Ignoring Your Inner-Voice as a Mormon Woman - Amy Lloyd Pt. 1 | Ep. 1816

In this revealing interview with Amy Lloyd, we journey through her Mormon upbringing, challenging moments, and her eventual break from the faith. Amy delves into the guilt working women carry within the Church and highlights the lingering impact of the Benson talk. She questions the infallibility of church leaders and shares her liberal ward experience. As she navigates her college years at BYU, she candidly discusses the conflicting expectations placed upon women.

Episode Show Notes: https://www.mormonstories.org/podcast...

Part 2: Parenting after a Mormon Divorce - Am...
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Chapters:
00:01:56 Intentions of Amy Lloyd
00:05:24 Beginning of her Mormon story
00:12:25 Problematic young women leaders, the lessons were damaging
00:17:20 Motherhood in Mormonism
00:25:07 High School, noticing harm in the church
00:32:40 College years - she got accepted to another university but went to BYU
00:39:44 BYU rules on clothing
00:42:00 Choosing her major in accounting
00:45:50 Meeting her first husband - not a good match
00:52:40 Stay at home moms vs working moms
01:02:50 The whole game of the Church - creating a false self
01:06:25 Marriage
01:08:15 Temple experience, women veiling their faces
01:16:00 Moving to Chicago and having kids
01:22:24 Divorce- unhealthy relationship dynamic
01:29:00 Being a working mom
01:42:25 Losing her Faith - The Great Shelf Break of 2008
01:50:50 The most spiritual experience she has ever had
01:55:00 Divorce

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