Mormon to Muse

UPDATE-  In this episode I talk about the idea of creating beauty from pain.  I meant to mention that this idea comes from Susan Cain's book Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Makes Us Whole.  If you want to build a life that feels aligned, meaningful, and free—you have to be willing to feel everything. In this follow-up to Episode 11 (Why You Are Emotionally Stunted), we dive into...

Episode 11: Why You Are Emotionally Stunted  In this episode, I explore how emotional suppression—especially in high-demand systems like Mormonism and American culture—leaves many of us emotionally stunted, disconnected from ourselves, and stuck in cycles we don’t understand. We revisit the Self-Coaching Model (CTFAR) and focus on the often-overlooked middle step: feelings. You’ll learn why f...

You’re trying. You’re doing the things. So why do you still feel stuck? In this episode of Mormon to Muse, we unpack three hidden reasons you might not be making progress—and how the Self-Coaching Model can help you shift your mindset and create real change. Whether you're trying to heal after leaving Mormonism or simply reinvent your life in midlife, this episode will show you how to stop spinnin...

In this episode, we’re exploring one of the most powerful tools in coaching and personal growth: The Model. Developed by Brooke Castillo, The Model helps you see how your thoughts create your feelings, drive your actions, and shape your results. If you’re navigating a faith transition—especially after leaving Mormonism—The Model can help you untangle inherited beliefs, process your emotions, and b...

In Episode 8 of Mormon to Muse, we explore the essential steps to self-discovery for women navigating life after Mormonism. Leaving a high-demand religion can leave you feeling lost or disconnected from your true self. This episode is your roadmap to reconnecting with your values, desires, and authentic identity. We’ll walk through 8 clear, practical steps to help you: Get curious about who you re...

Welcome to Mormon to Muse, the podcast for post-Mormon women ready to heal, reconnect with themselves, and create a life that feels truly their own. In Episode 7, we’re exploring barriers to self-discovery—the hidden obstacles that can keep you stuck, disconnected, and unsure of who you really are. Leaving Mormonism (or any high-demand religion) can feel like stepping into the unknown. Even after...

Correction - In this episode I misstated the price of Steven Hassan's, Recovery After Mormonism Workshop. It's not $500 it's $99 which is a phenomenal price! You can buy the course HERE.   Leaving Mormonism—or any high-demand religion—often means realizing that what felt “normal” was actually coercive control. In this episode of Mormon to Muse, we’re talking about waking up to those dynamics...

When you leave a high-demand religion like Mormonism, one of the biggest challenges isn’t just rethinking your beliefs—it’s learning how to think again without relying on external authority. In this episode of Mormon to Muse, I share a four-part framework that’s helped me rebuild critical thinking as a spiritual and creative practice: Logos (logic), Ethos (credibility), Pathos (emotion), and Duos...

Episode 4: 9 Questions to Ask Yourself After Leaving Mormonism Mormon to Muse Podcast with Kristin Martineau Leaving Mormonism often means leaving behind a decision-making framework that relied on external authority—leaders, scriptures, promptings, and rules. But what happens when that structure is gone? How do you learn to trust yourself again? In this episode, I share 9 powerful questions that c...

Sign up for Mormon to Muse - I'll send a therapeutic art activity right to your inbox for free every week.  It's an easy way to get started on your creative healing journey.   Episode Title: Navigating Fowler’s Stages of Faith in a Mormon Faith Crisis Episode Summary: In this episode of Mormon to Muse, we’ll explore James Fowler’s Stages of Faith Development and how they apply to the uni...

Arrested Development — 5 Ways Post-Mormons Are Like Teenagers Podcast: Mormon to Muse with Kristin Martineau Leaving Mormonism can feel like waking up in your own teenage rebellion—only this time, you're an adult. In this episode, I break down five ways post-Mormons are like teenagers and explore why emotional, spiritual, and developmental growth often gets paused in high-demand religions. We’ll t...

In this very first episode, I’m sharing a piece of my own story — how I navigated a painful faith transition and how art became a lifeline through the uncertainty, grief, and rebuilding that followed. Leaving the belief system I was raised in wasn’t just about walking away; it was about losing a whole framework for identity, community, and meaning. It was disorienting, heartbreaking... and ultimat...