LDS Mental Health Podcast
Niki Olsen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and coach who uses mental health skills taught through a spiritual perspective. This is a podcast for faithful women who want healing in their relationships, guidance from God and internal peace. Each week you’ll hear mental health concepts taught through a spiritual lens from a licensed clinical mental health counselor to help you start thinking in a higher holier way.
Episodes
239 episodes
238. After the Kids Grow Up: Reclaiming YOU With Dr. Christy Kane
There’s a moment many women don’t see coming.The house gets quieter.The kids grow up.Roles begin to shift.And suddenly you find yourself wondering:Who am I now?For years you’ve poured your heart into m...
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Episode 238
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29:26
237. Faith in the Infertility Journey with the Sister Connection
Some grief doesn’t have a clear place to go.Infertility can quietly unravel so many things at once. Your plans. Your faith. Your sense of identity. Even the way you see God.In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with the w...
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Episode 237
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39:30
236. Grieving the Loss of a Child with Lawrence and Melissa Stone
Some losses split life into a before and after. And no one hands you a map for the after.In this deeply tender conversation, Lawrence and Melissa Stone share what it actually looks like to grieve the loss of children while trying to stay...
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Episode 236
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37:55
235. Healing Trauma through the Savior with Elisha Harris
Some wounds don’t just hurt. They change how you see God, yourself, and everyone else.In this conversation, Elisha Harris shares how unresolved trauma can keep you stuck in survival mode even while you’re trying to do all the “right” thi...
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Episode 235
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37:24
234. Caring for Everyone While Holding Yourself Together: Ask A Therapist
When you’re the one everyone depends on, it can feel like there’s no space left for you to fall apart. This episode is for the quiet kind of exhaustion that comes from loving people through hard things while trying to hold your own life togethe...
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Episode 234
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24:30
233. Helping Your Child with Disabilities through the School System with Utah Parent Center
Some days, advocating for your child feels like a full-time job you never applied for.In this episode, Niki sits down with Esperanza Reyes from the Utah Parent Center to talk about what it actually looks like to support a child with disa...
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Episode 233
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31:31
232. Creating Connection in Blended Families With the Sister Connection
Blended families don’t usually struggle because people don’t care.They struggle because love feels complicated, loyalty feels divided, and everyone is carrying history into the room.If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is this so hard?” thi...
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Episode 232
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43:03
231. Helping the Youth of the Church with Their Mental Health
Helping youth with mental health can feel scary. What if you say the wrong thing. What if you make it worse. What if you don't know enough.You do not need perfect words or professional training to make a difference. You need presence. Em...
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Episode 231
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10:41
230. Ask A Therapist: How to Decrease Overwhelm
Ever feel overwhelmed and just wonder why you can’t get it together?In this Ask A Therapist episode, Niki and Julie talk honestly about what overwhelm actually looks like in real life. Not the Instagram version. The real version....
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Episode 230
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40:22
229. Hearing the Spirit through Overwhelm
Have you ever noticed that when life feels the loudest, God can feel the quietest?If you’ve been feeling spiritually disconnected lately, this episode is for you. Hearing the Spirit can feel harder in busy, emotionally heavy ...
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15:17
228. Accessing Peace in the Unpeaceful of Life with the Sister Connection
Finding peace when life feels overwhelming isn’t about doing more. It’s about having the right tools.In this episode of the Sister Connection Podcast, Deb, Olivia, and Susan share their personal stories of navigating grief, post...
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Episode 228
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50:32
227. Less Stress, More Income: How to Become a Work From Home Virtual Assistant
What if working from home didn’t mean burnout, chaos, or hustling yourself into exhaustion?In this episode of the podcast, we're talking with a pro, Laura Jennings. Not only is she a virtual assistant, she has her own virtual assistants ...
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Episode 227
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37:06
226. Creating Mental Clarity in Overwhelm with Mandy-Marie Eldredge
Overwhelm doesn’t mean you’re failing. It often means your system is overloaded.In this episode, Niki is joined by Mandy-Marie Eldredge, certified professional coach, to explore how women can create mental clarity when life feels chaotic...
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Episode 226
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35:16
225. Ask A Therapist: Dealing with Anxiety
This week we wrapped up our month on anxiety with an Ask A Therapist episode where I answer your real questions about fear, overwhelm, comparison, and whether anxiety comes from Satan. Spoiler alert. It’s not what you think.Share this...
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Episode 225
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21:07
224. Recognizing the Spirit Through Anxiety with the Sister Connection
In this heartfelt episode of The LDS Mental Health Podcast, I’m joined by three incredible women who’ve learned to find peace and connection with God even in the midst of anxiety.Through their stories, we explore how anxiety and...
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Episode 224
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41:05
223. Overcoming Temple Anxiety With Melinda Wheelwright Brown
Feeling anxious about the temple is more common than you think. This week, I sit down with author and teacher Melinda Wheelwright Brown, whose newest book An Endowment of Love brings new perspective to temple worship. We're talk...
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Episode 223
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42:24
222. Handling Boundaries Set for You
When a loved one sets a boundary, it can feel painful, confusing, or even unfair. In this episode, I'm sharing how to process those emotions and use them as opportunities for growth.You’ll learn:Why boundaries aren’t rejectio...
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Episode 222
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14:04
221. Ask A Therapist: Dealing with Fear
Fear shows up in so many ways...feeling like a burden, struggling to hold boundaries, people-pleasing, or even questioning whether therapy leads us away from faith. In this “Ask a Therapist” episode, I’m answering your submitted questions and b...
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Episode 221
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18:07
220. Overcoming the Fear of Offending and Contention with the Sister Connection
On this Sister Connection episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest struggles faithful women face: the fear of offending others or creating contention when sharing beliefs.You’ll hear stories, spiritual insights, and practical tips f...
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Episode 220
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58:03
219. Healing from Betrayal Trauma with Katie Davis
Have you or someone you love experienced betrayal trauma? In this episode, I sit down with Katie Davis, an LDS betrayal trauma coach, to talk about what betrayal trauma is, how it impacts mental and spiritual health, and the steps to start heal...
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Episode 219
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34:47
218. How to Stop Caring About What Others Think
Do you ever wonder: “How do I stop caring so much about what people think of me?”In this episode, I’ll show you how worrying about opinions (both criticism and praise) can quietly pull you away from God’s plan. We’ll talk about ...
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Episode 218
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11:15
217. Sister Connection: What To Do When A Chapter Closes
What do you do when a chapter of your life comes to a close? Whether it’s a job, relationship, stage of life, or unexpected change, how do you move forward without feeling like you’ve failed?In this Sister Connection episode, three women...
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Episode 217
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30:27
216. Changing Your Families Finances From Home with Rachel Coons
Money stress is real, but it doesn’t have to rule your life. In this episode of The LDS Mental Health Podcast, Rachel Coons shares 3 practical tips you can start TODAY to change your family’s financial situation from the comfort of home....
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Episode 216
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27:42