Hidden Struggles
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 help others to learn my life lessons without having to experience the pain.
Episodes
34 episodes
Are Jehovah's Witnesses Allowed to Vote in Elections
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...
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Shunned by Family: How the Governing Body Controls Jehovah's Witnesses
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 ...
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Hidden Struggles of Parental Alienation
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 ...
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Hidden Struggles: Why I Left the Jehovah's Witnesses!
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 i...
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Ivy's Bold Journey from the Jehovah's Witnesses
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 co...
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21:33
Understanding Long Term Care Insurance
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.
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9:48
Things You Should Never Tell Your Doctor - My Hospital Experience
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 medic...
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Hospital Humor: Did the Doctor Really Think I Was Homeless?
#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 ...
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Crash & Shock: My Survival Story
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...
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14:46
Self-Awareness After Leaving a High Cost Faith - DISC Personality Test
Irving Janis (1918-1990) coined the term GROUPTHINKIrving Janis was a 20th century social psychologist who identified the phenomenon of groupthink. https://www.goodtherapy.org/famous-psychologists/irving-janis.html
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From Faith to Freedom Phylice's Exit from Jehovah's Witnesses
Join us in this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of the Hidden Struggles Podcast, as we sit down with Phylice, who courageously shares her journey 'From Faith to Freedom.' Phylice takes us through her awakening from the Jehovah's Witnesses, a ...
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50:21
Can You Rescue Your Jehovah's Witness Family Using ChatGPT?
#JWFamilyTalks #ChatGPTInsights #RespectfulConversations#JehovahsWitness #ChatGPT #FamilyConversations #ARC #UnitedNations #exjw 🔍 Unlock JW Insights with ChatGPT: ARC, United Nations, and Family Conversations 🗣️Discover ho...
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My College Journey: How Curiosity Saved Me Time and Money
Welcome to my podcast, where I shed light on a crucial aspect of the college experience: the transferability of credits from community college to a four-year university. Join me as I delve into the intricacies of this process and uncover the re...
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Achieving Remarkable Academic Success: Earning 36 Credits in a Single Semester
Welcome to my podcast episode, where I share an incredible achievement: earning 36 credits in just one semester. In this episode, I will provide an overview of the unique strategies I employed to accomplish this feat. By targeting 30 credits th...
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11:40
Unsupportive Academic Advisor: My College Experience and Reflections
In this episode, I'm talking all about that academic advisor that does not give you that extra shot in the arm. If they are working for the college, you would think they would be trying to sell classes. I was already down in the dumps once I di...
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6:52
Drawing Strength from Faith or Intrinsic Motivation
Life presents us with a myriad of choices, and individuals vary in their approach to taking risks and staying motivated to accomplish their goals. While some rely on faith and hope as they navigate their journey, others embrace a determined min...
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Gaining Wisdom from Job Loss: Insights from My Journey (EXJW)
In this episode, I delve into a candid exploration of the invaluable lessons I gleaned from the experience of losing my job. Join me as I reflect upon the challenges, setbacks, and personal growth that emerged from this pivotal moment in my lif...
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6:49
Critical Employment Choices: Making Informed Decisions
It's remarkable how our employment journey presents us with numerous decisions, and it's not uncommon to encounter choices that may lead to regret. In this episode, I delve into a personal experience where I had to make a crucial decision betwe...
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Look Beyond the Surface: Avoid Judging a Book by Its Cover
"Look Beyond the Surface: Avoid Judging a Book by Its Cover" is a thought-provoking concept that reminds us of the importance of withholding judgments based solely on outward appearances. This phrase serves as a powerful reminder to delve deepe...
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Embrace a Positive Mindset: Shifting Your Thinking After Exiting a Cult
Numerous individuals find themselves overwhelmed by the burdens of their past. This video serves as an empowering reminder to embrace the possibility of a vibrant and fulfilling life. It encourages you to gather the fragments of your experience...
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11:52
Securing Your Personal Identity: Essential Measures for Protection
Have you ever found yourself in a public setting, like a doctor's office, surrounded by a crowd of people, when the person attending to you requests your date of birth? Now, you're standing amidst a roomful of individuals, disclosing personal i...
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Evaluating Trust in the Governing Body: Forecasting Your Future (EXJW)
#exjw #hiddenstruggles #GoverningBody #exjwcriticalthinkerJohn Whitworth quotehttps://vancouversun.com/news/staff-blogs/are-trev...
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7:40
Take Action Beyond Political Discussions: Exercise Your Right to Vote!
In this episode, I'm talking about my experience running into an old friend at the post office. Of course, as all Jehovah's Witnesses look at bad news and events happening around the world, he too, believes it has a significant meaning. His ent...
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6:46
Jehovah's Witnesses: Can You Trust the Governing Body to Forecast Your Future?
In this presentation, you will learn several ideas about how allowing the governing body of Jehovah's Witnesses can results in severe consequences.
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17:49
Jehovah's Witnesses: Navigating Reactions: The Responses to Revealing I'm an EXJW
Welcome to this eye-opening episode, where I delve into the realm of reactions. Join me as I candidly share my personal experiences of encountering negative responses from both current and non-Jehovah's Witnesses upon discovering that I no long...
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