Join Chelsey and Sammy on Deep-ish as they welcome Erykah Tuakimoana, known online as “The Bishop’s Wife.” Erykah shares her powerful story of embracing authenticity—navigating life outside LDS cultural norms, losing 100 pounds, and finding confidence in her own skin.

Hear about:
✔ Growing up with a single teen mom
✔ Balancing motherhood & faith as a bishop’s wife
✔ LDS modesty, cultural shifts & open conversations
✔ Her weight loss journey & self-love transformation
✔ Building a platform that inspires change

This episode is honest, raw, and inspiring. Tune in and don’t forget to share it with someone who needs this message!

Sponsors: Cozy Earth & Minky Couture

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & Guest Announcement
01:39 Sponsor: Cozy Earth
03:21 Erykah’s Childhood & Family Dynamics
15:16 Navigating Religion & Relationships
29:19 Life as a Bishop’s Wife
32:52 Social Media, Criticism & Support
36:41 Views on Modesty & LDS Changes
47:14 Personal Church Experiences
01:08:37 Childhood Lies & Parenting
01:12:47 Weight Loss Journey (Lost 100 lbs!)
01:26:17 Social Media Growth & Goals
01:39:43 Farewell