 2024

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    A little recap of our trip to Barcelona to speak at the International Cultic Studies Association yearly conference. Complete with sideline stories and daisy picking.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • And We're Off On Another Adventure
    Jun 30 2024

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    Whisper and Jemima are on their way to present at ICSA 2024. Our panel consisting of a psychologist from Australia and your Butterflies and Bravery crew is speaking at the International Cultic Studies Association yearly conference. Listen as we share a little sneak peek of our presentation.

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    41 mins
  • We're Still Talking About Sex, But With Guests
    Apr 21 2024

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    Joined by the hosts of Sexvangelicals podcast, Julia Postema and Jeremiah Gibson who are both sex and couples therapists. They both grew up in religious communities with strictly controlled sexual beliefs. Our conversation covers topics like, sexual health and relational health and how much they affect each other, forced vulnerability, perceived injury, helpful books and so much more.

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • It Was All About Submission (And Not the Fun Kind)
    Apr 2 2024

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    It was all about control. What was sexually perverted according to the Children of God cult? Whisper reads some passages from Lauren Hough's New York Times Bestseller, Leaving Isn't the Hardest Thing. Some very candid conversations about sex, bonded choice, and why maybe some of us are just now figuring out our sexuality ensue.

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    54 mins
  • It's A No Hug Day
    Mar 6 2024

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    Meet Em Thomas. Dog trainer, cult survivor and conversationalist extraordinaire. Listen as Em talks with Jemima and Whisper about some difficult but relatable topics. We discuss bodily autonomy, how cults used sex to control and so much more. Plus we announce the opening of our Threadless shop and exciting news for this summer.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • River of 2023-2024
    Jan 13 2024

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    Butterflies and Bravery first episode of the year with some statistics from 2023 as well as our usual banter, laughter and tears. A talk about the benefits of support groups as well as several other daisies that we pick along the way. Thank you all for listening!

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Burapa Swallows and Ladder Pullers
    Nov 4 2023

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    The Burapa swallow is one of the few birds in the world that builds its nest out of its own saliva. A self designed refuge. As survivors, we are that refuge for each other. Join us as we catch up with each other, Whisper explains what a ladder puller is and we talk about imposter syndrome.

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    45 mins