LDS Mental Health Podcast

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 how to answer about Church history, doctrine, or simply the lived experience of being a member.And it’s okay, truly okay, to not have it all figured out.Jasmin has created such a thoughtful space online for asking the hard things without losing sight of truth. This conversation will encourage you, whether you’re the one wrestling, or you’re walking with someone who is.For all the links from this episode and more mental health resources, head to the link below!Show notes: https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/210________________________🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog🎁 Free Resources: www.nikiolsencoaching.com/free-trainings🛒 My Shop: www.nikiolsencoaching.com/store📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @NikiOlsenCoaching________________________LDS Mental Health Skills Deck: visit https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/store Get 20% off your Skills deck by entering code PODCAST at checkout. 

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 thinking about becoming a therapist, this one’s for you.________________________For all the links from this episode and more mental health resources, click the link below!Show notes: https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/209________________________🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog🎁 Free Resources: www.nikiolsencoaching.com/free-trainings🛒 My Shop: www.nikiolsencoaching.com/store📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @NikiOlsenCoaching________________________LDS Mental Health Skills Deck: visit https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/store Get 20% off your Skills deck by entering code PODCAST at checkout. 

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, nourishment, and gentle recovery after childbirth.We talk about why postpartum recovery deserves more than a quick shower and a pat on the back. You’ll hear about practical ways to honor what your body has done, give it space to heal, and reclaim your right to rest—without guilt.If you’ve ever felt pressure to “get back to normal” too fast, this is your reminder:You don’t have to bounce back!________________________For all the links from this episode and more mental health resources, click the link below!Show notes: https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/208________________________🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog🎁 Free Resources: www.nikiolsencoaching.com/free-trainings🛒 My Shop: www.nikiolsencoaching.com/store📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @NikiOlsenCoaching________________________LDS Mental Health Skills Deck: visit https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/store Get 20% off your Skills deck by entering code PODCAST at checkout. 

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 PPD and are bravely sharing what it really felt like, how they got help, and what they wish someone had told them.If this is part of your story or someone you love’s, please listen.And if no one has told you lately: you're doing better than you think.________________________For all the links from this episode and more mental health resources, click the link below!Show notes: https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/207________________________🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog🎁 Free Resources: www.nikiolsencoaching.com/free-trainings🛒 My Shop: www.nikiolsencoaching.com/store📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @NikiOlsenCoaching________________________LDS Mental Health Skills Deck: visit https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/store Get 20% off your Skills deck by entering code PODCAST at checkout. 

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 feel disconnected, or when we’re just plain tired.On this episode, my guest Brittney King and I explore how easy it is to fall into patterns of self-judgment or isolation, and how healing it can be to open up to support, connection, and faith again. ________________________For all the links from this episode and more mental health resources, click the link below!Show notes: https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/206________________________🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog🎁 Free Resources: www.nikiolsencoaching.com/free-trainings🛒 My Shop: www.nikiolsencoaching.com/store📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @NikiOlsenCoaching________________________LDS Mental Health Skills Deck: visit https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/store Get 20% off your Skills deck by entering code PODCAST at checkout. 

Julie McDonald, co-host and mental health advocate, engages with listeners' questions about receiving divine guidance. She discusses the challenge of distinguishing between one's thoughts and true revelation from God. Topics include feeling spiritually stagnant, strategies for finding peace in silence, and the significance of dreams as messages from the spiritual realm. McDonald emphasizes embracing divine support to navigate life's complexities and encourages proactive communication with God for clearer direction.

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 the natural man, not as something to shame or fix, but as an essential part of God’s plan for your growth.This episode will help you understand the natural man as part of God’s plan to help you grow, stretch, and use your agency to choose Him. You’ll walk away with more peace and a fresh perspective.________________________For all the links from this episode and more mental health resources, click the link below!Show notes: https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/204________________________LDS Mental Health Skills Deck: visit https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/store Get 20% off your Skills deck by entering code PODCAST at checkout. 

Feeling overwhelmed? Discover how to find peace in life's chaos! This chat dives into practical tips for recognizing blocks that prevent you from hearing spiritual guidance. It emphasizes the importance of self-assessment to tune into divine insights. Plus, learn about an upcoming free class designed to help you navigate distractions and deepen your spiritual connection. Don't let the noise drown out the messages that matter!

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 all struggle with like grief after loss, betrayal trauma, and why therapy can feel so hard… even when you know you need it.Whether you’re in the middle of your own healing journey or supporting someone else through theirs, I hope this episode feels like a deep breath and a comforting reminder: You’re not alone. Healing is possible.________________________For all the links from this episode and more mental health resources, click the link below!Show notes: https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/202________________________LDS Mental Health Skills Deck: visit https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/store Get 20% off your Skills deck by entering code PODCAST at checkout. 

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 with forgiveness.Whether you’re just beginning to consider forgiveness—or you’ve been struggling with it for years—this episode offers hope, connection, and Christ-centered insight.________________________For all the links from this episode and more mental health resources, click the link below!Show notes: https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/201________________________LDS Mental Health Skills Deck: visit https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/store Get 20% off your Skills deck by entering code PODCAST at checkout.