03_Women Outside the Garden: Alyson Deussen and Susie Augenstein

About this episode

A conversation exploring the journeys of Alyson Deussen and Susie Augenstein from their LDS backgrounds to broader perspectives on happiness.

This episode is a far-ranging conversation between "Women Outside the Garden" host Terri Petersen and the co-hosts of the Meno-Moms podcast, Alyson Deussen and Susie Augenstein . In it, both Alyson and Susie share their LDS backgrounds and journeys toward wider views and deeper happiness. And how there are many things that they "just don't care about anymore." They talk about things that are extremely painful, but also what they've learned along the way. Overall, it's a fun, beautiful, and incredibly insightful episode. Listen in!

People in this episode

Host: Terri Petersen

Guests: Alyson Deussen, Susie Augenstein

Topics covered

• LDS backgrounds
• personal journeys
• happiness
• painful experiences
• insightful conversations

Keywords

• LDS
• women's experiences
• spirituality
• personal growth
• Meno-Moms podcast

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