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85: From LDS CES Instructor to LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transition Therapist
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Mike Fuller joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. Mike worked as a full-time seminary teacher of the LDS church for twenty years. He summarizes his reason to change careers as a “journey from orthodoxy to compassion”. He has found that making decisions based on values has been fulfilling. He received both his B.A in Communica…
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84: Setting Boundaries that Stick with Juliane Taylor Shore
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Juliane (Jules) Taylor Shore joins this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. She has a new book, "Setting Boundaries that Stick: How Neurobiology can Help You Rewire Your Brain to Feel Safe, Connected, and Empowered." In her own words: I’m a therapist, author, teacher, and mom who is creating spaces where people can move into more self-compassion…
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83: On-line Dating & Dating Skills
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Sara Rands & Ian Robertson join Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. They share their on-line dating story while providing you some skills to dating to remember. Sara is a provider at Symmetry Solutions and to find out more about her, go here: https://symcounseling.com/sara-rands/ To help keep this podcast going, please consider d…
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82: Re-Release: Exploring Low Female Sexual Desire - Part 1 with Gina Ogden
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This episode is being re-released for your enjoyement. Please enjoy the episode. Natasha Helfer interviews Dr. Gina Ogden, PhD, LMFT (August 9, 1935 – November 2, 2018) on one of the most common complaints that get brought to sex therapists: low female sexual desire. Gina shares years of experience where she helps us ask pivotal questions to break …
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81: Re-release: Neuroscience and "Sex/Porn Addiction" How to make sense of all this info
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This episode is being re-released for your enjoyement. Please enjoy the episode. Natasha Helfer interviews Richard and Lawrence Siegel, in the continuing discussion of why the framing of sexual issues as addiction is problematic. What are the neurological/medical explanations currently taking place within the sexual field? What are the diagnostic i…
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80: Wheel of Consent with Betty Martin
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Natasha is joined by Dr. Betty Martin to discuss consent on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. The Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent is based on the work of Betty Martin, over her 30+ years of working hands-on with patients, clients, and students. Over the last couple of years, she has been graciously assisted by Robyn Dalz…
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79: Re-Release: From Sex Addiction to Sex Positivity
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This episode is being re-released for your enjoyement. Please enjoy the episode. Natasha has an upcoming group that you can sign up for: Pornography Dilemma Online Group with Natasha This group has been developed to help couples overcome the common struggles with pornography use within the marital contract. During this group, we will: Begin to deal…
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78: Re-Release: What Research has to Say about Porn Viewing with Nicole Prause
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This episode is being re-released for your enjoyement. Please enjoy the episode. Natasha has an upcoming group that you can sign up for: Pornography Dilemma Online Group with Natasha This group has been developed to help couples overcome the common struggles with pornography use within the marital contract. During this group, we will: Begin to deal…
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77: Couples and the Porn Dilemma
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Natasha is joined by Rachel Larsen on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Rachel Larsen interviews Natasha Helfer about the types of issues couples come into therapy in regards to distress about porn use. They also discuss an upcoming support/educational group. Pornography Dilemma Online Group with Natasha This group has been developed to help coupl…
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76: Sexual Scripts & Your Sex Life with Ian Kerner
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Natasha is joined by Ian Kerner on this episdoe of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. Ian Kerner, PhD, LMFT is the co-Director of the sex therapy program at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy and contributes regularly on the topic of sexual health for CNN. He is the New York Times best-selling author of "She Comes First" (Harper Collins) which h…
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75: The Book of Queer Mormon Joy
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Natasha is joined by Kerry Pray in this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. Kerry recently wrote and edited a book, "The Book of Queer Mormon Joy." The story of queer Mormons is one that some might not expect to be joyful. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has traditionally asserted that queerness is counter to God’s plan and that …
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74: Reflections for the Consensually Nonmonogamous
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Evita "Lavitaloca" Sawyer joins Natasha on this episode on the Natasha Helfer Podcast! They discuss all things nonmonogamy. To find out more about Evita, check out her instagram profile @lavitaloca34: https://www.instagram.com/lavitaloca34/?hl=en To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. …
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73: Symmetry Providers Discuss Current Events
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Natasha is joined by other providers on the Symmetry team to discuss current events, in particlar, the recently released Trans policy by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Nata…
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72: Faith Transitions and Existential Therapy with Sara Rands, ACMHC
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Natasha is joined in this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast by one of her providers, Sara Rands, ACMHC, to discuss "Faith Transitions and Existential Therapy". You can find out more on Sara by going here: https://symcounseling.com/sara-rands/ To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. …
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71: Symmetry Providers Discuss Current Events
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Natasha is joined by other providers on the Symmetry team to discuss current events. To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha’s channel on Youtube and follow her professional Facebook page at natashahelfer LCMFT, CST-S. You…
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70: No Nonsense Spirituality
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Natasha sat down with Brittney Hartley, the author of "No Nonsense Spirituality." If you're looking for a fresh perspective on spirituality without the need for blind belief, this is the perfect listen for you. Listen to discover practical tips and insights for incorporating spirituality into your everyday life. You can find out more by going here:…
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69: What is Compersion?
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Dr. Marie Thouin joined Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. Dr. Thouin is the author of the exciting new book "What is Compersion? Understanding Positive Empathy in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships." Can you believe this is the first scholarly comprehensive book on compersion?! Pre-order the book now! https://amzn.to/3xa…
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68: Mastering Mixed Faith Marriage
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Trisha Jensen joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast as they discuss mixed faith marriages. Trisha Jensen is a Wellness coach with six years of coaching experience. She works with individuals, couples, and families struggling with faith crises, faith transitions, and navigating inter-faith relationships. Building trust, establi…
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67: Holistic Medicine, Ketamine and Wellness
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Natasha is joined by Rita Rutland to discuss holistic medicine, ketamine and wellness. She runs Restorative Halth Primary Care and Ketamine Clinic. She is a Family Nurse practitioner and primarily specializes in adult medicine. Her focus is health promotion rather than disease management. Lifestyle modification rather than medications. Her backgrou…
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66: Shame... Shame... Shame...
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On this podcast of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Natasha is joined by Allison Shiffler (@therapywithallison_) for a live discussion on repressed sexuality and the religious culture of shame, and more specifically, how this affects individuals in the context of sex addiction, impulsive behavior, hookup trauma, and the pain of hiding what could be heal…
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65: Symmetry Providers Discuss Current Events
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Natasha is joined by other providers on the Symmetry team to discuss current events. To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha’s channel on Youtube and follow her professional Facebook page at natashahelfer LCMFT, CST-S. You…
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64: Porn Addiction vs. Moral Incongruity
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Natasha is joined by Natalie Henry on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. Natalie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) in Washington State. Natalie has a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Westminster University in Salt Lake City, Utah. Natalie has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Utah…
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63: Going to Couples Sex Therapy
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Natasha is joined by Jordan Rullo to discuss couples sex therapy! Jordan is a Board Certified Clinical Health Psychologist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Sex Therapy Supervisor, and Certified Gottman Therapist. She is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality treatment based on the latest research and evidence. Therapy with her is in…
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62: Closeted: Life as a Gay BYU Student
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Jonathan Alder joins Natasha on this episode of the podcast. Jonathan shares his experience of being gay while at BYU. He recently wrote a book, "Closeted," sharing his experience. You can find out more on his webiste: http://jonathan-alder.com/books/closeted.php To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and sha…
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61: Symmetry Providers Discuss Current Events
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Natasha is joined by other providers on the Symmetry team to discuss current events. For more on RAINN, go to: rainn.org To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha’s channel on Youtube and follow her professional Facebook pag…
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60: Creating Lasting Sexual Connections
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This was so exciting to be able to collaborate with Mormon Stories in interviewing the one and only Emily Nagoski regarding her new book Come Together - talking about long term relationships and sexuality. Such a relevant topic for everyone! and especially relevant for couples who are deconstructing high demand religion... and renegotiating their s…
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59: No Longer a Chameleon... Healing from Religious Trauma
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Melanie Macatee joins Natasha on this episode of the podcast. She shares her journey about finding herself through religious trauma. To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha’s channel on Youtube and follow her professional …
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58: Weight Loss Drugs: Benefits, Risks & Controversies
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Trisha Jensen, ICF, joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast as they discuss various weight loss drugs including the benefits, risks and controversies. As a certified nutrition coach, Trisha also works with clients struggling with body image, weight loss, and relationship with food. She has several years of experience helping cli…
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57: Symmetry Providers Discuss Current Events
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Natasha is joined by other providers on the Symmetry team to discuss current events. For more on them: Trisha Jensen, ICF: https://symcounseling.com/trisha-jensen/ Michelle Peets, LCSW: https://symcounseling.com/michelle-peets-2/ Sally "Sal" Osborne, Wellness Coach: https://symcounseling.com/sal-osborne/ To help keep this podcast going, please cons…
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56: The Existential Importance of the Penis
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Natasha sat down down with the well-respected sex therapist and author of the thought-provoking book "The Existential Importance of the Penis" Daniel Watter. Together they delve into deep discussions about masculinity, sexuality, and the complexity of the male experience. To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.co…
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55: Benefits of Ketamine Assisted Services
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Natasha discusses ketamine and how it can be beneficial for a myriad of factors for you. She is joined by Jake Clark-Bellenfant, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC and Medical Director and Provider at Symmetry Solutions. Jake oversees and provides psychiatric evaluations and follow-up care for those receiving Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and medication managem…
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54: Challenges Lesbian & Queer Folks Face in the LDS Church
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The latest episode of The Natasha Helfer Podcast featured an insightful conversation with Sally Osborne on the challenges that lesbians and queer folks face within the LDS church. Listen as Natasha and Sal dive deep into these topics and explore ways to create a more inclusive and understanding community. This podcast addresses many topics around m…
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53: Cannabis and Sexuality: Getting in the Weed
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Natasha and Aimee are getting into the "weed" in this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast! They dived into the intriguing world of cannabis and sexuality. Curious about the impact of cannabis on intimacy, pleasure and connection? Check out the episode! This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable f…
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52: Addiction, Compulsions & Impulsivity, OH MY!
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I was so excited to have had the Siegel brothers back on the show to talk about all the language that gets thrown around - consistently in clinically inaccurate ways. Especially in conservative and high-demand religious communities, the term “addiction” gets used not only by lay people, but other mental health professionals, in ways that pathologiz…
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51: Taking Back Our Sexuality
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Carah Burrell joins Natasha on this episode to discuss her journey. This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so care for yourself accordingly. The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not neces…
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50: Legislative Updates in Utah
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Tara Olson and Natasha Helfer, LCMFT, CST-S discuss recent legislative updates in the state of Utah which affects all kinds of minority populations. It is appalling to see the backwards steps that are being taken in conservative, religiously motivated states throughout the country that are not abiding by evidence-based research and everything we kn…
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49: Sexual Shame in "Sex Addiction" Programs
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I interviewed Preston Hobbs, ACMHC - who currently works for me at Symmetry Solutions, on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. I am so grateful he was willing to get so personal about his experience growing up Latter-day Saint/Mormon and the history he had with sexual shame from a very young age, being considered a "sex/porn addict" and the …
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48: Non-Monogamy...Jealousy...Compersion
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Dr. Joli Hamilton joins Natasha on this episode of The Natasha Helfer Podcast. Dr. Joli Hamilton is the relationship coach for couples who color outside the lines. She is a research psychologist, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and AASECT (pronounced ay-sect) certified sex educator. Joli also co-hosts the Playing with Fire podcast with her ancho…
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47: Aging, Disabilities & Sexuality
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On this episode, Natasha interviewed Ellen Barnard, MSW, CSE. Ellen is a matriarch in the field and brings immense wisdom and resources. She is a Sexuality Educator and the owner of A Woman's Touch Sexuality Resource Center, a shop offering sexual health education and products in a comfortable boutique setting. It's also a website and has been shar…
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46: Considering Ethical Non-monogamy
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Natasha is joined by Kelly Trust again on this episode! They continue their conversation, this time on ethical non monogamy. You can find Kelly on Instagram at: @kellymariefitmom This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so care fo…
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45: Naked & Coming Back Strong on Top of the BYU Cougar
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In this episode, Natasha interviewed Kelly Trust. In her words, "Once upon a time I went to Brigham Young University largely in part to growing up born-in-the-covenant Mormon (meaning it was a birthright and lifestyle handed to me with a whole garbage pile of labels and expectations along with it) "My freshman year they suspended me out for a viola…
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44: Symmetry Solutions Providers Discuss Current Events
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Natasha and her team of providers discuss current events. For more on Natasha, you can go here: https://symmetrypath.com/natasha-helfer For more on Jenny Elledge: https://symmetrypath.com/jenny-elledge This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotio…
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43: Let the Woman Sing! How the LDS Church controls Participation
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Natasha interviewed Evelyn Hornbarger who was just declined from being able to sing in a Latter-day Saint (aka Mormon) Christmas Eve event at her local congregation. We discussed how difficult it is to face these kinds of community rejections due to shifts in belief, especially in light of the Church often preaching unity while so often ostracizing…
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42: Loving Someone who has Sexual Trauma
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Natasha is joined by Megan Negendank, LMFT, CST, to discuss her book, “Loving Someone who has Sexual Trauma.” Megan is the Founder of her practice, Love Heal Grow. You can find out more about Megan at: https://www.lovehealgrow.com/about-megan/ She's on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/megan.lovehealgrow/ Go to Love Heal Grow website at: love…
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41: Symmetry Solutions Providers Discuss Current Events
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Natasha and her team of providers discuss current events. For more on Natasha, you can go here: https://symmetrypath.com/natasha-helfer For more on Jenny Elledge: https://symmetrypath.com/jenny-elledge For more on Michelle Peets: https://symmetrypath.com/michelle-peets Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley P…
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40: Ask Natasha Anything: Questions about Sexually Educating our Kids
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Natasha is joined by Kenlee Anderson to ask questions about sexually educating children. Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini
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39: Couples Retreat - Importance of Taking Time with Each Other
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Natasha and team talk about their couple retreat from a fewweeks ago and the Importance of taking time with each other. Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini
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38: Symmetry Solutions Providers Discuss Current Events
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Natasha and Allan Alexander discuss current events including General LDS Conference and what's been happening with some LDS therapists. Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini
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37: Movember & Men's Health
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Meet Kurt! I am so excited to have had him join me on The Natasha Helfer podcast! In his daily life, Kurt Reinhardt leads a successful career as a consultant, cherishes his role as a devoted partner and loving father, occasionally embarks on adventures, and is an enthusiastic amateur gastronaut. However, over the past decade, Kurt has also been a p…
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36: Is Using the Term "Mormon" Micro-Aggressive?
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What are your thoughts about the use of the word “Mormon”? Is it microaggressive? Natasha shares her thoughts on the term and her experience as a key note speaker a few months back. Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini
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