Lady Cee

Hidden Struggles

Society EN ↓ 74 episodes

Becoming part of this growing community provides the perfect opportunity to learn valuable life lessons without experiencing the drama. This is a motivational podcast exploring real life issues. After escaping from a high control group, I am sharing my experiences about what it is like living in a world without the mental boundaries that kept me from exploring my dreams, goals and realities. This platform will deliver experiences that help others to overcome personal struggles and showing you how you can take those struggles and use them to your advantage. Perhaps through this podcast, I can h...

Author

Lady Cee

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Society

Podcast website

hiddenstruggles.com

Latest episode

Jun 19, 2026

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Episodes

Silenced No More – Speaking Up in the Jehovah’s Witness Congregation (Part 2) 13.08.2025

send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Follow Daria on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daria.l.ross?igsh=MWQ4cHFrN3Z3bzVseg== In Part 2 of my conversation with Daria, we talk about what happens when you find your voice in a high-control group — and what it costs to use it. From speaking her mind to challenging silence in the congregation, Daria opens up about the challenges of being h...

Surviving Breast Cancer After Leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses (EXJW) Part 3 13.08.2025

send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Follow Daria on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daria.l.ross?igsh=MWQ4cHFrN3Z3bzVseg== In this powerful final part of my 3‑part conversation with Daria, we talk about what happens when you stop letting the Governing Body control your choices—and start taking ownership of your health and your life. Daria, a former Jehovah’s Witness and breast canc...

Life After Jehovah’s Witnesses in Your 70s and Beyond 13.08.2025

send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Contact Joe & Fran: YouTube channel  Joe and Fran every Wednesday, 7 pm est. https://www.youtube.com/@UCVJ8KInz-MesI345Frv_aqw  Phone: 315-221-0130 Email jandfguerino@gmail.com Fran and Joe left the Jehovah’s Witness organization in their 70s — proving that courage has no age limit. Nearly four years after waking up to “the truth about the truth”...

Jehovah's Witness Elder's Deathbed Confession & Facebook Obituary 13.08.2025

send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com In her first interview on our sister channel EXJW Critical Thinker, Gail shared the heartbreaking story of her father’s deathbed confession after serving as a Jehovah’s Witness elder for decades. In this Hidden Struggles follow-up, Gail returns to reveal what happened next — how her mother cut her off from seeing her father before he died, and how no...

Jehovah's Witnesses: Fear & Paranoia 25.02.2025

send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Paranoia isn’t just a passing fear—it’s a powerful tool used to control people. In this episode, we’re diving deep into how paranoia is woven into the teachings of Jehovah’s Witnesses and the lasting psychological impact it has on members. Jehovah’s Witnesses are taught to fear the outside world, believe that Satan is lurking behind every corner, and...

Low Self-Esteem: How Growing Up as a Jehovah’s Witness Shaped My Confidence 12.01.2025

send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Many ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses struggle with low self-esteem due to the unique challenges of growing up in a high-control religion. In this heartfelt episode,  Lady Cee shares her personal journey of overcoming the emotional toll of being raised as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. We’ll explore how family dynamics, religious expectations, and feelings of exc...

The Motto for 2025 Keep it Simple Yet Be Consistent 07.01.2025

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Examples in Psychology can help you decondition from manipulation 07.01.2025

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Financial Friday: Tracking Expenses to Avoid Debt 07.01.2025

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Jehovah's Witnesses: Loyalty to God or an Organization 07.01.2025

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Why Are Jehovah's Witnesses Always Talking About Going Out of Business? 07.01.2025

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New Governing Body Members of Jehovah's Witnesses 07.01.2025

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Jehovah's Witnesses: Physically In Mentally In - Why Are You Here? 07.01.2025

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Freedom & Personal Commitments After Leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses 07.01.2025

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Jehovah's Witness Prisoners Abandoned by the Watchtower 07.01.2025

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Are Jehovah's Witnesses Allowed to Vote in Elections 03.11.2024

send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com In this episode, I explore how Jehovah's Witnesses are raised to view voting as incompatible with their beliefs. Growing up as a Witness, I was told that even participating in student council elections was discouraged, as it was seen as a steppingstone to “real” politics. Jehovah's Witnesses believe in waiting solely for God's Kingdom...

Shunned by Family: How the Governing Body Controls Jehovah's Witnesses 04.06.2024

send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com In this gripping and emotional video, I share my personal journey of being shunned by my Jehovah's Witness family, orchestrated by the strict rules of the Governing Body. When my mother passed away, her devout sister refused to extend even a word of condolence, showcasing the harsh reality of shunning within the organization. Join me as I expose...

Hidden Struggles of Parental Alienation 01.03.2024

send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, Lady Cee welcomes Ms. Ivy back to the show for a third heartfelt discussion. This time, Ms. Ivy shares the painful reality of parental alienation fueled by religious disfellowshipping within the Jehovah's Witnesses community. Despite having legal custody of her 16-year-old daughter, Ms. Ivy faces...

Hidden Struggles: Why I Left the Jehovah's Witnesses! 15.02.2024

send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Join Lady Cee on "Hidden Struggles" as she delves into the compelling story of Ivy, a former Jehovah's Witness who shares her journey of faith, doubt, and eventual departure from the religion. In this revealing episode, Ivy recounts her early introduction to the faith through her family, the challenges of fitting in, and the pivotal mo...

Ivy's Bold Journey from the Jehovah's Witnesses 13.02.2024

send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com In this powerful and inspiring video, we follow Ivy's courageous journey of breaking free from the Jehovah's Witnesses and stepping into a world of newfound freedom and self-discovery. Witness the challenges and triumphs as Ivy navigates the complexities of building a life outside the confines of the Watchtower, armed with nothing but her r...

Understanding Long Term Care Insurance 01.02.2024

send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com In this video, Lady Cee shares her personal experience with long-term care insurance following an accident. She discusses the realities of activating her policy, providing insights into the often-overlooked aspects of insurance coverage. Key points covered include: The 90-day waiting period in long-term care policies and its implications. The specifi...

Crash & Shock: My Survival Story 01.02.2024

send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com On December 2, 2023, I was in a car accident. I am recovering from a fractured sternum. This has been a difficult process, but you have to remain calm and keep your chin up because although it is a long road to recovery, eventually we will find our way through the bumps and bruises. Support the show

Hospital Humor: Did the Doctor Really Think I Was Homeless? 01.02.2024

send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com #exjwsthink #exjwcomedy #exjwcriticalthinker #hiddenstruggles #homeless  In this episode, I share a memorable moment from my hospital stay. The focus is on a conversation with my doctor, who was discussing post-discharge care plans with me. Amidst our discussion, he raised a crucial question, "Do you have a place to stay after leaving the hospit...

Things You Should Never Tell Your Doctor - My Hospital Experience 01.02.2024

send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com In this episode of Hidden Struggles, I dive into a crucial topic that concerns your privacy in a hospital setting. Join me as I discuss why it might be in your best interest to keep your former Jehovah's Witness status confidential during medical visits. I'll share my personal insights and experiences, shedding light on the potential conseq...

Self-Awareness After Leaving a High Cost Faith - DISC Personality Test 21.09.2023

send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Irving Janis (1918-1990) coined the term GROUPTHINK Irving Janis was a 20th century social psychologist who identified the phenomenon of groupthink.  https://www.goodtherapy.org/famous-psychologists/irving-janis.html  DISC Personality Test https://www.discprofile.com/what-is-disc/disc-styles  Dominance - A person primarily in this DiSC quadrant place...

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