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Blame it on Mel

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Mormon Church
Mormonism
Purity Culture
Mental Health
Religious Trauma
Sexual Abuse
Generational Trauma
Polygamy
Community
Abuse
Friendship
Marriage
Domestic Violence
Control
Parenting
Child Protection
Leadership
Gender Dynamics
LDS Church
Sex Therapy

Raw. Unfiltered. Outrageously honest. Mel grew up in a world where private jets met hay bales, where religion meant control, and where silence was expected — until she burned the whole script. From Mormon housewife raising five kids with her husband in the bishopric, to walking away from the church, to rebuilding life with scandalous stories no one else dares to say out loud… this is where the “di... more

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Latest Episodes

What happens when the beliefs that shaped your entire identity no longer align with your lived experience?

In this powerful episode of Blame It on Mel, Amy shares her deeply personal journey of joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints... more

What happens when a returned missionary, temple-married seminary teacher, and Church employee starts reading the very documents meant to defend the LDS Church—and discovers they raise more questions than answers?

In this episode of Blame It on Mel, ... more

Mariama grew up a Black Mormon in the UK. Served a mission. Defended the LDS Church.

Then she started asking questions.

This week on Blame It On Mel, Mariama shares her journey out of Mormonism after reading the CES Letter, the trauma from having a... more

Annie Marie became a viral sensation by turning the quirks, contradictions, and awkward moments of Mormon culture into comedy gold. Raised in the LDS Church by a Spanish mother who met her father on his mission, Annie grew up feeling like an outsider... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Fuller
Licensed counselor and sex therapist; former seminary teacher
Fuller Counseling Group (and related teaching role with the Mormon church)
Episode: Mike Fuller: From Seminary Teacher to Sex Therapist
Mariana Nadworna
Former Mormon raised in UK, left due to troubling LDS history and race issues
None specified
Episode: Mariana Nadworna on Black Mormons, Church History, and Healing
Annie Marie
Influencer, content creator focused on humor about anti-Mormon topics
Self-described influencer on TikTok/Instagram
Episode: Annie Marie Part 1
Natasha Helfer
Therapist and ex-Mormon commentator featured on The Therapist in Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Therapist; advocate
Episode: Natasha Helfer
Celia LeBaron
Former member of a polygamist fundamentalist group and author
Self, author of a memoir
Episode: Celia LeBaron-PART 2
Becky Bird
Individual sharing her story of parental alienation, financial control, and leaving an abusive LDS church marriage
Episode: Becky Bird: Parental Alienation & Emotional Abuse PART 2
Josh Benson
Comedian who critiques religion and discusses Mormonism
Episode: Josh Benson Roasted My Religion… So I Put On the Temple Outfit-Part 1
Jeanette Griggs
Author and LGBTQ+ advocate sharing her life story
Author of the book discussed in the episode
Episode: Jeanette Griggs-When a Mormon Woman Falls in Love With Her Best Friend-Part 2
Jamison Manwaring
Guest who grew up Mormon, served a mission, and later came out as gay
Episode: Can't Pray the Gay Away-Jamison Manwaring-PART 1

Host

Mel
Host of the show and interviewer

Reviews

3.2 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Wanted to love this podcast

    It’s so frustrating to hear a podcaster push her own stance on her guests. The interview with Jeanette Griggs was painful to listen to and Mel just wasn’t reading the room.

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    woejfoakebt
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Kimmers G_88
    United States8 months ago

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Content can be provocative but is framed as survivor-focused and supportive.

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Jeanette Griggs-When a Mormon Woman Falls in Love With Her Best Friend-Part 2
Q: What role did community play in your healing?
A supportive network, including LGBTQ+ allies and podcasts, helped her process her identity, reduce shame, and imagine a life where she could be honest and authentic.
Jeanette Griggs-When a Mormon Woman Falls in Love With Her Best Friend-Part 2
Q: How did you come to realize you could be happy outside the church?
She describes a gradual shift sparked by therapy, supportive communities, and exposure to nuanced discussions that showed happiness and health were possible without rigid church expectations.
Jeanette Griggs-When a Mormon Woman Falls in Love With Her Best Friend-Part 1
Q: Why did you choose to continue to study and engage with church-related education after leaving ISU?
I wanted to stay connected to learning, to understand the gospel more deeply, and to challenge my thinking while remaining faithful, using classes and the Institute as a social and educational network that helped me rebuild my life in Boise.
Jeanette Griggs-When a Mormon Woman Falls in Love With Her Best Friend-Part 1
Q: So what made you even decide to write a book?
I didn't have a single moment of decision; writing grew from a lifelong habit of journaling, processing life, and deconstructing the faith, and I felt the book could help others find courage to ask questions and explore their own paths.
Can't Pray the Gay Away-Jamison Manwaring-PART 1
Q: What happened when you came out to your bishop before your mission?
I told him about my desire to go on a mission, to have a family, and to do the right thing, hoping that by doing what was expected I could put this issue to rest and proceed with the mission.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blame it on Mel

What is Blame it on Mel about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on personal narratives from people who grew up in tightly controlled religious communities and chose to leave, often weaving in therapy, healing, and rebuilding life after deconversion. Episodes mix blunt honesty with humor as guests discuss purity culture, church governance, family dynamics, and how faith intersections shape sexuality, parenting, and trauma. Across conversations, the host(s) encourage empowered storytelling and critique of orthodox systems, offering practical guidance for survivors and curious listeners alike. A standout trait is the unflinching, unapologetic tone that pairs provocative humor with candid, trauma-informed insight, making it feel like a candid support group and a fearless roadmap for questi... more

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1. Mike Fuller
2. Mariana Nadworna
3. Annie Marie
4. Natasha Helfer
5. Celia LeBaron
6. Becky Bird
7. Josh Benson
8. Jeanette Griggs

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