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Something new is on the horizon While we get ready to drop fresh episodes, now’s the perfect time to dive back in, catch up, re-listen, and rediscover the conversations rom last season. More raw truths are coming… stay tuned

Season 5 is on the way. Before it drops, revisit Season 4, Episode 1 of The Daily Former. A good place to start, or start again. Listen at thedailyformer.com.

Ever wondered what it’s really like to leave extremism behind? At The Daily Former, you can ask people who’ve actually lived it. Got a question? We’re listening.

Doxxing isn’t just about what’s said online, it’s creates a culture. What happens when the response is more about optics than the culture underneath? Listen to more of The Daily Dose at thedailyformer.com

They say resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. How do we get the bad stuff out without harming ourselves? Read our thoughts and connect with us at thedailyformer.com/articles/resen…

Anger is a normal human emotion; however, formers may have a lot of work to do to learn positive and productive ways to channel this emotion and the energy that comes with it. Read more at thedailyformer.com/articles/ask-a…

If we accept shame as the flawed belief that we are less than, compassion sees the full magnificence of who we are. When we are compassionate, we reflect someone’s whole humanity back at them if they are incapable of seeing it on their own. Read more at thedailyformer.com/articles/salti…

Purity is rarely about cleanliness. It’s about control. Across history, movements built on “purity” have drawn rigid boundaries between who belongs and who does not, the consequences are real. Read The Illusion of Purity at thedailyformer.com/articles

Trauma, abuse, coercion are often part of the story. Episode 2 of Season 4 features a Former who navigated unimaginable harm and found their way out by listening to their inner compass. thedailyformer.com Text code ENDHATE2025 to 44-321 to donate

Incel ideology doesn’t start with violence, it often starts with isolation, grievance, and distorted narratives about worth and belonging. If we want to prevent harm, we have to understand the pathways that lead people there. Tune in to our podcast to learn more.

Season 4 starts with a simple and powerful reminder: the words we choose can either open space for understanding or shut it down completely. What stood out to you? What shifted your thinking? 🔗 thedailyformer.com Text code ENDHATE2025 to 44-321 to donate

The season 4 finale of #TDF is here. Leaving isn’t the end, it’s the beginning of becoming yourself. Listen to the final episode of The Daily Former.

Why haven't you left? Is it fear that your past will define you forever or the uncertainty of who you are without it? In The Day I Found Out I Was An Extremist, we explore this question. Read the full piece at thedailyformer.com. *_ 2 Donate text ENDHATE2025 to 44-321

Leaving extremism is only the beginning. Accountability, reflection, and rebuilding take time. Learn from those who’ve left at thedailyformer.com. *_Text code ENDHATE2025 to 44-321 to donate

Got a question for a former? Head to our website and submit it to The Daily Former Podcast and your question may be answered in an upcoming episode. Because growth starts with honest conversations at thedailyformer.com

TDF is a space created by formers, for formers. We share stories, talk honestly about the hard stuff, celebrate the wins, and say the things legacy media usually gets wrong. Sometimes, quitters do win.

The words we choose can either open space for understanding or completely shut down a conversation. In this episode, we explore verbal Judo and tactical speech with Israel Lopez Sensei from The Martial Maze podcast. Season 4, Episode 1 is live now.

Season 4 is almost here with powerful one-on-one interviews. We're talking to people who've left hate movements and ideologies behind. Their stories matter—every voice deserves to be heard as we share hope for those ready to get out.

Disillusioned with your leader? World events got you angry? Want to get out? We're here: thedailyformer.com/contact-us

Angela, co-founder/co-executive director of Life After Hate and host of TDF, speaks about the organization's critical need.