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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.
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.
“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.
That’s Church Guest Appearance: Empowering Mixed Faith Marriages Podcast Episode
I loved my time chatting with the hosts of That’s Church. Listen to our discussion regarding embracing Mixed Faith Marriages.
Creativity, Therapy, and Self-Discovery: Dr. Julie Hanks Guest Appearance
Dr. Julie Hanks in a guest appearance on a podcast about the complex journey of personal and creative growth.
Navigating Personal Beliefs Within Religious Contexts and Maintaining Relationships: Guest Appearance on Between Us Podcast
Dr. Julie Hanks recently appeared as a guest on the Between Us Podcast. They discussed how to navigate personal beliefs within religious contexts, how to maintain relationships, and more.
Stepping Back from the Church? How to do so in a psychological healthy way with Dr Julie Hanks Consulting
This bonus episode of the podcast is for anyone who is considering a step back from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while also wanting to protect their mental health.
How do I heal from a patriarchal marriage and let go of resentment I’m carrying towards the LDS Church? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Alyssa feels angry when she thinks about the time she lost living in a patriarchal marriage and sad when she thinks about her past self who didn’t feel empowered.
Mormon Land Podcast: What LDS Women Want—in the wake of a controversial ‘priesthood power’ speech
A thought-filled discussion with Mormon Land podcast on J. Anette Dennis’ quote on March 17. We discuss the quote as well as the flood of responses from Latter-day Saint women on the Church’s social media post.
How can I talk about boundaries with my narcissistic mother-in-law who turns everything into my fault? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
In today’s episode I chat with Morgan and answer the question “How can I talk about boundaries with my narcissistic mother-in-law who turns everything into my fault?”