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The Misfit Amish

The Misfit Amish
Trauma
Mental Health
Community Support
Amish Community
Amish Culture
Family Dynamics
Religious Trauma
Mennonite Church
Suddenly Amish
Education
Bann and Meidung
The Sacred Subjects
Mandated Shunning
Amish
Gender Roles
Trauma-Informed Care
Attraction
Bodily Autonomy
Jehovah's Witnesses
Shunning

”Amish children and adults will have resources and education to combat crimes in their communities. We bridge the gaps between English and Amish culture”

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Latest Episodes

Join us for a conversation with Bri Stoltzfus about Steve Stutzman, Strait Paths and Plain Communities responses to disclosure of child abuse. The blog: www.themisfitamish.com/post/c...

You may find Bri on Facebook:   / bri.stoltzfus.2025   ... more

Join us for a conversation with Weylin Unruh, author of The Godly Face of Narcissm. Weylin was part of the Church of God in Christ Mennonites. He left the church and several years later published a book that examines behaviors that were normalized, b... more

Join us for a conversation with Remii from an Old Order Amish group that did practice rumspringa. Remii discusses her experiences, including early teens, and shares how she escaped. Remii had some unique challenges and needed assistance to establish ... more

Hosts Mary and Barbie dissect a Psychology Today article on working with Amish families, calling out misinformation and harmful recommendations related to child abuse, reporting, and cultural assumptions.

The episode highlights cultural misunderstan... more

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Recent Guests

Weylin Unruh
Former member of the Haldeman Church, author of The Godly Face of Narcissism
Independent author/advocate for ex-religious communities
Episode: Coffee with Friends: Weylin
Michelle Stewart
Author of "Judas Girl" and LGBTQ advocate
Episode: Plain Rainbows: Michelle
Cynthia Aldridge
Heather's aunt and a central figure in her abusive past.
Episode: Coffee with Heather

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Mary
Co-host contributing personal narratives and discussions on culture, trauma, and community dynamics

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Celebrate TRUTH with an abuse “survivor” who FOUGHT BACK!

    She’s more than a “survivor”! She’s a WARRIOR! She fought back and continues to fight for the TRUTH! Celebrate her accomplishments and struggles! Celebrate her success in life despite these abusers who have sought to destroy her life and punish her for speaking out! Support her and stand with her in her TRUTH!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeterPanMom
    United States2 years ago
  • The misfit Amish is very informative in the truth of the tough subjects of the sins in the Amish

    Audible
    5
    Veronica
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    The misfit Amish is very informative in the truth of the tough subjects of the sins in the Amish

    Audible
    5
    Veronica
    United States3 years ago
  • if you want to listen to an informative and helpful podcast, look elsewhere. not worth your time

    Audible
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    Lynette Schneider
    United States5 years ago
  • don't bother

    if you want to listen to an informative and helpful podcast, look elsewhere. not worth your time

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    Lynette Schneider
    United States5 years ago

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Thoughtful, trauma-informed discussions that push beyond stereotypes.
Some episodes can be emotionally heavy but are impactful and important.
Guest perspectives feel authentic and varied, boosting credibility.

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Talking Points

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Coffee with Friends: Weylin
Q: What would you tell any parent who's still in that church about parenting today?
I'd tell them to acknowledge that kids are their own people and to prioritize safety, empathy, and development over strict conformity, because treating children as extensions of the parent can cause lasting harm and hinder healthy growth.
Rumspringa with Remii
Q: What would you tell someone currently feeling trapped and considering leaving?
Stop doubting yourself, acknowledge legitimate questions, seek credible, trauma-informed resources, and prioritize safety and built-in supports rather than risking harm through unsafe routes.
Rumspringa with Remii
Q: Where do you go if you leave and have no identity documents or support?
She explains the difficulties of proving who you are, the need for official documents like a birth certificate and social security number, and how some external actors can help or hinder, depending on the options available and safety concerns.
Rumspringa with Remii
Q: But Remii, did they also tell you about our martyrs?
Remii notes that while Amish communities frame their past beliefs as sacred, she personally declined certain narratives and emphasized finding healthier ways to cope and exits, a reflection on the difference between doctrine and humane treatment.
Coffee with Bri & Madison
Q: What would you say to anybody that might be experiencing or have experienced some of the things that you all experienced?
Don't shy away from speaking up about it, because that allows for more of it to keep happening.

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