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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.
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.
“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.
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.
Mormon Culture and The Problem of Assertiveness: A Thoughtful Faith Podcast
As a therapist, one of my favorite things to observe and write about is the intersection of religious beliefs and mental/emotional health. That's why I was so excited to sit down with Gina Colvin of "A Thoughtful Faith" podcast and discuss Mormon culture in terms of assertiveness, specifically challenges LDS women may experience when it comes to being assertive. Here are some of the main themes from our conversation:
30 Questions Nobody Asks My Husband at Church
Through the years, I’ve noticed certain patterns, even in seemingly benign small talk, that send powerful cultural messages regarding gender, potential, life decisions, and worth. These patterns became even more apparent after I got married and observed the kinds of questions directed to me in comparison to my husband.