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The Guilty Feminist: Why I Escaped A Religious Cult

In this episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall sits down with the brilliant Deborah Frances-White — comedian, author, and host of The Guilty Feminist — for a raw and courageous conversation about truth, identity, and the power of difficult conversations. Deborah opens up about her early life in a high-control religious group and the journey of breaking free from the Jehovah’s Witnesses to forge a new life on her own terms. She shares the challenges of navigating identity, belonging, and voice — and how comedy became both a lifeline and a catalyst for change. Drawing on her new book Six Conversations We’re Scared to Have, Deborah reveals why the hardest conversations — about religion, race, gender, money, and grief — are the ones that have the power to transform us. She shares practical insights for tackling the conversations we often avoid, and how facing discomfort with honesty can lead to deeper connection, freedom, and growth. This is a conversation about reclaiming your story, challenging silence, and daring to speak the unspeakable. It’s honest, funny, fearless — and an invitation to live with more courage and compassion. Deborah's Book Is available here NOW!: https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/debor... 📢 Drop a comment: What’s your biggest takeaway? Are you afraid of certain conversations? 00:00 Intro 01:08 Introducing Deborah 01:31 Why Small Talk Doesn’t Work for Us 02:07 The Impact of Being Adopted at Birth 11:35 Deborah on Rejection and Being Shunned 14:31 How Empathy Helps Us Truly Connect 17:54 Leaving a Cult at 25: Deborah’s Story 21:07 Abandonment, Attachment, and Emotional Intimacy 25:48 Improv, Vulnerability, and the Need to Connect 27:59 Trigger Warnings vs. Thinking for Yourself 33:36 Life360 Ad 34:49 The Deep Human Need for Community 40:12 The Manosphere explained 46:00 The Rise and Influence of Christian Nationalism 49:39 Therapy, the Universe, and Ayahuasca During Lockdown 52:33 Deborah on Her Healing Journey 01:00:30 The Transgender Debate 01:15:29 How To Reengage in Healthy Debate 01:22:35 How Deborah Met Her Husband and Built a Lasting Relationship 01:32:53 Responding to Sexist and Hateful Comments 01:37:02 Six Conversations We're Afraid to Have 01:41:49 Davina’s Final Reflections Sponsored Life360 - https://www.life360.com/uk/ Download Life360 Follow me here: www.instagram.com/beginagain   / beginagainpod