139. Mummified Rizz

Jake tells Dusti the bizarre and sad story about the Kaneko family. This episode devolves a lot and they end up talking about a mocktail bar in Rexburg, ID. It has virgin margaritas and mummified corpses. What more could you ask for? It's seriously as chaotic as it sounds. Note: This episode mentions eating disorders. Listen with caution.

This week, Jake and Dusti talk about the weird, funny, and cringey folklore specific to Mormon missionaries. Did sister missionaries actually fill their gas tank with water? Is every mission being infiltrated by the Twelve Apostates? Listen and find out!

Jake gives Dusti a lesson straight from the Mormon lesson manual about Alma, Korihor, the Zoramites, and a funny little thing called the Rameumptom. This isn't your Mom's Sunday School lesson though. Jake has added a little twist to it. Listen to find out!

Jake and Dusti get tipsy and read an article from the Liahona about favorite sins. According to Mormons, the only valid reason to leave the church is because you want to sin. It couldn't be because it's a cult with problematic doctrine and history.

This week's episode focuses on anticipatory grief and, really, grief in general. Jake and Dusti compare an article in LDS Living to the advice given in an article by Forbes. There are some heavier elements in this episode, so listen with that in mind. Note: Jake and Dusti are not mental health professionals. For more guidance in grief, please seek the assistance of a licensed professional.

Positive psychology focuses on how we can use our strengths and positive experiences to help us cope. It can be a beneficial tool when navigating loss of faith and deconstruction. This is not Pollyanna or the Glad Game, but something that you can learn more about when going to a therapist. Note: We are not professionals. Opinions in this episode and all other episodes are from our personal experience and research. Please seek the help of a trained professional for more guidance.

Jake has finally found something that Dusti didn't know about! It's not a huge deal because very few people know about this very secretive cult known as the Two by Twos. It has been covered by 60 Minutes but people still don't know very much about them. Please listen with caution as child sex abuse is mentioned in this episode.

To end Pride Month, Jake and Dusti go on a deep dive into the history of Pride. Hint: it started way before Stonewall. Hope everyone has had a safe and fun Pride Month!

A lot of people still have misconceptions about transgender people. Jake and Dusti talk about some myths and how to debunk them when faced with it.

Pride Month Continues! Jake and Dusti discuss mixed-orientation marriages where gay men and women enter into straight-passing relationships because their religion told them that was what God wanted. Even though the church has moved away from promoting this, it is still very prevalent among members today.