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In this episode, Katherine dissects the teachings from her childhood and teenage years that created guilt and shame around her body and clothing choices. She discusses modesty culture's ridiculous rules, impossible expectations, and the long-lasting impacts on her mental health and body image. She also shares the practical tips and witchy practices that have supported her healing journey. This week's Fundie Fun Feature revisits the blogs, books, courses, and other resources Katherine turned to as a fundie teen to uphold her church and family's modesty standards. Fresh Modesty: https://web.archive.org/web/20181203025032/http://freshmodesty.com/ The Modest Mom: https://web.archive.org/web/20260108224207/https://www.themodestmomblog.com/ Modestly Yours Swimwear: https://www.modestlyyoursswimwear.com/ Boyer Family Singers Blog: https://web.archive.org/web/20151016010536/http://boyerfamilysingersblog.com/about/about-us/ Reclaiming Beauty Course: https://botkinsisters.com/product/reclaiming-beauty Christian Modesty Book: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Modesty-Public-Undressing-America/dp/1929241348 Katherine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathclaireeady/

In this episode, Katherine unpacks how evangelical Christianity and other high-control religious environments can erode self-trust, intuition, and identity. She examines the Bible verses used to reinforce total depravity, self-loathing, and dependence on a savior, and shares the nature-based practices and intuitive tools that have supported her healing and return to herself. Plus, in today’s Fundie Fun Feature, Katherine revisits the Christian catchphrases and church-approved “cuss words” that were acceptable in her fundamentalist home and church. Alternative Cuss Words T-shirt: https://shop.timhawkins.net/products/alternative-cuss-words-t-shirt Katherine's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathclaireeady/

In this episode, Katherine shares her journey from a strict, fundamentalist evangelical upbringing to a life of pagan spirituality and witchcraft. She unpacks the realities of purity culture, courtship, and high-control religion, and what it felt like to finally find freedom outside the church. In the Fundie Fun Feature, she revisits her experiences with Vision Forum, complete with excerpts and product descriptions from one of their catalogs. 2011 Vision Forum catalog: https://archive.org/details/2011-vision-forum-catalog_202403/mode/2up Katherine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathclaireeady/