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Unlocking Agency with Dr. Julie de Azevedo: Let’s Disagree Podcast
What happens when we turn critical thinking inward? Dr. Julie de Azevedo joins Let’s Disagree and Other Interesting Conversations to explore how curiosity about our thoughts, feelings, triggers, and assumptions can help us better understand ourselves and create more space for personal agency.
When Mormon Apologetics Masquerades as Mental Health Advice: Mormon Discussions Podcast
Dr. Julie de Azevedo joins Mormon Discussions to respond to seven supposed warning signs of faith-undermining therapy and explore the line between respecting a client’s religious beliefs and protecting religion from scrutiny.
How Mormonism Breaks Down Women’s Resistance: Mormon Discussions Podcast
Why do women sometimes stay silent, defend beliefs they privately question, or struggle to trust their own intuition? Dr. Julie de Azevedo joins Mormon Discussions to explore the psychology behind belief, obedience, and belonging.
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.