Leaving the LDS Church: A Personal Journey of Reflection and Healing In this deeply personal episode, Amanda McCombs opens up about her experiences growing up in the LDS church and the challenges she faced that led to her departure. Amanda shares her heartfelt story, touching on sensitive topics such as religious abuse, the struggle with faith, and the impact of societal expectations on women. She recounts her journey from being a devoted member to questioning the teachings and ultimately finding her own path. With candid reflections on her past relationships, the pressures of conformity, and her ongoing healing process, Amanda offers a raw and honest look into her life. Join Amanda as she navigates these complex emotions and strives for understanding and peace.   (00:00) Amanda mcCombs: Religious abuse is real, and there's sensitive topics (09:12) He actually broke up with me the day before Valentine's day (15:52) I stopped going to church when I was 17 because of sexual abuse (23:32) Um, I am thankful for all the experiences I've had in my life     #Podcast #PersonalJourney #ReligiousAbuse #Healing #Faith #LDS #WomenEmpowerment #PTSD #LifeReflections #RideTheWaveMedia   Keywords: LDS Church, Religious Abuse, Personal Journey, Faith Struggles, Women's Roles, Relationship PTSD, Healing Process, Personal Reflections, Leaving LDS Church, Amanda McCombs, Ride The Wave Media, Podcast Episode