Pouty Mouth

Jayci Underwood was branded with a scarlet letter when national news got out that she was pregnant with BYU's star athlete, Brandon Davies' baby. Brandon sat out the rest of the 2011 NCAA tournament and was encouraged by coaches and church leaders to not admit paternity to either of the two women he had gotten pregnant. Without support from her family, the father of the children, and at the encour...

In this episode I'm pouting about into some personal big life changes, my mixed faith marriage, what it was like being companions with Whitney Leavitt from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and some alleged tea that happen while we were on our missions. Follow along on IG: @Poutymouthpodcast Follow me on TikTok: @taramherbert

In this episode of the Pouty Mouth podcast, Tara Herbert interviews Aleja Briles, a former Mormon influencer who shares her journey from being a prominent figure in the Mormon community to becoming an ex-Mormon. Aljha discusses her upbringing as a Colombian immigrant in a Mormon household, the complexities of family dynamics, and the challenges she faced during her mission. The conversation delves...

In this week's episode of Pouty Mouth, I'm thrilled to have Kari Taylor join us to share her deeply personal journey through adoption, Mormonism, and the challenges of infertility. Kari opens up about her complex family dynamics and the trauma of being adopted into a large family while navigating her racial identity in a predominantly white religious environment. We delve into her experiences of l...

This week I'm pouting with Chanel Achenbach about her experiences with Mormonism, including her conversion, the challenges of navigating her racial identity within the church, and the impact of church teachings on her self-perception. Chanel shares her journey of seeking truth, confronting racism, and ultimately finding her own identity outside of the church. Our conversation highlights the comple...

Send me a voicemail or note with your thoughts about today's episode! Follow me on social media: TikTok - @taramherbert IG - @poutymouthpodcast In today's episode I'm pouting about the complexities of my relationships with my adoptive parents, mixed-faith marriage, and biological family. I talk about the emotional challenges of navigating these relationships and the desire for deeper c...

Follow Brittany on social media @nononsensespirtuality Leave a ⁠ voicemail⁠ or a ⁠ note⁠ with your thoughts and we'll discuss on ⁠@poutymouthpodcast⁠ . Today I'm talking with Brittany Hartley! We discuss the impact of adoption, and deconstructing Mormonism, me as an adoptee and Brittany as an adopted parent. We explore topics such as the trauma of adoption, the ethical considerations of ad...

Link to article from today's episode What are your thoughts on this episode? Leave me a voice message Write and anonymous message Join the discussion: Follow @poutymouth on Instagram Follow @taramherbert on tiktok Today we're pouting about adoption in the United States, and how LDS family services has shaped it. I get into how adoption legally works like, the loss of rights and access to b...

TW: Self Harm, Sexual Assault Follow Marisa on Instagram @marisamaecannon Leave your thoughts in a voicemail Share your thoughts from this episode Today I'm joined by Marissa Cannon, the 2023 Miss Bikini USA, she shares her story of being an adoptee and an ex-Mormon. She discusses her childhood in Arizona and the strict Mormon upbringing she experienced. Marissa talks about the challenges she face...

Leave me a voicemail with your thoughts Leave me a note with your thoughts Follow @poutymouth on Instagram Follow me @taramherbert on TikTok I discuss the online drama surrounding the Ballerina Farm and the secret lives of Mormon wives. I share my thoughts on the controversial article about the Ballerina Farm and the patriarchal dynamics within Mormonism. I also talk about the marketing of Mormon...

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 In this episode I address some of the comments and misconceptions surrounding adoption. I discuss the trauma of adoption, the complexities of adoptee experiences, and the need for reform in the a...

TIGGER WARNING - talk of suicide If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or substance abuse you can call the SAMHSA national hotline at (1-800) 662-4357 to find treatment near you. Looking for a therapist in your area that accepts your insurance? Search Headway.co , Psychology Today or ZocDoc . Today I'm having a conversation with my sister Kailie and we discuss our differe...

In this conversation, Dean and I discuss experiences and the challenges of being LGBTQ+ in a religious community. We explore topics such as allyship, coming out, and the intersection of religion and sexuality. Dean shares his personal journey of coming out to his parents and the mixed reactions he received. We also touch on the lack of comprehensive sex education in our upbringing and the impact i...

Welcome to the first episode of Pouty Mouth! I'm your host Tara Herbert. In this episode I talk about my journey out of Mormonism, and explain who this podcast is primarily for, ex-Mormon and ex-evangelical women who are trying to find a life that feels less controlling. I caution active Mormons that the podcast may not be for them. I also explore the possible reasons why young women are leavi...

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