What does it take to rebuild your identity after leaving a high-demand religion? Austin and Jessa sit down with Alleia Davila, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at See the Wonder LLC, to explore the messy, empowering journey of rediscovering who you are. They dive into navigating relationships, breaking free from ingrained beliefs, finding authentic self-expression, and overcoming shame tied to religious upbringing.

Jessa also explains why “navel gazing” might just be the key to understanding yourself better—turns out, humans love homeostasis, even when it holds us back.

Whether you’re rebuilding your identity, supporting someone who is, or just curious about life after high-demand religion, this episode is packed with heartfelt stories, expert insights, and a few laughs to lighten the load.

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