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…
Category: Women’s Issues
215: Andraea Lynne and Ethical Non-Monogamy
Jeff Lundgren hosts this episode of Mormon Mental Health. He is joined by Andraea Lynne who shares her experience with ethical non-monogamy and her experience having grown up in the church. They discuss the beginnings of polygamy within the Mormon…
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…
210: Alternate Approaches to Depression with Symmetry Solutions Providers
Natasha Helfer Parker, Lisa Butterworth, Jenny Elledge and Tami Harris talk about alternate approaches to depression. This episode is offered by Symmetry Solutions and shared with Mormon Mental Health Podcast. Please donate at mormonmentalhealth.org to keep the podcast going past…
209: Womanhood, Identity and Church Disaffiliation with Emily Janes
*Please note that this episode contains some technical issues. We thank you for your understanding.* On this episode of Mormon Mental Health Podcast, Jimmy Bridges is joined by Emily Janes, MS, a Marriage and Family therapist about to start her…
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…
203: Gender, Sexism and Power with Dr. Michelle Washburn-Busk, PhD
Please note there were technical difficulties so we thank you in advance for your understanding. Join host Jimmy Bridges as he interviews Dr. Michelle Washburn-Busk, PhD, licensed marriage and family therapist, as she unpacks sneaky forms of sexism. With 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”…