Lovina Zook grew up in a strict Amish community where sex education was virtually nonexistent and anything related to the body, sex, or pregnancy was treated as taboo and often shameful. ChiIdren were not taught basic anatomy or reproduction, forcing her to piece together understanding through secretly reading books, accidental discoveries, and observation, often leading to confusion and misinformation well into her teens and even adulthood. Pregnancy, while expected and valued in terms of having chiIdren, was paradoxically hidden and associated with embarrassment, reinforcing a culture of silence and modesty. After leaving the Amish at 18, Lovina struggled initially but eventually found success on social media by embracing her background, and she now reflects on how her upbringing shaped her views on pregnancy, autonomy, and education. Click here to watch on YouTube [https://youtu.be/KqroNtaO47c] Watch our latest LIVE with Lovina furthering this discussion [https://www.youtube.com/live/zF3ccJD5i74?si=i2Ax5Y9BQqJBjjrd] Watch our initial interview with Lovina [https://youtu.be/keUYKRnHLic] Watch our follow up LIVE with Lovina answering your questions [https://www.youtube.com/live/OxRyrwmpRgk?si=rWnFgCaiSJ3Yl3sH] Find Lovina on social media! YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lovina_zook/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@lovina_zook/videos] IG: https://www.instagram.com/lovina_zook/ [https://www.instagram.com/lovina_zook/] TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovina_zook [https://www.tiktok.com/@lovina_zook] Website: https://socialsbylovina.com/ [https://socialsbylovina.com/] Subscribe to our C2C "CLIPS" Channel! [https://www.youtube.com/@CultstoConsciousnessClip] Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast. Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here! [https://cults-to-consciousness-shop.fourthwall.com/en-usd] Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness [https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness] Venmo @sheliseann Find us on Social media! Instagram @cultstoconsciousness [https://www.instagram.com/cultstoconsciousness]  Host Instagram @sheliseann  [https://www.instagram.com/sheliseann/] Co Producer / Host @jonathan.rosales_  [https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.rosales_] TikTok @cults.to.consciousness  [http://cults.to.consciousness] Twitter @cultstocon [https://twitter.com/cultstocon]  **Disclaimer: This podcast provides a platform for guests to share their personal experiences and opinions. The views expressed are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or producers. Any allegations discussed are unverified and represent personal accounts only. All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise. The podcast assumes no legal responsibility for statements made by guests.** See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].