About this episode

The episode explores the psychological dynamics of Mormon wives and the impact of financial power shifts in their marriages.

In this deep dive into the Hulu phenomenon The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, host Laura is joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Ashley Buckner to peel back the layers of drama and reveal the complex psychological machinery underneath. The duo explores how the Mormon influencer pipeline was born from a culture of polished aesthetics and public testimony, and why the sudden shift in financial power—where women become primary breadwinners in patriarchal households—creates such volati...

People in this episode

Host: Laura

Guest: Ashley Buckner

Topics covered

• Mormon culture
• marriage dynamics
• psychology
• influencer culture
• financial power
• conflict resolution

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hulu

Books & works: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

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