{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6ac3c2599610f265be0022ef/6ac3c5277c84f5d4dd524c65?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Escaping SAUDI ARABIA: How She Became FIRST Documented Ex-Muslim Woman to Flee Without Repercussion","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6ac3c2599610f265be0022ef/22dd7f4cb86982b12ed72815e1e5a9dc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>A product of the first generation of bi-ethnic children in Saudi Arabia, as an Italian-Arab, Jasmin Faulk-Dickerson faced new challenges. She lived a double life. One which was very Western, liberal and open and another which was Eastern, focused on Islamic law and extremely strict. Her heart yearned for a western life, but situation didn’t allow for it. Determined to flee to America with a man she fell in love with, she tricked her father into giving legal permission for her to travel on her own. He didn’t know she would never return. \n\nFind and Support Jasmin!\nIG: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jasmin.faulk.dickerson/\" target=\"_blank\">@jasmin.faulk.dickerson</a>\nWebsite: <a href=\"https://www.jasminfaulkdickerson.com\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.jasminfaulkdickerson.com</a>\n\nBook: <a href=\"https://store.bookbaby.com/book/the-last-sandstorm%20\" target=\"_blank\">The Last Sandstorm </a> \nUse “sandstorm” code for 15% off through the end of July!\n<a href=\"https://amzn.to/4eDElIB\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon</a>\n\nPodcast:<a href=\"https://www.jasminfaulkdickerson.com/iwantyoutomeet\" target=\"_blank\"> I Want you to Meet</a>\n<br><a href=\"https://cults-to-consciousness-shop.fourthwall.com/en-usd\" target=\"_blank\">Our Merch!</a></p>\n<p>Patreon:<a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness\" target=\"_blank\"> Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness</a></p>\n<p>Venmo @sheliseann</p>\n<p>Website <a href=\"https://www.sheliseannsola.com/\" target=\"_blank\">CultsToConsciousness.com</a></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Find Shelise on Social media!</p>\n<p>Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cultstoconsiousness\" target=\"_blank\">@cultstoconsciousness</a></p>\n<p>Host Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sheliseann/\" target=\"_blank\">@sheliseann</a></p>\n<p>TikTok<a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@cults.to.consciousness\" target=\"_blank\"> @cults.to.consciousness</a></p>\n<p>Twitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/cultstocon\" target=\"_blank\">@cultstocon</a></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Chapter Marks\n\n00:00:00 Intro\n00:03:13 Growing up with a progressive Italian mother and conservative Saudi father\n00:08:14 The difference between culture, race, and religion\n00:14:00 Jasmin's upbringing, and the value of a woman\n00:16:56 When young girls officially become \"women\"\n00:18:35 Jasmin hid the fact that she had gotten her period\n00:20:48 Jasmin clarifies about her region-specific experience\n00:23:35 Why young Jasmin thought she had to wear a veil\n00:25:15 The s*xualization of chiIdren\n00:27:40 Did Jasmin's progressive mom embrace Muslim culture?\n00:29:50 What teen life was like for Jasmin\n00:32:27 Did Jasmin believe in the religious doctrine?\n00:36:28 The shame and guilt\n00:38:36 Jasmine breaks down engagements, weddings, marriage from the woman's perspective\n00:47:37 Trying to escape by getting married young\n00:57:52 How Jasmine tricked her father into getting permission to leave\n01:00:57 The tense moment at the airport during Jasmine's escape\n01:07:09 Life in Wyoming with her 2nd husband\n01:09:09 Jasmine's life turning upside because of 9II\n01:11:47 Jasmine finding her own identity\n01:16:05 What came of Jasmine's relationship with her family?\n01:18:39 Women need male guardian's to give them permission\n01:24:07 A devastating end to her 2nd husband's life\n01:27:35 Jasmine's new life with her current husband\n01:29:03 What brings Jasmin joy now\n01:33:31 Linda, listen\n\nTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara\n\n**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**</p>\n<p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\" target=\"_blank\">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>","author_name":"Shelise Ann Sola, Jonathan C Rosales"}