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

In healthy relationships, individuals can be close to one another while also retaining certain differences; we don’t have to be exactly alike to be friends!

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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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5 Ways To Manage Holiday Stress: Good Things Utah

It's no secret that this time of year can leave us feeling overwhelmed. From buying gifts to decorating the home and making cookies, we often feel burdened by extra responsibilities. Here are 5 ways to manage holiday stress:

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The Highest & Holiest Calling: Q.MORE Podcast

I was thrilled to speak with Rosemary Card about motherhood, marriage, and cultural expectations of women within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Going off of my TEDxOgden Talk "The Costs of Idealizing Motherhood," we discussed some of the nuances of what it looks like to be a woman in the Church.

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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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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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Communicating With Believing Family Members: Marriage On A Tightrope Podcast

I recently sat down with Kattie and Allan of the "Marriage On a Tightrope" podcast to discuss ways to tell your family or loved ones when you or your spouse have experienced a shift or transition in your faith. This can be a very sensitive and painful subject for families, so it's important to broach it in a way that shows respect.

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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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Navigating Faith Crises in Marriage: Listen, Learn, & Love Podcast

Richard Ostler and I discuss how to amplify women's voices in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and also talk about ways to navigate a faith crisis in a marriage.

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How To Stop Having the Same Fight With Your Partner: Good Things Utah

Couples often become frustrated when they find themselves repeating the same fights over and over again. If this sounds like you and your partner, here are some ways to break the emotional patterns we sometimes get stuck in:

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