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…
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219: Family Acceptance Project with Kersti Spjut
This episode was previously recorded for “Mormon Sex Info” and is being refurbished here on “Mormon Mental Health Podcast.” Host Lisa Butterworth interviews Kersti Spjut and discuss the Family Acceptance Project. They discuss facts of LDS Parents of LGBTQ youth.…
218: LDS Therapists Discuss Natasha Helfer’s Membership Council Hearing
This episode was previously recorded for “Mormon Sex Info” and is being refurbished here for your enjoyment. This is a conversation between prominent LDS therapists about the upcoming membership council Natasha Helfer is facing this weekend (April 18, 2021). To…
216: A Personal Story of Leaving Polygamy with Andrea Bradshaw Jessop
Jeff Lundgren is joined by Andrea Bradshaw Jessop in this episode of Mormon Mental Health. Andrea shares her journey of leaving polygamy and finding her identity after years of not knowing what it was. She shares the ups and downs…
212: Depression and Suicide: A Response to Elder Rasband’s “Face to Face,” September 13, 2020
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call the National Suicide Hotline at 800-273-8255 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org During a “Face to Face” with church youth on September 13th, 2020, Elder Donald Rasband answered questions…
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…
208: Racism, White Supremacy and Mental Health
Natasha Helfer Parker is joined by Lisa Butterworth as they talk about racism and white supremacy and, in particular, how these pervasive systems affect the mental health and well-being of our communities. This episode is offered by Symmetry Solutions and…
205: Compassion with LDS Women with Vhari Macbeth
Host Jeff Lundgren is joined by guest Vhari Macbeth. They discuss Vhari’s research on self-compassion with LDS Woman. Vhari Macbeth earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Brigham Young University. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from Utah…
204: Intersection of Religion, Gender, Sexuality and Health with Dr. Tyler Lefevor
Join Jimmy Bridges and Dr. Tyler Lefevor for this episode of Mormon Mental Health Podcast. They discuss the intersections of religion, gender, sexuality, and health. Dr. Lefevor is a counselor-presenter-researcher and assistant professor in the psychology department. He studies the…
198: Women, Religion and Mental Health
Natasha interviews Cherie Burton in this episode of Mormon Mental Health. They discuss concerns with religion, Mormonism, concerns for women in Mormonism and then things you can do for self-care. Cherie Burton is the host of the “Women Seeking Wholeness”…