Un-holier Than Thou

By: Susie Spencer Jenny Smith Surviving Podcast Network
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  • Welcome to UN-Holier Than Thou, the podcast where we ditch the judgment and dive deep into the messy, beautiful, and sometimes downright ugly world of trauma.

    #ReligiousTrauma

    ##CultRecovery

    #TrueCrimeCommunity

    #SpiritualAbuse

    #FaithDeconstruction

    #HealingJourney

    #MentalHealthMatters

    #CrimeAndConsequences



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  • They Tried to Silence Her: Sabrina's Harrowing TTI & Adoption Story
    Apr 1 2025

    In this episode, hosts Susie and Jenny welcome Sabrina, a survivor of the troubled teen industry and abusive adoption practices. Sabrina shares her harrowing experiences in multiple troubled teen facilities and the abuse she faced. She also delves into her advocacy work, including speaking before the Senate Finance Committee and collaborating with Paris Hilton's 1111 Media, aiming to reform the way vulnerable children are treated. Sabrina recounts her personal journey of reconnecting with her siblings, finding her biological family, and her efforts to break the cycle of abuse by being a positive and engaged parent. Her story highlights resilience, courage, and the importance of ongoing advocacy.

    #TroubledTeenIndustry #TTISurvivors #AdoptionAbuse #ReformTTI #BreakingCodeSilence #ChildAdvocacy #SurvivorStories #MentalHealthAwareness #ParisHilton1111Media #UnholierThanThou


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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Kidnapped, Abused, Escaped. Nate Dunn Breaks his Silence on Troubled Teen Industry
    Mar 25 2025

    In this powerful episode, hosts Susie and Jenny sit down with Nate Dunn, who shares his harrowing experiences within the troubled teen industry. Nate delves into his early life trauma, including an abduction at seven years old, and his time at abusive facilities like Victory Ranch and Bethel Boys Academy. Despite years of suffering and subsequent struggles with addiction and incarceration, Nate reveals his turning point towards recovery and the importance of support networks. This emotional and inspiring conversation highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the critical need for awareness and reform in the treatment of troubled youth. #Podcast #TrueStory #troubledteenindustry #tti #survivor


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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • From Public Shaming to Freedom: Jenny's Journey Out of the IFB's Grip
    Mar 18 2025

    In this episode, the host welcomes Jenny as she shares her harrowing journey growing up in the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) movement. Jenny's story details her family's deep roots in IFB, the strict and oppressive rules she faced, and the challenges of living under a legalistic and controlling environment. She recounts traumatic experiences, including a public shaming at youth camp, and a disastrous, abusive marriage arranged within the IFB framework. Despite the adversity, Jenny discusses how she sought therapy, found her confidence and sexuality, and eventually escaped the confines of abuse, rebuilding her life. The conversation also touches upon her current views on religion, her relationship with God outside of organized religion, and her path to greater self-awareness and healing. Finally, the episode ends on a lighter note with rapid-fire questions about her newfound discoveries and experiences after leaving the IFB.

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    1 hr and 12 mins

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All the abuse that went on in the t troubled, teen industry.

I like the fact that there is a platform available that is a safe place for people to share their stories their experiences their emotions, and sometimes that’s the biggest healing tool that you can have is just letting it out and talking and the people that are behind the un-holier year than now podcast Are absolutely doing an amazing job

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