SPECIAL- This is a "share" of the mental health podcast, Even Tacos Fall Apart where I (Larry Camp) was the guest

Episode Summary

If you’ve ever questioned your faith, struggled with loss, or felt the weight of expectations, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways

• Larry Camp's journey reflects a deep connection to music and family.
• Mental health discussions are crucial in high-demand religious settings.
• Personal growth often comes from questioning /clarifying beliefs. 
• High-demand religions often create an image that members feel pressured to maintain.
• Women in Mormonism face significant limitations due to patriarchal structures.
• Community support is crucial for those who leave religious groups.
• Human connection fosters hope and resilience.
• Coping with faith and loss requires empathy and understanding.
• Engaging in fun activities is essential for well-being.
• Curiosity and learning are vital for personal growth.

In this powerful episode of Even Tacos Fall Apart, Larry Camp opens up about his life, his journey with the Mormon faith, and how leaving it shaped his mental health. A lifelong lover of music, sports, and Hawaii, Larry’s story is filled with twists and turns that reflect resilience and the importance of forging your own path.

One of the most moving parts of the interview came when Larry discussed the loss of his son, Dusty, in 2018. This devastating event, coupled with his departure from the Mormon Church, tested his resilience and emotional strength. He credited his wife of 44 years, Judy, as his rock during this challenging period. Larry candidly shared how the family coped and how his other son, Crosby, continues to struggle with Dusty’s death.

Larry also reflected on the beauty and challenges of living in Hawaii. Though he adored the Aloha spirit, the financial reality of life on the islands eventually led him and Judy to settle in Southern Utah. His passion for music, sports, and storytelling remains central to his life, as evidenced by his own podcast Nobody Knows Your Story, where he explores the richness of human experiences.

Throughout the conversation, Larry stressed the value of community—both in and out of religion. He also shared a poignant insight about personal growth: “You can’t change the past, but you can always aim to do better moving forward.”

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that mental health journeys are rarely straightforward, but with the right people in your corner and a willingness to seek truth, healing is always possible. Whether you’re grappling with faith, loss, or life’s uncertainties, Larry’s story offers wisdom, humor, and hope for finding peace on your own terms.

Invictus  - William Ernest Henley

Out of the night that covers me,

Black as the pit from pole to pole,

I thank whatever gods may be

For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance

I have not winced nor cried aloud.

Under the bludgeoning's of chance

My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears

Looms but the Horror of the shade,

And yet the menace of the years

Finds and shall find me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,

How charged with punishments the scroll,

I am the master of my fate,

I am the captain of my soul.

Link to YouTube interview:

https://youtu.be/dh3lxlK2O1w?si=ZQWY7u8Bypj6uefQ