Uncovered: Life Beyond

Send us Fan Mail Whether we're exploring new educational or professional opportunities, writing about ourselves and our accomplishments can blast open doors--or slam them shut.  So when we're feeling inexperienced and uncertain, how do we get started on these high-stakes writing projects? In this episode, Naomi (a writing professor) and Rebecca (a scholarship wizard) discuss strategies t...

Send us Fan Mail Once we've left behind our bubble of origin, how do we heal the emotional wounds that may still remain? How do we replace the looping mental tapes that still haunt us years later? In this episode, Naomi and Rebecca reflect on the practice of reparenting as a way adults can offer our younger selves the understanding and compassion we may have longed for but never received. Ult...

Send us Fan Mail 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? ( Psy...

Send us Fan Mail Rebecca and Naomi have more to say about the docuseries, Shiny Happy People. In this episode they analyze some of the central ideology of patriarchal, fundamentalist teachings such as those promoted by IBLP, the Duggars, and others. They share their own stories as well as evidence-based research that illustrates the damaging effects these beliefs and practices have on individuals...

Send us Fan Mail To balance out our last episode, in this one we discuss specific situations where it might be better to delay college for a while so that you have a better chance of success when you do get there. We also offer suggestions for alternatives to consider in the meanwhile.  Audio editing by BethAnnie Hartman  Thanks for listening! Connect with us via Facebook: Uncovered: Life Beyond  ...

Send us Fan Mail If your social environment hasn't set you up for college, you've probably heard a million reasons why it's not a good idea for you--at least for right now. In this episode we break down these scripts to show how they worked as diversionary tactics and how they contrast with what we have found to be true.  Audio editing: BethAnnie Hartman  Thanks for listening! Conne...

Send us Fan Mail UPDATE: We recorded a follow up to this episode, available here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171591/13114840 ________________________ Rebecca and Naomi react to the docuseries Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets that dropped on Amazon Prime this week. They discuss their own past involvement with IBLP and how that informs their interpretation of the docuseries and Duggar fami...

Send us Fan Mail Naomi and Rebecca take a break from regular programming to talk through an incident Naomi witnessed recently and to discuss different options for dealing with a creepy dude who is trying to take advantage of another person's perceived vulnerability. Mentioned on the show: Bell Bajao's video, Got Milk? (content warning for disturbing audio) Thanks for listening! Connect w...

Send us Fan Mail If you weren't expected to ever go to college, it can be tough to figure out how to begin the process. In this episode, we talk about how to get the qualifications you need (even when you don't have a high school diploma) and where you can find the help and information to get started.  Mentioned in the show: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa Thanks for listeni...

Send us Fan Mail It's Naomi's turn in the hotseat where she shares about her path  through church school, home school, college, and graduate school on her way to becoming an English professor.  Thanks for listening! Connect with us via Facebook: Uncovered: Life Beyond   Instagram: @uncoveredlifebeyond Email: uncoveredlifebeyond@gmail.com Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171591 Subscr...

Send us Fan Mail Do you feel stuck and out of options? Maybe you can imagine a different life but don't see a path to getting there? Rebecca and Naomi have been there too, and are here to share the insights and practical tips they've learned in the process of getting themselves unstuck.  Thanks for listening! Connect with us via Facebook: Uncovered: Life Beyond   Instagram: @uncoveredlif...

Send us Fan Mail Meet your hosts and learn about Rebecca's experiences in school and the barriers she overcame on her path to college in midlife. Thanks for listening! Connect with us via Facebook: Uncovered: Life Beyond   Instagram: @uncoveredlifebeyond Email: uncoveredlifebeyond@gmail.com Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171591 Subscribe (for free) to Uncovered: Life Beyond on Apple Pod...