Uncovered: Life Beyond Naomi and Rebecca

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Have you ever been overwhelmed by life circumstances beyond your control and wondered what good therapy could do? Maybe you've tried everything and concluded there's nothing to be done so why talk about it?  We've been there too! Today we're unpacking those feelings and dishing about the good, bad, and the ugly of our own experiences with therapy. We discuss qualities we look for in a therapist as well as the value of reflecting on our emotional health and what important messages might be embedded in our deepest, darkest emotions.
 
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Ever wonder how you got here as you blow out the candles on your birthday cake? That's where we begin in this episode, making space for the bittersweet emotions of milestone birthdays and the impending retirements of colleagues we admire. 


In our main segment, we talk about the possibilities of the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) that can save college students serious time and money. Never heard of it? We speculate about why that might be as well as describe what it can (and can’t) do for lifelong learners curious about alternative pathways to college. 


Wherever you are in your educational journey, it’s never too late to experience the joy of learning and discovery!
Show Notes
YCBK 230: Interview about CLEP & Modernstates.org with David Vise (Your College-Bound Kid Podcast)CLEP Tests: Exam Topics (CLEP | College Board)CLEP Classes and Vouchers: Modern States Thanks for listening! Connect with us via
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This episode is for anyone who has called many different places home and often waffles just a bit before answering the question, "Where are you from?" How do we answer this simple question while accounting for all the twists and turns and layers of experience that make up our identity?  How deep do our roots need to go before we can claim to be Amish or Mennonite--or any other particular cultural identity? To help make sense of the patchwork of our lives, we turn to three different ways to understand cultural dynamics and to discuss why we can expect that any two individuals in the same culture will have significantly different experiences.

Resources mentioned in the show:
 
Gerald J. Mast, PhD (website and links to writings)

Amish and Mennonite Separations and Mergers (Dwight Gingerich Blog)

Intercultural Communication by Kathryn Sorrells (2020, SAGE Publications)
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If the thought of scheduling an official campus tour fills you with uncertainty or even dread, this podcast is for you! Navigating unfamiliar places and institutions can feel daunting for any of us, including first generation students (and their parents) who may not be sure where to start or what to expect beyond the glossy brochures and flashy websites. In this episode, we (Naomi and Rebecca) talk about our own experiences with campus visits--which came much later than you might expect. Now that we have experienced campus visits from a variety of roles, we're here to give listeners the low-down about what to ask, what to listen for, and what to consider when evaluating your options. The good news is that no one has it all figured out before they get started, but it's not too soon to start exploring your options today. 
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If your win this week is a kitchen floor that's clean for the first time in ages, you've found your people! We start this episode with a pop culture minute where we wonder aloud about  the Royal Family's odd handling of Kate Middleton's recent absence from the public eye as well as the public's reaction to the public's reaction. Then we shift our focus to analyze a short video clip of a domestic argument and the responses it prompted on social media. We discuss some of the different ways respect is defined and interpreted in families and by leaders, and we reflect on what we have personally observed about double standards in expectations for socially acceptable behavior. What kind of risks come with upholding a "united front" at all costs? What does it mean when popular narratives have a survivorship bias and what is the minimum we all deserve in our relationships? As always, we have more questions than answers, and we hope you'll join us as we explore them together.

Links We Mentioned–or Should Have
Dad interrupts video game (video clip)On parenting teens and their emotional development: The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Lisa Damour, PhDSee also Lisa Damor’s suggestions for getting kids off video games“Be Sweet and Quiet” by Rebecca Davis at Untwisting ScripturesSurvivorship BiasWhy Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men by Lundy BancroftNot sure if your situation counts as abuse? Call the Hotline for Domestic Violence Support at 800-799-7233 to chat with someone who cares. You deserve to be safe–no matter what. 

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Ever wrestled with the weight of a difficult decision, feeling the tug-of-war between what you've been taught and what your gut is screaming at you? Join us for this heart-to-heart as we peel back the layers of socialized guilt and its power in our lives.  First, we explore some of the reasons we often find ourselves pulled along by social norms even when they aren't working for us or we fundamentally disagree with them. Next, we turn to some of the shifts in perspective that have helped us focus on what we truly value. Finally, we discuss some of  the tools that have helped us make difficult life choices from a place of confidence rather than fear.

Links we mentioned (or should have):
Stolen Innocence by Elissa Wall
"Boundaries 101 for the Recovering People-Pleaser" by Hailey Magee
"Shitty First Drafts" by Anne Lamott
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