Unmasking Authenticity: A Heart-to-Heart with My Mom

06/21/23 • 55 min

In this episode, we have a candid conversation with my (Nick's) mom about her perspective on how things went down when I was growing up around the cult. She shares her own troubled childhood history filled with abuse and trauma, revealing the reasons behind her actions at the time.
We explore how my mom found solace and answers within the church, even though she witnessed its troubles with leadership. She reveals her issue with food addiction, and how she turned to food to satiate her fear and depression. She openly admits her struggles with self-belief, faith, and the influence of external voices that led her astray.
[00:02:30] "Unmasking Our True Selves: A Journey into Authenticity"
[00:10:45] "Revisiting My Upbringing: A New Perspective on Parenting"
[00:22:15] "The Power of Forgiveness: A Personal Revelation"
[00:35:00] "From Fear to Growth: My Mom's Tumultuous Journey"
[00:50:00] "Understanding and Empathy: The Cornerstones of Our Relationship
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Unveiling My Past: A Deep Dive into a Fundamentalist Upbringing

In this episode, Nancy and I are diving even deeper into my past, my upbringing, and the experiences that shaped me. This episode is a raw, unfiltered exploration of my childhood, growing up in a strict, fundamentalist church, and the tumultuous relationship between my parents. It's a journey that's both personal and universal, a story of struggle, resilience, and ultimately, authenticity. So buckle up, folks, because we're about to get real.
Here are some of the key moments from this episode:
[2:32] My mom’s decision to leave the church.
[6:56] Moving out of the home and moving into an apartment.
[9:35] High school games with a bunch of adults.
[14:18] My dad is not off the hook.
[19:23] We lined up getting our asses beat.
[22:12] My dad came back to live with us and that's when he got my mom pregnant.
[27:45] The liberation and liberation that lasted for 40 minutes.
[30:36] I didn’t trust anybody, not one person.
[35:49] When you’re going through the shit in life, you have to keep going.
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Nancy's Resilient Road: A Tale of Triumph Over Poverty

This week, we're getting up close and personal with my better half, Nancy. This episode is raw, unfiltered, and as real as it gets. We're recording this one on the road, from our Overland trailer in Alpaca, Wisconsin. So, you'll hear the calming sounds of nature, birds chirping, and the crackle of a fire in the background.
We're diving deep into Nancy's life story, from her early years growing up in Chicago's Humboldt Park area to becoming the CFO of a major company. It's a journey that's all about resilience, about defying the odds, and breaking free from the cycle of poverty.
So, buckle up, folks. This is going to be one hell of a ride. It's a journey of authenticity, of self-discovery, and it's a reminder that the path to success isn't a straight line. It's full of twists and turns, ups and downs, but that's what makes it worth it. Get ready to be inspired, to be moved, and to see the world through Nancy's eyes.
[1:27] Nancy’s childhood in Chicago.
[4:02] Nancy’s background as a child.
[6:05] Sometimes we’re either overzealous or underzealous.
[8:14] Growing up in the worst neighborhoods in Chicago.
[10:25] Growing up in the hood of Chicago.
[14:46] How Nancy got involved with the church.
[17:20] What attracts you to me?
[19:22] The drive to control his life and his life’s path.
[21:20] We weren’t going to let anything step in the way.
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F*CK'N AUTHENTIC - Unmasking Authenticity: A Heart-to-Heart with My Mom

Transcript

Nick 00:05
We unintentionally gave. Over time we we let ourselves down. We didn't teach or respect the struggle. Our value disappeared over time replaced with masks disguised as truth. I mean, our words became empty and our presence became obsolete. Now we face our biggest struggle, and it's time to rip the masks off. More than ever, it's time to return to our true selves, our real identity, it's time to be fucking offensive. Nancy, here we are.
Nancy 00:46
Welcome back.
Nick 00:48