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
45 episodes
Jehovah's Witnesses: Fear & Paranoia
Paranoia isn’t just a passing fear—it’s a powerful tool used to control people. In this episode, we’re diving deep into how paranoia is woven into the teachings of Jehovah’s Witnesses and the lasting psychological impact it has on members.<...
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8:32
Low Self-Esteem: How Growing Up as a Jehovah’s Witness Shaped My Confidence
Many ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses struggle with low self-esteem due to the unique challenges of growing up in a high-control religion. In this heartfelt episode, Lady Cee shares her personal journey of overcoming the emotional toll of being ...
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18:02
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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10:43
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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14:33
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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49:44
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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23:19
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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3:20
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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45:42
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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6:32
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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9:09
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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