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 & Culture Health & Fitness Mental Health Education Self-Improvement Relationships

FULFILLMENT THERAPY - Marriage & Family Therapy, Self Mastery, Self Actualization, Unmet Needs, LDS Parent, Family Connection episodes

January 09, 2025 181 | 3 Tips for Managing Feeding Your Family Well While Managing Your Busy Schedule with Jason Levee
Show Notes:
In this episode, we're joined by Jason Levee, a Registered Dietitian and father of three, who shares his expert tips for managing family meals amidst busy schedules. Jason tackles common challenges like picky eating, meal planning for hectic days, and involving kids in the kitchen. He also debunks a popular feeding myth and offers practical advice for bringing joy back to the dinner table. Whether you're struggling with guilt over imperfect meals or looking for quick, healthy dinner ideas, this episode is packed with relatable solutions for overwhelmed parents.
Enjoy!
-Kendra

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Jason Levee’s Links:
Whole Family health You can find Jason on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/wholefamilyhealth.co/, and his website here https://wholefamilyhealth.co.

31 min
January 06, 2025 180 | Carb Confusion: Transforming Your Family's Relationship with Food with Phoebe Lapine
Show Notes:
In this episode, we talk to Phoebe Lapine, chef and author of "Carbivore," about redefining our relationship with carbohydrates. Phoebe shares practical tips for incorporating carbs into a balanced diet, strategies for busy parents, and advice on modeling healthy eating habits for children. Learn how to break free from restrictive diets and embrace a better approach to nutrition that nourishes your body and your spirit!

Enjoy!
-Kendra

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Contact → [email protected]
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy
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Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests

Phoebe Lapine Links:
https://phoebelapine.com
https://www.instagram.com/phoebelapine/
28 min
January 02, 2025179 | Reigniting Your Spark: A Parent's Guide to Rediscovering Purpose and Energy
Show Notes:

In this episode, we explore the common struggle of post-holiday complacency and the importance of personal progress for parental fulfillment. We discuss practical strategies for breaking free from 'zombie mode', balancing family responsibilities with personal growth, and the power of self-investment. The episode introduces three new courses designed to help parents ignite their lives, mend their marriages, and find their focus in business ventures.
Enjoy!
-Kendra
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Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests

Quotes:
Tony Robbins: "Progress equals happiness. And if we can make progress on a consistent basis, we can be happy on a consistent basis."
Jim Rohn: "The best contribution I can make to someone else is my own personal development. If I become 10 times wiser or 10 times stronger, think of what that will do for my adventure as a father… as a business colleague… as a friend."
Ralph Waldo Emerson: "The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be."
23 min
December 30, 2024178 | Vault Special: The Game-Changing New Year Practice that Transformed My Personal & Family Life
Show Notes:

In this special vault re-run, discover a transformative year-end practice that can revolutionize your family life and personal well-being. Learn how to audit your past year, identify activities that bring joy and fulfillment, and eliminate time-wasters to create a more intentional future. This episode provides practical steps for overwhelmed parents to prioritize self-care and family happiness, leading to stronger connections and less chaos. Gain insights on how to live more purposefully and become the parent you've always wanted to be, as we revisit this timeless wisdom from our podcast archives.
Enjoy!
-Kendra

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Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
Rachel Hollis talks about the following in “the most important things I do every year” episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast in episode #78. It’s stuck with me all this time.
Do audit of previous years calendar. This is from John Maxwell “15 Invaluable Laws of Growth”. Sit down the week after Christmas and before New Years.
Rachel Hollis adjusted and did this: It took her ½ day. Opened her calendar. Go day by day. How did you spend your time? 1st list: things that were awesome and worth your time. Things that helped your home life and/or business grow and positively affected you. What we want to see more of in 2024. 2nd List: Wastes of Time/Energy: Things that stress you out, make you anxious, were a waste of time, money, or energy, and that you never want to do again. 3rd List: Things that make you feel like you’re living a good life. She is really good at work and it’s easy to be a workaholic. She’s not so good at being a mom, so it’s harder to want to focus on that. She struggles being at home and not working. But now she’s focused on making those a priority. When’s the last time that I laughed really hard and had so much fun? Figure out 5 things that when I do them, I feel like I’m living my best life (for her they are date nights with husband, really good, slow meals, long runs outside, massages, dinners with girlfriends)
3 Categories: 5 things you want to see more of this coming year? And the stuff you absolutely want to repeat and definitely don’t want to repeat.
Go through every day of your planner. It will be a long list. We discover how much time and money we wasted. What if we could get the time and money back? That is essentially what we’re doing. We’ll know what we want to repeat and what we don’t and will do things more intentionally next time.
Now, make sure you do MORE of your top 5! Put those top 5 in your calendar during that appointment. Schedule it during this appointment for the whole year! (this is easier in google calendars).
“The problem as… people is that we’re often moving so fast that we don’t stop to see where we’re going–we don’t stop to analyze and reassess and make sure we’re heading in the right direction and make sure we’re not making the same mistakes over and over.” -Rachel Hollis
Audit your calendar!!
Kendra Nielson’s breakdown: Start writing your 3 top wins daily. At the end of the week, write your top 3 wins of the week. At the very least, write your top 3 wins for the week. At the end of the month, have a calendar appointment where you briefly audit the month. This takes me 10 or 15 minutes and it’s part of my journaling and scripture routine.
I answer these questions monthly: Did I reach my goals (why or why not), What score do I give myself from 1 to 10?, How do I feel about my progress? Using the wellness wheel, did I maintain a good work-life balance? Which wellness realms were lacking? What 3 things can I improve next month?
The new questions I’ll add this year are: What are my 3 to 5 top wins for the month (for my personal life and my business?) and I’m starting a google sheet where I track those monthly because at the end of next year, I will audit all of those, which will be about 50 for personal and business, and highlight the ones that I’m most proud of so I can do more of those, and/or remember those because WINS/SUCCESSES are what give us the steam to keep growing and moving forward.
At the end of each Dec., it will be a lot easier to track wins when they’re written down monthly when they were fresh in my mind rather than try to remember them all. But then I can also easily review previous years from that same google sheet with yearly tabs. If each year has 5 to 10 highlights and top wins, I’ll easily be able to determine what was worth my time in my personal life, with my relationships, spirituality, mental health, etc., as well as with my business.
THIS is how you live intentionally and purposefully!
You’ll find that what is highlighted at the year’s end and month’s end will be the things that you truly value most.
Each month, you’ll find yourself wasting less of your time on things that don’t bring you joy or fulfillment
Each year, you’ll live more wisely and intentionally
Does it take time? Yes, but really, we’re talking about 10 minutes a week, 10 minutes a month, and about 4 hours at the end of the year. How much time do you think you’ll save by doing these things?

Links:

Rachel Hollis podcast
John Maxwell's Book

Goal Planner
15 min
December 26, 2024 177 | Finding Zen in Chaos: Family Wellness Through Mindfulness with Lauren Chaitoff
Show Notes:

In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Chaitoff, the founder of Yogi Beans, to explore the transformative power of yoga and mindfulness in family life. Lauren shares practical strategies for parents to introduce yoga practices into their daily routines, helping to reduce stress and cultivate emotional balance within the family. Join us for insights on managing the chaos of parenting while nurturing your own well-being and that of your children.
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
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests

https://yogibeans.com/
https://www.instagram.com/yogi_beans/
28 min
December 23, 2024 176 | Rekindling the Wonder, Joy, and Peace of Christmas for Your Family
Show Notes:

In this episode, we explore ways to rediscover the wonder, joy, and peace of Christmas amidst the holiday hustle. Join us to find practical tips for creating meaningful family traditions that foster connection without overwhelming stress. I also discuss the importance of simplicity and service, encouraging families to engage in small acts of kindness that can transform the holiday experience. I also reflect on the true spirit of Christmas and share ideas to make this season memorable for both parents and children.
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
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests

Quotes:
"The joy of brightening other lives, bearing each others' burdens, easing others' loads and supplanting empty hearts and lives with generous gifts becomes for us the magic of the holidays." - W. C. Jones

“The celebration of Christmas helps us keep our promise to always remember Him and His gifts to us. And that remembrance creates a desire in us to give gifts to Him." - Henry B. Eyring

“As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ this season, let us also celebrate all that His birth symbolizes, especially the love." - Bonnie L. Oscarson
17 min
December 19, 2024 175 | Healing Resentments: A Couples Therapist's Guide to Rekindling Love with Dr. Wyatt
Show Notes:

In this episode, we explore powerful strategies for healing resentments and strengthening marriages with Dr. Wyatt Fisher, an experienced couples therapist. Dr. Fisher introduces three key tools: the REUNITE method for addressing resentments, the Bullseye Question for daily relationship maintenance, and the Diamond model for managing conflicts. We also discuss the importance of balancing self-care with family needs and how improving your marriage positively impacts your entire family dynamic.
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
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests

Dr.Wyatt’s links: [email protected], https://www.drwyattfisher.com/pages/marriage-podcast-marriage-steps
30 min
December 16, 2024 174 | Faith Beyond Boundaries: Creating Space for Questions in Your Family with Abbie Tait
Show Notes:

Today my sister and I dive deep into the complexities of faith, doubt, and personal growth. We talk about how to navigate spiritual journeys while maintaining family connections, while hoping to offer valuable insights for parents supporting their children's faith explorations. The conversation touches on finding peace in uncertainty, embracing imperfection in faith, and creating space for questions and doubts. This episode provides a relatable and honest discussion for overwhelmed parents looking to improve their mental health and family relationships.
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
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests

Abbietait (Instagram) Abbie bishofsky/tait (Facebook)
39 min
December 12, 2024 173 | Parenting Sassholes: Taming Challenging Behavior with Love and Limits
Show Notes:

Our courses launch Jan. 1, 2025, so put that on your calenders!!

In this episode, we tackle the tough topic of managing challenging child behavior with expert advice on setting boundaries, practicing positive reinforcement, and maintaining calm communication. Learn how these strategies can transform chaos into cooperation while nurturing both your child's growth and your own well-being as a parent.
Enjoy!
-Kendra

Quotes:
Dr. Kevin Leman says, "Rules without relationship lead to rebellion."
Dr. Daniel Siegel's words: "Where attention goes, neural firing flows, and neural connection grows."
Dr. Ross Greene reminds us, "Kids do well if they can."

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
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
18 min
December 09, 2024172 | Balancing Family and Self: The Art of Differentiation for Energized Parenting, with Kensi Evans
Show Notes:
Hey friends! Today we explore the transformative power of differentiation in family life with returning guest, Kensi Evans. Learn how maintaining your individuality while staying connected to your loved ones can lead to a healthier home and greater personal fulfillment. Discover strategies for setting healthy boundaries, nurturing your passions, and modeling self-care for your children. This conversation is a must-listen for any parent looking to break free from burnout and create a thriving family dynamic.

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
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests

Quotes:
"Differentiation deals with working on one's own self, with controlling self, with becoming a more responsible person, and permitting others to be themselves."
- Murray Bowen
"The real problem is that the partners in a difficult relations are 'no-selfs.' Too much of each self has been absorbed into the relationship." - Roberta M. Gilbert

TIPS:
Get to know yourself: Take a minute to figure out what makes you tick. Why do you get annoyed when your partner leaves dishes in the sink? Understanding your own quirks can help you chill out in tricky situations.
Keep it one-on-one: When you're mad at your partner, don't run to your mom or bestie to vent. Try to work it out with your partner directly. It's tempting to get others on your side, but it usually makes things messier.
Spot the family reruns: Notice if your family has a "greatest hits" of arguments or behaviors. Maybe everyone clams up when things get tense, just like grandma used to do. Spotting these patterns is the first step to changing them.
Be your own emotional DJ: Learn to turn down your own stress levels without relying on others to calm you down. It's like being able to soothe yourself instead of always needing a hug from mom.
Give people space to be themselves: Remember that your partner or kids aren't extensions of you. Let them have their own thoughts and feelings, even if you don't agree. Focus on managing your own reactions instead of trying to control theirs.
38 min

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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.

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