Trauma & Tribulation

A podcast co-hosted by Ryley & Willow

DECONSTRUCTING JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

Ryley (He/Him), is an ex- Jehovah’s Witness who grew up in “The Truth” from 1997 to 2016. With humor and a touch of strife, he breaks down the doomsday cult he was born into from his 3rd generation perspective to his best friend Willow (She/Her). Explaining the history, structure, culture, and its abundance of issues within the closed organization while finally untangling himself of the religious trauma fearing the great tribulation for eighteen years caused with every episode.

General Content Warning: During this podcast we will be discussing many potentially triggering topics. We will always give the audience a warning before going into detail on topics we find triggering.

Debut Episode April 26, 2024

Contributors

Co-host

Ryley Kalem Hawthorne (He/Him)

Ryley Kalem Hawthorne (he/him) is an ex Jehovah’s Witness who is 4 generations born in. He officially left at the age of 18 after choosing to pursue higher education. He is a 26 years old, happily married, and living his best worldly life.

You can find me on TikTok @RyleyKalem

Co-host

Willow Anderson (She/Her)

Born and raised in Oakland (s/o if you’re from the bay). I was raised African Methodist Episcopal but now, I’m more nondenominational, if anything.

Apologies in advance for my satire and dry sense of humor.

Feel free to follow the social media accounts I don’t use 😀

https://www.instagram.com/wiltedwillow_