Rexburg Confidential

In this episode, Rihna joins us to talk about the awkward conversations that sit underneath almost every relationship, friendship, and boundary within Mormon culture. We explore what it looks like when you stop sidestepping discomfort and start saying the things that feel risky, uncomfortable, or “too much.” Rihna shares her own experiences learning how to advocate for herself, set boundaries, and...

What happens when the college experience you were promised turns into a fight just to survive? In this episode, Blanche shares her experience attending BYU-Idaho and navigating a campus culture she says was heavily shaped by judgment, purity culture, and social pressure. From being talked about over her appearance and personal choices, to struggling with isolation, homelessness, and traumatic expe...

In this episode of Rexburg Confidential , Noah shares his perspective on dating at BYU-Idaho, shaped by his faith, personal values, and experiences navigating relationships. He explains why choosing a faith-based university was important to him in finding a future spouse who shares his beliefs, and reflects on how that goal influences the way he approaches dating. He also shares a mix of humorous,...

In this episode, Will talks about the stark reality of trying to make friends and build a social life at BYU-Idaho—past all the smiles and greetings, it can feel isolating, and ghosting is all-too-common. He shares his own experience with ghosting, and we talk about how common it really is on campus. People meet, seem genuinely friendly in the moment, make plans, and then disappear when it’s actua...

In this episode, Alex shares what dating at BYU-Idaho has actually looked like for her, including two situations with men in positions of authority and trust that weren’t what they seemed—and the pressure she felt to stay quiet about it. She also talks about her experience on Mutual, what she encountered there, and why she’s chosen to step away from it. Alex reflects on what she’s learned about re...