Mikayla Matthews: Finding Her Voice

Описание: TW: Sexual Abuse
In this week’s episode, Tay is back for another girl-talk conversation with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Mikayla Matthews! Mikayla bravely opens up about growing up in a chaotic home as one of seven siblings, navigating childhood trauma, and the sexual abuse she endured starting at age six. She shares how the aftermath of that trauma still affects her marriage today and the therapy, tools, and self-awareness that have helped her begin to heal. Mikayla talks about becoming pregnant at 16, what happened when she finally told her mom the truth, and where their relationship stands today. She also reflects on how her skin struggles impacted her self-worth, the importance of learning each other’s love languages in a relationship, and how she and her husband continue to support one another. Mikayla touches on her thoughts on fellow The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt’s appearance on the podcast, then shares what she’s most proud of in herself: becoming the person she needed when she was young.

00:00 Intro & Welcome Mikayla
01:38 Note to Our Listeners
02:51 Citrus Got Real
05:05 Mikayla’s Childhood
18:30 Everything Went Wrong in Utah
28:30 Opening Up to Her Family & Moving Out
33:10 Getting Pregnant at 16
44:01 Opening Up on Her Abuse and How its Impacted Her Relationships
59:15 Mikaylas Chronic Illness and her Journey to Healing
1:13:13: Where Do You Stand With Your Mom?
1:14:32 Where Do You Stand With Whitney?
1:17:16 What Are You Most Proud of Yourself For?

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