{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6ac3c2599610f265be0022ef/6ac3c3f9aef044650557f787?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Darkside of Ex-Mormon Content Creating ft. ExmoLex","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6ac3c2599610f265be0022ef/949a49f6bb46938c7cf05c1233e07787.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>After 25 years of being a devout Mormon, when Lexi started questioning her faith, she had no support other than the online content made by ex-Mormon creators.&nbsp; When her father saw that she responded to and agreed with an ex-Mormon social media post, he snapped at her to keep her mouth shut about her opinions.&nbsp; This was the moment that fueled her to start her own ex-Mormon YouTube channel, and so Exmo Lex was born.</p><p>Since then, the last 6 years as a content creator have been quite the ride.&nbsp; Each week she’s furthered uncovered the discrepancies in the Mormon church, all while on her own deconstructing journey.&nbsp; From dealing with hate comments, to being disowned by her husband’s parents… today Exmo Lex dives into the Darkside of creating ex-Mormon content, and why she’s now choosing to step away.</p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/yVbw-gg6NLc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to watch on YouTube</a></p><p>Exmo Lex’s goodbye video: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/svVoRqM31dM?si=95gf_ZYygb7vKSDW\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;I’m \"Quitting\" Ex-Mormonism</a></p><p>Find Exmo Lex on Social media!</p><p>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@ExmoLex\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/@ExmoLex</a></p><p>TikTok:<a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@exmolex\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.tiktok.com/@exmolex</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@nossravi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@nossravi</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@thelittle.estfarm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@thelittle.estfarm</a></p><p>Subscribe to our<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@CultstoConsciousnessClip\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> C2C \"CLIPS\" Channel!</a></p><p>Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast.</p><p><a href=\"https://cults-to-consciousness-shop.fourthwall.com/en-usd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here!</a></p><p>Patreon <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness</a></p><p>Venmo @sheliseann</p><p>Find us on Social media!</p><p>Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cultstoconsciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cultstoconsciousness</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Host Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sheliseann/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@sheliseann&nbsp;</a></p><p>Co Producer / Host <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.rosales_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@jonathan.rosales_&nbsp;</a></p><p>TikTok <a href=\"http://cults.to.consciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cults.to.consciousness&nbsp;</a></p><p>Twitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/cultstocon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cultstocon</a>&nbsp;</p><p>**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**</p><p><br></p><p>Chapter Marks</p><p>00:00:00 Intro</p><p>00:04:22 Why Exmo Lex decided to start making ex-Mormon content 6 years ago</p><p>00:07:24 What led Exmo Lex to leave Mormonism</p><p>00:11:04 The CES Letter, and it's impact on Mormons starting their faith crisis</p><p>00:18:53 How Exmo Lex decided on her specific brand of ex-Mormon content&nbsp;</p><p>00:21:47 The darkside of being a content creator</p><p>00:26:23 Exmo Lex on being an Ex Mormon content creator while still deconstructing</p><p>00:32:11 How Exmo Lex's family felt about her creating ex-Mormon content</p><p>00:43:04 Exmo's favorite response to \"the members aren't perfect, but the church is\"</p><p>00:45:31 Exmo Lex's biggest \"I can't believe I didn't know that about the church\" moment</p><p>00:50:50 When Exmo Lex decided to give up creating ex-Mormon content</p><p>00:52:46 What it would take for Exmo Lex to get one video out a week</p><p>01:01:44 What Exmo Lex will focus on now</p><p>01:06:47 Linda, listen</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>","author_name":"Shelise Ann Sola, Jonathan C Rosales"}