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4 Common Marriage Myths: Good Things Utah

4 Common Marriage Myths: Good Things Utah

Marriage is one of the most important relationships, but it can also be one of the most confusing! There are so many false beliefs and marriage myths perpetuating about what a good marriage really looks like.

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How To Be Assertive (Not Aggressive): Spa Trouvé Podcast

I was pleased to sit down with Courtney Anderson of Spa Trouvé to talk about some ideas and insights from my book "The Assertiveness Guide for Women." We talk about differences between assertiveness and aggression as well as some tools to be more assertive.

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Assertiveness & Differentiation: How to Be Your Authentic Self in Relationships

25 Things NOT to Say to a Loved One Leaving the Church

There are some common phrases that believing loved ones say to loved ones leaving the Church that are often hurtful, even when they are said with positive intent. I’ve also worked with many people who have left the Church that long to hear certain thing from their family members.Here are 2 lists: what NOT TO say and TO say to a loved one leaving the Church. There’s an option to download PDF version that you can print out and share.

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Idealizing Motherhood: The Sisterhood Podcast

Back in October, Allyson and Tiffany of "The Sisterhood Podcast" discussed my TEDx Ogden Talk entitled "The Costs of Idealizing Motherhood"on their show. Later, they were kind enough to have me on an episode to tell more about what inspired my talk.

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Raising Teens in a Mixed Faith Family: Marriage on a Tightrope Podcast

Following up on our last discussion about communicating with believing family members, I again sat down with Kattie and Allan of the "Marriage on a Tightrope" podcast to talk about some of the challenges of raising teenagers in a mixed faith family.

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My Personal Journey: Beliefcast Podcast with Todd Sylvester

I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Todd Sylvester of the Beliefcast Podcast to discuss my personal and professional journey. As a private practitioner, I have worked primarily with women but have helped all different clients with topics like emotional management, differentiation of self, how to care for yourself and your family, and assertiveness in relationships.

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Improving Family Communication: Family Rules (BYUtv)

Do you sometimes find that your family members don't get along? Do feelings get hurt and arguments break out? I recently sat down with my old friend Brooke Walker to discuss some strategies to improve family communication on BYUtv's show "Family Rules."

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When A Child Comes Out As LGBTQ: Good Things Utah Interview

I recently sat down to discuss "Do's" and "Don'ts" of what to do and say when a child comes out as LGBTQ. This can be a difficult experience for parents, especially if they are surprised by it. Here are some ways to show love and support (as well as some things to avoid):

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