On this panel episode, Natasha hosts Michelle Peets, Jenny Ellege and Ellan Alexander as they discus concern in the rise of domestic violence. Resources mentioned during this podcast: Duluth Model: Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs To help keep Mormon Mental Health…
Category: Trauma
228:Church Infiltrating Post-Mormon Retreats and Support Groups
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…
226: Calling out Abusive Tactics from Holland’s recent BYU Address
The Symmetry Solutions Team goes through the recent address by Holland, given at BYU, offering an educational lens in being able to recognize when inappropriate tactics are being used in a minimizing, belittling or abusive way. This especially impacts the…
224: Tad Callister’s Continuation of LDS Hate Speech
The Symmetry Solutions team discusses the dour implications of continued hate speech that comes from LDS leaders towards our LGBTQ+ communities. They also discuss ways to help including resources in our community. Please consider donating to keep Mormon Mental Health…
223: “Sealed: An Unexpected Journey into the Heart of Grace”
This episode was previously recorded for “Mormon Sex Info” and is being refurbished here on “Mormon Mental Health Podcast.” Natasha interviews Katie Langston about her new memoir, “Sealed: An Unexpected Journey into the Heart of Grace.” Katie talks about how…
214: Nuance in considering Late Term Abortion
Disclaimer: Natasha originally recorded this podcast for her Healing Sols podcast. Natasha has a serious conversation with Analiesa Leonhardt, DNP. Analiesa is a nurse midwife, has worked a doula and has a Doctorate in Nursing from the University of Utah.…
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…
207: Dismantling Racism with Dr. Fatimah Salleh
Join Natasha Helfer Parker for a fascinating and emotional discussion with Dr. Fatimah Salleh about racism within Christianity and the LDS Church. Please consider taking her upcoming 6-week workshop on dismantling racism within the LDS church. Healing and anti-racism work…
196: A Personal Story from Jesse Ellis
Join Jennifer White as she interviews Jesse Ellis, LCSW. Jesse shares his personal story of being a child victim of sexual abuse. Jesse talks about about the negativity that came into his life was more from the shame rather than…
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…