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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. Some days, advocating for your child feels like a full-time job you never applied for. In this episode, Niki sits down with Esperanza Reyes from the Utah Parent Center to talk about what it actually looks like to support a child with disabilities inside the school system without burning out, shutting down, or feeling like you’re constantly fighting uphill. This conversation is about collaboration instead of confli...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. Blended families don’t usually struggle because people don’t care. They struggle because love feels complicated, loyalty feels divided, and everyone is carrying history into the room. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is this so hard?” this episode will help you feel less alone. Today I sit down with three women who know this life personally. Amanda, Dondra, and Ruth share what it really looks like to build connection...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. Helping youth with mental health can feel scary. What if you say the wrong thing. What if you make it worse. What if you don't know enough. You do not need perfect words or professional training to make a difference. You need presence. Empathy. And a willingness to listen instead of fix. Listen in to learn what actually helps struggling youth feel safe and supported, what well-meaning phrases can quietly cause har...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. Ever feel overwhelmed and just wonder why you can’t get it together? In this Ask A Therapist episode, Niki and Julie talk honestly about what overwhelm actually looks like in real life. Not the Instagram version. The real version. Things like, why anxiety sometimes shows up without a clear reason, why “trying harder” usually backfires, and how small changes can bring real relief. Niki also shares a little of her ...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. Have you ever noticed that when life feels the loudest, God can feel the quietest? If you’ve been feeling spiritually disconnected lately, this episode is for you. Hearing the Spirit can feel harder in busy, emotionally heavy seasons. Constant noise, pressure, comparison, and even well-meaning spiritual checklists can actually make connection feel more distant. But that doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wro...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. Finding peace when life feels overwhelming isn’t about doing more. It’s about having the right tools. In this episode of the Sister Connection Podcast, Deb, Olivia, and Susan share their personal stories of navigating grief, postpartum depression, workplace stress, and family challenges using skills they learned inside the LDS Mental Health Skills Membership. They talk honestly about what worked, what surprised th...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. What if working from home didn’t mean burnout, chaos, or hustling yourself into exhaustion? In this episode of the podcast, we're talking with a pro, Laura Jennings. Not only is she a virtual assistant, she has her own virtual assistants AND teaches women how easy it is to become virtual assistants themselves. Becoming a virtual assistant can be a realistic, flexible, and surprisingly peaceful way to earn in...
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. Overwhelm doesn’t mean you’re failing. It often means your system is overloaded. In this episode, Niki is joined by Mandy-Marie Eldredge, certified professional coach, to explore how women can create mental clarity when life feels chaotic. Mandy shares her journey through depression and the tools she now teaches to help women step out of survival mode and into alignment with mind, body, and spirit. You’ll walk awa...
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...
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