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Life After DevOUT with Wendi RenaySpotify ONLY: The Return — A New Name, Falling In Love With Life AgainAfter a year-long disappearance from social media and the podcast, I’m back—and not because I’ve figured it all out, but because I finally started living from a place of truth.In this first episode of Life After Devout, I share where I’ve been, what changed, and how I quietly rebuilt a life I love. From regular therapy to spontaneous walks in borrowed shoes, from falling in love with kickboxing to crossing the finish line of a Spartan Race—this is the real story of coming home to myself.This isn’t abou...2025-06-0508 minLife After DevOUT with Wendi RenaySpotify ONLY: Understanding Trauma: Types, Triggers & Holistic Healing with Joel Pieper, LCSWIn this deeply insightful conversation, licensed clinical social worker Joel Pieper breaks down the different types of trauma—beyond the obvious and into the subtle, often overlooked patterns that shape our lives. We explore:The difference between Big T and little t traumaHow trauma shows up in your body, relationships, and behaviorWhy unresolved trauma often appears as anxiety, overthinking, emotional shutdown, or people-pleasingThe critical role of nervous system regulation in sustainable healingHolistic, compassionate approaches to trauma recovery you can begin todayWhether you’re new to this conversation or have been walking your healing path...2025-06-0549 minLife After DevOUT with Wendi RenayIT ALL WORKS OUT!This year, I want us to explore the stories of those who have faced tough challenges, particularly those who’ve come out of cult environments. I believe these conversations are vital in helping others find hope and connection in their own lives. Each episode will feature guests who’ve navigated their journeys and learned powerful lessons along the way.I’ll also share my own insights from my time away—what I learned about myself, the importance of stepping back, and how we can all cultivate a sense of peace amid chaos.2024-12-3003 minLife After DevOUT with Wendi RenayWhere Are They Now? Candice FicaloraHello there!
It's good to be back, I am excited about this new series. Are you ready for some stories about growth? Health and wellness? Healthy mindsets? Unraveled indoctrination?
LET'S DO IT!!
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For Candace's first interview:
https://youtu.be/rE_mP0aTEyY
Born and raised in Brooklyn NYC to a former JW mom turned reinstated and non-JW dad, Candice grew up around the organization and was mentally in for most of her life, baptized at 26 years old, and woke up at 34 years old due to in her words the governing body "not staying in their lane" referring to their...2024-06-2450 minLife After DevOUT with Wendi RenaySocial Anxiety, Sadness, Depression, and Other Feelings - with Ryan Lee, PsyDTo contact Dr. Ryan: www.drryanlee.com
"I was raised as a Jehovah's Witness from birth until the age of 18, when I realized that there was more to the world than I had been taught. The following years, while exciting in some respects, were also challenging as I set out to rebuild my identity, world view and community from the ground up.
I found my own time in therapy to be immensely helpful in this endeavor, however therapists I worked with had little familiarity with the depth to which this kind of religious conditioning penetrates the mind and soul...2023-12-171h 37Life After DevOUT with Wendi RenayAre All Religious Cults the Same? Anthony Forte, Former Deacon, World Mission Society Church of GodAnthony is a former deacon and a 10.5 year member of the World Mission Society Church of God, a cult group that believes Jesus’ second coming already happened (and this Jesus died in 1985) and worships an elderly lady in Korea as “God the Mother.” Through the pandemic, personal research, and family support, Anthony was able to escape the mind control this group had over him as well as the arranged marriage they coerced him into.
MORE INFO ABOUT WORLD MISSION SOCIETY OF GOD:
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Life After DevOUT with Wendi RenayDavid Podos: Tips for reaching out to journalistsMr. Podos is a life -long resident of Utica New York. In his early professional career, he worked for a number of non-for-profit entities as Executive Director. In 2000 Podos was part of the faculty of a private business college located in Utica and held the position of Adjunct Instructor. He furthered his teaching career in 2005 when he became a
faculty member at Mohawk Valley Community College, (also located in Utica New York), where he taught economics, marketing, and labor law till 2015.
Podos is a former writer for Campus News- the country’s largest community college newspaper. Presently he writes for Mo...2023-03-121h 04
Life After DevOUT with Wendi RenayDre: "Disfellowshipping, Divorce, & The "Perfect" JW Family Dynamic"Dre is a 35 year young Mexican/Irish fellow from Southern California. His was raised as Jehovah’s Witness his entire life, but consistently struggled with his faith a majority of the time. He left the religion by way of being disfellowshipped at 31. He’s passionate about music, his love for animals and personal growth. He likes to spend his time creating beautiful memories with the ones he loves. www.instagram.com/wilderhazemusicOne love 💚2023-01-1356 minLife After DevOUT with Wendi RenayFormer Pioneer: "I reported my own father to the elders!" with Marti RiesAbout Marti: "I was born and raised in Sacramento California. I am a certified Life Coach, Reiki Practitioner, Sound Bowl Healer, and I have done many other healing modalities. I was born a Jehovah's Witness in 1973. I was baptized when I was 11 in 1985. During that time I was severely physically abused by both of my parents. My dad is out of the religion. My mom is in her 90s is still healthy and active Witness. I faded out of being a Witness in Aug. 2004 because I kept seeing the cycle of abuse not getting better but...2022-11-3045 minLife After DevOUT with Wendi Renay"How To Pursue a Dream After a Life of Control" with Wesley DavidWesley David has lived 2 very different lives, and the only thing that’s held them - and himself - together has been an obsession with music. Growing up in the Jehovah's Witnesses, the Singer-Songwriter has relied on a love of all things Rock ‘n’ Roll since a young age as an escape - one which would eventually lead him to become a touring musician in LA, Arizona and the Southwest. Influenced at a young age by the alt-rock and pop of the 90s/2000s like Oasis , Nirvana and Radiohead, plus classic and prog rock from the Beat...2022-11-1353 minLife After DevOUT with Wendi RenayPodcast Exclusive: So I Lost My Job Last WeekIn this episode, we discuss self-worth, salary, lack of education, and the most difficult part of all of it. Financial Feminists Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-feminist/id1566054936FB Group: Her First 100kWebsite mentioned:www.thesocialnarrator.com2022-09-1422 min
Life After DevOUT with Wendi Renay"My children are my life, and what I'd do differently" A conversation with Tyler AhrensFormer JW turned Mental Health Specialist Tyler Ahrens joins the show to talk with us about finding and navigating your way through the parenting path after waking up. Sadly, despite your best efforts to reverse the cycle, your children may be practicing the JW religion's teaching of shunning, which may be aimed directly at you. What do you do? Listen to what Tyler would do differently if given the opportunity and how he turned it all around by a big career change. Now he funnels that pain into helping others through their very real, raw, and painful e...2022-09-051h 01
Life After DevOUT with Wendi RenayPhysical Pain, Trauma, & High-Control RelationshipsBook mentioned: The Body Keeps The ScoreTherapist suggestion: Dr. Ryan LeeVisit my library here: https://wendirenaycoaching.com/libraryFREE DOWNLOAD: Game Plan: https://wendirenaycoaching.com/gameplan2022-07-1422 min
Life After DevOUT with Wendi Renay"How my own truth became the real truth:" A convo with Vevian VozmedianoVevian is a trauma-informed coach who has been working one-on-one with clients for almost 10 years. She spent 3/4 of her life as a Jehovah’s Witness and now has a group-based program to help ex-JW women find out who they are outside the organization. Link:https://www.livehappylivehealthy.com/find-your-truth2022-04-2848 min
Life After DevOUT with Wendi Renay(PODCAST EXCLUSIVE!) "I want to speak to those in their early 20s: You can do this!" with Mercedes ExJwMercedes is a baptized Ex-JW who has been out of the organization for 4 years but has has just recently woken up. Now she is focused on healing her trauma and hoping to get into activism to help others.2022-02-2139 min
Life After DevOUT with Wendi RenaySelf-Compassion Despite Feeling Flawed with ExJw Joakim Le Bolloch AppellIt took Joakim a lifetime to understand to what extent growing up in the org controlled parts of his life, how he related to emotions, himself and others, how black and white in his choices, opinions and thinking he was. How it affected his #relationships.How he for 23 years convinced himself that Addiction is just fun, he couldn't understand why people did not want to take drugs, a bit like a witness might think that people who have access to the truth and don't live by it are stupid. Though he was a little bit smarter...2022-02-1354 min
Life After DevOUT with Wendi RenayHow I Left "Busy" Culture & Changed My Life: Author Jennifer PeaveyJennifer Peavey comes from a varied background of engineering, design, and innovation. She is known for finding common ground and powerful connections in unexplored territory. Amid the pandemic, Jennifer found herself making new connections within herself as she ventured into uninvestigated spaces of her life. Through this period of isolation and reflection, she was inspired to share her discovery of turning her fear and pain into a mindset of intentional reflection and power. 2022-01-2641 minLife After DevOUT with Wendi RenayShould You Try to Wake Loved Ones?2022-01-1121 min
Life After DevOUT with Wendi RenayMen: Put Your Family First! MS to Disassociated with Spencer ClarksonSpencer is a former 3rd generation Jehovahs Witnesses and ministerial servant. 29 years old, with many experiences you may find yourself relating to. A father and husband, he has recently disassociated, and has a story that will hopefully help those who hear it.To contact Spencer: spenceclarkson92@gmail.com-------------------------------------------------To contact Wendi:www.wendirenay.comwendirenay@gmail.com. TiktokInstagramAt the suggestion of many of you, I've found a way where anyone who'd like to support me can! While I offer free content for the sole purpose o...2022-01-091h 03Life After DevOUT with Wendi RenayMentally IN, Physically OUT. Help for the POMIDeena is a mother, wife, and aspiring writer as well as survivor of narcissistic abuse. In the almost 10 years that have passed since leaving high control religion, she has cultivated new relationships, pursued her passions, and learned to care for her mental and emotional health. Two years ago, the pieces finally started coming together regarding her religious trauma and how to heal from its effects.https://www.facebook.com/deena.damico1(Profile name is Deena Schlueter)Deena.schlueter@outlook.com2021-12-0741 minLife After DevOUT with Wendi RenayNot Born-In, Converted in Adulthood: A Conversation with Chenai TakundwaWe often meet people in the ex-religious community who are born and raised. What about those of us who make the decision to convert and then soon discover what's behind the curtain? If this sounds similar to your story, listen in as Chenai talks about her experience. Contact;www.wendirenay.comInstagramTikTokYouTubeChenai:Instagram: chenaitaku93BLOG: chenaitakundwa.tumblr.com2021-10-2655 min
Religion RehabEmpowering Yourself & Others | Wendi Renay & Jonam RossTune into this conversation with Wendi Renay who is doing incredible work in supporting survivors of religious abuse.In this interview you will learn her story of how she personally navigated the process of waking up, leaving, and building a life outside the organisation, which has now brought her to the point of being able to give invaluable support and guidance to others who are in a similar position, including giving them a voice through her devOUT podcast.2021-10-1549 minReligion RehabWhat is hypnosis and can you be hypnotised against your will?I've recorded this short episode to answer some questions that were posted in response to my recent interview on Wendi Renay's devOut podcast.(Here is the link if you haven't already watched it, definitely subscribe to her channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XlwqFZFQts This episode answers the questions: Can a hypnotist make a person do something they don’t want to do? Can you use hypnosis to make someone dance like a chicken? If it is done wrong are their side effects? Are we giving to much mind control to the hypnotist? Can...2021-10-0827 min