
18Forty Podcast Kelsey Osgood: A Conversion Narrative of Sorts
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May 28, 2020 Explore the personal memoir of someone who left the Orthodox community, their childhood in a Jewish community, the parallels between anorexia and religion, their fascination with Orthodox and Hasidic Jews, their journey of conversion to Judaism, challenges of religious identity, and reflections on emotional health and academic pursuits.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Upbringing and Early Experiences with Religion
02:29 • 5min
The Similarities Between Anorexia and Religion
07:39 • 4min
Encountering Orthodox and Hasidic Jews in the Hospital
11:47 • 4min
The Journey of Conversion to Judaism
15:50 • 13min
Challenges of Religious Identity
28:31 • 9min
Reflections on Emotional Health, PhD Interests, and Recommended Book
37:44 • 2min
