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
226 episodes
Episode 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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20:07
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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40:05
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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41:25
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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13:05
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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17:07
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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57:03
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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33:48
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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10:16
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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29:27
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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26:42
215. Ask A Therapist: Dealing with Change
Episode 215: Ask a Therapist - Dealing With ChangeChange is part of life, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. In this week’s episode, I'm answering your questions about change. We’re exploring how to face change with faith, resilience, and ...
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29:57
214. How to Stop Resisting Change
We all say we want growth, peace, and progress. But when change shows up? We dig in our heels. In this episode, I’ll share 3 powerful ways to stop resisting change and instead find peace, clarity, and even joy.________________________
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213. Ask A Therapist: Dealing with Anger
Anger is one of the most human emotions we experience, but when it shows up in our faith, relationships, and families, it can feel overwhelming. In this Ask a Therapist episode, I’m answering your real questions about feeling angry wit...
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Episode 213
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31:06
212. Life After Betrayal Trauma with The Sister Connection
Betrayal trauma is more than just heartbreak, it’s a deep wound that shakes your trust, your safety, and your sense of reality.In this week’s Sister Connection episode, I sit down with two women who have walked through the pain of betray...
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Episode 212
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38:38
211. Navigating a Divorce with Adam Huddleston a Divorce Attorney
In this episode, we’re joined by divorce attorney Adam Huddleston for a conversation about navigating divorce from both a legal and spiritual perspective. Divorce is complex, and no two stories are the same, but there is room for both peace and...
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Episode 211
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41:35
210. Answering Tough Questions About the Church with Jasmine Rappleye
What do you do when a tough gospel question hits you out of nowhere?Do you push it down? Avoid it? Try to fix it?This week on the podcast, I sat down with Jasmin Rappleye to talk about the questions we don’t always know h...
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Episode 210
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41:41
209. Ask a Therapist: Going Back to School to Become a Therapist
This week I’m joined by two amazing women who are going back to school to become therapists. They ask me the most common questions I get asked a lot, like: how I knew, why I do it, how school went, what I wish I’d known, and more. If you’re thi...
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208. Strategies for Postpartum Recovery with Emily Montague
In a world that pushes women to “bounce back” after birth, what if we chose to sit still instead?In this episode, I’m joined by Emily Montague to explore the ancient practice of “the sitting month” a sacred time of rest, ...
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Episode 208
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32:40
207. Sister Connection: Honest Talk About Postpartum Depression
There’s a version of motherhood we all picture before it begins, but for many women, the reality includes something far heavier: postpartum depression.In this honest and vulnerable episode, I sit down with women who’ve walked through PP...
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Episode 207
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56:06
206. Protecting Your Mental Health through the ups and downs of motherhood with Britney King
Motherhood has a way of bringing out both our fiercest love and our deepest fears. In this episode, I talk with Britney King about the real and raw mental weight that comes with parenting, especially when our thoughts start to spiral, when we f...
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Episode 206
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23:13
205. Ask A Therapist: Receiving Revelation
Do you ever wonder if you’re really hearing God—or if it’s just your own thoughts?This week on the LDS Mental Health Podcast, I’m answering questions submitted by you in our “Ask a Therapist” series. We’re talking about how to r...
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Episode 205
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36:59
204. The Natural Man, the Enemy to Your Mental Health: Sister Connection
Let's talk about something that has caused so many faithful women to feel like they’re failing: the natural man.If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, worthless or frustrated with yourself, this episode is for you. We’re talking about t...
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Episode 204
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1:09:42
203. Learn to Hear Him IN the Chaos
“Hear Him” is one of the most repeated invitations from President Nelson.But how do you do that when life feels like it’s spinning? When your to-do list is endless, emotions are high, and peace fee...
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Episode 203
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9:13
202. Ask a Therapist: Healing Past Wounds
This week on The LDS Mental Health Podcast, we’re tackling a big one: healing past wounds.As part of my Ask a Therapist series, I’m answering questions submitted by real listeners (just like you) about things we
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Episode 202
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28:22
201. Finding Forgiveness in Heartache: Sister Connection
Forgiveness can be one of the hardest things we’re asked to do—especially when the pain runs deep. In this episode of The LDS Mental Health Podcast, I sit down with several incredible women who open up about their personal journeys wit...
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Episode 201
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30:33