Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago

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Dr. Felicia Blakeney joins Hidden Struggles for a deeply layered conversation about growing up around Jehovah’s Witness culture while also being exposed to very different beliefs and perspectives at home.

In this first episode, she lays the foundation of her story by reflecting on:

the emotional atmosphere inside the Kingdom Hall
the fear surrounding the 1975 Armageddon prediction
critical thinking and education
growing up between multiple belief systems
why something never fully felt right to her, even as a child

This interview series explores religion, family dynamics, emotional survival, and the long-term psychological impact of high-control belief systems.

▶️ This is Part 1 of a special multi-part Hidden Struggles interview series with Dr. Felicia Blakeney.

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