In this episode of Momtroversial, host Alyssa sits down with Audra Phelps — founder of Mama Audra — to talk about leaving the Mormon church, rebuilding her identity from the ground up, and helping other women do the same.

Audra opens up about the moment she began questioning long-held beliefs, the loneliness and grief that came with stepping away from a faith that shaped her entire identity, and how she rebuilt trust in herself after years of conditioning. The conversation moves through mom guilt and parenting with autonomy.

This is an honest, vulnerable conversation about faith, motherhood, and the process of becoming who you actually are underneath what you were taught. Whether you've walked a similar path or are just curious what a faith transition really looks like from the inside, this episode offers real, unfiltered insight.

🎙️ Connect with Audra:

• Mama Audra Website
• Instagram: @mamaaudraofficial
• YouTube: @Mama-Audra

📖 Scripture Referenced:

• John 1 (NIV)
• James 2 (ESV)

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00:00 🎙️ Introduction to Audra Phelps & Her Background

01:59 🛤️ Audra's Journey from Mormon to Coach

06:55 💔 Leaving the Church & the Demand for Support

10:09 👶 Mom Guilt & Beliefs About Children

15:00 🧠 Trusting Yourself & Overcoming Conditioning

20:10 🌱 Parenting with Autonomy & Boundary Setting

25:04 🙏 Faith, Grace & Unconditional Love

29:57 🔍 The Impact of Religious Doctrine on Identity

34:52 😨 Overcoming Fear of Damnation

40:00 ✨ Exploring Different Spiritual Beliefs

44:57 🧭 Building a New Moral Compass for Your Family

50:08 📚 Resources for Ex-Mormon Women

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