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Religious order abuse is a problem in the Catholic Church that is too often not exposed for fear of reprisal, cover-up, or a false sense of "scandalizing" the Church. Ignoring the problem does not make it go away. Some Catholics who left everything to follow God are suffering under the thumb of superiors who have used their role to manipulate, torment, and abuse those they are called to serve as Christ served. If you are a former member of a religious community and you are looking for resources, or would like to get your story out, please contact Alycia at [email protected].

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Advice on Discerning Communities: What Red Flags Should I be Looking For?

2026/07/19

Every year I receive a few emails asking me which communities are good, or if I have any advice for those discerning religious life. In this podcast I discuss what I am able to divulge about specific communities. I also discuss why it can be difficult to see red flags in communities until you are a member, while sharing a few strategies for spotting red flags while still initially discerning with a community. Check out my blog: conventreform.wordpress.com

My Personal Experience with the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest (ICKSP)

2025/06/25

During my time at an ICKSP parish I learned what clericalism and misogyny feel and look like. Join me as I tell my story of belonging to a parish of this Traditional Latin Mass institute. Visit my blog:⁠⁠ conventreform.wordpress.com Read the testimony of a former Sister Adorer: https://conventreform.wordpress.com/testimonials/ Help support my work: Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convent.reform

Experiences With Other Religious Communities

2024/11/15

In this podcast I mention three other communities I had interactions with while discerning. These communities include the Children of Mary, Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, and the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles.

Vocation Awareness: What The Church Needs To Work On

2024/11/03

This week is National Vocation Awareness Week. How should the modern church teach and embrace vocations? What is the danger when lay people are taught that religious and priests are "like God?" Referred Links: 7 Saints Who Lived a Wonderful Single Life (Patron Saints for Single People) - Cool Catholics Do You Have a Vocation? | Catholic Answers Magazine The Better Part: The Religious or Priestly Vocation - Catholicism.org https://www.bishop-accountability.org/accounts/

Ghoulie Nuns: Sharing Spooky Stories with my Black Cat

2024/10/23

Are ghosts real? Maybe. Are nuns real? Well, I guess they are. What about ghost nuns? If purgatory is real...then probably. https://www.higgypop.com/news/ghostly-nuns/ https://www.spookyisles.com/ireland-religious-ghosts/ https://notebookofghosts.com/2018/04/25/ghost-nuns-who-will-have-you-praying/

How a Tissue Box Became a Convent Scandal

2024/08/14

Let me know your thoughts on this story and if you had a similar experience in religious life.

Ryan Anthony Interview

2024/06/23

Ryan Anthony is an outspoken former member of the Alliance of the Two Hearts; a worldwide institute founded by Fr. 'Bing' Arellano. Ryan dealt with eleven years of spiritual, psychological, and physical abuse in the male branch of the order, The Oblate Apostles of the Two Hearts. Ryan is the creator of the Truth That Heals podcast, and he can be found on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube. Want to support my work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convent.reform

What I Learned From Making a Database of Religious Orders

2024/06/20

In December of 2023 I started creating a database of religious orders in the U.S. This was a major project that I am still refining. Here is what I learned from working on this project. You can check out the database here: https://wordpress.com/page/conventreform.wordpress.com/913 Support me by buying me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convent.reform

A Deep Dive Into IVEinfo.org

2024/06/19

www.iveinfo.org has been a website that has fascinated me for several years. It is the only website I know of started by a group of former religious of one community to expose the abuse in that community. ***Please be aware that there are topics of sexual abuse in this episode. Listener discretion advised.

Real Life 'Mean Girls:' Living in A Carmelite Monastery

2024/06/18

Catherine Coldstream came out in April with a book about her 12-year experience of living in a Carmelite order in England. In this episode I break down my own thoughts about her experiences. Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convent.reform

Looking for Interviewees, AVREF, and Possible Q&A

2024/06/17

This is a hodge podge of an episode. In it I discuss my plans for more interviews with survivors, the AVREF in Europe, and having a Q&A episode. Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/convent.reform

Did Anything Good Come From the Convent?

2024/04/17

My blog and podcast have focused a lot on the negatives of my time in the convent; and rightly so. However, there are a few things I have gained from the experience. Visit my blog: conventreform.wordpress.com

Nunsploitation Films: Fact or Fiction?

2024/03/09

Nunsploitation films are a genre of film made popular in the 60's and 70's. One recent film of this genre shows how hideous these films can be. Join me as I ponder how much of these films, if any, are based on real life. We will also look at another film out in theatres about a real life nun, Mother Francis Cabrini. What is the difference between such a film as this and the films that exploit the evil that happens in some convents? https://www.vulture.com/2021/12/the-best-nunsploitation-films-ranked.html https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14351082/

Are There Cults in Catholicism?

2024/01/20

The BITE Method is a cult mind control model created by former Moon cult member Dr. Steven Hassan. In this episode we will look into the BITE Method, it's meaning, and whether religious orders check off any of the necessary boxes for being a cult. https://www.alittlebithuman.com/the-bite-model-of-cult-mind-control-explained/

Triggering

2023/12/29

My continued experience dealing with religious order abuse and trauma.

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PGNNP 2023/12/31

Finally

Thank you for this. Its a horrible thing…and a good thing, to know that we are not alone.

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Suzanne4578 2021/07/03

Important podcast from a brave soul

This raises a subject that may Catholics are unaware of or would rather not discuss. Shame on them. The creator of the podcast was formerly in religio...

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