Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Positive Review!In this final episode of a four-part series, Val and Nathan focus on how embracing AMBIVALENCE is evidence of radical, spiritual growth. In the context of this conversation, ambivalence is less about indecision and more about embracing paradox--the dark and the light-- within each soul, each idea, each collective. As we embrace our spiritual journey more and more deeply, we see that "wholeness" is more noble than "goodness" and a more noble goal for the spiritually mature life. Get ready to have your brain stretched and challenged a little more as you listen! And thank you so much for subscribing! Books referenced in this episode:All Things New - Fiona and Terrell GivensLiving on the Inside of the Edge- Christian Kimball**More sensitive or more psychologically advanced themes are saved for paid Friday episodes to protect the content creators from being mischaracterized by less familiar consumers.**LEARN HOW TO SUBSCRIBE TO FRIDAY EPISODES(Watch a 2-minute how-to video)THEN subscribe to Fridays here. TROUBLE WITH YOUR SUBSCRIPTION? Email: support@buzzsprout.comCONSULTING: Interested in doing individual or couples work with Valerie or a member of her trained team? Time-limited packages with Valerie and extended work with her team of coaches and therapists are available ⁠⁠here!⁠ SUPPORT GROUPS: Next support & processing group coming Spring 2025. Check back soon for details!OFFICE HOURS FOR FRIDAY SUBSCRIBERS: Register hereCLASSES: Visit our library.SUPPORT: Make a one-time donation to ⁠her business Venmo account⁠ or Patreon⁠.⁠

Send us a Positive Review!Remember when things were so simple? Back in the day when we were experts on pretty much everything related to life and eternity? Well, if you’re listening to Latter Day Struggles, you’ve likely let that go and are learning to embrace ambiguity. This episode [part three of a four-part series] tackles why certainty is so compelling but actually an illusion.  The good news? Our growth turns mystery from terrifying to a beautiful adventure. Listen in and celebrate your progress!Support the show**More sensitive or more psychologically advanced themes are saved for paid Friday episodes to protect the content creators from being mischaracterized by less familiar consumers.**LEARN HOW TO SUBSCRIBE TO FRIDAY EPISODES(Watch a 2-minute how-to video)THEN subscribe to Fridays here. TROUBLE WITH YOUR SUBSCRIPTION? Email: support@buzzsprout.comCONSULTING: Interested in doing individual or couples work with Valerie or a member of her trained team? Time-limited packages with Valerie and extended work with her team of coaches and therapists are available ⁠⁠here!⁠ SUPPORT GROUPS: Next support & processing group coming Spring 2025. Check back soon for details!OFFICE HOURS FOR FRIDAY SUBSCRIBERS: Register hereCLASSES: Visit our library.SUPPORT: Make a one-time donation to ⁠her business Venmo account⁠ or Patreon⁠.⁠

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Positive Review!In this episode Val and Nathan unpack the difference between the anxiety that makes us sick and the anxiety that comes as we move deeper into our faith journeys. They explore how detecting and letting go of fear-oriented theology, practicing mindfulness, and personally differentiating, helps us manage that super scary experience of becoming who we are here to become--deeply spiritual, unique selves--sometimes pushing up against ideas and people that do not validate us. Anxiety can be all about embracing growth. Listen and see where you are in this process! **More sensitive or more psychologically advanced themes are saved for paid Friday episodes to protect the content creators from being mischaracterized by less familiar consumers.**LEARN HOW TO SUBSCRIBE TO FRIDAY EPISODES(Watch a 2-minute how-to video)THEN subscribe to Fridays here. TROUBLE WITH YOUR SUBSCRIPTION? Email: support@buzzsprout.comCONSULTING: Interested in doing individual or couples work with Valerie or a member of her trained team? Time-limited packages with Valerie and extended work with her team of coaches and therapists are available ⁠⁠here!⁠ SUPPORT GROUPS: Next support & processing group coming Spring 2025. Check back soon for details!OFFICE HOURS FOR FRIDAY SUBSCRIBERS: Register hereCLASSES: Visit our library.SUPPORT: Make a one-time donation to ⁠her business Venmo account⁠ or Patreon⁠.⁠

Send us a Positive Review!Join Val and Nathan in this fast-paced 4-part conversation walking you through some hard evidence that you ARE, in fact, growing up!  This series tackles why humans long for certainty, and how early life is mainly focused on avoiding anxiety.  It goes on to help you see that the faith journey offers you all of the ingredients for growth in ways that you could not have imagined possible.  If you LOVE the psychology of the faith journey explained—here’s another series for you! Support the show**More sensitive or more psychologically advanced themes are saved for paid Friday episodes to protect the content creators from being mischaracterized by less familiar consumers.**LEARN HOW TO SUBSCRIBE TO FRIDAY EPISODES(Watch a 2-minute how-to video)THEN subscribe to Fridays here. TROUBLE WITH YOUR SUBSCRIPTION? Email: support@buzzsprout.comCONSULTING: Interested in doing individual or couples work with Valerie or a member of her trained team? Time-limited packages with Valerie and extended work with her team of coaches and therapists are available ⁠⁠here!⁠ SUPPORT GROUPS: Next support & processing group coming Spring 2025. Check back soon for details!OFFICE HOURS FOR FRIDAY SUBSCRIBERS: Register hereCLASSES: Visit our library.SUPPORT: Make a one-time donation to ⁠her business Venmo account⁠ or Patreon⁠.⁠

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Positive Review!Hey, amazing Friday subscribers! You have questions? Val has responses! For the next few Fridays (and other Fridays in the future) she’ll be answering YOUR questions. This episode’s questions and discussion points:- What is the hardest part of your work?- I'm about to file for divorce and I am so scared of all the unknowns.- What podcasts do you love?**More sensitive or more psychologically advanced themes are saved for paid Friday episodes to protect the content creators from being mischaracterized by less familiar consumers.**LEARN HOW TO SUBSCRIBE TO FRIDAY EPISODES(Watch a 2-minute how-to video)THEN subscribe to Fridays here. TROUBLE WITH YOUR SUBSCRIPTION? Email: support@buzzsprout.comCONSULTING: Interested in doing individual or couples work with Valerie or a member of her trained team? Time-limited packages with Valerie and extended work with her team of coaches and therapists are available ⁠⁠here!⁠ SUPPORT GROUPS: Next support & processing group coming Spring 2025. Check back soon for details!OFFICE HOURS FOR FRIDAY SUBSCRIBERS: Register hereCLASSES: Visit our library.SUPPORT: Make a one-time donation to ⁠her business Venmo account⁠ or Patreon⁠.⁠

Send us a Positive Review!Join Val and colleague Dr. Julie Hanks as they dive into the topic of differentiation and how being differentiated is the key to our making healthy choices related to our relationship with the church. This episode is a wonderful “teaser” for those who want to jump into their FINAL 4-week Q&A session, focused on supporting those people perplexed about how to relate to the LDS Church. This session will not only include a Q&A but also include instruction on practical ways to develop differentiation skills. This is a four week series, held on October 8, 15, 22, 29 on zoom 7-8p MT. Seats are limited and will go fast! http://drjuliehanks.as.me/decideSupport the show**More sensitive or more psychologically advanced themes are saved for paid Friday episodes to protect the content creators from being mischaracterized by less familiar consumers.**LEARN HOW TO SUBSCRIBE TO FRIDAY EPISODES(Watch a 2-minute how-to video)THEN subscribe to Fridays here. TROUBLE WITH YOUR SUBSCRIPTION? Email: support@buzzsprout.comCONSULTING: Interested in doing individual or couples work with Valerie or a member of her trained team? Time-limited packages with Valerie and extended work with her team of coaches and therapists are available ⁠⁠here!⁠ SUPPORT GROUPS: Next support & processing group coming Spring 2025. Check back soon for details!OFFICE HOURS FOR FRIDAY SUBSCRIBERS: Register hereCLASSES: Visit our library.SUPPORT: Make a one-time donation to ⁠her business Venmo account⁠ or Patreon⁠.⁠

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Positive Review!Hey, amazing Friday subscribers! You have questions? Val has responses! For the next few Fridays (and other Fridays in the future) she’ll be answering YOUR questions. This episode's questions: - How do I support a full-time missionary child when I'm struggling with some of the church's teachings? - How do I talk to my heartbroken father about my faith journey?- What is your exact education and background?**More sensitive or more psychologically advanced themes are saved for paid Friday episodes to protect the content creators from being mischaracterized by less familiar consumers.**LEARN HOW TO SUBSCRIBE TO FRIDAY EPISODES(Watch a 2-minute how-to video)THEN subscribe to Fridays here. TROUBLE WITH YOUR SUBSCRIPTION? Email: support@buzzsprout.comCONSULTING: Interested in doing individual or couples work with Valerie or a member of her trained team? Time-limited packages with Valerie and extended work with her team of coaches and therapists are available ⁠⁠here!⁠ SUPPORT GROUPS: Next support & processing group coming Spring 2025. Check back soon for details!OFFICE HOURS FOR FRIDAY SUBSCRIBERS: Register hereCLASSES: Visit our library.SUPPORT: Make a one-time donation to ⁠her business Venmo account⁠ or Patreon⁠.⁠

Send us a Positive Review!A couple of months ago Valerie was invited by the Faith Matters Podcast to speak about one of the toughest topics they’ve ever covered—how to navigate the faith journey of a loved one when that faith journey seems to be costing a marriage or family eternal life together with that loved one. When that episode dropped, both the Latter Day Struggles and the Faith Matters platforms were flooded with messages of gratitude from people grateful that important conversations like these are happening and grateful for a different and expanded way to think about the sacredness of each of our faith journeys. Many people have reported that due to this episode, they can feel present, peaceful, and supportive of the spiritual journey of a loved one—instead of drowning in fear.Here is the episode. We hope you’ll share this with your more traditionally believing family members if you think it speaks to their fears about your journey.Support the show**More sensitive or more psychologically advanced themes are saved for paid Friday episodes to protect the content creators from being mischaracterized by less familiar consumers.**LEARN HOW TO SUBSCRIBE TO FRIDAY EPISODES(Watch a 2-minute how-to video)THEN subscribe to Fridays here. TROUBLE WITH YOUR SUBSCRIPTION? Email: support@buzzsprout.comCONSULTING: Interested in doing individual or couples work with Valerie or a member of her trained team? Time-limited packages with Valerie and extended work with her team of coaches and therapists are available ⁠⁠here!⁠ SUPPORT GROUPS: Next support & processing group coming Spring 2025. Check back soon for details!OFFICE HOURS FOR FRIDAY SUBSCRIBERS: Register hereCLASSES: Visit our library.SUPPORT: Make a one-time donation to ⁠her business Venmo account⁠ or Patreon⁠.⁠

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Positive Review!Hey, amazing Friday subscribers! You have questions? Val has responses! For the next few Fridays (and other Fridays in the future) she’ll be answering YOUR questions. This episode’s questions:- What are your thoughts about Gods controlling things and letting bad things happen to us? - How can I best support my significant other who feels he has lost all footing in or with the church? - What are the most life changing books you have read and why? **More sensitive or more psychologically advanced themes are saved for paid Friday episodes to protect the content creators from being mischaracterized by less familiar consumers.**LEARN HOW TO SUBSCRIBE TO FRIDAY EPISODES(Watch a 2-minute how-to video)THEN subscribe to Fridays here. TROUBLE WITH YOUR SUBSCRIPTION? Email: support@buzzsprout.comCONSULTING: Interested in doing individual or couples work with Valerie or a member of her trained team? Time-limited packages with Valerie and extended work with her team of coaches and therapists are available ⁠⁠here!⁠ SUPPORT GROUPS: Next support & processing group coming Spring 2025. Check back soon for details!OFFICE HOURS FOR FRIDAY SUBSCRIBERS: Register hereCLASSES: Visit our library.SUPPORT: Make a one-time donation to ⁠her business Venmo account⁠ or Patreon⁠.⁠

Send us a Positive Review!Join Valerie and fellow podcaster Aubrey Chaves of the Faith Matters podcast as together they discuss the vision and purpose of the Restore Conference. A common belief among these two brave and compassionate women? True growth and connection is about being welcome and accepted wherever you are on your faith journey.  No fine print. In their unique ways each are involved in efforts for their LDS and surrounding fellow travelers. Listen in to hear why they are so committed to this work! Support the show**More sensitive or more psychologically advanced themes are saved for paid Friday episodes to protect the content creators from being mischaracterized by less familiar consumers.**LEARN HOW TO SUBSCRIBE TO FRIDAY EPISODES(Watch a 2-minute how-to video)THEN subscribe to Fridays here. TROUBLE WITH YOUR SUBSCRIPTION? Email: support@buzzsprout.comCONSULTING: Interested in doing individual or couples work with Valerie or a member of her trained team? Time-limited packages with Valerie and extended work with her team of coaches and therapists are available ⁠⁠here!⁠ SUPPORT GROUPS: Next support & processing group coming Spring 2025. Check back soon for details!OFFICE HOURS FOR FRIDAY SUBSCRIBERS: Register hereCLASSES: Visit our library.SUPPORT: Make a one-time donation to ⁠her business Venmo account⁠ or Patreon⁠.⁠