LDS Mental Health Podcast

The podcast discusses the challenges of grieving during the holiday season and shares strategies to navigate through it. It emphasizes the importance of honoring one's grief, considering what matters most, setting realistic expectations, planning for emotions, and practicing self-care.

Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.Has everything in your life turned out the way you hoped it would? I would bet not. Life is full of twists and turns for all of us. Sometimes those twists and turns can bring us a lot of heartache and pain.Such is true for Amber Jackson. With the birth of her son who was born with down syndrome, an unexpected divorce, and then death of her second husband her life is completely different than anything she ever expected or dreamed of. That doesn’t mean she hasn’t found joy though.Throughout her journey of unexpected twists and turns in her life she has learned to connect with the Savior to bring joy in her life regardless of her circumstances. Listen in as she shares her story, how she found joy, and how you can too.Grab Your Daily Joy Guide Herehttps://freebie.ambermariejackson.com/joy-todayGrab Your Meaningful Prayer Journals Herehttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/Prayer-JournalYou might also enjoy these episodes from the LDS Mental Health PodcastEpisode 126: How to Let Go of Control Without Anxietyhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/126Episode 122: 4 Foundations to Stronger Mental Healthhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/122Check out what other resources are available from Nikihttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.comFollow Niki on social media for more free contenthttps://www.instagram.com/nikiolsencoaching/Grab your Skill Tap Band HEREwww.LDSMHco.com Fortify Your Mental Health FREE Mini Coursehttps://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/FortifyRegistration

Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.There is a ton of research that says waking up early is good for your health. In fact, a lot of the research says that if you can wake up and get the morning sunlight exposure it will help you regulate your sleep-wake cycle. This helps your body get in a rhythm of healthy sleep patterns. This morning sunlight has been proven to strengthen your immune system, reduce stress and support your mental health.I’m sure you have heard that quote from Benjamin Franklin that says, “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise?” So the new research is just a confirmation of what people have known for years.I too am a firm believer in being a morning person. But I haven’t always been. In fact, it was a years-long journey to become one myself but it has benefited my life in many ways. So this week I am sharing 3 things that I did to become a morning person. Meaningful Prayer Journalhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/Prayer-JournalSeeking Personal Revelation Journalhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/revelationYou might also enjoy these episodes from the LDS Mental Health PodcastEpisode 122: 4 Foundations to Stronger Mental Healthhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/122Episode 125: 3 Ways to Protect Yourself From Satan Dailyhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/125Check out what other resources are available from Nikihttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.comFollow Niki on social media for more free contenthttps://www.instagram.com/nikiolsencoaching/Grab your Skill Tap Band HEREwww.LDSMHco.com Fortify Your Mental Health FREE Mini Coursehttps://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/FortifyRegistration

Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.Control is a funny thing and one I see so many women cling to when life feels chaotic or funny enough when life is out of control. When things feel out of control in your life the response is often to cling tighter to controlling that thing. To maneuver it in a way that lessens anxiety.The funny thing is the more you try to control, the more the anxiety will increase. In this episode I am teaching you three ways you can actually let go of control AND lessen your anxiety in the process. The Anxiety Buster Bundlehttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/offers/XFk2XLuCSpiritual Survival Coursehttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/spiritual-survival-course-special-offerClarity in the Chaos Coursehttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/meditationConnection Coursehttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/connection-courseYou might also enjoy these episodes from the LDS Mental Health PodcastEpisode 122: 4 Foundations to Stronger Mental Healthhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/122Episode 119: 7 Sabotagers of Your Mental Health (Part 1)https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/119Check out what other resources are available from Nikihttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.comFollow Niki on social media for more free contenthttps://www.instagram.com/nikiolsencoaching/Grab your Skill Tap Band HEREwww.LDSMHco.com Fortify Your Mental Health FREE Mini Coursehttps://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/FortifyRegistration

Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.You may not know this, but I have a full time job working as a therapist on the Navajo Reservation. As part of this job, I consult with a Navajo traditional counselor frequently. In order to help create healing with not only western medicine, our behavioral health department also creates traditional healing with Navajo healers who perform ceremonies, teachings and specific prayers.Our traditional healer, Ernest Begay, has taught me so much about the Navajo teachings and every time I am so blown away at how closely they fit with the teachings of the gospel. One teaching that he is always pressing upon us as therapists is the concept of arrows being shot at us due to the nature of what we take on everyday.Join me today as I relate these traditional teachings to how you can avoid the onslaught of arrows in your life.Join the 30 Days to Stronger Mental Health Challengehttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/MentalHealthYou might also enjoy these episodes from the LDS Mental Health PodcastEpisode 122: 4 Foundations to Stronger Mental Healthhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/122Episode 112: 3 Things That Make Trials Worsehttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/112Check out what other resources are available from Nikihttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.comFollow Niki on social media for more free contenthttps://www.instagram.com/nikiolsencoaching/Grab your Skill Tap Band HEREwww.LDSMHco.com Fortify Your Mental Health FREE Mini Coursehttps://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/FortifyRegistration

Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.I know just how powerful the words of God can be in my life and I want you to feel that too if you are on the struggle bus when it comes to scripture study. A lot of women get caught up in the idea of what scripture study is “supposed to look like.” I have too!This can be overwhelming and make it feel like it’s not worth the effort. Truth is, scripture study can be very beneficial to your mental health. So this week I am doing a Try this…skip that scripture study episode to help you find simple and effective ways to improve your personal scripture study.Grab your Meaningful Prayer Journals Herehttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/Prayer-JournalYou might also enjoy these episodes from the LDS Mental Health PodcastEpisode 122: 4 Foundations to Stronger Mental Healthhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/122Episode 118: What it Takes to Become a Divine Receiver and Not a Natural Man Doer of the Gospelhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/118Check out what other resources are available from Nikihttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.comFollow Niki on social media for more free contenthttps://www.instagram.com/nikiolsencoaching/Grab your Skill Tap Band HEREwww.LDSMHco.com Fortify Your Mental Health FREE Mini Coursehttps://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/FortifyRegistration

Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.As a mental health therapist and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints I care deeply about the mental health of full time missionaries. Being a missionary is an incredible experience that also involves trials and tribulations. Especially when it comes to mental health. In this episode I am joined by Hadley Dunn who recently returned home from her mission. She has struggled with anxiety for many years and being a missionary exacerbated her symptoms. Listen in as she shares her journey of learning to trust God, have compassion for herself, and how imperative the support of her family and ward members really was.Meaningful Prayer Journalhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/Prayer-JournalSeeking Personal Revelation Journalhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/revelationYou might also enjoy these episodes from the LDS Mental Health PodcastEpisode 116: Accessing Peace in the Unpeacefulhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/116Episode 108: Am I Having a Thought or a Promptinghttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/108 Check out what other resources are available from Nikihttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.comFollow Niki on social media for more free contenthttps://www.instagram.com/nikiolsencoaching/Grab your Skill Tap Band HEREwww.LDSMHco.com Fortify Your Mental Health FREE Mini Coursehttps://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/FortifyRegistration

Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.Are you a faithful woman who is feeling stressed, unmotivated, confused or emotional? Or are you struggling with your mental health, know someone else who is struggling with their mental health? Or perhaps you know that you have the potential to struggle with your mental health in the future. If you answered yes to any of those, then this episode is for you!The key to strong mental health is a good foundation that will help you withstand the inevitable storms of life. Unfortunately I see many women who are not doing anything to build a strong foundation for their mental health. So this episode I will focus on 4 ways you can build a strong foundation for your mental health. Join the 30 Days to Stronger Mental Health Challengehttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/MentalHealthYou might also enjoy these episodes from the LDS Mental Health PodcastEpisode 119: 7 Sabotagers of Your Mental Health (Part 1)https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/119Episode 120: 7 Sabotagers of Your Mental Health (Part 2)https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/120Check out what other resources are available from Nikihttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.comFollow Niki on social media for more free contenthttps://www.instagram.com/nikiolsencoaching/Grab your Skill Tap Band HEREwww.LDSMHco.com Fortify Your Mental Health FREE Mini Coursehttps://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/FortifyRegistration

Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.I have been spending the month focusing on fortifying your mental health by looking at ways you might be sabotaging it. Now this is part 3 of 3 in a series. So if you haven’t already, check out part 1 and 2 from the last two week’s episodes.In the last two episodes, I have covered 6 of the 7 common sabotagers that women are doing to their mental health that aren’t helpful. I split them all up into 3 different episodes in order to give each one the time it deserves. Today I am going to outline one giant concept that might sabotage your mental health.This particular sabotager of your mental health has to do with relationships. I am calling this sabotager, codependent behaviors. Listen in as I share what exactly that means and how to avoid it.Join the 30 Days to Stronger Mental Health Challengehttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/MentalHealthYou might also enjoy these episodes from the LDS Mental Health PodcastEpisode 119:  7 Sabotagers of Your Mental Health (Part 1)https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/119Episode 120: 7 Sabotagers of Your Mental Health (Part 2)https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/120Check out what other resources are available from Nikihttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.comFollow Niki on social media for more free contenthttps://www.instagram.com/nikiolsencoaching/Grab your Skill Tap Band HEREwww.LDSMHco.com Fortify Your Mental Health FREE Mini Coursehttps://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/FortifyRegistration

Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.Usually around January, I see an influx of patients coming into my office who are really struggling with their mental health. There are some themes that I notice with people who struggle with their mental health in the winter and in general. These are certain things that someone might be doing or not doing that lead to a decrease in mental wellness. I want to talk about these in the form of sabotagers.Listen to Part 2 of the 7 Sabotagers of Mental Health as I share 3 emotional mindsets you might be falling into that sabotage your mental health.Join the 30 Days to Stronger Mental Health Challengehttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/MentalHealthYou might also enjoy these episodes from the LDS Mental Health PodcastEpisode 119: 7 Sabotagers of Your Mental Health (Part 1)https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/119Episode 104: 3 Ways to Be Perfecthttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/104Check out what other resources are available from Nikihttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.comFollow Niki on social media for more free contenthttps://www.instagram.com/nikiolsencoaching/Grab your Skill Tap Band HEREwww.LDSMHco.com Fortify Your Mental Health FREE Mini Coursehttps://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/FortifyRegistration