Shelise Ann Sola

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.

Shelise Ann Sola, a former Latter-day Saint and creative force behind the Cults to Consciousness podcast, dives deep into her journey of deconstruction from Mormonism. Growing up in a strict LDS environment, she faced intense pressures from modesty culture and purity messaging that left lasting impacts on her identity. Shelise shares her revelations about temple rituals and the psychological control exerted by the church. Now, she channels her experiences into humor and storytelling, helping others navigate their own paths away from high-control religions.