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Ditch The Friend Drama Once And For All!
Sometimes friend drama rears its head in adult girlfriend relationships. If you want to ditch the exaggerated responses and cattiness, developing emotional awareness and healthy communication is the key.
How do I prevent burnout as a working mom? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
DJ is finishing up her maternity leave, and she feels nervous about going back to work. There is so much on her plate, and it feels like something needs to be deprioritized as she re-enters the workspace. The only problem is, there isn’t anything that can be pushed to the side.
How can I fall in love with my life again as a new mother? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Angie sometimes feels grief when she thinks of how her life used to be. It almost feels like she missed out on being young by getting married and having children in her early 20s. Overall, she wants to learn how to live this stage of life and feel like herself again.
How can I recognize a healthy romantic connection when I have one? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
We tend to replay our early relationships in our romantic relationships. In some ways, it’s life telling us that we need to heal a past wound. Healing is possible through therapy, inner child work, choosing healthier relationships, and striving to be more authentic.
The Lasting Impact of Benson’s “To The Mothers in Zion” with Valerie Hamaker from Latter Day Struggles
We can value motherhood and trust women’s desires to also have hobbies, careers, education, and more. One does not have to come at the expense of the other.
How can I find support for myself as my husband heals from a traumatic childhood? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Cassie’s husband is actively working on healing from this trauma, but there are times when she feels like her wants and needs have to take a back seat until he is better.
How do I validate myself in my struggles with secondary infertility? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Moriah is in a unique position where she belongs to the infertility community but feels guilty for struggling with that heartache when she already has two children.
The Importance of Emotional Awareness
Feeling all of the emotions and learning how to process them, tolerate them, and celebrate them can transform your life. This is all possible through developing emotional awareness.
How do I share my doubts about the LDS Church with my family? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
One part of being honest about a faith journey can be disappointing your parents.
How do I come to terms with my last baby entering toddlerhood? Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Kelsey is feeling a sense of loss as her third child leaves the baby stage behind. Instead she wants to be able to feel more joy as her child grows and develops.
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!