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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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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):
When You Love and Hate Motherhood: KSL Mom Show
Lindsey Aerts and I discuss the conflict feelings of motherhood and what it means to love it and sometimes hate it!
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.
Are Your Thoughts Sabotaging Your Relationship?: Good Things Utah
Have you ever tried to mind read someone or were convinced you understood their feelings without even asking them? If you do this in your primary relationship, your thoughts may be sabotaging things! Here is a quick strategy to make sure your thoughts aren't hurting your relationship.
5 Common Marriage Questions Answered: Good Things Utah
Every married couple has problems, so why is it that when we're struggling in our marriages we can feel so alone? I recently sat down with the ladies of "Good Things Utah" to answer some marriage questions that viewers had written in.
How To Cope As A Solo Parent: Studio 5
We often hear of the challenges that single parents have, but another group sometimes get overlooked: solo parents are those who are not divorced or widowed but carry a very large portion of the family load because their spouse is often away. Whether it's due to military service, religious commitments, or irregular work hours, many parents (women in particular) find themselves shouldering the bulk of the home and family responsibilities. Here are some strategies to cope as a solo parent:
How To Get Along With In-Laws: Good Things Utah
Marriage is a wonderful change, but it certainly brings some challenges, not just for the couple involved, but also for the in-law relationship dynamic. Here are my top 3 tips for daughter-in-laws and mother-in-laws:
How to Achieve Emotional Intelligence in Marriage: Good Things Utah
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize emotion and to use it to improve your life and your relationships. It is truly one of the most important skills you can develop as a human being, and yet it's not something we seem to talk about very often. Here are some ways to work to achieve Emotional Intelligence in your marriage.
Avoiding Unrighteous Dominion: Mormon Marriages Podcast
I recently sat down with Nate and Angilyn Bagley to discuss issues relating to unrighteous dominion in marriages. This phrase comes from the scripture in Doctrine & Covenants 121:9 that reads, "[w]e have learned by sad experience that it is the nature and disposition of almost all men, as soon as they get a little authority...they will begin to recognize unrighteous dominion."