By Natasha Helfer
Sex, Religion, and Everything in Between
Natasha is joined by other providers on the Symmetry team to discuss current events. For more on them: Trisha Jensen, ICF: https://symcounseling.com/trisha-jensen/ Michelle Peets, LCSW: https://symcounseling.com/michelle-peets-2/ Sally "Sal" Osborne, Wellness Coach: https://symcounseling.com/sal-osborne/ To help keep this podcast going, please consider...
Natasha sat down down with the well-respected sex therapist and author of the thought-provoking book "The Existential Importance of the Penis" Daniel Watter. Together they delve into deep discussions about masculinity, sexuality, and the complexity of...
Natasha discusses ketamine and how it can be beneficial for a myriad of factors for you. She is joined by Jake Clark-Bellenfant, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC and Medical Director and Provider at Symmetry Solutions. Jake oversees and provides psychiatric evaluations and follow-up...
The latest episode of The Natasha Helfer Podcast featured an insightful conversation with Sally Osborne on the challenges that lesbians and queer folks face within the LDS church. Listen as Natasha and Sal dive deep into these topics and...
Natasha and Aimee are getting into the "weed" in this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast! They dived into the intriguing world of cannabis and sexuality. Curious about the impact of cannabis on intimacy, pleasure and connection? Check out...
I was so excited to have had the Siegel brothers back on the show to talk about all the language that gets thrown around - consistently in clinically inaccurate ways. Especially in conservative and high-demand religious communities, the term “addiction”...
Carah Burrell joins Natasha on this episode to discuss her journey. This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so care for...
Tara Olson and Natasha Helfer, LCMFT, CST-S discuss recent legislative updates in the state of Utah which affects all kinds of minority populations. It is appalling to see the backwards steps that are being taken in conservative, religiously motivated...
I interviewed Preston Hobbs, ACMHC - who currently works for me at Symmetry Solutions, on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. I am so grateful he was willing to get so personal about his experience growing up Latter-day...
Dr. Joli Hamilton joins Natasha on this episode of The Natasha Helfer Podcast. Dr. Joli Hamilton is the relationship coach for couples who color outside the lines. She is a research psychologist, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and AASECT (pronounced ay-sect)...
On this episode, Natasha interviewed Ellen Barnard, MSW, CSE. Ellen is a matriarch in the field and brings immense wisdom and resources. She is a Sexuality Educator and the owner of A Woman's Touch Sexuality Resource Center, a shop offering...
Natasha is joined by Kelly Trust again on this episode! They continue their conversation, this time on ethical non monogamy. You can find Kelly on Instagram at: @kellymariefitmom This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may...
In this episode, Natasha interviewed Kelly Trust. In her words, "Once upon a time I went to Brigham Young University largely in part to growing up born-in-the-covenant Mormon (meaning it was a birthright and lifestyle handed to me with a...
Natasha and her team of providers discuss current events. For more on Natasha, you can go here: https://symmetrypath.com/natasha-helfer For more on Jenny Elledge: https://symmetrypath.com/jenny-elledge This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for...
Natasha interviewed Evelyn Hornbarger who was just declined from being able to sing in a Latter-day Saint (aka Mormon) Christmas Eve event at her local congregation. We discussed how difficult it is to face these kinds of community rejections...
Natasha is joined by Megan Negendank, LMFT, CST, to discuss her book, “Loving Someone who has Sexual Trauma.” Megan is the Founder of her practice, Love Heal Grow. You can find out more about Megan at: https://www.lovehealgrow.com/about-megan/ She's on Instagram...
Natasha and her team of providers discuss current events. For more on Natasha, you can go here: https://symmetrypath.com/natasha-helfer For more on Jenny Elledge: https://symmetrypath.com/jenny-elledge For more on Michelle Peets: https://symmetrypath.com/michelle-peets Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley...
Natasha is joined by Kenlee Anderson to ask questions about sexually educating children. Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini
Natasha and team talk about their couple retreat from a fewweeks ago and the Importance of taking time with each other. Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini
Natasha and Allan Alexander discuss current events including General LDS Conference and what's been happening with some LDS therapists. Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini
Meet Kurt! I am so excited to have had him join me on The Natasha Helfer podcast! In his daily life, Kurt Reinhardt leads a successful career as a consultant, cherishes his role...
What are your thoughts about the use of the word “Mormon”? Is it microaggressive? Natasha shares her thoughts on the term and...
There is a long standing history of therapists making the mistake of pathologizing human behavior through the lens of their own religious bias. Maurice Harker, founder of Sons of Helaman: Eternal Warriors, is such an example. He has created programs...
Natasha and her team of providers discuss current events. For more on Natasha, you can go here: https://symmetrypath.com/natasha-helfer For more on Allan Alexander: https://symmetrypath.com/glenn-allan-alexander For more on Jenny Elledge: https://symmetrypath.com/jenny-elledge For more on Michelle Peets: https://symmetrypath.com/michelle-peets Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter...
Natasha interviewed a phenomenal panel of experts in the mental health field regarding the ethics of practice given the scandal that has broken about Jodi Hildebrandt. This panel will include professionals who specialize in sexuality, religion and child/adolescent development. Panelists...
I'm excited to be joined by Corrine Christian for this epiosde of, "Ask Me Anything!" Corrine will be bringing questions from her group described below. Corrine is a mother of 7 children, five via open adoption, married to her hubby...
Natasha and her team of providers discuss current events including updates to BYU honing their language on honor code language regarding LGBTQ students and the church's response via the Church News website, saying there are no changes regarding their LGBTQ...
I’m so pleased to have sats down with Jeff Stewart today and have a conversation regarding what the last year has been like for him and his family as he received an ambiguous cancer diagnosis. He went through surgery and...
I’m excited to have sat down and have a lovely vulva chat with the amazing April Davis. A compelling speaker, creative consultant, visual artist and wordsmith, April Davis has been featured in magazines, on podcasts, and on stage, sharing her...
Back by popular demand, I had the amazing Dr. Lisa Diamond back on the show to discuss some recent research that has been making some buzz out of Utah State University. We are both concerned on how, without proper context,...
Jane Christie and Sara Delaney played a crucial role (along with many others) in the grassroots movement in the UK to have the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints require background checks of anyone who works with the youth...
In this episode, Natasha interviewed “Master of Disaster.” Dr. Randy Bell is a sociologist and an economist who specializes in disaster recovery projects. He has consulted in numerous world tragedies including the World Trade Center, Flight 93, Sandy Hook, BP...
Natasha sat down with Brent Bokovoy to discuss his latest film, "Ronald’s Little Factory". Those growing up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints receive clear messages that in order to abide by the “Law of Chastity” you...
I’m so excited I got to talk to Lacey Marie about her journey dealing with infection and illness due to breast implants. And how she has come to terms and peace with her boobless body as well as her advocacy...
Natasha is joined by Allan Alexander and Jenny Elledge to go over current topics including: mental health stigmas in certain religious populations award for advocacy against female genital mutilation wave of anti-transgender bills divide religious leaders For more on Symmetry...
Natasha Helfer tackles some questions from the audience in regards to sex therapy! Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini
As I have watched in despair as the medical and general rights of our trans community members continue to get stripped in state after state, I am continually motivated to interview people who work in the field and can speak...
I interviewed Dr. Lacey Bagley who was facing an ecclesiastical disciplinary council this past Sunday morning from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she was excommunicated. This episode was recorded the night before the excommunication....
Natasha is joined by Jenny Elledge as they discuss current events at the intersection of religion, sexuality, and mental health. For more on Symmetry Solutions, visit symmetrpath.com For more on Jenny, visit: https://symmetrypath.com/jenny-elledge Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast...
Have you ever thought about how you would react if your child came out as LGBTQ+? Has this already happened? Do you have any regrets? Do you wonder if you were supportive enough? Even though I am a certified...
When we go through faith transitions, people tend to respond in all different kinds of ways. Feeling fear, confusion, anger, and betrayal are super common. And many of us cry, rage, and go into funks of depression - also, totally...
Have you seen those awesome cartoons where Jesus is holding a rainbow sheep? Where Jesus gets all sassy with hypocritical and mean churchgoers who are ostracizing whole segments of our population? Where Jesus is walking out of church holding hands...
Thank you for joining us for a Symmetry Solutions panel discussion. I'm joined by Jenny Elledge and Michelle Peets as we discuss: SEC and financial fines of the LDS Church - mental health implications ...
Do you wonder why your’e having such a hard time if you’ve left your religion? Do you think it’s silly to struggle when all you’ve experienced is a “shift of beliefs”? Turns out this isn’t so silly after all!...
I was so happy I got the chance to chat with Allan about the importance of emotional intelligence for a person's growth and development. Also within the context of relationships. We specifically focused on "men" - people who identify and/or...
The last two times I have presented on sex therapy and faith transitions at the Mormon Mental Health Association, I have received a similar critique that goes something along the lines of: “I wish you wouldn’t swear during your presentations....
I’m so glad I got the chance to talk to Dr. Stefani Goerlich all about kink! So many misperceptions and taboos abound around this sexual topic and anytime we can dismantle discrimination and edify education, we all get healthier. Stefani...
I’m excited that I spoke with Jacqui about the archetypes Latina women regularly face. Don’t be too sexual or you’ll be in trouble with religion or other groups of women. But be sexual for the male gaze and heteronormative...
Thank you for joining us for a Symmetry Solutions panel discussion. I shared an update on my interaction with local church leaders. We also covered some other topics including the recent church's temple changes. Natasha Helfer, Jenny Elledge, Stephanie Lobrot...
