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The Natasha Helfer Podcast

Natasha Helfer

Sex, Religion, and Everything in Between

health & fitness sexuality

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23: Current Events at the Intersection of Religion,...

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2023/05/24

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 Solutions, visit symmetrpath.com For more on Allan, visit: https://symmetrypath.com/glenn-allan-alexander For more on Jenny, visit: https://symmetrypath.com/jenny-elledge Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek

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22: Ask Natasha Anything!

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2023/05/19

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

01:13:54

21: The Ignorance and Danger in Anti-Transgender Laws...

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2023/05/10

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 to the many issues I feel people are making decisions based on fear, bias, misinformation, bad science, bad politics and plain old discrimination. Dr. Lisa Hansen recently wrote an excellent op-ed in the Salt Lake Tribune titled “Mental health professionals see the danger in

01:17:23

20: Not allowed to be Lesbian...Making their MOM...

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2023/05/03

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. Dr. Bagley is queer and is in a mixed-orientation marriage. She and her husband have been life long members of the church and have been devoted to their faith and faith community. Due to their decisions to find solutions to make their

01:17:00

19: Current Events at the Intersection of Religion,...

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2023/04/26

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 edited by: Ashley Pacini

01:21:20

18: Exploring Queerness & Coming Out: How to do...

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2023/04/19

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 sex therapist and a licensed family therapist, I faced some of the biases and mistakes I made when my kiddo came out. I am sitting down for a frank discussion with Rowan as they look back on the journey to allyship. Rowan Helfer Parker (they/them) is a biology student at the University of

01:17:02

17: The ExMo Candle Co: Lighting Outer Darkness...

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2023/04/12

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 normal. At the same time, laughter and using creativity are also ways people heal. Today we will be talking with Jennifer Renart, co-creator of the ExMo Candle Company. She says on her website: “I love making ex-Mormon candles. It’s been beyond cathartic pouring my issues

01:08:53

16: The Naked Pastor: Ministering through Art with...

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2023/04/05

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 with the trans sheep?They are all sooooo bad ass!! I got to interview the man behind the scenes, David Hayward (aka The Naked Pastor)! I couldn’t be more excited to have heard his religious deconstruction story, how he got started with his art and some of

01:00:54

15: Symmetry Solutions Providers Discuss Current Events

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2023/03/29

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 Social Safety study finds high number of Utah women feel chronically unsafe New BYU President Holland speaking at public university Ongoing domestic violence concerns in religious communities Visit our website to learn more about our bios and group practice: symmetrypath.com

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14: Leaving the Fold: Understanding Religious Trauma...

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2023/03/22

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! You may fit the criteria for a cPTSD diagnosis! I was so excited to have interviewed the person who developed the term "Religious Trauma Syndrome". I remember being skeptical decades ago when I heard the language. And now, after working with people from conservative and high demand

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13: Building Emotional Muscle with Allan Alexander

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2023/03/15

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 grew up socialized with male gender roles/expectations. To register for Allan’s group starting in April please visit symmetrypath.com/groups Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini

01:07:03

12: The Art and Intelligence of Swearing with Aimee...

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2023/03/08

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. It’s unprofessional.” Since, these evaluations are confidential/private, I thought I would turn my response into a podcast so we could have a wider discussion about the taboos of swearing, some of the reasons they exist, and why my swearing is actually an

01:06:51

11: Kink Informed on the Leather Couch with Stefani...

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2023/03/01

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 Goerlich is an award-winning author of The Leather Couch: Clinical Practice with Kinky Clients, and the advance-practice sequel Kink-Affirming Practice: Culturally Competent Therapy from the Leather Chair. Stefani is an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist and an expert

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10: La Virgencita y La Puta: The Archetypes of the...

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2023/02/22

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 “success.” Where in lies the encouragement to be sexual for herself? Jacqueline Mendez is an AASECT-certified sex therapist and sex therapist supervisor. She provides sex therapy supervision virtually to clinicians nationally and internationally. She is the founder of The

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09: Symmetry Solutions Providers Discuss Current Events

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2023/02/15

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 and Allan Alexander. Visit our website to learn more about our bios and group practice: symmetrypath.com. Please consider donating to keep this podcast going at natashahelfer.com. Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast

01:12:50

08: Politics in our Home Curriculums with Roni Jo Draper

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2023/02/08

I loved having this conversation with Dr. Roni Jo Draper. Many people say they don’t want things to be politicized or sexualized… especially when it comes to kiddos. Well, sorry to break it to you but all of our homes are full of political, sexual, cultural and ecosystemic “curriculum” whether you realize it or not. Dr. Draper is a career educator and we had a wonderful discussion about -what- and -how- we teach. Even your home decor will probably make the cut. Roni Jo Draper, Ph.D.

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07: Symmetry Solutions Providers Discuss Current Events

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2023/02/01

Thank you for joining us for a Symmetry Solutions panel discussion. We covered: trans affirming care and how it’s in danger from many legislative processes (definitely where I live in Utah); the support for gay marriage bill and implications for “religious freedoms” arguments continuing to allow for discrimination; the “modestfying” of art to meet church standards; and the ongoing taboo within religious communities to get adequate mental health services. Natasha Helfer, Jenny Elledge, Stephanie

01:09:28

06: The Christian Legacy of Sexual Shame and What We...

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2023/01/25

I sat down with Dr. Tina Sellers about the unfortunate legacy Christianity has with Sexual Shame. With both of us having backgrounds in faith traditions, I believe we share a distress that certain religious communities can't seem to find more sex-positive and effective approaches to such an important part of the human experience. We discussed the history and ramifications of sexual shame and some approaches people may find helpful in reframing these things in their lives. Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers

01:00:58

05: The Danger of Online Anti-Masturbation Programs...

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2023/01/18

I got the opportunity to speak with Dr. Nicole Prause about this important topic that affects so many people coming from high-demand and conservative religious communities. She has been paramount in helping my understanding throughout my career, especially in the dangers of conceptualizing sexuality through an "addictions" lens. She has some new research out where they looked at online "support groups," run by unqualified people that, not only offer tons of misinformation and unrealistic

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04: Crisis, Connection & Community: Doing Life &...

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2023/01/11

I had a great sit down with Dr. Kimberly Applewhite right before the Holidays where we talked about the importance of connection in a world that too often values individualism. Most of us know by this point that relationships matter to our quality of lives. At the same time navigating interpersonal situations is challenging. So whether you are facing holiday seasons, family get-togethers, or just run-of-the-mill daily living… this is a great episode to help foster emotional and community

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