{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/624a4a024a85240012f497d4/684bb33f1c97ce2ed13e34a6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"170 {Rachel Pietsch} Breaking free from a highly controlling religious upbringing","description":"<p>Try our <a href=\"https://challengesthatchangeus.com/burnout-quiz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FREE burnout quiz.</a></p><p>Grab your burnout workbook <a href=\"https://challengesthatchangeus.com/burnout-workbook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HERE.&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you would like us to work with your team book a 30 min chat <a href=\"https://trialtitude.as.me/schedule/7f8ae792/?appointmentTypeIds%5b%5d=35227528\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HERE.</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The environments we grow up in have an enormous impact on us, and while some destructive childhood environments are easily noticeable, the subtle control of a strict religious group can be just as damaging.</p><p>That was the case for Rachel Pietsch whose controlling upbringing reached a climax when she and her husband chose to leave the church group they were a part of.</p><p>Now, Rachel is a voice specialist with over 30 years’ experience helping people unlock the full power of their speaking voice for greater impact and confidence. With a background in education, performance, and advanced vocal training, she transforms how clients use and perceive their voice through practical, inspiring, and comprehensive coaching.</p><p>In this episode she shares:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Her childhood and how religion was there at the start of her story</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How she rebelled against her strict religious upbringing as a teenager</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How she had to learn about her period from a friends m</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The high level of control she experienced from her church</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why and how she and her husband finally left the church</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How her religious community reacted to her leaving</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The consequences with her family and community for her leaving the religion</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why going through therapy afterwards was so hard for her</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What she learnt about herself in therapy&nbsp;</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Her diagnosis of hearing loss and the impact it had on her</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><u>Key Quotes</u></strong></p><p>“From a very young age I learnt that how I felt and how I thought was not important so why bother.”</p><p>“I was told by my mother, your selfish, you've always been selfish.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><u>More Information about</u></strong></p><p>Follow her on <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelpietsch-nowyouretalking/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn,</a> or her <a href=\"https://www.rachelpietschvocalstudio.com.au/home\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website for her vocal coaching</a> or her <a href=\"https://nowyouretalking.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">speaking training business.</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>You can get involved with the podcast online</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>On facebook in our community:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeus</a></p><p>Or on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeus</p><p>If you want to contact the podcast, email us here:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:support@challengesthatchangeus.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">support@challengesthatchangeus.com</a></p><p>Or check out our website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.challengesthatchangeus.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.Challengesthatchangeus.com</a></p><p>If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: <a href=\"http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au</a></p>","author_name":"Ali Flynn"}