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…
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…
On this episode of Mormon Mental Health, Natasha interviews Dr. Jimmy Bridges, PhD, LMFT, CFLE, on privilege awareness. Natasha is also excited to announce Jimmy will be one of the new hosts for Mormon Mental Health. Dr. Jimmy Bridges (he/his/him),…
On this joint production with Symmetry Solutions Strategies, Natasha hosts a panel discussion with Jana Spangler, IPC, and Jenny Elledge, LMFT, to discuss LDS missionaries returning home due to COVID-19 and things families and individuals are needing to navigate unexpectedly.…
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…
Host Jeff Lundgren interviews “Earthly Parents” who wrote a book for his adult children, “And It Was Very Good: A Ladder-day Saints Guide to Lovemaking.” He writes the book in regards to comprehensive sexuality from a values perspective that fits…
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…
Jimmy Bridges presented the following at the MO/KAN AAMFT Conference held in Kansas City, March 22, 2019. What does it take to be queer and Christian? Clinicians working with queer clients consider the contextual factors of societal discrimination often involved…
This episode is an intimate conversation with Natasha’s close friend, Melissa, who found she was in a mixed orientation marriage several years into her Mormon marriage. At the time, Natasha was a part of Melissa’s process of uncovering her own…
Linda Swayne Gifford joins Natasha on this episode of Mormon Mental Health. At the age of 68, Linda came out last fall as transgender. She shares her story with Natasha which includes the effect it had on her family,…