Dr. Julie Hanks on Girlscamp Podcast
I recently had the opportunity to join the Girlscamp podcast to talk about both my professional work as a marriage and family therapist and my personal journey of entering a new chapter of life after leaving the LDS Church, navigating divorce, and embracing my truest self.
About the Girlscamp Podcast Episode
On Girlscamp, I shared insights from more than 30 years of working with women across the Mormon and ex-Mormon spectrum, as well as my own lived experience of stepping away from a high-demand religion and redefining identity, faith, and belonging.
Some of the key topics we explored include:
The “final straw” moments that often lead women to question or leave their faith
Navigating mixed-faith dynamics in marriages, families, and close relationships
Finding identity and self-trust after leaving a high-demand religion
Why women need more community, validation, and emotional support during major life transitions
This conversation is especially meaningful for women who are feeling caught between who they were taught to be and who they are becoming.
Coaching and Support for Women
If you’re navigating a faith transition, mixed-faith relationship, or a major life change, I offer individual coaching for women seeking personalized support and guidance.
For Utah residents, I also provide therapy services focused on helping individuals and couples build emotional health, clarity, and resilience during times of transition.
