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How do I support my 13-year-old daughter who wants to stay in the LDS Church when I have left? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Saren is trying to reconcile letting her child be a part of something that she has chosen to leave behind while also respecting her daughter’s agency. To top it off, her daughter has had a difficult time with her mother’s decision to leave the Church.
How do I decide on a career that I won’t later regret or wish I had taken a different path? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Kellice wants to choose a sustainable career to support herself and her boys, but she isn’t sure where to start. How can she be sure she isn’t going to make the wrong decision?
How do I heal from a patriarchal marriage and let go of resentment I’m carrying towards the LDS Church? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Alyssa feels angry when she thinks about the time she lost living in a patriarchal marriage and sad when she thinks about her past self who didn’t feel empowered.
How do I pursue a high-powered career and still show up as the mom I want to be? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Mallory recently went back to work part-time and is feeling immense guilt about being torn between work and home life.
How can I better communicate to my husband that I’m not comfortable letting our child sleep at my in-laws’ house? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Diana is not okay with either herself or her child sleeping there because years ago, her father-in-law was arrested for child molestation. Her husband has struggled to respect this boundary
How should I approach my daughter’s upcoming baptism when I don’t believe 8-year-olds are capable of making this choice? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Christine and her husband have several valid hesitations about their daughter getting baptized when they aren't sure that she really understands what she would be committing to.
How can I stay engaged and active in the LDS Church as a working mom and a feminist? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Sylvia shares the story of a painful experience at Church that has left her wondering if she sustains her leaders.
How can I talk about boundaries with my narcissistic mother-in-law who turns everything into my fault? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
In today’s episode I chat with Morgan and answer the question “How can I talk about boundaries with my narcissistic mother-in-law who turns everything into my fault?”
How do I learn to trust myself when I feel a disconnect between what I learn in therapy and what I hear at Church? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
I answer the question “How do I learn to trust myself when I feel a disconnect between what I learn in therapy and what I hear at Church?” I know that a lot of listeners are going to relate to our discussion.
Has my Latter-day Saint upbringing impacted my sexuality?
In this podcast episode I talk with Mary and answer the question “Has my Latter-day Saint (LDS) upbringing impacted my sexuality?”
Bonus: Interview with Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard - On “Counting the Cost” and Living LIfe in the Public Eye
In this special episode of the Ask Dr. Julie Hanks podcast, we’re doing things a little differently. Instead of hosting a guest and answering their questions, I am honored to be joined by two special guests who I get to interview: Jill Duggar Dillard and Derick Dillard.
Empowering your children to navigate their own spiritual growth with Valerie Hamaker: Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Valerie and I discuss the importance of open dialogue with children, the case-by-case approach to parenting, and the significance of considering a child's well-being and spiritual growth.
How do I deal with fear of judgment in the Church? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
In this episode I talk with Jess and answer the question, “How do I deal with fear of judgment in the Church?” Jess especially worries about what others think of her clothing choices.
FAQ Series: Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
I’m excited to bring you another FAQ podcast episode! Join me as I sit down with Richie and answer more of your frequently asked questions.