Growing Up In Polygamy

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In this episode, we sit down with Mykelti Brown Padron, daughter of Kody and Christine Brown, and her husband Tony for an open and honest conversation about growing up in polygamy. Mykelti shares what it was really like being raised in a plural family, how that upbringing shaped her views on relationships, and how it affected her and Tony while they were dating. Together, they reflect on what they...

In this video, we react to Sister Wives Season 20 Tell-All Part 1 and break down two of the biggest moments from the episode. We talk about the sale of Coyote Pass and how each person involved seems to remember the contracts and agreements very differently. The conflicting stories raise real questions about communication, accountability, and what actually happened behind the scenes. We also discus...

In this Sister Wives Season 20, Episode 15 reaction, we cover several key moments from the episode. We talk about Janelle receiving her spiritual release from Kody and why it mattered to her more than she expected. We also discuss Meri’s courtship with Ron and what it could mean as she moves into a new phase of her life. Finally, we break down Kody’s apology tour, focusing on the apology he gives...

In this episode of Sister Wives Season 20, Episode 14, we react to Kody and Meri’s intense one-on-one conversation and break down why his apology feels so complicated, loaded, and hard to watch. From years of emotional distance to unresolved power dynamics, this meeting says a lot about where their relationship truly stands. We also dive into the idea of “basement wives” and how that label reflect...

In this episode, we react to Kody’s apology to Christine — a conversation that quickly shifts when David steps in to advocate for his wife. David pushes Kody to focus less on his own feelings and more on repairing relationships with his children, something Kody clearly isn’t comfortable hearing. We also talk about what’s next in Kody’s ongoing “apology tour,” with Meri expected to be next, and why...

In Sister Wives Season 20, Episode 12, Kody finally begins his long-overdue apology to Christine — but just as things start to get interesting, the episode cuts it in half. We’re left on a major cliffhanger, with the second half of Kody’s apology pushed to the next episode, raising even more questions about whether this is real accountability or just another carefully controlled moment. Let us kno...

In this week’s Sister Wives Season 20 Episode 11 reaction, we break down Kody’s long-awaited apology to Janelle — and why she was the one he chose to talk to first. We talk about the grace, patience, and kindness Janelle shows him in this moment, and what it says about their history and the dynamics in the Brown family. We also dive into Meri’s painfully awkward dating event, where she’s trying to...

In our reaction to Sister Wives Season 20 Episode 10, we take a close look at Kody’s sudden desire to “apologize” to his ex-wives — and why it doesn’t feel like the sincere accountability he thinks it is. Instead of owning the hurt he caused, Kody seems more interested in apologizing on his terms, in his timing, and in a way that centers his comfort rather than the women he hurt. We also touch on...

In this week’s Sister Wives Season 20 Episode 9, we react to the Coyote Pass standoff where Kody and Robyn can’t even be bothered to say hi or goodbye to Janelle and Meri. We also talk about Christine and David’s spa day, and how Christine is continuing to grow and learn communication in a monogamous relationship — something completely new after decades in plural marriage. And of course, Janelle’s...

In this episode, we’re reacting to Sister Wives Season 20 Episode 8, and wow… Coyote Pass finally sells, but not without a super awkward Brown family moment. Janelle, Meri, Kody, and Robyn all show up to sign the paperwork—only to sit in their cars in a full-on standoff where nobody wants to get out first. 😅 We also touch on the Browns’ odd plural-family finances and how their setup created tensi...

In this week’s episode of Sister Wives , we couldn’t help but notice how uncomfortable things felt between Kody and Robyn — especially during those dancing moments. It brought back memories of Mormon church dances and wedding receptions, including our own, and how deeply those experiences reflect the culture we grew up in. We also dive into how polygamy and Mormonism often frame jealousy and suffe...

In this episode we react to Sister Wives Season 20 Episode 6, and WOW… things got interesting. Kody actually admits that it was his fault the family fell apart, that he didn’t have the skillset for plural marriage, and that he would never be able to pull it off. After years of blaming his wives, this is a moment we didn’t expect. We also talk about the possibility of future reconciliation and fami...

In this episode of Sister Wives, we react to the Browns’ family traditions that have completely fallen apart — just like the family itself. What used to bring everyone together is now divided between the parents, leaving the kids caught in the middle of what’s left of those memories. We also talk about the painfully awkward moment when Kody makes Aurora’s new relationship all about him and Robyn,...

In this episode of Sister Wives, so much unfolds — Paedon makes the big decision to move to North Carolina, Meri keeps dipping her toes into the online dating world, and Kody continues to shift the blame for his failed plural marriage onto his wives. Meanwhile, he admits that he was focused on keeping Robyn “safely kept,” revealing once again where his priorities really lie. Join Sam and Melissa a...

In this interview, we sit down with Christine Brown Woolley from Sister Wives to talk about her roots in the AUB (Apostolic United Brethren) polygamist church and what life was really like growing up in that environment. We also dive into what it was like for Christine to write such a personal and vulnerable book, Sister Wife, and how revisiting those experiences helped her process her journey and...

In this episode of Sister Wives Season 20, we react to Meri hosting a paint night as she continues to build a new life and community for herself. Meanwhile, Tony and Mykelti find themselves caught in a hail storm and tornado — because nothing with the Browns ever goes smoothly! And of course… Kody and Robyn are moving again. Join us as we dive into the storms, the transitions, and the ongoing dyna...

In this episode of Sister Wives Season 20, things get painfully awkward as Meri dives into the world of speed dating — and we can’t help but feel every cringey moment. Meanwhile, the Brown kids are one by one heading to North Carolina, making it feel like the family is rebuilding far away from the chaos. And just when we think Kody and Robyn might be settling into their new normal, they start talk...

Sister Wives is finally back for Season 20, and the premiere does not disappoint! In Episode 1, tensions are higher than ever as Kody makes a shocking admission — he would only consider taking on another wife for sex. We break down the explosive premiere, the state of the family, and what this means for the future of the Browns. Join us as we review Sister Wives Season 20 Episode 1, sharing our re...

In this episode, we react to Scientology and the Aftermath Season 1, Episode 8, which dives into the Church of Scientology’s troubling stance on mental health and its aggressive tactics against journalists. We discuss how Scientology views psychiatry as an enemy, the harmful impact this has on members who need real help, and the shocking stories of reporters who were stalked and harassed simply fo...

In this video, we react to Scientology and the Aftermath Season 1 Episode 7, where Leah Remini and Mike Rinder expose the devastating effects of Scientology’s disconnection policy and the pressure of training for auditing. We share our perspective on how David Miscavige constantly changes the rules to tighten control, keeping members in a cycle of confusion and dependency. We also dive into the he...

In this video, we react to Scientology and the Aftermath Episode 6, which dives deep into Golden Era Productions — Scientology’s high-budget media hub responsible for creating massive events, flashy productions, and inflated statistics. From staged celebrations to fabricated growth numbers, we break down how the church uses Golden Era to keep members excited, loyal, and financially invested. As fo...

In this episode, we dive into Scientology and the Aftermath Season 1, Episode 5, and explore the striking similarities between two powerful and controversial leaders: Warren Jeffs of the FLDS Church and David Miscavige of Scientology. Sam, who grew up in the FLDS under Warren Jeffs’ leadership, shares his firsthand perspective on the control, manipulation, and fear tactics that mirror what Leah Re...

In Part 2 of our exclusive interview, Jenna Miscavige, the niece of Scientology leader David Miscavige, shares how she found the strength to break free from Scientology’s control. After a childhood separated from her parents, years in the Cadet Org, and joining the Sea Org at only 12 years old, Jenna began to question the system she had been raised to obey. In this conversation, she opens up about...

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Jenna Miscavige, the niece of Scientology leader David Miscavige, to hear her powerful story of growing up inside one of the world’s most secretive organizations. Jenna shares how, at just two years old, she was separated from her parents, who were both Sea Org members, and grew up with almost no time with them. From the age of 6 to 12, she lived in Sc...