A Little Bit Culty Cults to Consciousness: Shelise Ann Sola on Post-Mormon Podcast Life (Part 2)
Jan 8, 2026
In this engaging conversation, Shelise Ann Sola, an ex-Mormon and creator of the Cults to Consciousness podcast, shares her journey of leaving the LDS Church and navigating life afterwards. She discusses the reclaiming of body and sexuality, the challenges of healing from religious trauma, and how her creative work—like memes and TikTok—helps build community. Shelise also dives into the controversial realms of ayahuasca experiences in Peru and the importance of self-care after intense discussions, all while exploring what it means to find personal spiritual grounding.
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Early LA Move Turns Chaotic
- Shelise moved to LA after college, lived as a live-in dog sitter on Abbot Kinney, and quickly faced instability and drama in housing.
- That first-night confrontation with the ex-wife signaled how precarious her LA start would be.
Career Momentum Interrupted By Trauma
- Shelise built a budding acting and wardrobe career but then recovered memories of childhood sexual abuse.
- Confronting her father confirmed some memories and plunged her into a deep emotional crisis.
Repeat Patterns Lead To Homelessness
- After confronting her father, Shelise moved into a house run by a man who resurfaced from her past and recreated controlling dynamics.
- She was forced out within hours, briefly homeless, and slept in her car before finding stability in a sublet.
