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LDS Mental Health Podcast

Niki Olsen
LDS Mental Health Podcast
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  • LDS Mental Health Podcast

    247. Why You Feel so Torn Inside with JoAnna Bethea ACMHC

    06/01/2026 | 58 mins.
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    As an LDS therapist, one of the most common things I hear from women is, "I feel torn inside." 
    There' is a part of you that wants to be calm and faithful, and another part that's anxious, or exhausted, or just done. Both can be true on the same day. That's not hypocrisy. That's being human.
    In this episode, I sit down with JoAnna Bethea, an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor and the very first therapist to join me at Aligned Counseling. JoAnna walks us through Internal Family Systems, the modality she uses with her clients, and shows how it weaves beautifully with the gospel and with the Mind Body Bridging work I already teach. 
    She shares her own story of a four day anxiety attack the week her youngest son finished his last high school sport, and how that hard season led her into the most freeing work she's ever done.

    If you've ever felt torn in two, this one is for you.
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    Get to know our guest:

    JoAnna Bethea is an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor at Aligned Counseling Utah. She specializes in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and weaves it together with Mind Body Bridging and the gospel of Jesus Christ to help LDS women heal from anxiety, perfectionism, people pleasing, and the quiet identity loss that often shows up in motherhood and empty nesting. She is also the heart behind a brand new Instagram account, Teaching Them To Fly, for moms walking their kids (and themselves) into the next chapter.
    If you're in Utah and what JoAnna shared today felt like a light bulb moment for you, she's currently taking new clients at Aligned Counseling Utah.

    Website: AlignedCounselingUtah.com
    Instagram: @teachingthemtofly

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    Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources:
     
    🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog
    🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings
    🔍 Looking for an LDS Therapist? www.alignedcounselingutah.com
    🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com
    📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco 
    📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact

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    Disclaimer:  
    I'm a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but this podcast is my own. It isn't affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the Church, and the views I share don't represent official Church teachings or positions. The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship. If you are experiencing distress, struggling with your mental health, or need personalized support, please seek the help of a licensed mental health professional in your area. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, please call 988 in the United States or your local emergency number right away.
    Join the FREE Hear Him in the Chaos Class by visiting www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/hearhim

    Grab your Skill Tap Band HERE
    www.LDSMHco.com
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    246. When Fear of Letting People Down Runs Your Life with Kelly Dyches

    05/25/2026 | 36 mins.
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    Ever feel like disappointing someone is basically the worst thing that could happen? Like your whole body goes on high alert the second you sense someone might be upset with you?

    That's not just anxiety. It might be rejection sensitivity dysphoria, and in this episode, ADHD and executive function coach Kelly Dyches breaks it all down in a way that finally makes sense.

    We talk about why fear of letting people down can feel so physical and so urgent, how it quietly blocks your ability to hear the Spirit, and what small steps actually help when your brain is filling in blanks with worst-case stories.
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    Get to know our guest:
    Kelly Dyches is an ADHD and executive function coach who helps people manage their big, busy, beautiful brains. 
    Website: www.ADHDKelly.com
    Instagram: @ADHDKelly
    Facebook: Kelly Dyches 
    She also sends a free weekly newsletter packed with ADHD tools and insights.

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    Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources:
     
    🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog
    🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings
    🔍 Looking for an LDS Therapist? www.alignedcounselingutah.com
    🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com
    📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco 
    📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact

    Join the FREE Hear Him in the Chaos Class by visiting www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/hearhim

    Grab your Skill Tap Band HERE
    www.LDSMHco.com
  • LDS Mental Health Podcast

    245. When You Feel Responsible for Everyone’s Feelings With Dr. Amanda Harms

    05/18/2026 | 32 mins.
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    You can feel it the second someone’s mood shifts.
    The tension. The urgency. The need to fix it… fast.
    And before you even think about it, you’re carrying something that was never yours to hold.
    In this conversation with Dr. Amanda Harms, we get honest about what’s really happening when you feel responsible for everyone’s emotions. Why it feels so real. Why it’s so exhausting. And the small shift that starts to change everything.
    You’re not broken. You just learned a pattern that doesn’t fit your life anymore.
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    Get to know our guest Dr. Amanda Harms

    Website: www.lovenlifebyamanda.org 
    Facebook: Love'n Life by Amanda
    Instagram: @lovenlifebyamanda 
    Self-help books:
    Breaking Free From the Shame of Addiction
    Send It Love  
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    Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources:
     
    🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog
    🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings
    🔍 Looking for an LDS Therapist? www.alignedcounselingutah.com
    🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com
    📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco 
    📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact

    Join the FREE Hear Him in the Chaos Class by visiting www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/hearhim

    Grab your Skill Tap Band HERE
    www.LDSMHco.com
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    244. Parenting in a Digital World with the Screen Guys

    05/11/2026 | 29 mins.
    Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.
    In this episode, I sit down with Talmage Erickson from Screen Guys to talk about the impact of kids using cell phones and what's actually happening inside their brains when they're on screens… and what we can do about it without going extreme or losing connection.
    We get honest about the all-or-nothing trap parents fall into, why screens are regulating emotions more than we realize, and how to respond when things get really hard… including discovering pornography use.
    This isn’t about control.
    It’s about connection, awareness, and leading your home on purpose.
    You're not too late! Your kids don’t need perfect rules. They need a regulated parent who knows how to stay close when things get uncomfortable.

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    Get to know our guest Talmage Erickson
    Website: www.screenguy.com
    Have Talmage speak to your group: www.speaking.screenguy.com
    Instagram: @screen_guys

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    Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources:
     
    🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog
    🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings
    🔍 Looking for an LDS Therapist? www.alignedcounselingutah.com
    🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com
    📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco 
    📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact

    Join the FREE Hear Him in the Chaos Class by visiting www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/hearhim

    Grab your Skill Tap Band HERE
    www.LDSMHco.com
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    243. 5 Truths About Your Mental Health That Make Healing Possible

    05/04/2026 | 15 mins.
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    You’re trying.
    You’re praying.
    You’re doing all the “right” things.
    So why do you still feel stuck?!
    If your mind feels loud, your emotions feel heavy, and your connection with God feels quiet, this episode is going to challenge what you’ve been believing about your mental health.
    Not everything your brain tells you is truth.
    Not everything you feel means you’re failing.
    And what if the thing you’ve been blaming yourself for is actually the place your healing starts?
    In this episode, I’m sharing 5 truths that might feel uncomfortable at first… but they’ll help you stop fighting yourself and start understanding what’s really going on.
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    Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources:
     
    🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog
    🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings
    🔍 Looking for an LDS Therapist? www.alignedcounselingutah.com
    🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com
    📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco 
    📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact

    Join the FREE Hear Him in the Chaos Class by visiting www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/hearhim

    Grab your Skill Tap Band HERE
    www.LDSMHco.com
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About LDS Mental Health Podcast
Niki Olsen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and coach who uses mental health skills taught through a spiritual perspective. This is a podcast for faithful women who want healing in their relationships, guidance from God and internal peace. Each week you’ll hear mental health concepts taught through a spiritual lens from a licensed clinical mental health counselor to help you start thinking in a higher holier way.
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