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The Natasha Helfer Podcast

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57: Symmetry Providers Discuss Current Events

April 17, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 29.5 MB

Natasha is joined by other providers on the Symmetry team to discuss current events. For more on them: Trisha Jensen, ICF: https://symcounseling.com/trisha-jensen/ Michelle Peets, LCSW: https://symcounseling.com/michelle-peets-2/ Sally "Sal" Osborne, Wellness Coach: https://symcounseling.com/sal-osborne/ 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...

56: The Existential Importance of the Penis

April 10, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 30.1 MB

Natasha sat down down with the well-respected sex therapist and author of the thought-provoking book "The Existential Importance of the Penis" Daniel Watter.    Together they delve into deep discussions about masculinity, sexuality, and the complexity of the male experience.  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 professio...

55: Benefits of Ketamine Assisted Services

April 05, 2024 22:08 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MB

Natasha discusses ketamine and how it can be beneficial for a myriad of factors for you. She is joined by Jake Clark-Bellenfant, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC and Medical Director and Provider at Symmetry Solutions. Jake oversees and provides psychiatric evaluations and follow-up care for those receiving Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and medication management. He received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Utah and graduated from the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitione...

54: Challenges Lesbian & Queer Folks Face in the LDS Church

March 22, 2024 13:56 - 1 hour - 30.9 MB

The latest episode of The Natasha Helfer Podcast featured an insightful conversation with Sally Osborne on the challenges that lesbians and queer folks face within the LDS church. Listen as Natasha and Sal dive deep into these topics and explore ways to create a more inclusive and understanding community.    This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so care for yourself...

53: Cannabis and Sexuality: Getting in the Weed

March 13, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 37.4 MB

Natasha and Aimee are getting into the "weed" in this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast! They dived into the intriguing world of cannabis and sexuality. Curious about the impact of cannabis on intimacy, pleasure and connection? Check out the episode!   This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so care for yourself accordingly. The views, thoughts and opinions expr...

52: Addiction, Compulsions & Impulsivity, OH MY!

February 29, 2024 05:31 - 1 hour - 40.6 MB

I was so excited to have had the Siegel brothers back on the show to talk about all the language that gets thrown around - consistently in clinically inaccurate ways. Especially in conservative and high-demand religious communities, the term “addiction” gets used not only by lay people, but other mental health professionals, in ways that pathologize people’s sexuality. This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may ...

51: Taking Back Our Sexuality

February 21, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 32.9 MB

Carah Burrell joins Natasha on this episode to discuss her journey. This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so care for yourself accordingly. The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or feelings of the Natasha Helfer or the Natasha Helfer Podcast. We provide a platform for open and diverse discussio...

50: Legislative Updates in Utah

February 18, 2024 16:14 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MB

Tara Olson and Natasha Helfer, LCMFT, CST-S discuss recent legislative updates in the state of Utah which affects all kinds of minority populations. It is appalling to see the backwards steps that are being taken in conservative, religiously motivated states throughout the country that are not abiding by evidence-based research and everything we know about social justice, relational health and mental health. The ramifications of these legislations harm people, have immediate effects, and ev...

49: Sexual Shame in "Sex Addiction" Programs

February 15, 2024 16:33 - 1 hour - 39.5 MB

I interviewed Preston Hobbs, ACMHC - who currently works for me at Symmetry Solutions, on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. I am so grateful he was willing to get so personal about his experience growing up Latter-day Saint/Mormon and the history he had with sexual shame from a very young age, being considered a "sex/porn addict" and the treatment approaches he faced in the LifeStar program. He shares how this affected his marriage, his relational health, his mental health and his...

48: Non-Monogamy...Jealousy...Compersion

February 08, 2024 23:22 - 1 hour - 30.5 MB

Dr. Joli Hamilton joins Natasha on this episode of The Natasha Helfer Podcast. Dr. Joli Hamilton is the relationship coach for couples who color outside the lines. She is a research psychologist, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and AASECT (pronounced ay-sect) certified sex educator. Joli also co-hosts the Playing with Fire podcast with her anchor partner, Ken. Joli’s been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, and NPR. She’s spent the past two decades studying and reimagining what love ca...

47: Aging, Disabilities & Sexuality

January 31, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 18.5 MB

On this episode, Natasha interviewed Ellen Barnard, MSW, CSE. Ellen is a matriarch in the field and brings immense wisdom and resources. She is a Sexuality Educator and the owner of A Woman's Touch Sexuality Resource Center, a shop offering sexual health education and products in a comfortable boutique setting. It's also a website and has been sharing valuable information for decades. For more than 35 years Ellen has been working with older folks and people with disabilities to support the...

46: Considering Ethical Non-monogamy

January 24, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 20.6 MB

Natasha is joined by Kelly Trust again on this episode! They continue their conversation, this time on ethical non monogamy. You can find Kelly on Instagram at: @kellymariefitmom This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so care for yourself accordingly. The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or f...

45: Naked & Coming Back Strong on Top of the BYU Cougar

January 22, 2024 04:55 - 1 hour - 26.8 MB

In this episode, Natasha interviewed Kelly Trust. In her words, "Once upon a time I went to Brigham Young University largely in part to growing up born-in-the-covenant Mormon (meaning it was a birthright and lifestyle handed to me with a whole garbage pile of labels and expectations along with it) "My freshman year they suspended me out for a violation of their honor code - a list of rules that align with the church on how to behave and what will get you removed from campus. It was a prema...

44: Symmetry Solutions Providers Discuss Current Events

December 22, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MB

Natasha and her team of providers discuss current events. For more on Natasha, you can go here: https://symmetrypath.com/natasha-helfer For more on Jenny Elledge: https://symmetrypath.com/jenny-elledge This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so care for yourself accordingly. Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini

43: Let the Woman Sing! How the LDS Church controls Participation

December 20, 2023 20:23 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MB

Natasha interviewed Evelyn Hornbarger who was just declined from being able to sing in a Latter-day Saint (aka Mormon) Christmas Eve event at her local congregation. We discussed how difficult it is to face these kinds of community rejections due to shifts in belief, especially in light of the Church often preaching unity while so often ostracizing so many of us who still want to be involved. Make sure to give us a listen. I also invite you to subscribe to the podcast on YouTube and all th...

42: Loving Someone who has Sexual Trauma

December 15, 2023 02:58 - 1 hour - 29.4 MB

Natasha is joined by Megan Negendank, LMFT, CST, to discuss her book, “Loving Someone who has Sexual Trauma.” Megan is the Founder of her practice, Love Heal Grow. You can find out more about Megan at: https://www.lovehealgrow.com/about-megan/ She's on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/megan.lovehealgrow/ Go to Love Heal Grow website at: lovehealgrow.com You can find her book, “Loving Someone who has Sexual Trauma" anywhere that books are sold. On Amazon: https://www.amazon....

41: Symmetry Solutions Providers Discuss Current Events

December 06, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MB

Natasha and her team of providers discuss current events. For more on Natasha, you can go here: https://symmetrypath.com/natasha-helfer For more on Jenny Elledge: https://symmetrypath.com/jenny-elledge For more on Michelle Peets: https://symmetrypath.com/michelle-peets Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini

40: Ask Natasha Anything: Questions about Sexually Educating our Kids

November 29, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 40.9 MB

Natasha is joined by Kenlee Anderson to ask questions about sexually educating children. Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini

39: Couples Retreat - Importance of Taking Time with Each Other

November 15, 2023 15:36 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MB

Natasha and team talk about their couple retreat from a fewweeks ago and the Importance of taking time with each other. Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini  

38: Symmetry Solutions Providers Discuss Current Events

November 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 35.8 MB

Natasha and Allan Alexander discuss current events including General LDS Conference and what's been happening with some LDS therapists.   Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini

37: Movember & Men's Health

October 28, 2023 03:15 - 1 hour - 28.5 MB

Meet Kurt!   I am so excited to have had him join me on The Natasha Helfer podcast!   In his daily life, Kurt Reinhardt leads a successful career as a consultant, cherishes his role as a devoted partner and loving father, occasionally embarks on adventures, and is an enthusiastic amateur gastronaut. However, over the past decade, Kurt has also been a passionate advocate for men's health and suicide prevention. He annually spearheads a campaign known as "Dyeing to Stop Men Dying" to r...

36: Is Using the Term "Mormon" Micro-Aggressive?

October 19, 2023 23:45 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB

What are your thoughts about the use of the word “Mormon”? Is it microaggressive?   Natasha shares her thoughts on the term and her experience as a key note speaker a few months back.   Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini

35: The Ethical Issues with "Sons of Helaman:" When Therapists Pathologize "Sin"

October 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 32.8 MB

There is a long standing history of therapists making the mistake of pathologizing human behavior through the lens of their own religious bias. Maurice Harker, founder of Sons of Helaman: Eternal Warriors, is such an example. He has created programs and written books mostly focused on “sexual self-mastery” which align with his beliefs as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka the Mormon Church). Braxton and Natasha discuss the ethical and problematic issues for the ...

34: Symmetry Solutions Providers Discuss Current Events

October 04, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 33.6 MB

Natasha and her team of providers discuss current events. For more on Natasha, you can go here: https://symmetrypath.com/natasha-helfer For more on Allan Alexander: https://symmetrypath.com/glenn-allan-alexander For more on Jenny Elledge: https://symmetrypath.com/jenny-elledge For more on Michelle Peets: https://symmetrypath.com/michelle-peets Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini

33: Jodi Hildebrandt: a Cautionary Tale - Is Your Therapist Practicing Ethically?

September 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 40.4 MB

Natasha interviewed a phenomenal panel of experts in the mental health field regarding the ethics of practice given the scandal that has broken about Jodi Hildebrandt. This panel will include professionals who specialize in sexuality, religion and child/adolescent development. Panelists include: Dr. Julie Hanks - https://www.drjuliehanks.com Aimee Heffernan - https://www.facebook.com/aimeeheff  Clair Mellenthin - https://clairmellenthin.com Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Ot...

32: Ask Natasha Anything! With Corrine Christian

September 21, 2023 04:13 - 1 hour - 39.4 MB

I'm excited to be joined by Corrine Christian for this epiosde of, "Ask Me Anything!" Corrine will be bringing questions from her group described below.  Corrine is a mother of 7 children, five via open adoption, married to her hubby for 21 years, left Mormonism in the spring of 2018. She started a private women’s online & in person group called “Women Transitioning amid Faith & Knowledge” which supports any women who’ve left all legalistic, high demand religions and  are focusing on what’...

31: Symmetry Solutions Providers Discuss Current Events

September 13, 2023 15:08 - 1 hour - 27.5 MB

Natasha and her team of providers discuss current events including updates to BYU honing their language on honor code language regarding LGBTQ students and the church's response via the Church News website, saying there are no changes regarding their LGBTQ stance, the "Barbie" movie and how it intersects with Mormonism, and the tragedy of the Maui fires. For more on Natasha, you can go here: https://symmetrypath.com/natasha-helfer For more on Allan Alexander: https://symmetrypath.com/gle...

30: "You have Cancer": Dealing with a Diagnosis as a Father of Seven with Jeff Stewart

September 06, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 28 MB

I’m so pleased to have sats down with Jeff Stewart today and have a conversation regarding what the last year has been like for him and his family as he received an ambiguous cancer diagnosis. He went through surgery and treatment not knowing at times along the way what his prognosis would look like. Cancer. A scary word none of us wants to hear. One of the ways he dealt with his fears and pain was to write: writing specifically geared towards his children.  Jeff Stewart is a healthcare co...

29: The Vagina Blog: Passion for Female Body Health with April Davis

September 01, 2023 16:21 - 1 hour - 28.5 MB

I’m excited to have sat down and have a lovely vulva chat with the amazing April Davis. A compelling speaker, creative consultant, visual artist and wordsmith, April Davis has been featured in magazines, on podcasts, and on stage, sharing her wisdom, humor and knowledge as the creator of The Vagina Blog and The Vagina Blog Podcast. Her passion and drive have created an entire community around female body health, as she empowers women and vagina owners to love themselves fully while focusing ...

28: Mormon Gays Better Off at Church? Depends on How you Define "Better" - with Lisa Diamond

August 24, 2023 21:49 - 1 hour - 31.5 MB

Back by popular demand, I had the amazing Dr. Lisa Diamond back on the show to discuss some recent research that has been making some buzz out of Utah State University. We are both concerned on how, without proper context, this kind of study will get weaponized within the LDS community as well as other high-demand religious communities.   The study can be found here:   "The Impact of Changes in Religion on Health Among Sexual Minority Mormons" by Dr. Tyler Lefevor   Check out an...

27: Safeguarding LDS Children: The Grassroots Effort in the UK

August 16, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 35 MB

Jane Christie and Sara Delaney played a crucial role (along with many others) in the grassroots movement in the UK to have the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints require background checks of anyone who works with the youth of the Church. Unlike many other religious organizations, the Church has a history of NOT having Background Checks be a part of giving “callings” to folks who work with children and adolescents. This has been a concern many members worldwide have brought to the le...

26: Post-Traumatic Thriving: The Art, Science & Stories of Resilience

August 09, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 32 MB

In this episode, Natasha interviewed “Master of Disaster.” Dr. Randy Bell is a sociologist and an economist who specializes in disaster recovery projects. He has consulted in numerous world tragedies including the World Trade Center, Flight 93, Sandy Hook, BP Oil Spill, Hurricane Katrina, the Bikini Atoll Nuclear Test sidtes, the Northridge earthquake, OJ Simpson case, Jon Benet Ramsey case, Heaven’s Gate and hundreds of others. Dr. Bell has written a book about Post-Traumatic Thriving… Yes,...

25: Ronald's Little Factory: A Commentary on Mormon Masturbation

July 31, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 30 MB

Natasha sat down with Brent Bokovoy to discuss his latest film, "Ronald’s Little Factory". Those growing up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints receive clear messages that in order to abide by the “Law of Chastity” you should not fall to the temptation of masturbation. This belief, that masturbation is a sin, is common in fundamental, conservative & strict religions. Masturbation has long been seen within the scientific and pediatric communities as normative human behavior. We...

24: Being Boobless: Redefining & Reclaiming Femininity

June 01, 2023 12:28 - 1 hour - 32.6 MB

I’m so excited I got to talk to Lacey Marie about her journey dealing with infection and illness due to breast implants. And how she has come to terms and peace with her boobless body as well as her advocacy work to educate others. After years of Mormonism and the need for perfection, Lacey Marie had gone to great lengths to fit into the ideal woman box that had been painted by society and The Mormon culture. In an effort to save her marriage she opted for a breast augmentation. At the end...

23: Current Events at the Intersection of Religion, Sexuality and Mental Health with Allan Alexander and Jenny Elledge

May 24, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MB

Natasha is joined by Allan Alexander and Jenny Elledge to go over current topics including: mental health stigmas in certain religious populations award for advocacy against female genital mutilation wave of anti-transgender bills divide religious leaders For more on Symmetry Solutions, visit symmetrpath.com For more on Allan, visit: https://symmetrypath.com/glenn-allan-alexander For more on Jenny, visit: https://symmetrypath.com/jenny-elledge Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and ou...

22: Ask Natasha Anything!

May 19, 2023 13:29 - 50 minutes - 23 MB

Natasha Helfer tackles some questions from the audience in regards to sex therapy! Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini  

21: The Ignorance and Danger in Anti-Transgender Laws with Dr. Lisa Hansen

May 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 33.8 MB

As I have watched in despair as the medical and general rights of our trans community members continue to get stripped in state after state, I am continually motivated to interview people who work in the field and can speak to the many issues I feel people are making decisions based on fear, bias, misinformation, bad science, bad politics and plain old discrimination. Dr. Lisa Hansen recently wrote an excellent op-ed in the Salt Lake Tribune titled “Mental health professionals see the danger...

20: Not allowed to be Lesbian...Making their MOM work...Now they will be Punished with Lacey Bagley

May 03, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 35.4 MB

I interviewed Dr. Lacey Bagley who was facing an ecclesiastical disciplinary council this past Sunday morning from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she was excommunicated. This episode was recorded the night before the excommunication.   Dr. Bagley is queer and is in a mixed-orientation marriage. She and her husband have been life long members of the church and have been devoted to their faith and faith community. Due to their decisions to find solutions to make th...

19: Current Events at the Intersection of Religion, Sexuality and Mental Health with Jenny Elledge

April 26, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 35.2 MB

Natasha is joined by Jenny Elledge as they discuss current events at the intersection of religion, sexuality, and mental health. For more on Symmetry Solutions, visit symmetrpath.com For more on Jenny, visit: https://symmetrypath.com/jenny-elledge Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini

18: Exploring Queerness & Coming Out: How to do Better as a Parent with Rowan Helfer Parker

April 19, 2023 12:14 - 1 hour - 37.2 MB

Have you ever thought about how you would react if your child came out as LGBTQ+?  Has this already happened? Do you have any regrets? Do you wonder if you were supportive enough?    Even though I am a certified sex therapist and a licensed family therapist, I faced some of the biases and mistakes I made when my kiddo came out. I am sitting down for a frank discussion with Rowan as they look back on the journey to allyship.    Rowan Helfer Parker (they/them) is a biology student at...

17: The ExMo Candle Co: Lighting Outer Darkness Together with Jennifer Renart

April 12, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 35.3 MB

When we go through faith transitions, people tend to respond in all different kinds of ways. Feeling fear, confusion, anger, and betrayal are super common. And many of us cry, rage, and go into funks of depression - also, totally normal. At the same time, laughter and using creativity are also ways people heal. Today we will be talking with Jennifer Renart, co-creator of the ExMo Candle Company. She says on her website: “I love making ex-Mormon candles. It’s been beyond cathartic pouring my ...

16: The Naked Pastor: Ministering through Art with David Hayward

April 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 31.5 MB

Have you seen those awesome cartoons where Jesus is holding a rainbow sheep? Where Jesus gets all sassy with hypocritical and mean churchgoers who are ostracizing whole segments of our population? Where Jesus is walking out of church holding hands with the trans sheep?They are all sooooo bad ass!! I got to interview the man behind the scenes, David Hayward (aka The Naked Pastor)! I couldn’t be more excited to have heard his religious deconstruction story, how he got started with his art an...

15: Symmetry Solutions Providers Discuss Current Events

March 29, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MB

Thank you for joining us for a Symmetry Solutions panel discussion. I'm joined by Jenny Elledge and Michelle Peets as we discuss: SEC and financial fines of the LDS Church - mental health implications Social Safety study finds high number of Utah women feel chronically unsafe New BYU President Holland speaking at public university Ongoing domestic violence concerns in religious communities   Visit our website to learn more about our bios and group practice: symmetrypath.com. Please...

14: Leaving the Fold: Understanding Religious Trauma with Marlene Winell

March 22, 2023 04:38 - 52 minutes - 23.8 MB

Do you wonder why your’e having such a hard time if you’ve left your religion? Do you think it’s silly to struggle when all you’ve experienced is a “shift of beliefs”? Turns out this isn’t so silly after all!   You may fit the criteria for a cPTSD diagnosis! I was so excited to have interviewed the person who developed the term "Religious Trauma Syndrome". I remember being skeptical decades ago when I heard the language. And now, after working with people from conservative and high dema...

13: Building Emotional Muscle with Allan Alexander

March 15, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MB

I was so happy I got the chance to chat with Allan about the importance of emotional intelligence for a person's growth and development. Also within the context of relationships. We specifically focused on "men" - people who identify and/or grew up socialized with male gender roles/expectations. To register for Allan’s group starting in April please visit symmetrypath.com/groups Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini

12: The Art and Intelligence of Swearing with Aimee Heffernan

March 08, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 30.7 MB

The last two times I have presented on sex therapy and faith transitions at the Mormon Mental Health Association, I have received a similar critique that goes something along the lines of: “I wish you wouldn’t swear during your presentations. It’s unprofessional.” Since, these evaluations are confidential/private, I thought I would turn my response into a podcast so we could have a wider discussion about the taboos of swearing, some of the reasons they exist, and why my swearing is actually ...

11: Kink Informed on the Leather Couch with Stefani Goerlich

March 01, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 30.6 MB

I’m so glad I got the chance to talk to Dr. Stefani Goerlich all about kink! So many misperceptions and taboos abound around this sexual topic and anytime we can dismantle discrimination and edify education, we all get healthier. Stefani Goerlich is an award-winning author of The Leather Couch: Clinical Practice with Kinky Clients, and the advance-practice sequel Kink-Affirming Practice: Culturally Competent Therapy from the Leather Chair. Stefani is an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist and a...

10: La Virgencita y La Puta: The Archetypes of the Latina Sexual Woman with Jacqui Mendez

February 22, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 29.4 MB

I’m excited that I spoke with Jacqui about the archetypes Latina women regularly face. Don’t be too sexual or you’ll be in trouble with religion or other groups of women. But be sexual for the male gaze and heteronormative “success.” Where in lies the encouragement to be sexual for herself?   Jacqueline Mendez is an AASECT-certified sex therapist and sex therapist supervisor. She provides sex therapy supervision virtually to clinicians nationally and internationally. She is the founder ...

09: Symmetry Solutions Providers Discuss Current Events

February 15, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MB

Thank you for joining us for a Symmetry Solutions panel discussion. I shared an update on my interaction with local church leaders. We also covered some other topics including the recent church's temple changes. Natasha Helfer, Jenny Elledge, Stephanie Lobrot and Allan Alexander. Visit our website to learn more about our bios and group practice: symmetrypath.com. Please consider donating to keep this podcast going at natashahelfer.com. Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter C...

08: Politics in our Home Curriculums with Roni Jo Draper

February 08, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 33.3 MB

I loved having this conversation with Dr. Roni Jo Draper. Many people say they don’t want things to be politicized or sexualized… especially when it comes to kiddos. Well, sorry to break it to you but all of our homes are full of political, sexual, cultural and ecosystemic “curriculum” whether you realize it or not. Dr. Draper is a career educator and we had a wonderful discussion about -what- and -how- we teach. Even your home decor will probably make the cut.    Roni Jo Draper, Ph.D. ...