
Alissa's Awake: Ex-Jehovah's Witness Women Speak Out is a powerful podcast amplifying the voices specifically of women who have left the Jehovah’s Witness religion. Hosted by Alissa, this series dives deep into real stories of religious trauma, shunning, purity culture, control, and the painful, yet empowering journey of waking up and walking away.
Through in-depth interviews and anonymous storie... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & FitnessReligion & Spirituality | |||

In this episode of Ex-Jehovah’s Witness Women Speak Out, Diana shares her powerful story of growing up as a born in Jehovah’s Witness, realizing from a young age that she was attracted to girls, and trying to suppress that part of herself while livin... more
In this episode of Ex-Jehovah’s Witness Women Speak Out, I sit down with Jessie to hear her story of growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness, leaving the organization at just 17 years old, and discovering that walking away physically was only the beginning... more
In this episode of ExJW Women Speak Out, Christina shares what it was really like growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness in Brooklyn, surrounded by the influence of Jehovah’s Witnesses Bethel. She opens up about being abused as a child, the congregation a... more
In this episode of Ex-Jehovah’s Witness Women Speak Out, I sit down with Leslie as she shares her story of growing up Jehovah’s Witness and living under strict religious rules that shaped nearly every part of her childhood and adult life.
Leslie was... more
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This show centers on personal narratives from women who have left a high-control faith, with a focus on religious trauma, shunning, and the path to empowerment after departure. Episodes often explore family dynamics inside the faith, pressure around baptism and purity culture, and the difficult process of rebuilding identity, autonomy, and safety in the years after exit. Guests share candid stories about disfellowshipping, custody battles, housing and career challenges, and healing through therapy, education, and community support. A notable strength is the willingness to host anonymous voices alongside in-depth conversations from public guests, offering practical guidance for listeners navigating life after leaving a controlling religion a... more
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Recent guests on Alissa's Awake include:
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2. Grace Sims
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