About this episode

Simcha Sher shares her journey from a liberal upbringing to a faith-centered life, discussing mental health and motherhood.

Simcha Sher (@gentle_jew) grew up in a liberal home in upstate New York - a world away from the religious life she'd eventually choose for herself. On this episode of Pod by Pen, Simcha talks about that upbringing, the season around 22 when everything started to shift, and what it took to build a new, faith-centered life from the ground up. We also talk openly about her mental health journey through early motherhood - the hard seasons she moved through, why she chose to share them publicly, and what she wishes someone had told her at the time. It's an honest, tender conversation about becoming who you are - faith, family, mind, and all. Follow Simcha: @gentle_jew For sponsorships & Inquiries: podbypen ⁨@gmail.com⁩ Follow: @podbypen @penkunstler

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