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FULFILLMENT THERAPY - Marriage & Family Therapy, Self Mastery, Self Actualization, Unmet Needs, LDS Parent, Family Connection
By Kendra Nielson | Therapist, Counselor, Self Development Educator, Fulfillment Therapy Founder, Consultant,Society & CultureHealth & FitnessMental HealthEducationSelf-ImprovementRelationships
FULFILLMENT THERAPY - Marriage & Family Therapy, Self Mastery, Self Actualization, Unmet Needs, LDS Parent, Family Connection episodes
- 367 | What If Burnout Is Actually an Invitation—Not a Failure? With Dr. Karyn Shanks Part 2
Show Notes:
Dr. Karyn Shanks and I continue to unpack why burnout and perfectionism are symptoms—not failures—and how our bodies hold critical messages for healing. You’ll discover fresh hope through the science of neuro-plasticity, epi-genetics, and the wisdom of story and compassion. If you’re ready to reclaim your energy, strengthen family connection, and live with purpose that fills you back up, this conversation is for you.
Enjoy!
-Kendra
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → [email protected]
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Group → Private FB Group
YouTube → Podcast Episode Videos
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
Karyn's Links:
https://www.karynshanksmd.com/
https://www.facebook.com/KarynShanksMD/
https://www.instagram.com/karynshanksmd/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karyn-shanks-md-9ba2a520/
26 min - 366 | What If Burnout Is Actually an Invitation—Not a Failure? With Dr. Karyn Shanks
Show Notes:
So many parents wake up feeling drained, overcommitted, and disconnected from the life they’ve worked so hard to build. In this Fulfillment Therapy episode, Dr. Karyn Shanks and I unpack why burnout and perfectionism are symptoms—not failures—and how our bodies hold critical messages for healing. You’ll discover fresh hope through the science of neuroplasticity, epigenetics, and the wisdom of story and compassion. If you’re ready to reclaim your energy, strengthen family connection, and live with purpose that fills you back up, this conversation is for you.
Enjoy!
-Kendra
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → [email protected]
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Group → Private FB Group
YouTube → Podcast Episode Videos
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
Karyn's Links:
https://www.karynshanksmd.com/
https://www.facebook.com/KarynShanksMD/
https://www.instagram.com/karynshanksmd/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karyn-shanks-md-9ba2a520/
27 min - 365 | "It's Not a Boundary, It's Avoidance": Are We Cutting Off Family Instead of Working Things Out?Show Notes:Has your adult child, sibling, or parent cut you off and called it a boundary? In this episode, licensed therapist Kendra Nielson explores the growing trend of family estrangement, how social media fuels "toxic" labels, and when no contact is truly wise versus a sign of conflict avoidance. Through a heartfelt client story, Kendra shares how parents can find peace, own their part, and practice patience while a loved one processes. Learn practical ways to teach your kids healthy conflict resolution and communication skills now, so connection lasts a lifetime.
Enjoy!
Kendra
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapyWebsite → https://fulfillmenttherapy.orgContact → [email protected]Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapyFacebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapyFacebook Group → Private FB GroupYouTube → Podcast Episode VideosSchedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coachingChat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests20 min - 364 | Beating Fall Burnout and Seasonal Depression: What Are Your Warning Signs Telling You?
Show Notes:
Do you feel like you're doing everything right as a parent, yet you're running on empty and can't remember the last time you felt truly energized? In this episode, licensed therapist Kendra Nielson explores parental burnout: what it is, the mental health signs to watch for, and why so many moms and dads overgive until the whole family pays the price. Through a powerful client story and her own experience with fall burnout and seasonal depression, Kendra shares practical self-care strategies, healthy boundaries, and proactive ways to prepare for holiday stress. Learn how modeling rest and fulfillment for your kids may be one of the most loving things you can do for your family.
Enjoy!
Kendra
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → [email protected]
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Group → Private FB Group
YouTube → Podcast Episode Videos
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
22 min - 363 | Breaking Free From Emotional Numbing, with Chris Yadon Part 2
Show Notes:
Join us for part 2 as we learn more practical mental health strategies to recognize emotional burnout, stop running on empty, and build a fulfilling life rooted in peace and presence. This conversation provides compassionate, actionable guidance for anyone ready to trade daily survival mode for vibrant emotional wellness and deeper connection.
Enjoy!-Kendra
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → [email protected]
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Group → Private FB Group
YouTube → Podcast Episode Videos
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
Chris's Links:
https://saprea.org/chris-yadon-professional-speaker/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisyadon/
29 min - 362 | Breaking Free From Emotional Numbing, with Chris Yadon
Show Notes:
When daily responsibilities become overwhelming, emotional numbing often steps in as a silent coping strategy, leaving parents feeling exhausted, disconnected, and lonely. Guest Chris Yadon joins Kendra Nielson to discuss the hidden path from emotional detachment to genuine healing, self-discovery, and meaningful family relationships. Learn practical mental health strategies to recognize emotional burnout, stop running on empty, and build a fulfilling life rooted in peace and presence. This conversation provides compassionate, actionable guidance for anyone ready to trade daily survival mode for vibrant emotional wellness and deeper connection.
Enjoy!
-Kendra
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → [email protected]
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Group → Private FB Group
YouTube → Podcast Episode Videos
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
Chris's Links:
https://saprea.org/chris-yadon-professional-speaker/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisyadon/
23 min - 361 | Why Can’t You Relax Without Guilt—Even When You’ve Earned It? Part 2, with Rebecca Hubbard
Show Notes:
In part 2 of this episode of Fulfillment Therapy, we sit down with Dr. Rebecca Hubbard, clinical psychologist and expert in burnout and overfunctioning, to explore the hidden mental load that impacts parental mental health, energy, and life satisfaction. Together, we further unpack how productivity pressure, perfectionism, and guilt around rest can quietly drain your fulfillment and affect your family dynamics. If you’re ready to improve your mental wellness, create healthier boundaries, and feel more present and energized as a parent, this conversation offers a powerful and practical shift.
Enjoy!
-Kendra
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → [email protected]
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Group → Private FB Group
YouTube → Podcast Episode Videos
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
Rebecca's Links:
Grounded Wellness LLC
www.groundedwellnessllc.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/grounded.wellness.living?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-hubbard-15802178
Medium: https://medium.com/@drhubbard
Quiz: https://grounded-wellness-llc.involve.me/productivity-pattern-quiz
Watch my TEDx talk, "The Way You Are Coping With Burnout is Keeping You Stuck"
The Way You Are Coping With Burnout is Keeping You Stuck | Dr. Rebecca Hubbard | TEDxNormal
25 min - 360 | Why Can’t You Relax Without Guilt—Even When You’ve Earned It?, with Rebecca Hubbard
Show Notes:
Why do so many high-achieving parents feel constantly behind, even when they’re doing everything “right”? In this episode of Fulfillment Therapy, Kendra Nielson sits down with Dr. Rebecca Hubbard, clinical psychologist and expert in burnout and overfunctioning, to explore the hidden mental load that impacts parental mental health, energy, and life satisfaction. Together, they unpack how productivity pressure, perfectionism, and guilt around rest can quietly drain your fulfillment and affect your family dynamics. If you’re ready to improve your mental wellness, create healthier boundaries, and feel more present and energized as a parent, this conversation offers a powerful and practical shift.
Enjoy!
-Kendra
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → [email protected]
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Group → Private FB Group
YouTube → Podcast Episode Videos
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
Rebecca's Links:
Grounded Wellness LLC
www.groundedwellnessllc.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/grounded.wellness.living?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-hubbard-15802178
Medium: https://medium.com/@drhubbard
Quiz: https://grounded-wellness-llc.involve.me/productivity-pattern-quiz
Watch my TEDx talk, "The Way You Are Coping With Burnout is Keeping You Stuck"
The Way You Are Coping With Burnout is Keeping You Stuck | Dr. Rebecca Hubbard | TEDxNormal
27 min - 359 | Kill Complacency: What Happens When You Stop Accepting "Good Enough": Part 2, with Marty Hofmann
Show Notes:
Learn more about why discipline creates freedom instead of restriction, how small daily habits break the complacency trap, and what it really means to live intentionally when you're already exhausted and overwhelmed. This conversation is for busy parents ready to stop drifting and start creating the meaningful, fulfilling life they've been too tired to pursue.
Enjoy!
-Kendra
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → [email protected]
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Group → Private FB Group
YouTube → Podcast Episode Videos
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
Marty's Links:
https://www.martyhofmann.com/
https://www.instagram.com/martyhofmann1/
https://www.youtube.com/@martyhofmann1
https://www.facebook.com/martyhofmann1
22 min - 358 | Kill Complacency: What Happens When You Stop Accepting "Good Enough", with Marty Hofmann
Show Notes:
Complacency doesn't announce itself—it quietly steals your life one "good enough" day at a time. Marty Hofmann, ultra-successful entrepreneur, father of six, and author of Kill Complacency, shares his personal wake-up call and how he stopped sleepwalking through life despite the chaos of raising a large family and building multiple businesses. Learn why discipline creates freedom instead of restriction, how small daily habits break the complacency trap, and what it really means to live intentionally when you're already exhausted and overwhelmed. This conversation is for busy parents ready to stop drifting and start creating the meaningful, fulfilling life they've been too tired to pursue.
Enjoy!
-Kendra
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → [email protected]
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Group → Private FB Group
YouTube → Podcast Episode Videos
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
Marty's Links:
Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BriaThePeriodWhisperer/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briagadd
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer
Podcast: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast
23 min
About FULFILLMENT THERAPY - Marriage & Family Therapy, Self Mastery, Self Actualization, Unmet Needs, LDS Parent, Family Connection
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to Fulfillment Therapy. I’m Kendra Nielson—wife, mom, licensed therapist, and someone who’s been right where you are. If you’re doing everything “right” but still feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and empty inside, know you’re not alone. Maybe you thought life, marriage, and parenting would be simpler or more rewarding by now, yet some days all you want to do is hide under the covers, scroll and series binge endlessly, or reach for comfort food instead of facing the stress and chaos at home. I get it—I’ve been there.
This podcast was created for people like you—parents and adults in the thick of it, juggling family, work, and personal growth, struggling to find balance and meaning in the daily grind. Here, we talk real life, real struggles, and real solutions to help you break free from the exhausting rat race. We’ll take small, doable steps toward flourishing, improving your mental health, and living with purpose—even when life feels overwhelming.
You’ll find honest conversations with other leading experts and practical tools to reduce stress, handle overwhelm, and care for yourself without guilt or shame. We’ll explore how to refill your cup, set healthy boundaries, and reconnect with your values so you have more energy and joy to share with your family. It’s about creating a life that feels meaningful to you without unrealistic perfectionism.
We’ll transform exhaustion into strength, chaos into calm, and daily survival into a life you love. It really is possible!
Reach out anytime at [email protected] and join our community on Facebook and Instagram @fulfillmenttherapy.
Visit fulfillmenttherapy.org for more support and resources.
This is your space to heal, grow, and flourish. It’s time to start living the life you were born to live.
Connect → [email protected]
Facebook → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fulfillmenttherapy/
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