Natasha is joined by Jessie Funk on this episode of Mormon Mental Health. They discuss how the church has sent members to infiltrate and report back on Post-Mormon Retreats and Support Groups. For resources, please visit: natashahelfer.com or symmetrysols.com To help…
Category: Faith Transitions
221: White What? A conversation about “Whiteness” with Jennifer Gonzales
This episode was previously recorded for “Mormon Sex Info” and is being refurbished here on “Mormon Mental Health Podcast.” Natasha Helfer interviews Jennifer Gonzalez about her emotional experience going through the last few weeks leading to her excommunication and how…
220: Natasha Helfer Responds to the Washington Post Piece – Part 1
This episode was previously recorded for “Mormon Sex Info” and is being refurbished here on “Mormon Mental Health Podcast.” Lisa Butterworth, LCPC, NCC interviews Natasha Helfer, LCMFT, CST, CST-S about her response to the Washington Post Piece – Part 1…
211: Substance Use in Mormon Faith Transition
Hosts Jennifer White, LCSW and Jeff Lundgren, CMHC chat in this episode of Mormon Mental Health Podcast about how transitioning Mormons explore substances including coffee, alcohol, cannabis, psilocybin and ayahuasca. Jennifer and Jeff will be presented on this topic at…
209: Womanhood, Identity and Church Disaffiliation with Emily Janes
*Please note that this episode contains some technical issues. We thank you for your understanding.* On this episode of Mormon Mental Health Podcast, Jimmy Bridges is joined by Emily Janes, MS, a Marriage and Family therapist about to start her…
200: Kattie and Allan Mount from the Marriage on a Tightrope Podcast
Join Natasha Helfer Parker as she interviews Kattie and Allan Mount from the “Marriage on a Tightrope Podcast.” They discuss this mixed-faith marriage resource as well as an upcoming 6-week online class. The three will be presenting together to help…
199: So You’re Thinking of Leaving the Church? Navigating a Faith Transition
Jennifer White hosts this episode of Mormon Mental Health. She is joined by Wendy Christian, a psychoanalyst and licensed clinical social worker in New York City trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and trauma-focused therapy. Prior to…
195: Natasha a guest on “Wannabe Balanced Mom” Podcast: Healing from Sexual Shame w/ Natasha Helfer Parker
Trigger Warning: If you’ve experienced sexual trauma, some of the things we discuss in this episode may trigger unwanted emotions to surface. Natasha joined Crystal Escobar on her Wannabe Balanced Mompodcast. Crystal and her husband, Sean had recently discussed sexual…
189: Jenny Black’s Personal Story with her Faith Experience
Jenny Black joins host Jeff Lundgren on this episode of Mormon Mental Health. Jenny grew up a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a rule-following member. While researching the church for a family member that…
186: Special Episode–The Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis – Masturbation and Pornography
In this episode of The Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis licensed marriage and sex therapist and active Mormon Natasha Helfer Parker shares with us a more effective approach to masturbation and pornography for both teens and adults. To help keep Mormon Mental Health…