Uncovered: Life Beyond
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 uncoveredlifebeyond@gmail.com.
Podcasting since 2023 • 60 episodes
Uncovered: Life Beyond
Latest Episodes
60. You Are More than Your Resume: Turning Life Experience into Confidence
As midlife moms who have navigated identity changes without roadmaps, we're sharing what we've learned about translating caregiving experience into professional opportunities when facing a blank resume. We break down some of the emotional and p...
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Episode 60
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59. The Courage to Ask Why: When Questions = Rebellion
Rebecca and Naomi explore why curiosity requires courage, especially for those on the margins. We examine how gender, race, and religious upbringing shape who feels safe to ask questions and who faces consequences for challenging the status quo...
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Episode 59
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1:12:55
58. She Did It! What Graduation Means in Midlife (And What Comes Next)
Celebrating Rebecca's recent college graduation has been a long time coming! In this episode, we reflect on the challenges and rewards she experienced as a midlife student as well as on the complicated transition to life after graduation.
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Episode 58
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52:08
57. Celebrating Five Generations of Stories, Silences, and Surprises at the 2025 D.D. Miller Family Reunion
This episode recaps a family reunion we recently attended, tracing five generations back to our great-great-grandfather Daniel D. Miller, discovering unexpected connections and untold stories that shape how we see ourselves today. • Reb...
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Episode 57
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56. Homeschool Roots, Global Vision: Patricia Lewis on Building a Life of Learning
Tricia joins Rebecca and Naomi to share her journey from homeschooled student to college graduate and beyond, offering valuable insights for first-generation students navigating higher education without traditional guidance.• Following ...
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Episode 56
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