How A Shocking Diagnosis Became the Catalyst for Larissa Kindred's Journey Out of Mormonism and Into a Life of Her Choosing
Persistence U with Lizbeth
English - November 22, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsSelf-Improvement Education Society & Culture Relationships persistence trauma resilience survival community transform positive intentional mindful Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Growing up Mormon left little freedom for Larissa Kindred to take up space. The mandate was clear on how to be a good woman: marry, procreate, and be sure that the needs of the family always came first. Desires for education and a career seemed both selfish and out of reach.
Connect with Larissa and her research at lds_women_and_garments on Instagram.
A diagnosis of breast cancer while still in her 30's changed everything.
Today, Larissa is a graduate student researching the impact of Mormon garments on women, and helps support Mormon women in or out of the church to find their voice on issues that matter to them. She has a forthcoming book based on her and a colleagues research.
You will learn:
A serious illness can distill what matters and be the impetus for important change.
Becoming comfortable taking up space and asking to be prioritized is challenging for many women today.
Having space to discuss and impact issues that affect women is important for success and a good quality of life.
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Growing up Mormon left little freedom for Larissa Kindred to take up space. The mandate was clear on how to be a good woman: marry, procreate, and be sure that the needs of the family always came first. Desires for education and a career seemed both selfish and out of reach.
Connect with Larissa and her research at lds_women_and_garments on Instagram.
A diagnosis of breast cancer while still in her 30's changed everything.
Today, Larissa is a graduate student researching the impact of Mormon garments on women, and helps support Mormon women in or out of the church to find their voice on issues that matter to them. She has a forthcoming book based on her and a colleagues research.
You will learn:
A serious illness can distill what matters and be the impetus for important change.
Becoming comfortable taking up space and asking to be prioritized is challenging for many women today.
Having space to discuss and impact issues that affect women is important for success and a good quality of life.
Lizbeth’s links
Support the podcast and Lizbeth's writing for $2 or $5 a month on Patreon HERE
OR
Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold!
Interested in seeing if you and Lizbeth would partner well for 1:1 coaching? Sign up for one free session to see.
Need a motivational speaker? Sign up HERE to talk with Lizbeth about your needs.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices