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When you’re the one everyone depends on, it can feel like there’s no space left for you to fall apart. This episode is for the quiet kind of exhaustion that comes from loving people through hard things while trying to hold your own life together.

Niki answers listener questions about caring for a medically fragile child without losing your marriage, supporting a teen who speaks harshly about themselves, walking beside a spouse with depression, and coping with the heartbreak of an adult child creating distance.

Instead of quick fixes, this episode offers small ways to stay connected when life feels heavy. Gentle ways to respond when words hurt. Compassion that doesn’t require you to abandon your boundaries. And hope that even when relationships shift or strain, healing and direction are still possible.

If you’re tired, stretched thin, or quietly grieving something no one else fully sees, this episode will remind you that you are not alone, not broken, and not without support.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

The LDS Mental Health Podcast Episode 222: Handling Boundaries Set for You

www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog/222

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Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources:

🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog

🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com

📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco

📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact

Check all my Free Resources to feel more peace, clarity or connection in your life

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Some days, advocating for your child feels like a full-time job you never applied for.

In this episode, Niki sits down with Esperanza Reyes from the Utah Parent Center to talk about what it actually looks like to support a child with disabilities inside the school system without burning out, shutting down, or feeling like you’re constantly fighting uphill.

This conversation is about collaboration instead of conflict. Progress instead of perfection. And learning how to hold high expectations for your child while still honoring where they are right now.

You’ll hear why you don’t have to do this alone, how to partner with schools more effectively, and where to find real support when the system feels overwhelming.

If school meetings leave you drained or unsure if you’re doing enough, this episode is for you!

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Links from this episode:

Find your state's equivalent of the Utah parent center

https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/

https://utahparentcenter.org/

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🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog

🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com

📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco

📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact

Check all my Free Resources to feel more peace, clarity or connection in your life

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Blended families don’t usually struggle because people don’t care.
They struggle because love feels complicated, loyalty feels divided, and everyone is carrying history into the room.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is this so hard?” this episode will help you feel less alone.

Today I sit down with three women who know this life personally. Amanda, Dondra, and Ruth share what it really looks like to build connection in blended families when emotions are messy, timelines don’t match, and expectations clash.

It isn’t about doing things perfectly. It’s about staying when it would be easier to pull away. Learning how to show up with patience when progress feels slow. And creating a home where love grows over time, not overnight.

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources:

🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog

🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com

📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco

📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact

Check all my Free Resources to feel more peace, clarity or connection in your life

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Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.

Helping youth with mental health can feel scary. What if you say the wrong thing. What if you make it worse. What if you don't know enough.

You do not need perfect words or professional training to make a difference. You need presence. Empathy. And a willingness to listen instead of fix.

Listen in to learn what actually helps struggling youth feel safe and supported, what well-meaning phrases can quietly cause harm, and how to normalize real support without shame. We also cover when it is time to involve professional help and why taking mental health seriously is an act of faith, not a failure of it.

If you care about youth and want to show up better, this episode is for you.

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Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources:

🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog

🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com

📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco

📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact

Check all my Free Resources to feel more peace, clarity or connection in your life

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Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.

Ever feel overwhelmed and just wonder why you can’t get it together?

In this Ask A Therapist episode, Niki and Julie talk honestly about what overwhelm actually looks like in real life. Not the Instagram version. The real version.

Things like, why anxiety sometimes shows up without a clear reason, why “trying harder” usually backfires, and how small changes can bring real relief. Niki also shares a little of her story of joining the church at 19 and how that has given her a huge perspective on mental health.

So come listen in. Check your body before blaming your faith. And stop thinking you need a full life overhaul to feel better.

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Links from this episode:

Join today while registration is open!

The LDS Mental Health Membership: 

https://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/LDS-Mental-Health-Skills

Hear Him in the Chaos Class: 

https://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/hearhim

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Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources:

🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog

🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com

📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco 

📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact

Check all my Free Resources to feel more peace, clarity or connection in your life

Click Here: https://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.

Have you ever noticed that when life feels the loudest, God can feel the quietest?

If you’ve been feeling spiritually disconnected lately, this episode is for you. 

Hearing the Spirit can feel harder in busy, emotionally heavy seasons. Constant noise, pressure, comparison, and even well-meaning spiritual checklists can actually make connection feel more distant. But that doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong!

This episode is about creating space instead of adding more effort. About calming your mind and body so clarity has room to return. And about learning to trust that God isn’t withholding guidance. You might just need a little more stillness to hear it.

If you’re tired of feeling like you’re missing something spiritually, or wondering why connection feels harder than it used to, press play. You’re not alone, and there is a way forward that doesn’t involve more pressure.

🎧 Listen to Episode 229: Hearing the Spirit through Overwhelm

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Join the FREE Hear Him in the Chaos Class! 

This is a FREE live zoom class where you will learn how to use MENTAL HEALTH TOOLS through a spiritual lens. Share with a friend who might want to join with you and come learn these practical, important skills!

Hear Him in the Chaos Class <----Click to sign up!

www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/hearhim

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Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources:

🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog

🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com

📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco

📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact

Check all my Free Resources to feel more peace, clarity or connection in your life

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Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.

Finding peace when life feels overwhelming isn’t about doing more. It’s about having the right tools.

In this episode of the Sister Connection Podcast, Deb, Olivia, and Susan share their personal stories of navigating grief, postpartum depression, workplace stress, and family challenges using skills they learned inside the LDS Mental Health Skills Membership.

They talk honestly about what worked, what surprised them, and how learning practical mental health skills alongside faith helped them feel calmer, more connected, and more emotionally steady, even when life stayed messy.

If you’re looking for peace that fits real life, this episode is for you.

👇 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this message today.

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For more information on this episode and other mental health resources, head to the link below!

Show notes: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog/228

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🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog

🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmentalhealthco.myshopify.com/

📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco 

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What if working from home didn’t mean burnout, chaos, or hustling yourself into exhaustion?

In this episode of the podcast, we're talking with a pro, Laura Jennings. Not only is she a virtual assistant, she has her own virtual assistants AND teaches women how easy it is to become virtual assistants themselves. 

Becoming a virtual assistant can be a realistic, flexible, and surprisingly peaceful way to earn income. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, burned out professional, or someone craving more autonomy, this episode breaks down what virtual assistants actually do, how people get started, and why this career path works so well.

We cover:

• What a virtual assistant really does day-to-day
• Why this job works so well for moms, neurodivergent brains, and anyone craving flexibility
• How you can start without fancy degrees or tech overwhelm
• How to earn income without sacrificing your nervous system

If you’ve been praying for an option that feels doable instead of draining, this conversation might be your answer.

🎧 Listen now and see if this path fits your season of life.

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Instagram: 

• @hey.lauranicole

Classes: 

• Masterclass: (Click HERE)

https://www.laurajtraining.com/discover-superstar-skills-ig

•  FREE 3-day Virtual Assistant Challenge (Click HERE)

https://www.laurajtraining.com/new-year-new-income-free-3-day-challenge-niki

Podcast:

• Your Virtual Assistant Coach (Click HERE) 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-virtual-assistant-coach/id1815774841

Listen on Apple Podcasts  Listen on Spotify

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🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog

🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhco.com

📲 Follow on social media for more support & resources: @LDSMentalHealthco 

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Overwhelm doesn’t mean you’re failing. It often means your system is overloaded.

In this episode, Niki is joined by Mandy-Marie Eldredge, certified professional coach, to explore how women can create mental clarity when life feels chaotic. Mandy shares her journey through depression and the tools she now teaches to help women step out of survival mode and into alignment with mind, body, and spirit.

You’ll walk away with practical techniques that help calm your nervous system and reconnect you with peace and spiritual grounding.

✨ Perfect for women feeling mentally exhausted
✨ Faith-centered mental health tools
✨ Simple, doable practices for real life

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For more information on this episode and other mental health resources, head to the link below!

Show notes: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog/226

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🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog

🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmentalhealthco.myshopify.com/

📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco 

📧 Contact Me: https://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact

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This week we wrapped up our month on anxiety with an Ask A Therapist episode where I answer your real questions about fear, overwhelm, comparison, and whether anxiety comes from Satan. Spoiler alert. It’s not what you think.

Share this episode with someone who’s trying to find a little more peace through the chaos.

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For more information on this episode and other mental health resources, head to the link below!

Show notes: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog/225

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🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog

🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmentalhealthco.myshopify.com/

📲 Follow on social media: @LDSMentalHealthco 

📧 Contact Me: https://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact

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