

LDS Mental Health Podcast
Niki Olsen
Niki Olsen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and coach who uses mental health skills taught through a spiritual perspective. This is a podcast for faithful women who want healing in their relationships, guidance from God and internal peace. Each week you’ll hear mental health concepts taught through a spiritual lens from a licensed clinical mental health counselor to help you start thinking in a higher holier way.
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Nov 14, 2022 • 11min
What it Means to Pray with Real Intent
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.I always thought that in order to pray with real intent I needed to feel a force behind it, an urgency or a desperateness. This always felt off to me that I needed to make my prayers feel forced, urgent or desperate. Until I started really studying about what meaningful prayers really meant, I had no idea what real intent meant. In this episode of the Meaningful Minutes Podcast I want to walk you through what it really means to pray with real intent.Meaningful Prayer Journal- Use code: HOLIDAY for buy 5 get 1 FREEhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/Prayer-JournalSeeking Personal Revelation Journal- Use code: FALLSALE for 20% offhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/revelationYou might also enjoy these episodes from the Meaningful Minutes PodcastEpisode 74: The Art of Meaningful Prayerhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/74 The Gospel is Not a Checklist. It's a relationship.https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/episode-37 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

Nov 7, 2022 • 11min
When You Don't Get What You Desire From Prayer
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.Prayer is tricky right? On one hand we are told that we need to ask to receive. Knock and it shall be opened. Yet on the other hand we are told to patiently trust in God’s timing. That God will answer in His own way and timing.Those opposing concepts used to get me tripped up. I felt like all I needed to do was ask and it would be granted. But also felt as though I needed to guess correctly what God’s will was then it would be granted. Almost trying to guess what God wants for me. So what is it that you are supposed to do when you don’t get what you desire from prayer? On this episode of the Meaningful Minutes Podcast I dive into a few options that might work for you. Meaningful Prayer Journalhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/Prayer-JournalSeeking Personal Revelation Journalhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/revelationYou might also enjoy these episodes from the Meaningful Minutes PodcastEpisode 34: Why You Aren’t Getting What You Want Out of Prayerhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/34 Episode 74: The Art of Meaningful Prayerhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/74 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

Oct 31, 2022 • 45min
Receiving Revelation Through Prayer with Hillary Hess
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.Sometimes we just need to try something new. Hillary Hess joined me today on the Meaningful Minutes Podcast to share her experience of trying out my Seeking Personal Revelation Journal.Hillary is a busy mom or 7, wife, and also runs her business, Helping of Happiness. She shares how the journal helped her open the lines of communication with God as she received “pages of inspiration.” As she reflected on those pages she was given answers to her prayers for herself, her business, and her children.Join Hillary and I as we discuss just how powerful revelation truly is. Meaningful Prayer Journalhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/Prayer-JournalSeeking Personal Revelation Journalhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/revelationConnect with Hillary HessWebsite:https://www.helpingofhappiness.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/helping_of_happinessYou might also enjoy these episodes from the Helping of Happiness PodcastHow to Have More Self Compassion with Niki Olsen (Episode #116)https://www.helpingofhappiness.com/as-the-friend/2020/7/7/self-compassionParenting Kids with ADHD (Episode #91)https://www.helpingofhappiness.com/as-the-friend/2020/1/14/parenting-kids-with-adhd?rq=niki%20olsenHow to Receive Personal Revelation in Your Daily Life (Episode #125) Re-releasehttps://www.helpingofhappiness.com/as-the-friend/2019/9/27/personal-revelation?rq=nikiCheck 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

Oct 24, 2022 • 10min
When You Feel Uncertain in Prayer
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.Uncertainty in prayer is an interesting thing because we usually approach God in prayer with something we are uncertain about hoping to come out of prayer with a certain answer. But let me introduce a mind blowing alternative. What if uncertainty in prayer is part of the plan? What if uncertainty HAS to be there? When we don’t get a clear answer to every prayer we still have to move forward. This is where our faith and our agency come into play. Listen to this week’s episode of the Meaningful Minutes Podcast as I discuss why acting with uncertainty is how we build faith.Meaningful Prayer Journalhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/Prayer-Journal Seeking Personal Revelation Journalhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/revelationYou might also enjoy these episodes from the Meaningful Minutes PodcastEpisode 62. Understanding the Eve Mindset with Melinda Wheelwright Brownhtttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/62 Episode 44: How Your Internal Battles Block Revelationhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/episode%2044 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

Oct 17, 2022 • 10min
The Power of Asking: Why Pray for Something I Can Do For Myself
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.Do you find yourself only praying for things you can’t do on your own? When you think about your day and you begin to pray, do you only think about asking for help with those things that seem bigger than you and your abilities.Doing that isn’t necessarily a “bad” thing, but you are leaving a huge source of power on the table when you don’t ask for help with the things you CAN do on your own.Join me today on the Meaningful Minutes Podcast as I dive into why asking for guidance and help with all parts of your life will give you the capacity to accomplish more.Meaningful Prayer Journalhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/Prayer-JournalSeeking Personal Revelation Journalhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/revelationYou might also enjoy these episodes from the Meaningful Minutes PodcastEpisode 65: Accessing Mental and Physical Strength Beyond Your Ownhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/65 Episode 74: The Art of Meaningful Prayerhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/74 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

Oct 10, 2022 • 15min
The Art of Meaningful Prayer
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.“To have communion with God, through his Holy Spirit, is one of the noblest aspirations of life.” ~ David O. McKayI absolutely agree. In addition to my daily prayer routine I often have a prayer in my heart. Multiple times a day. I ask for God’s help with my work or family. I offer gratitude even for the smallest of good things that happen. I also frequently offer prayers for others in need. I do this because I NEED GOD’S GUIDANCE. Personal revelation is my lifeline. Prayer is how I open that conduit and commune with Him.This week on the Meaningful Minutes Podcast I am sharing my tips for having more moments in your life where you are able to commune with God in a more meaningful way. This isn’t to tell you exactly how to pray but to help you find ways that are best for you.Meaningful Prayer Journalhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/Prayer-JournalSeeking Personal Revelation Journalhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/revelationYou might also enjoy these episodes from the Meaningful Minutes PodcastEpisode 71: General Conference Study tips with Erin Ropelatohttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/71 Episode 73: Creating a Prayer Routine with Natalie Boglehttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/73 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

Oct 3, 2022 • 37min
Creating a Prayer Routine with Natalie Bogle
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.David A Bednar taught, “Every sincere prayer is heard and answered by our Heavenly Father.”I agree! All of our prayers are heard and answered. However, sometimes those answers don’t come as expected or at the time we are wanting but they do come. The key is to find a time and place for prayer that works for each of us.This week on the Meaningful Minutes Podcast I am joined by Natalie Bogle. She is a business woman, wife and busy mom of 7. Natalie shares her experiences with prayer, personal revelation, and how she creates a space to hear the guidance of her Heavenly Parents.Follow Natalie Bogle on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/anchorplanner/Anchor Planner Websitehttps://www.anchorplanner.com/Meaningful Prayer Journalhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/Prayer-JournalSeeking Personal Revelation Journalhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/revelationYou might also enjoy these episodes from the Meaningful Minutes PodcastEpisode 33: Prayer is Not a Drive-thru Orderhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/33 Episode 34: Why You Aren’t Getting What You Want Out of Prayerhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/34 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

Sep 19, 2022 • 11min
5 Steps to "Hear Him" at General Conference
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.I love General Conference time! I didn’t always love it though. In fact, when I joined the church when I was 19 I thought that there was just one session and they replayed it 5 times so you only needed to watch one of the sessions. I remembered how shocked I was when I found out it was in fact 10 hours of talks all in one weekend.I don’t think I watched or even studied all of the general conference talks for the first 15 years I was a member of the church. It was just too overwhelming to me.Now I study every talk. I try to set aside conference weekend to watch the talks and really understand what the message is for me out of each conference. Now remember it has taken me 21 years to get to this point, so don’t overwhelm yourself if you aren’t there.So today I want to share with you the tools I use to study the talks and hear the revelation that God has for me.General Conference Connection Study Guides only $5https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/general-conference-April-2022Seeking Personal Revelation Journalhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/revelationDownload the worksheet for all 5 steps to “Hear Him”https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/72 You might also enjoy these episodes from the Meaningful Minutes PodcastEpisode 36: Seeking Personal Revelation Dailyhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/episode-36-seeking-personal-revelation-daily Episode 26. Receiving Revelation with a Busy Lifehttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/26 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

Sep 12, 2022 • 35min
General Conference Study Tips With Erin Ropelato
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.Have you ever noticed that kindergarteners can consume a lot of information and quickly grasp a new concept? One of the reasons is because teachers use a lot of different learning styles to teach them. Erin Ropelato, a retired kindergarten teacher. She teaches that we each have different ways of learning and when applied correctly the gospel topics we learn and consume will be ingrained in us.This week on the Meaningful Minutes Podcast Erin has joined us to teach us each of those 8 styles and how she applies them to gospel study. She believes that when we use learning styles that speak to us we can use them to more fully ingrain gospel topics into our lives.Join Removing Roadblocks to Revelation Group Coachinghttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/removing-roadblocks-to-revelationConnect with Erin Ropelatohttps://seekthisjesusstudy.com/On IG: @seekthisjesusstudyJoin the FREE 5-Days to “Hear Him” Challenge https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/hearhimFREE Mini Course: Creating A Consistent Spiritual Routine https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/creating-a-consistent-spiritual-routine-registrationYou might also enjoy these episodes from the Meaningful Minutes PodcastEpisode 57. Why "I Don't Have Time For Scripture Study" Might Actually Be Truehttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/57 Episode 29: The Real Reason You're Not Receiving Revelationhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/29 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

Aug 29, 2022 • 16min
How Emotions Block Revelation
Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.Recently on the podcast I have been talking about the natural man and how we all experience it. It can be deception, overwhelm, not measuring up to perceived standards, silent suffering, despair, irrationality, and abandonment from God etc.So today I want to talk about how those emotions can trigger that natural man state and cause you to be blocked from the revelation you need to spiritually survive in this world. I also discuss the 4 tools I teach that will help you overcome those emotions and how to open the lines of communication between you and He who has all the comfort and guidance you need.Join Removing Roadblocks to Revelation Group Coachinghttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/removing-roadblocks-to-revelationJoin the FREE 5-Days to “Hear Him” Challenge https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/hearhimFREE Mini Course: Creating A Consistent Spiritual Routine https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/creating-a-consistent-spiritual-routine-registrationYou might also enjoy these episodes from the Meaningful Minutes PodcastEpisode 50: The Thoughts that Prevent You From Investing in Yourself Spirituallyhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/50Episode 44: How Your Internal Battles Block Revelationhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/episode%2044 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


