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Niki Olsen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and coach who uses mental health skills taught through a spiritual perspective. This is a podcast for faithful women who want healing in their relationships, guidance from God and internal peace. Each week you’ll hear mental health concepts taught through a spiritual lens from a licensed clinical mental health counselor to help you start thinking in a higher holier way.
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Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. This week we wrapped up our month on anxiety with an Ask A Therapist episode where I answer your real questions about fear, overwhelm, comparison, and whether anxiety comes from Satan. Spoiler alert. It’s not what you think. Share this episode with someone who’s trying to find a little more peace through the chaos. ________________________ For more information on this episode and other mental health resources, he...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. In this heartfelt episode of The LDS Mental Health Podcast, I’m joined by three incredible women who’ve learned to find peace and connection with God even in the midst of anxiety. Through their stories, we explore how anxiety and revelation can sometimes feel the same, and how to recognize God’s presence in both the still moments and the storms. This is a conversation about hope, healing, and the truth that you ca...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. Feeling anxious about the temple is more common than you think. This week, I sit down with author and teacher Melinda Wheelwright Brown, whose newest book An Endowment of Love brings new perspective to temple worship. We're talking about how to approach the temple with curiosity instead of fear, release old preconceived ideas, and discover peace in God’s presence. Whether you’re preparing for your first temple exp...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. When a loved one sets a boundary, it can feel painful, confusing, or even unfair. In this episode, I'm sharing how to process those emotions and use them as opportunities for growth. You’ll learn: Why boundaries aren’t rejection, they’re redirectionThree steps to grow through boundariesHow to use revelation to guide your relationships✨ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode if it helped you see bo...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. Fear shows up in so many ways...feeling like a burden, struggling to hold boundaries, people-pleasing, or even questioning whether therapy leads us away from faith. In this “Ask a Therapist” episode, I’m answering your submitted questions and breaking down: How to overcome the fear of being a burdenWhere the line is between forgiveness and healthy boundariesHow to avoid people-pleasing while still seeing others th...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. On this Sister Connection episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest struggles faithful women face: the fear of offending others or creating contention when sharing beliefs. You’ll hear stories, spiritual insights, and practical tips for how to: Speak up with confidence and compassionAvoid contention without compromising truthReplace fear with faith, as President Nelson counselsBe a peacemaker while boldly livi...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. Have you or someone you love experienced betrayal trauma? In this episode, I sit down with Katie Davis, an LDS betrayal trauma coach, to talk about what betrayal trauma is, how it impacts mental and spiritual health, and the steps to start healing. You’ll hear Katie’s story of moving through deep hurt toward peace and purpose, and how she now helps others do the same. ________________________ For more information ...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. Do you ever wonder: “How do I stop caring so much about what people think of me?” In this episode, I’ll show you how worrying about opinions (both criticism and praise) can quietly pull you away from God’s plan. We’ll talk about becoming steady and rooted, letting God’s love define your worth, and learning how to care and not care at the same time. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe and share this episode with someone wh...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. What do you do when a chapter of your life comes to a close? Whether it’s a job, relationship, stage of life, or unexpected change, how do you move forward without feeling like you’ve failed? In this Sister Connection episode, three women share how they’ve navigated loss, change, and big life transitions with faith and resilience. 👉 Don’t miss these stories of hope, healing, and faith. ________________________ For...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. Money stress is real, but it doesn’t have to rule your life. In this episode of The LDS Mental Health Podcast, Rachel Coons shares 3 practical tips you can start TODAY to change your family’s financial situation from the comfort of home. 👉 If you’ve felt the anxiety of bills, budgets, or just keeping up, this episode will help you feel more in control, more confident, and more hopeful. 🔗 Don’t forget to subscribe ...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. Episode 215: Ask a Therapist - Dealing With Change Change is part of life, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. In this week’s episode, I'm answering your questions about change. We’re exploring how to face change with faith, resilience, and Christ-centered confidence. We’ll also share an exciting update: Niki Olsen Coaching is now LDS Mental Health Co. A space designed to help LDS women strengthen emotional resilienc...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. We all say we want growth, peace, and progress. But when change shows up? We dig in our heels. In this episode, I’ll share 3 powerful ways to stop resisting change and instead find peace, clarity, and even joy. ________________________ For more information on this episode and other mental health resources, head to the link below! Show notes: https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/214 ________________________ 🎧 Th...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. Anger is one of the most human emotions we experience, but when it shows up in our faith, relationships, and families, it can feel overwhelming. In this Ask a Therapist episode, I’m answering your real questions about feeling angry with God, loving yourself after a spouse breaks temple covenants, helping teens navigate negative self-talk and lots more! Together, we’ll explore the Atonement of Jesus Christ as the a...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. Betrayal trauma is more than just heartbreak, it’s a deep wound that shakes your trust, your safety, and your sense of reality. In this week’s Sister Connection episode, I sit down with two women who have walked through the pain of betrayal and found hope again. They share their raw, personal stories, what helped them survive the hardest days, and how they began to heal. If you or someone you love has experienced ...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. In this episode, we’re joined by divorce attorney Adam Huddleston for a conversation about navigating divorce from both a legal and spiritual perspective. Divorce is complex, and no two stories are the same, but there is room for both peace and progress in the middle of the mess. We talk about what it looks like to “think celestial” even while walking through heartbreak, how to give yourself time to feel and heal,...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the 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 spa...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. 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! Sh...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. 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 yo...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. 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 liste...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. 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, a...
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