Unshackled and Unfiltered

Unshackled and Unfiltered

Join Ariana and Haylee as they tackle life after leaving Jehovah's Witnesses, enduring religious and spiritual trauma, and navigating the rocky roads of divorce and dating. Through a comedic lens, they share their raw, unfiltered adventures, shedding light on the humor found in healing from trauma. With a blend of dark humor and heartfelt moments, "Unshackled and Unfiltered" is your go-to podcast for laughs, relatable stories, and the reality of starting over. Tune in for a liberating and entertaining journey as these two friends embrace their new lives.

Episodes

December 8, 2024 38 mins

Join us as we interview Ty, an exJW that has the gift of healing. He was targeted by the governing body and disfellowshipped because of his special gift of the Holy Spirit. We ask that you keep an open mind as you listen to his experience.

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Those that worship Jehovah value honesty above all else. However, the culture of lying, dishonesty runs rampant due to extreme punishment and the expectation to be perfect.

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We dive into the Questions Young People Ask Answers That Work published by the Watchtower Society. Haylee and Ariana cover the chapter on "How Can I Protect Myself From Sexual Predators?

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November 17, 2024 26 mins

Haylee and Ariana discuss the chapters in Questions Young People Ask published by the Watchtower Society, "Will Sex Improve Our Relationship?" and "What About Casual Sex?"

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November 10, 2024 35 mins

Questions Young People Ask: Is there anything wrong with Masturbation? Ariana and Haylee dive into the publication by the Watchtower Organization. They also share their own humbling, surprising stories regarding "self-care."

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October 27, 2024 52 mins

Join us as we hash out the secrets we kept in our marriages. Warning, topic contains: sexual assault, suicide attempts, drug abuse, physical abuse.

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October 10, 2024 33 mins

As we enter spooky season, we listen to guest Dakota share stories of hauntings, possessions, and the summoning of spirits.

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September 29, 2024 50 mins

Join us as we share updates on dating apps, life post divorce decree, "making friends," and all the things. Oh, and new boobs.

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September 8, 2024 50 mins

Exploring alternative spirituality after leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses.

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September 7, 2024 44 mins

A glimpse into the beliefs Jehovah's Witnesses hold regarding death and after life. Spoiler alert: we are basically taught to disassociate any feelings regarding death.

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August 28, 2024 31 mins

Join Ariana and Haylee as they make introductions to the audience and discuss topics as dating apps, first date after divorce, waxing, religious trauma. Giving the audience a taste of the many topics they'll navigate in future episodes.

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August 23, 2024 46 mins

Join Ariana's and Haylee with special guest Maddi as they chat about navigating the world of dating apps. We are ready to put ourselves out there and want to share how horrible it is out there!

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August 12, 2024 47 mins

We dive into what it is to lose your virginity. Special guest, Brittany, shares her experience in losing her virginity as a Jehovah's Witness and the fall out of the religion.

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August 4, 2024 35 mins

We discuss what embracing your sexuality or a hoe phase looks like for different people.

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We dive into the toxic culture within the organization and how it impacted our relationships, dating, marriage. Then we share our embarassing, “shameful” skirting around no sex rules and navigating friendships once we exited the religion.

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