Alissa's Awake

Shelise from Cults to Consciousness and I sat down to talk about the parallels and similarities between Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons(LDS).

This conversation talks about how vulnerable people can be taken advantage of, the pressure and isolation that often happens inside the community, and the doubts and expectations that shaped Dominique's life for years. We also talk about the impact of trauma and depression, how assault was handled inappropriately, and what it’s like to go through loss with very little real support. We talk about h...

This conversation dives into Brooke's story; from childhood trauma, unhealthy family dynamics, and the impact of living as a Jehovah's Witness. It explores the experience of shame, rejection, and the consequences of teenage rebellion. We also discuss disfellowshipping, elders' abuse, control, and the silent suffering and stigma associated with seeking help or leaving an abusive relationship within...

The conversation delves into Sam's childhood experiences within the Jehovah's Witnesses and the impact of family dynamics on her mental health. It explores the pressure to conform, the struggle for acceptance, and the emotional toll of abusive relationships within the organization. The conversation delves into her surviving trauma within the Jehovah's Witness organization, reporting the assault, a...

The conversation delves into the impact of the 1975 Armageddon prediction on Patty's life, as well as the challenges of growing up as a Jehovah's Witness. It explores the struggles of childhood and adolescence, family dynamics, marriage, rebellion, and the process of fading and leaving the organization. Patty's journey reflects the disillusionment and doubts that arose from the organization's teac...

The conversation delves into the mental health impact of shunning and the challenges faced by Jehovah's Witness women. It explores the childhood and family dynamics, struggles as a teenage Jehovah's Witness, experiences of marriage, divorce, and disfellowshipping, the treatment by elders, the impact of misogyny, and the journey towards independence and leaving the organization. The conversation co...

Alissa’s Awake  is a podcast centered on the powerful stories of former Jehovah’s Witnesses, especially women who are reclaiming their voices, independence, and personal identity after leaving the organization. Each episode explores the journey of waking up, stepping away from the religion, and navigating the complex path of healing and self discovery. Through honest conversations about topics oft...