Surviving Mormonism's David Matheson - former LDS Conversion Therapist

In this episode, I sit down with David Matheson, a former LDS conversion therapist who is now openly gay. You may recognize David from episode 1 of Bravo’s Surviving Mormonism with Heather Gay. In our conversation, David opens up about his own experience as a client in conversion therapy, the harmful assumptions that shaped that world, and the moment he realized that no amount of effort would change his sexual orientation. We also talk about the tender complexity of mixed-orientation marriages, his personal coming-out process, and what he would say today to the clients he once tried to help in ways he now knows were damaging. If you’re navigating your own faith expansion, supporting a loved one who has come out, or simply wanting to understand these experiences with more compassion, this episode offers a gentle, grounded space to listen and learn. Thank you for listening to the Ask Dr. Julie Hanks podcast. Please click here to leave me a review . And make sure you don’t miss an episode by following me on Apple Podcast and Spotify . If you have found this information helpful, you can find additional resources on this topic in my podcast and my online courses . Connect with me on social media @drjuliehanks and work with me through joining The Dr. Julie Hanks Gorup Coaching Community at drjuliehanks.com/community . For therapy in Utah visit wasatchfamilytherapy.com . Have you ever thought, “I want to ask Dr. Julie Hanks a question”? Well, now’s your chance! I want to have you on my podcast! Click here to fill out this form and tell me your question. I might just pick you to be on the podcast and receive a free coaching session. Thank you for listening to the Ask Dr. Julie Hanks podcast. Please click here to leave me a review . And make sure you don’t miss an episode by following me on Apple Podcast and Spotify . If you have found this information helpful, you can find additional resources on this topic in my podcast and my online courses . Connect with me on social media @drjuliehanks and work with me through joining DJH membership at drjuliehanks.com . For therapy in Utah visit wasatchfamilytherapy.com .

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This episode was published on Nov 18, 2025.

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