EX-MO TELLS ALL: Clayton Erikson

BEYOND-scripted Podcast

In this episode, Clayton shares his journey of leaving the Mormon Church and the impact it had on his life. He discusses the process of leaving the church, including the challenges of removing his records and the practice of baptisms for the dead. Clayton also reflects on his early religious influences and the reasons that led him to join the Mormon Church. He delves into the deconstruction of his beliefs and the discovery of the truth about Joseph Smith and polygamy. Clayton shares the difficulties he faced in separating his belief from reality and the impact on his relationships and mental health. Ultimately, he discusses the process of rebuilding his life outside of Mormonism and finding his own identity. In this conversation, Clayton discusses his experience leaving the Mormon Church and the challenges he faced. He shares his feelings of disappointment and suicidal thoughts when he felt like a failure in the eyes of his peers and family. Clayton reflects on the impact of acceptance and the pressure to conform to religious standards. He discusses the misconceptions about Mormons and success, as well as the importance of living a life true to oneself. Clayton emphasizes the need to respect others' beliefs and the importance of finding happiness and removing toxic relationships.