Blush and Ballots Podcast: Episode 4

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I had the opportunity to sit down with Katelyn Curran—an author who shares her powerful story of growing up in a rigid, fundamentalist Christian household. In her book, she unpacks the long-lasting effects of that upbringing and the ways she’s still untangling its grip as both a woman and a mother.We talked about the version of motherhood we were sold as children, our earliest sexual experiences, and the shame that so often follows women who dare to explore their own desire. Because purity culture is so ingrained in our culture. It’s not just about waiting for marriage. It’s a doctrine, deeply embedded in American Christianity and culture, that starts in girlhood and quietly governs our womanhood.We explored how the rising “tradwife” movement isn’t just nostalgic; it’s deeply concerning. We dove into conversations about masturbation, sexual fluid ...