Belonging In The South: A Guide For Misfits
I'm Rebecca Lauderdale, and my mission is to help Southerners of all types find belonging and community while remaining true to who they really are.
Recent Episodes
June 28, 2023
Exploring Identity and Evolving Faith: Part 2 with Ashleigh Nelson and Debbie Jones
Today is part 2 of our conversation with Ashleigh Nelson and her mom, Debbie Jones, who share their personal journey of their evolving faiths. Ashleigh is Executive Director of the Evolving Faith Conference and Community, who...
June 20, 2023
Pride Month Special: A Mother and Daughter's Journey of Love, Acceptance, and Faith in the LGBTQ Community
Join me in celebrating Pride Month with a heartfelt conversation featuring Ashleigh Nelson and her mother, Debbie. They openly share the story of Ashleigh's journey as a gay woman raised in the evangelical church. Hear the in...
May 8, 2023
Southern, Smart, and Proud: How A Mathematics and Science High School Changes Lives and Challenges Stereotypes
Do you know someone who would make a great guest for the podcast (that includes you!)? Fill out the guest nomination form on the website here! Sign up for the email list to get notified when new episodes drop and occasionally...
May 1, 2023
Fabulous Misfit Book Club!
🎙️ Episode 8: Fabulous Misfit Book Club 📚 🌟 In this episode, I share my top book recommendations for fellow misfits in the South, along with a new segment highlighting inclusive Southern spaces! 🌟 If you’d like links to all t...
April 24, 2023
Loving the Misfit Within: Self-Acceptance and Belonging To Yourself"
🎙️ "Loving the Misfit Within: Self-Acceptance and Belonging To Yourself" 🌈 Join me, Rebecca Lauderdale, in this episode where my friend and colleague, Dr. Derrick Burgess, interviews me about my personal journey towards self-...
April 17, 2023
Caring For Our Fellow Citizens In An Era Of Polariziation With Dr. Thomas Dobbs
In this episode of "Belonging in the South", host Rebecca Lauderdale speaks with former Mississippi State Health Officer and infectious disease specialist, Dr. Thomas Dobbs. They discuss how Southerners can improve public hea...
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April 30, 2023
Fabulous Misfit Book Club!
🎙️ Episode: Fabulous Misfit Book Club 📚 🌟 In this episode, I share some of my most recent book recommendations for fellow misfits in the South, along with a new segment highlighting inclusive Southern spaces! 🌟 Links to all the books and other thi…