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.
Uncovered: Life Beyond
10. Breaking the Cycle of Parental Fragility
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Breaking away from family's long-held patterns and expectations can trigger a minefield of difficult emotions and ruptured relationships. In this episode, Naomi and Rebecca remember moments from their own cycle-breaking journeys and reflect on the words that helped bring compassion and nuanced meaning to these challenging experiences.
Show Notes
What is a Cycle Breaker? (Psychology Today article)
Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder (Gabor Mate's book where he explains the crucial role of attunement for infants' brain development.)
Audio Editing: BethAnnie Hartman
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