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Evolving Love

Leaving A Cult: Love, Intimacy & Relationships with Evan Buckley

Apr 14, 2025
01:19:48

Evan's story is unlike anything you've heard. Imagine spending your most formative years within the confines of a religious fundamentalist cult. How would this shape your approach to sex, love and relationships?

In addition to his vulnerability, honesty and ability to self-reflect, Evan is also a talented songwriter and frontman of his Canberra-based band, The Burley Griffin.

In this episode, prepare to be moved as we delve into Evan's inspiring journey: from rebuilding his understanding of love and intimacy after purity culture, to his personal explorations in non-monogamy, his path to self-love, grappling with external and intrinsic validation, how the Queer community became a vital force in his deconstruction of social and relationship norms and so much more….

Evan Buckley Links:

Spotify

Bandcamp

Evolving Love Links:

Website | Instagram | Substack

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Podcast Cover Photo: Josh de Hoog



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