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How do I step away from a friendship without hurting my friend’s feelings?: Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
It’s hard to break up with a friend without hurting their feelings. Part of this hard conversation is going to involve honesty and sensitivity while also allowing the friends to experience their own feelings.
How to Break Into an Adult Clique: Studio 5
Your How-To-Guide for finding and joining adult cliques and making friends as an adult.
“How do I claim my sexuality?” with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife: Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
In this podcast episode, I talk with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife. She answered the question, “How do I claim my sexuality?” Dr. Finlayson-Fife is a relationship and sexuality educator and coach as well as a licensed clinical professional counselor.
FAQ Series Part 4: Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Listen for answers to questions like: Is my grief over infertility related to the teaching that the most important thing for me to be is a mother? Does your husband agree with everything you post? And more!
Do I have to end my friendship with a family member’s ex now that they are divorced? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Heidi’s family member gets to decide not to be married to this person, but they do not get to decide if Heidi can still be their friend. If she wants to, Heidi can reinitiate her friendship.
What do I do when my friends and family won’t honor my vulnerable faith deconstruction work? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Bad reviews from strangers—while difficult to read—are not about you. They are about your work, and you is not her work. Your work is a vulnerable expression of who you are, but it is not who you are.
How to Reduce Mom Guilt: These 5 Tips Really Work
Moms have a lot to do, and we often take pride in accomplishing tasks and checking items off of our to-do lists. But when we don't achieve what we set out to, unfortunately, we can beat ourselves up and mom guilt can set in.
How can I build confidence and not let self-doubt hold me back from achieving my goals?: Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Instead of trying to be perfect, I want you to ask yourself if you're growing and learning. Instead of evaluating if you've arrived, make sure that you are progressing.
FAQ Series: Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
I’m excited to bring you another FAQ podcast episode! Join me as I sit down with Richie and answer more of your frequently asked questions.
How do I stop seeking others’ approval?: Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
In this dynamic conversation we uncover the roots of perfectionism, share phrases and mantras that help battle perfectionist thinking, and more.
Overcoming Body Shame and Cultivating Body Love: Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
In this podcast episode, I talk with Dr. Morgan Francis about overcoming body shame and cultivating body love.
Is putting my spouse before my kids the best way to manage my parent/spouse relationships?: Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Who should come first, your spouse or your children? Listen as I talk with Jennifer about how to balance her relationships with her husband and her child.
Motherhood is a Relationship™️ - The Costs of Idealizing Motherhood | TEDx Workshop + Journal Prompts
Instead of reducing motherhood to an idea, it’s time to view motherhood as a relationship, not a role. A role is scripted and preplanned. It is a part that you play. A relationships requires you to be your authentic self. It takes into account the complexities of every woman and family.
Most Frequently Asked Questions: Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
In this bonus episode, I sit down with Richie and answer another round of your frequently asked questions.
Do I have to shut people out if they don’t respect my boundaries?: Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
If your parents aren’t respecting your boundaries, there can a middle ground between putting up with it and shutting them out completely.