Tara Herbert
Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and adopted at age two by white Mormon parents from Utah, Tara navigates her identity as a black girl in Utah and struggles with conflicting emotions about her faith and cultural identity.
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Jan 26, 2024 • 2h 15min
1857: Overcoming Depression as a Mormon Mom - Tara Herbert Pt. 2
Tara Herbert, a Mormon mom, shares her challenging journey within Mormonism and motherhood. She speaks about the pressure and struggles she faced, the erasure of women's roles in Mormon theology, and the sexism within the faith. Tara navigates her disillusionment, finding solace in stepping away from Mormonism and embracing a more liberated perspective on life and motherhood. She prioritizes her mental health and autonomy, recognizing the importance of complexity and personal growth. The podcast also explores her experiences with mental health, adoption, and the lack of support within the Mormon religion for moms.
Jan 25, 2024 • 3h 6min
1856: My Mormon Mission Broke Me - Tara Herbert Pt. 1
Tara Herbert, a black girl adopted by white Mormon parents, discusses her struggles with racial identity and conflicting emotions about her faith. She navigates through societal perceptions of blackness, sexuality, and Mormon teachings on race and gender roles. Tara's mission to Atlanta exposes her to systemic racism within the Mormon Church, challenging her beliefs. Despite trauma, she finds solace in marriage and motherhood but continues to confront the complexities of her Mormon upbringing and racial identity.
