My guest today is Valerie Hamaker, a licensed mental health professional and co-host of the popular Latter Day Struggles podcast—a show focused on helping individuals, especially members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, navigate the emotional and spiritual challenges that arise from complex church history and theology.

Recently, Valerie and her husband Nathan were summoned to appear before a membership disciplinary council—a process that often results in excommunication. Instead of participating, they chose to resign their membership.

The way they’ve been treated by their local leaders—what I’d call a clear attempt at silencing—feels not only confusing and unsettling, but also symptomatic of deeper cracks within the structure and institution of the LDS Church.

CONTACT VALERIE Instagram -https://shorturl.at/RSFs6 Facebook - https://shorturl.at/QXSXb Website - https://valeriehamaker.com/ Email - admin@latterdaystruggles.com

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Today, my guests are the hosts of the popular Mormon podcast called At Last She Said It. Women of faith talking about complicated things. Please welcome Susan Hinckley and Cynthia Winward.

After saying it in conversation a thousand times to each other, they decided it was time to finally say some of what they needed to hear out loud. They hope these podcast conversations can help women feel connected to one another. So often thoughts, feelings, and experiences—some particular to the complex lives of LDS women—remain unspoken or unacknowledged at church. Through conversations with each other and selected guests, they seek to amplify and explore a variety of voices, stories, ideas and experiences of women in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Follow them today! Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/atlastshesaidit/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atlastshesaidit Website -https://atlastshesaidit.org Email - atlastshesaidit@gmail.com Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-last-she-said-it/id1506045350

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Ladies and gentlemen and whomever else is listening. Whether you're a longtime listener or tuning in for the first time, I truly appreciate your support. Your time and attention mean the world to me, and I don’t take it for granted.

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Today, we’re diving into a conversation that’s both eye-opening and essential: the deeply rooted system of patriarchy. To help us unravel its history and impact, I’m honored to welcome Amy McPhie Allebest—the brilliant mind behind the acclaimed podcast and YouTube series Breaking Down Patriarchy. Through her work, Amy explores the long-standing power imbalances that have shaped societies for millennia.

But this isn’t just a history lesson—it’s a call to action. What can we do to challenge these structures and create a more equitable world? Listen in for a fascinating discussion filled with historical insights, practical strategies, and actionable takeaways to spark change in your own life and community.

Follow her work today! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bdownpatriarchy/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@breakingdownpatriarchy Website - https://breakingdownpatriarchy.com/

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