The Natasha Helfer Podcast

Allan and Kattie Mount join this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast to chat about handling mixed faith marriages. Allan and Kattie are behind the "Marriage on a Tightrope" podcast and have an upcoming workshop with Natasha.    To join the workshop, go to:   tightropemarriage.com   Then select "Join our Workshop" in the top right.   The 6-week workshop starts April 6th via Zoom and will run ever...

Natsha is joined by Camden Morgante on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast to discuss her book, "Recovering from Purity Culture". Camden is a licensed psychologist, coach, speaker, and author and her mission is to help folks heal their faith, sexuality, and relationships from toxic beliefs. To find out more about Camden, you can visit her webiste: drcamden.com   To help keep this podcast go...

Natasha is joined by Dr. Mark Gregory Karris to discuss his book, "Diabolical Trinity: Healing Religious Trauma from a Wrathful God, Tormenting Hell, and a Sinful Self". Dr. Mark Gregory Karris is a licensed marriage and family therapist in full-time private practice in San Diego, California. He specializes in religious trauma, men's issues, and couples therapy. He is a frequent workshop presenter...

Angie Millet joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. They discuss current events happening at BYU. For more on Angie Millet, MSW Intern: https://symcounseling.com/angie-millet/   To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at  natashahelfer.com  and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha's channel on Youtube and follo...

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Natasha is joined by Dr. Tom Murray to discuss the idea of "Over Controlled." Dr. Tom Murray, author, international trainer, educator, and couples and sex therapist-supervisor, is a widely sought-after expert in sexuality and intimate relationships. For more than two decades, Murray has worked with everyday folks to embrace their weirdness, shed label...

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Natasha is joined by other providers, Angela "Angie" Millet, MSW Intern, and Jana Spangler, IPC, to discuss current events.   You can find out more about them here: Angela "Angie" Millet, MSW Intern: https://symcounseling.com/angie-millet/ Jana Spangler, IPC: https://symcounseling.com/jana-spangler/   To help keep this podcast going, please consider d...

Natasha is joined by Erika Nordfelt, LCPC, CMHC, on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. They discuss her book, "Don't Walk Alone: Understanding the Dive Gift of Connection While Navigating Shame". Erika practices in Rexburg and Picatello. For more about her and her practice, go here:  https://www.greenstonecounseling.com/   To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at  nata...

Jennifer Vencill and Lauren Fogel Mersy join Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. They wrote a book, "Desire: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships". "A radically inclusive, sex-positive guide to managing the inevitable libido differences in our relationships, authored by two certified sex therapists who are passionate about good sex 2024 Distinguis...

Mike Fuller joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. Mike worked as a full-time seminary teacher of the LDS church for twenty years. He summarizes his reason to change careers as a "journey from orthodoxy to compassion". He has found that making decisions based on values has been fulfilling. He received both his B.A in Communication and Psychology in 2002 and  M.A in Education...

Juliane (Jules) Taylor Shore joins this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. She has a new book, "Setting Boundaries that Stick: How Neurobiology can Help You Rewire Your Brain to Feel Safe, Connected, and Empowered." In her own words: I'm a therapist, author, teacher, and mom who is creating spaces where people can move into more self-compassion, self-trust, empowerment, and integrity. I regula...

Sara Rands & Ian Robertson join Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. They share their on-line dating story while providing you some skills to dating to remember. Sara is a provider at Symmetry Solutions and to find out more about her, go here: https://symcounseling.com/sara-rands/ To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episod...

This episode is being re-released for your enjoyement. Please enjoy the episode. Natasha Helfer interviews Dr. Gina Ogden , PhD, LMFT (August 9, 1935 – November 2, 2018) on one of the most common complaints that get brought to sex therapists: low female sexual desire. Gina shares years of experience where she helps us ask pivotal questions to break this construct apart. What is it that we desire?...

This episode is being re-released for your enjoyement. Please enjoy the episode. Natasha Helfer interviews Richard and Lawrence Siegel, in the continuing discussion of why the framing of sexual issues as addiction is problematic. What are the neurological/medical explanations currently taking place within the sexual field? What are the diagnostic implications? What is the research that has been ha...

Natasha is joined by Dr. Betty Martin to discuss consent on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast.  The Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent is based on the work of Betty Martin, over her 30+ years of working hands-on with patients, clients, and students. Over the last couple of years, she has been graciously assisted by Robyn Dalzen, who helped her get the book over the finish l...

This episode is being re-released for your enjoyement. Please enjoy the episode. Natasha has an upcoming group that you can sign up for: Pornography Dilemma Online Group with Natasha This group has been developed to help couples overcome the common struggles with pornography use within the marital contract. During this group, we will: Begin to deal with and repair the typical secrecy/betrayal cycl...

This episode is being re-released for your enjoyement. Please enjoy the episode. Natasha has an upcoming group that you can sign up for: Pornography Dilemma Online Group with Natasha This group has been developed to help couples overcome the common struggles with pornography use within the marital contract. During this group, we will: Begin to deal with and repair the typical secrecy/betrayal cycl...

Natasha is joined by Rachel Larsen on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Rachel Larsen interviews Natasha Helfer about the types of issues couples come into therapy in regards to distress about porn use. They also discuss an upcoming support/educational group. Pornography Dilemma Online Group with Natasha This group has been developed to help couples overcome the common struggles with pornography...

Natasha is joined by Ian Kerner on this episdoe of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. Ian Kerner, PhD, LMFT  is the co-Director of the sex therapy program at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy and contributes regularly on the topic of sexual health for CNN. He is the New York Times best-selling author of "She Comes First" (Harper Collins) which has been translated into more than a dozen languag...

Natasha is joined by Kerry Pray in this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. Kerry recently wrote and edited a book, "The Book of Queer Mormon Joy." The story of queer Mormons is one that some might not expect to be joyful. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has traditionally asserted that queerness is counter to God's plan and that gender as determined at birth is eternal. Any marr...

Evita "Lavitaloca" Sawyer joins Natasha on this episode on the Natasha Helfer Podcast! They discuss all things nonmonogamy. To find out more about Evita, check out her instagram profile @lavitaloca34:   https://www.instagram.com/lavitaloca34/?hl=en To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subs...

Natasha is joined by other providers on the Symmetry team to discuss current events, in particlar, the recently released Trans policy by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha's channel on Youtube and follow her profession...

Natasha is joined in this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast by one of her providers, Sara Rands, ACMHC, to discuss "Faith Transitions and Existential Therapy".  You can find out more on Sara by going here: https://symcounseling.com/sara-rands/ To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subsc...

Natasha is joined by other providers on the Symmetry team to discuss current events. To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha's channel on Youtube and follow her professional Facebook page at natashahelfer LCMFT, CST-S. You can find all her cool resources at natashahelfer....

Natasha sat down with Brittney Hartley, the author of "No Nonsense Spirituality." If you're looking for a fresh perspective on spirituality without the need for blind belief, this is the perfect listen for you. Listen to discover practical tips and insights for incorporating spirituality into your everyday life. You can find out more by going here: https://nononsensespirituality.com and on Instagr...

Dr. Marie Thouin joined Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. Dr. Thouin is the author of the exciting new book "What is Compersion? Understanding Positive Empathy in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships." Can you believe this is the first scholarly comprehensive book on compersion?! Pre-order the book now! https://amzn.to/3xaeNBP You can find out more at: www. MarieThouin.co...