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There's growing up in bubble, as so many of us do, and then there's growing up in a truly insular world.
If you're feeling trapped by the expectations of your community and unable to express your true self, you're not alone. Maybe you've been trying to fit into the mold of your community, but deep down you know it's not where you belong, and the struggle is taking a toll on your emotional well-being.
That's what happened, in a huge way, to Beatrice Weber.
Beatrice is a former member of a Hasidic Jewish community, who found her voice and broke free from restrictive religious and cultural norms. After navigating the challenges of an arranged marriage at a young age, having 10 children, and facing the pressure of societal expectations, Beatrice embarked on a journey of self-discovery, ultimately choosing to leave her marriage and relocate with her young children.
Today, Beatrice is a published author, TEDx speaker, interfaith minister, and executive director of Yaffed, a nonprofit organization. Her story of resilience and empowerment serves as an inspiration to those seeking fulfillment and independence outside of traditional constraints.
In this episode, you'll learn:
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There's growing up in bubble, as so many of us do, and then there's growing up in a truly insular world.
If you're feeling trapped by the expectations of your community and unable to express your true self, you're not alone. Maybe you've been trying to fit into the mold of your community, but deep down you know it's not where you belong, and the struggle is taking a toll on your emotional well-being.
That's what happened, in a huge way, to Beatrice Weber.
Beatrice is a former member of a Hasidic Jewish community, who found her voice and broke free from restrictive religious and cultural norms. After navigating the challenges of an arranged marriage at a young age, having 10 children, and facing the pressure of societal expectations, Beatrice embarked on a journey of self-discovery, ultimately choosing to leave her marriage and relocate with her young children.
Today, Beatrice is a published author, TEDx speaker, interfaith minister, and executive director of Yaffed, a nonprofit organization. Her story of resilience and empowerment serves as an inspiration to those seeking fulfillment and independence outside of traditional constraints.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Learn more about Beatrice:
Instagram
Linkedin
Website
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
"This is my go-to podcast for inspiration and to discover new approaches to embrace the challenges in my life." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me reach more people -- just like you -- find strategies and insights to do the things that feel undoable. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. Follow now!
Sign up for my newsletter and learn more about these remarkable stories at www.jessicafeinstories.com
Order Jessica's memoir, Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes
Watch Jessica's TedX Talk
Music credit: Limitless by Bells
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