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 • 56 episodes
Uncovered: Life Beyond
Latest Episodes
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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55. From Financial Struggle to Stability: How One Family Flipped the Script (with special guest Patricia Lewis)
Patricia Lewis shares her remarkable journey from financial struggle to stability by challenging traditional gender roles and overcoming the shame of accepting public assistance. After marrying her husband who she met while teaching in Japan, t...
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Episode 55
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54. Deconstructing "Nice Guys": When He's Progressive in Public but Patriarchal at Home
Rebecca and Naomi explore how men in progressive spaces often default to patriarchal behaviors when challenged, despite claiming to be allies and feminists.• Deconstruction requires ongoing work rather than simply changing labels or ter...
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53. Facing Down a Stonewall: Standing up for Financial Fairness
Financial autonomy is crucial to everyone's wellbeing, but what happens when one partner refuses to engage in conversations about money? We explore the dynamics of financial stonewalling and share practical strategies for taking ownership of yo...
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52. Who Supports Whom? Breadwinner vs. Stay-at-Home Parent
Financial autonomy for stay-at-home parents means having options and being able to exercise them without justification or permission, even when you're not collecting a paycheck. We examine how historical patterns like the law of coverture have ...
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