Mormon to Muse

Mormon to Muse

Hosted by: Kristin Martineau

You didn't lose your faith. You found out something true — and now you're figuring out who you are on the other side. Mormon to Muse is a podcast for women navigating life after the Mormon church — the faith...

Episodes

Reclaiming Desire — Learning to Want Things Again After Mormonism

Season #1

Come visit me at the Energy Healing Conference! Tickets are regularly $30, but I have a limited number to give away for free! CLICK HERE to claim them before someone else does! Don't miss free the therapeutic art...
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Confidence After the Church — How to Trust Yourself When You Were Taught Not To

Season #1

Get your FREE tickets to the Energy Healing Conference October 18th in Sandy Utah.  I'll be there all day at my vendor booth and I'll be speaking also at 5 pm.  Come say hello! If you want to come to my class be sure...
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Stressed or Inspired — How to Use Stress Wisely During Faith Transition

Season #1

Come see me at the Energy Healing Conference Oct 18 in Sandy Utah. Get your FREE TICKET HERE!   Stress is one of those words that instantly makes our shoulders tighten. But what if not all stress is bad? In this...
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9 Reasons I Love Being Wrong — Embracing Uncertainty After Leaving the Mormon Church

Season #1

What if being wrong could actually be a gift? Most of us were raised to avoid mistakes at all costs, but in this episode I want to flip that script. Being wrong has been one of the most powerful teachers in my own...
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Us vs. Them — The Insider-Outsider Dynamic in High-Control Religious Systems

Season #1

 Have you ever noticed how leaders—religious, political, or otherwise—use “us vs. them” language to stir emotions, create loyalty, and shut down critical thinking? In this episode of Mormon to Muse, I break down how...
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Breaking the Legacy of Suffering — Generational Patterns in Mormon Families

Season #1

Generational pain is real. Many of us carry not only our own struggles but also the unhealed wounds of our mothers, grandmothers, and the women who came before us. They were taught to endure, to stay small, to...
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Redefining Connection — How Faith Transition Reshapes Relationships and Community

Season #1

Leaving or deconstructing a faith system doesn’t just change what you believe—it changes how you relate to the people you love. Whether it’s family who remain devout, a spouse who doesn’t understand your journey, or...
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Leaving vs. Deconstructing — How to Tell the Difference and Why It Matters

Season #1

How to Tell the Difference Between Leaving and Deconstructing Faith |  Episode Summary: Leaving a high-demand religion and deconstructing your faith are not the same thing. In this episode of Mormon to Muse, we’ll...
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The Art of Moving Forward — How to Rebuild Your Life After Leaving the Mormon Church

Season #1

Change is inevitable, but moving forward with grace, courage, and creativity is a skill we can all develop. In this episode of Mormon to Muse, I explore why change feels so uncomfortable, how our brains resist it, and...
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Pain, Power, and the Art of Allowing Emotion — Emotional Healing After Faith Transition

Season #1

UPDATE-  In this episode I talk about the idea of creating beauty from pain.  I meant to mention that this idea comes from Susan Cain's book Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Makes Us Whole.  If you want to build a...
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Why You Feel Emotionally Stuck — Identity and Emotional Development After High-Control Religion

Season #1

Episode 11: Why You Are Emotionally Stunted  In this episode, I explore how emotional suppression—especially in high-demand systems like Mormonism and American culture—leaves many of us emotionally stunted,...
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Why You Aren't Making Progress — And What to Do About It After Leaving the Church

Season #1

You’re trying. You’re doing the things. So why do you still feel stuck? In this episode of Mormon to Muse, we unpack three hidden reasons you might not be making progress—and how the Self-Coaching Model can help you...
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