Spack Chats

Is it worth continuing to go to Young Women when it seems like nobody knows or cares about me? Is it okay if I go on a mission at 18? How do I tell my NOT-girlfriend that I can’t date her?

Today, we’re going to talk about all these sticky situations and more, in this special Q&A episode for our SEASON 1 FINALE!!

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Some people feel abortion isn’t an issue for Latter-day Saints, but my guest today is about to blow that myth to smithereens. Our guest today has stood on the sidewalk and offered another choice and, literally, another life, to women walking into their abortion appointments. I’m absolutely tickled to welcome my good friend and coconspirator, Suzanne Mann.

Guest: Suzanne Mann

Some of the questions we answer:

• You served at Pro-Life Utah as a mobile clinic director. What was the mobile clinic, and what did you do?

• What help did you offer the women going in for abortions, and what changed their mind?

• What drives Latter-day Saint women to choose abortion?

• What would you say to ward and family members who want to encourage girls and boys to choose life?

• Advice for young women who think unplanned pregnancy would be the end of their life?

Beverage: H20 ;)

Links:

Prolifeutah.org

sidewalkadvocates.org

40daysforlife.com

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Infertility is usually the last thing young single women are usually worried about. But whether or not you’re paying attention, your future fertility is being shaped right now — by your daily choices, your trust in God, and how kindly you treat your body.

Today, I’m joined by Samara Wells Robinson. She has struggled with infertility. Now, she is an adopted mom, a homestead farmer, and a health blogger, and has healed her autoimmune disease, NATURALLY!

Guest: Samara Wells Robinson https://sweetmommasfarm.com/

Some of the questions we answer:

• What has been your experience facing then healing naturally from autoimmune disease?

• How has your spiritual life impacted your infertility and physical healing journey?

• What are the top mistakes girls are making today that are killing their health and fertility?

• What are the first easy changes girls can make to set themselves up for health?

Beverage: raw cow milk

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Whether you’re in high school, a young single adult, newly married, or you’ve got a baby on the way, NOW is the time to start asking yourself these critical questions about how you want to give birth someday.

Today, we discuss the questions nobody talks about—or if they do, it’s often way too late to make an informed decision. 

Birth is one of the most sacred experiences you will have in your lifetime. Use your God-given agency to choose what’s best for you and your child instead of letting others decide for you.

(Trust me, that’s a recipe for regret.)

Some of the questions we answer:

• How can you emotionally and physically prepare for birth, even years before having a baby?

• What are my options around birth?

• How important is a birth plan?

Beverage: My own hot chocolate recipe

• 1 cup milk

• 2 happy spoonfuls of cacao

• 1 tiny splash of vanilla extract

• 1 sweet squeeze of honey (maple syrup also okay)

• 1 dash salt

• Bonus: a shake of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves

Read more about my birth experiences and recommendations here: https://spackchats.com/2022/02/28/childbirth-research-reviews/

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Are you up to your ears in student debt? Stressing about how you’re going to afford next week, let alone your upcoming mission, college, wedding, or kids. And forget about buying a house in this economy! Here to give us some hope is money coach, Bryt, who will share how she got out of debt and has found financial freedom as a regular person with a regular income.

Guest: Bryt Edwards - @betterwithbryt on Instagram

Some of the questions we answer:

• What was your experience getting out of debt?

• What is the #1 mistake Latter-day Saints are making around money?

• What first steps can YSAs do to manage their money better?

• How can married couples work together better on their money?

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Do you remember a time when you found joy in reading the scriptures every day, and you don’t know how to find that girl again? Or have you always struggled getting something out of scripture study? Maybe you’re just overwhelmed with keeping up with Book of Mormon reading and Old Testament reading this year with Come, Follow Me!

Today, Rebecca is with me to give you the inspiration and tips you need to find joy in the scriptures.

Guest: Rebecca Devonas (podcast host of “In the Book”)

Some of the questions we answer:

• You collected stories about people’s experiences with The Book of Mormon. What were the common threads?

• How has the Book of Mormon changed your life?

• How do you juggle studying the Book of Mormon and Come, Follow Me?

• How can young women today make scripture study engaging and not just boring?

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Trying to decide if it’s time to have kids? Or maybe you’re married but currently putting it off for now? Today, I share my story and the process I recommend when deciding if it’s time to have kids or not. This is a quick one because we get straight to the point! Don’t miss it.

Some of the questions we answer:

• How did you know it was time to have kids?

• Is it time for me to have kids?

• What does God say about this decision?

Beverage: Yogi elderberry lemon balm immune + stress herbal tea + Local Hive Rocky Mountain honey

Read more about this over on the blog: https://spackchats.com/2020/03/08/the-right-time-to-have-kids/

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Do you find yourself feeling anxious for no apparent reason? Struggling to sleep from the excess stress? Maybe it’s not your dinner; it’s your media diet.

Today, Rachel joins me to talk about her experience realizing the shows she was listening to were actually making a difference, and how she overcame it.

Guest: Rachel Woodbury @rachelupontherock on Instagram

Some of the questions we answer:

• What made you realize you needed to make a change in your media?

• What difference has it made?

• Common media pitfalls for Latter-day Saint girls and some top recommendations?

• Reaction: “The Promised Land” series

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Imagine you just got home from your mission. You were doing everything right. Your family is so proud of you. Then, reality hits you like a truck when you see two lines on a pregnancy test. What do you do?

Nia Lui is here to tell us exactly what she did and what she learned.

Guest: Nia Lui @niarickslui on Instagram

Some of the questions we answer:

• How did you go from mission to pregnant and single?

• How did you decide what to do?

• What does life look like now?

• How did your relationship with God change?

• What advice do you have for young women?

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2-hour church, YSA ward age categories, sister missionaries can wear pants, the new hymnbook—and the sleepers you might have totally missed. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is changing, the work is hastening, and how are we feeling, fam? We’re going to talk about those changes in the best way I know how: with an S-tier. (In pretty colors. ;))

Some of the questions we answer:

• What are some of the biggest changes in the Church in the last ~15 years?

• How are they affecting the Church?

• How should I see these changes?

(Join the conversation. Leave a 5-star review on the show, and tell me if you agree or disagree with these takes! I will read them! And find us on YouTube to comment your favorite changes in the Church.)

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