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Dr. Julie de Azevedo Talks Mormon Beauty Culture in Allure Magazine
Dr. Julie de Azevedo was recently featured in Allure discussing Mormon beauty culture, perfectionism, and the emotional impact appearance-related pressure can have on women. In the article, Dr. de Azevedo explores how cultural expectations around beauty, femininity, and perfection can shape identity, self-worth, and emotional health—both within Mormon culture and beyond. Read highlights from the interview and the full Allure feature.
Mission Eligibility Age Drop to 18 for LDS Young Women on Latter Day Struggles Podcast
I joined Latter-Day Struggles to discuss the mission age change for young women and what it could mean for mental health, identity, and gender equality.
“Are LDS Church Members Secularizing?” Mormon Stories Podcast
I joined the Mormon Stories podcast to explore new research on different “types” of Mormons and what shifting beliefs mean for faith, identity, and belonging.
“Let’s Talk About Enmeshment” on the At Last She Said It Podcast
I joined the At Last She Said It podcast to talk about differentiation of self, enmeshment, and building healthier boundaries in close family relationships.
Dr. Julie Hanks RESPONDS! —RMF Podcast
I joined Radio Free Mormon for a candid conversation about faith, emotional health, and how I approach personal agency and professional ethics in public spaces.
Dr. Julie Hanks on Ruby Franke Documentary
I’m honored to share that I was featured on the documentary Jodi & Ruby: A Cult of Sin & Influence.
A New Chapter with Dr. Julie Hanks on Girlscamp Podcast
I joined the Girlscamp podcast to share insights from 30+ years of working with women across the Mormon and ex-Mormon spectrum, along with my personal journey of faith transition, identity, and finding support.
Soul Sisters Unite: Q&A with Valerie & Dr. Julie Hanks on Latter Day Struggles Podcast
I joined the Latter-Day Struggles podcast for an audience Q&A on faith journeys, identity, and finding psychologically healthy ways to stay connected to the LDS community.
“An Inconvenient Faith” Reaction on Mormon Stories Podcast
I joined the Mormon Stories podcast to reflect on An Inconvenient Faith and explore how faith, doubt, and belonging show up across the Mormon spectrum.
“Healing,” The Architecture of Abuse Podcast
I joined the Architecture of Abuse podcast to talk about what healing can look like after trauma, and how survivors can reclaim agency, support, and emotional safety.
“Be Ye Therefore Perfect,” The Architecture of Abuse Podcast
On Architecture of Abuse, I explore how religious perfectionism, image control, and self-trust impact trauma, agency, and emotional well-being.
Breaking Free From Burnout on the Uplift For Her Podcast
On Uplift For Her, I explore what burnout really looks like, how perfectionism and the mental load drain our energy, and how women can begin reclaiming their sense of self.
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.
Radical Self-Care Tips from Dr. Julie Hanks
Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential. Prioritizing mental and emotional health might seem pointless, but even small acts of self-care can make a big difference. In this post you’ll find my radical self-care routine.
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.