Clearing the Air After the Cult Episode
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In this bonus episode of Untraditionally Lala, host Lala Kent and co-host Easton Burningham address a heartfelt message from a fan expressing sadness over Lala's past critical comments about the Mormon religion. Lala responds with vulnerability, explaining that her strong negative feelings stem from deeply personal trauma rooted in her upbringing in Utah, where her father's Mormon family treated her non-Mormon mother and her father with emotional distance and judgment. She clarifies that her criticism is not directed at all Mormons, acknowledging the kindness and warmth of many individuals she's met across the country. The conversation evolves into a broader reflection on religion, personal boundaries, and the importance of not pressuring others to adopt one's beliefs. They also discuss the awkward premiere of 'Mormon Wives: Orange County' and share lighter banter about celebrity relationships, including Zoe Kravitz’s rumored engagement to Harry Styles, and the appeal of high-powered dramas like 'Friends and Neighbors' and 'Rhode Island'. The episode closes with a reminder of upcoming content and a celebration of authenticity and connection.
Personal experiences shape our views on religion—Lala’s criticism of Mormonism comes from painful family dynamics, not a blanket judgment of all Mormons.
It’s possible to hold strong opinions while still respecting others’ beliefs and avoiding personal attacks.
Boundaries matter: inviting someone to learn about your faith is different from pressuring them to convert.
Trauma can influence how we relate to power, money, and relationships—self-awareness is key to healing.
Celebrity culture and reality TV can be both entertaining and reflective of deeper societal themes like love, power, and identity.
Intro & Fan Feedback on Mormon Comments
“When I talk about this religion, take Mormon wives out of it. That was my life growing up in that state. my dad's entire family. So when I think of Mormons, that is a very personal thing to me.”
Personal Trauma and Family Dynamics
“I should probably work on. There's a lot of things, let's just put this out there. There's a lot of things that I should probably work on guys. But guess what? Same with fucking you guys.”
Religion, Boundaries, and Respect
“Just don't push it on me. There it is. Because I'm not you. If you want to educate me, I want to be educated. I want to know about it all. Don't press me on it.”
Pop Culture & Light Banter
The hosts shift to lighter topics, discussing the awkward premiere of 'Mormon Wives: Orange County', Zoe Kravitz’s rumored engagement to Harry Styles, and their love for high-powered dramas like 'Friends and Neighbors'.
“When I talk about this religion, take Mormon wives out of it. That was my life growing up in that state. my dad's entire family.”
“Just don't push it on me. There it is. Because I'm not you. If you want to educate me, I want to be educated. I want to know about it all. Don't press me on it.”
“I should probably work on. There's a lot of things, let's just put this out there. There's a lot of things that I should probably work on guys. But guess what? Same with fucking you guys.”
Hosts
Lala Kent
person
Easton Burningham
person
Mormon Church
organization
Zoe Kravitz
person
The Clifford Show
media
Clifford Taylor IV
person
Friends and Neighbors
other
Keir Gaines
person
Harry Styles
person
Mormon Wives: Orange County
other
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