Uncovered: Life Beyond

Sep 10 2024
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Join the conversations of Rebecca and Naomi, two ex-Amish Mennonite women who jumped the proverbial fence in their younger years and later experienced college as first-gen, non-traditional students. They discuss pursuing formal education while raising a family, navigating the hidden curriculum of academia, and other dimensions of reimagining a life beyond high-demand religion. Send your questions to [email protected].

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41. Forgive, Fight, or Flee: Unpacking Women Talking

Sep 10 2024 60 mins  
Send us a textWhat happens when women in a tightly-knit religious community decide they've had enough? It's a scenario rarely considered. Join us as we reflect on the gut-wrenching film directed by Sarah Polley and based on the novel by Miriam Toews. While the film and novel take a real-life tragedy as their starting points, neither attempts to retell actual events. Instead, they i

40. Beyond the Brochure: What First-Gens Need to Know about Grad School

Sep 01 2024 65 mins  
Send us a textHow did Naomi stumble into one of the most defining experiences of her life? In this episode Rebecca gets the scoop on Naomi's (scenic) route to grad school as well as the good, the bad, and the unexpected that happened along the way. They discuss Naomi's inner struggles over combining motherhood and grad school, the impact on her children, as well as the activism she

39. Caregiving and College: How one Midlife Mom Manages

Aug 26 2024 52 mins  
Send us a textEver wonder how midlife moms juggle college, caregiving, and running a business? Today Rebecca walks us through the ways that she has combined her college career with all her other responsibilities. She gives us a glimpse into typical features of her daily life, describing the ways her days have changed over the past decade of her long, determined march to graduation.

38. Book Review: Tia Levings' A Well-Trained Wife...or Widget? (Part 2)

Aug 18 2024 66 mins  
Send us a textEver wondered what it's like to break free from a high-control environment? Join us as we celebrate Tia Leving's incredible achievement—her book "A Well-Trained Wife" has skyrocketed to the New York Times bestseller list. We share stories from our own past about compassionate bystanders who made a big difference and offer practical suggestions for ways to meaningful

37. Book Review: Tia Levings' A Well-Trained Wife...or Widget? (Part 1)

Aug 14 2024 54 mins  
Send us a textWhat if the very teachings that promise to bring you love and belong are the same ones that will put you in the greatest dangers? Join us as we explore Tia Leving's phenomenal book, "Well-Trained Wife," and the many parts that resonate with us. We discuss the tight grip of rigid faith traditions and societal expectations, and how liberating it can be to seize control

36. Set up to Fail: Patriarchy's Femininity Trap

Aug 04 2024 56 mins  
Send us a textAre women guilty of manipulation and passive-aggressive tendencies? Sure! However, we are here to point out that these tactics are used across the board by women AND men. Moreover, we can't ignore the unfortunate reality that many of us were trained as young children to avoid more direct ways of communicating, so manipulation is often the only tool available to us to

35. 15 Summer Hacks to Rock the School Year Before it Starts

Jul 28 2024 63 mins  
Send us a textWhat if the best way to get ready for fall is to rest this summer? In this episode we challenge common expectations about productivity and laziness, making the case that rest is not a luxury but is foundational for being the happy, relaxed parent our children need. We're sharing 15 ways we're making the most of summer's remaining weeks. Instead of working harder, we'r

34. From Judgement to Joy: Navigating Divorce in Conservative Communities (Part 2)

Jul 21 2024 62 mins  
Send us a textThis is a continuation of the previous episode where we pull back the curtain on Naomi's divorce journey and her perspective six years later. We address systemic issues that often leave women feeling trapped--issues such as financial dependency, lack of education, and inadequate support from family and faith communities. We also discuss the benefits of no-fault divorc

33. From Judgment to Joy: Navigating Divorce in Conservative Communities (Part 1)

Jul 14 2024 46 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode we pull back the curtain on Naomi's divorce journey and her perspective six years later. We address systemic issues that often leave women feeling trapped--issues such as financial dependency, lack of education, and inadequate support from family and faith communities. We also discuss the benefits of no-fault divorce laws, which have been proven to red

32. 10 Things Saving our Summer: Finding Joy in the Chaos

Jul 08 2024 40 mins  
Send us a textIn the mood for a deep, serious discussion? Then keep right on scrolling because this is NOT the episode for you. We're here to talk about the overwhelm that comes with summer's chaos--the kind of overwhelm that makes even picking out a watermelon feel like too much. Join us for a feel-good conversation that celebrates the small joys and the strong connections that ma