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Helpful Phrases For Saying “No”
There are so many demands on your time and energy that saying "no" is crucial to your emotional well-being. Find a printable list of helpful ways to say “no” and reasons why saying no is crucial.

How Idealizing Motherhood Hurts Mormon Women
We often talk about motherhood as if it is women’s only valuable source of identity and meaning for a woman. Being a mother is an important aspect of my identity as an LDS woman, but it is not the entirety of my identity. While mothering my children is an important contribution, it is not the source of my worth. Keep reading to learn how idealizing motherhood hurts women.

Healing Aspirational Shame: One Mormon Woman's Journey
It wasn’t until my early teens that I recognized the dilemma that I was facing. I wanted a lot for my life, for my career, for my creative expression. I knew that I wanted to pursue a helping profession and that I wanted to express myself through songwriting and singing. But because I had internalized the message that a woman’s role was to sacrifice for her family, I started believing that my aspirations were not good, and not of God. I was hearing that God wanted me to be a wife and a mother, and I knew that that was true, but I wanted other things for my life, too. I began to wonder and eventually believe that something was wrong with me for having such strong creative desires and educational and professional aspirations. Did I have to choose between having a family and having a career?

Dr. Julie Hanks Shares Insights on Faith Questions and Relationships: Between Us Podcast
Listen as I chat with the hosts of the Between Us Podcast and talk about all things faith and relationships.

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.

Ask Julie: My Friends Say I'm Hypocritical. What Should I Do?
Advice and feedback on how to respond when your friends talk about you behind your back.