Latter-Day Lesbian

Please join this week's guest hosts, Jules Hannaford and Sara Tang. Jules produces two podcasts, "Hong Kong Confidential," which she hosts, and "Fool Me Twice," the award-winning, true-crime podcast based on her memoir by the same name. Sara is an educator, writer, sexologist, sex coach and creator of the "Better in Bed" podcast. Both of these amazing women live in Hong Kong, and we're super excit...

Was Joseph Smith into drugs?? And did he drug his congregation??? We're gonna "high" to Kolob in today's episode that features guest hosts, Bryce Blankenagel, of the Naked Mormonism podcast, and our favorite therapist, Kimberly Anderson. Bryce presents strong evidence for the alleged use of psychedelics in the early Mormon church. And be advised, the LDL podcast and our guests in no way advocate f...

Whattya know,, we made it to 100!! And we put the call out for audio submissions and you answered! A huge thanks and sloppy wet kisses to everyone who contributed and also to every single one of our listeners! This Thanksgiving we feel grateful for all the ways in which we are loved and supported!! We couldn't do this without you!!!! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com . Hos...

Trigger Warning: in this episode we discuss delicate themes such as conversion therapy, anorexia and suicidal ideation. If these topics are triggering for you, feel free to pause the recording, listen in a supportive environment or skip this one. In the fall of 2019, Nathan Winterton pulled over to the side of the road because they couldn't stop the flow of tears over the news that the LDS church...

Fair warning: this week we get a bit sacrilegious and come to the conclusion that 2,000 years may not actually be enough time to process trauma, so you take your time Jesus. Annnnnd...we're back in the temple for the LAST TIME!! Bye bye LDS temple. Try not to let the door hit ya where HF split ya! We also, want to give a special thank you to Pirate God for their contribution to the temple episodes...

In this episode we discuss our amazing trip to Utah and Mary's 10-year-old boy joke (she really can't help herself). Also, we hear from our long lost Sister Fanny Fact Check. Welcome back Sister! You have been missed. Oh, and we're back in the temple briefly. Thankfully, we're almost out of there. Enjoy! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

This week, Shelly gets some much needed rest as Mary and Kimberly Anderson, MFA, MA, AMFT, discuss resiliency, guilt, shame and lots more. If this episode causes you to trigger, please feel free to step away or listen in a supportive environment, and you can always refer to the below links for help. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 / https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org Trans Li...

This week Diana keeps "Shelly's seat warm" and picks up the guest hosting slot. I stump her on a FUMPOTD courtesy of Bryce Blankenagel of the Naked Mormonism podcast. She and I also discuss family relationships and boundary setting, as well as attempts to fill the "bottomless well" of affirmation needs. It's a good one, so please give a listen on your favorite podcast app. Music provided by Purple...

Sooo....Shelly lied. We are actually back in the temple today for Lucifer's farewell speech. It's a classic. Shelly also dons a hideous temple outfit sent in by a listener (robe, apron, sash, veil). We also read an inspiring letter, and hear how some more LDL'ers got into our discussion group on Facebook. Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

We are STILL in the stupid temple. Seriously so dumb. Pirate God pays us a visit there...in fact, you may actually find yourself thinking, "will someone please make Pirate God shut up???" We also discover what more folks said to "get into the group," and this episode wouldn't be complete without another triggering entry from Shelly's creepy 1990's journal. Join us! Music provided by Purple Planet:...

Yup, this week we get up close and personal with the Mormon Missionary handbook. So ditch those toe rings and break out a ruler cuz those sideburns are looking a little shaggy. We also find out what more listeners said to get into the group, and learn about Lucifer's ATM machine. Join us!! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Could today's title have something to do with a new Mormon Mad Lib??? Bow your head and say yes (cuz it has something to do with the temple too). We also read a few short letters and debut a brand-new segment that features creative responses from some of our badass listeners!!! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we get to listen to Adam pull some really dick moves. But before that we read a few short letters, hear a listener's Journal Journey and Shelly reads a slam poem that's pretty slammin' (couldn't resist). Please join us! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yup, we're back in the temple with Eden's most dramatic thespian: Lucifer! Get ready to give Shelly your biggest golf clap for her amazing adversary impression. We also read a wild letter (buckle up) and pirate god even makes an appearance. Or perhaps we should say, "Even...Pirate God." Enjoy! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

We're back in the temple once again for the start of the riveting endowment movie, which turns out to pretty much be the regular ol' creation story with a bit of poetic license. We also roast a troll, talk like a pirate and Shelly stumps Mary on this week's FUMPOTD. Join us! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're still in the wacky LDS temple. If new names and endowment ceremonies are your thing (whatever those are) then you're in for a treat. There's also a FUMPOTD that Mary nails for a change. So pop a mint and get comfortable - we're going to the temple! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode Mary learns about more mid 1990s Mormon Temple creepiness, er, rituals, this time involving inappropriate touching. Plus, we're also horrified to find out what Hitler is promised in his afterlife. There's also a FUMPOTD, and we want to remind listeners about clean and explicit "call of the day" ringtones for all Patrons and Marco Polo Channels members! Music provided by Purp...

We're finally FINALLY getting around to discussing LDS temple rituals. These are neither sacred nor secret since Shelly's spilling the beans on this goofy stuff. This will be part 1 of a multi-part series. We also have a great FUMPOTD and an inspiring letter to read. Please join us! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

In today's episode we get up close and personal with the cut and pasted splendor that is the Mormon Patriarchal Blessing. Is everyone throwing up in their mouths? Because that's the appropriate response. We kick things off with our good friend and Mormon history buff, Bryce Blankenagel. We also roast a troll or two, and stump Shelly with a FUMPOTD, courtesy, once again of Mr. Blankenagel. Bryce, a...

Looks like we needed to head back to the counseling couch this week for another session of "therapy without a therapist." Maybe don't try that at home. We also have a FUMPOTD courtesy of Alice, a "He Said What" that's particularly douchey and a letter from Cole that we think you'll find inspirational. It's a good time, y'all, so please join us! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-plane...

Welcome to the first (and probably only) installment of the Newly-Les Game hosted by our good friend Diana! We'd like to say we crushed this game...we really would...but it soon turned into a total shit show. We discovered that Shelly is a hopeless romantic and that Mary doesn't understand what junk food is for some reason. We also have a super intellectual and cringey FUMPOTD from Bryce Blankenag...

In this episode Mary gives Shelly a break and takes over the planning. She quizzes her on a FUMPOTD (thanks Bryce Blankenagel) and comes up with an evangelical mad lib. Also Sister Fanny Fact-Check pays a visit with another installment of "Deep Dives into Dire Doctrine." This one's chock full, so please join us! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com Hosted on Acast. See acast....

After receiving an email from a listener who let us know that her girlfriend (also a listener) had recently died by suicide, we felt that we wanted to bring on therapist and friend, Kimberly Anderson, to help us navigate this topic. So this episode is dedicated to Charly. If someone you care about is contemplating suicide, please reference the links below for help. Thank you. Kimberly is holding a...

Seriously, can we all just get over this subject and move on to more important topics, like learning how to love one another? This week's "He Said What" is a real treat, not really. We also have a fun Mormon Mad Lib and we read a couple of great letters. Please join us! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we interview our friend, LDL Podcast Discussion Group moderator and transgender activist, Alice Ashton, about her thoughts surrounding the recent Title VII Supreme Court ruling. We also roast a literal crap-ton of FB trolls (pretty sure that’s a metric unit). Please join us. Shelly references a recent post about Dallin H. Oaks by Latter Gay Stories: https://www.facebook.com/LatterGayStor...