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The Natasha Helfer Podcast

Natasha Helfer

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105: A.R.T. and Trauma Therapy

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2025/08/10

In this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Sara Rands, ACMHC, and Dee-Dee Darby Duffin join to discuss A.R.T. and Trauma Therapy. Both Sara and Dee-Dee are providers at Symmetry Solutions and you can find out more here: For more on Sara, go here: https://symcounseling.com/sara-rands/ For more on Dee-Dee, go here: https://symcounseling.com/dee-dee-darby-duffin/ To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this

01:28:36

104: Lucy in the Sky with Dinahs - Part 1

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2025/08/10

Natasha is joined by Amy Rossi and Amiee Heffernan to discuss the intersection of psychedelics, religion and sexuality. Aimee Heffernan is a retired sex therapist turned sex witch. Amy Rossi left the LDS faith and found that plant medicine helped heal her along the way. She is currently going to school and getting ready to start her dissertation in psychedelic plant medicines. To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video

01:02:56

103: Uncoupling the Myth - Part 1

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2025/08/10

Natasha is joined by AJ, an ex-Mormon hippie, on this episode of the podcast. This is the first in a series called, "Uncoupling the Myth": A message from Natasha: Welcome to our series: “Uncoupling the Myth,” where we challenge the narrative that non-monogamy destroys relationships. After a recent podcast episode on this very topic, I was flooded with messages—hundreds of people thanking me for validating their relationship choices and lived experiences. That response made it clear: these voices

01:22:40

102: Legislative Updates

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2025/07/10

Sarah Stroup, LMFT, RPT-S, joins Natasha on this episode of The Natasha Helfer Podcast as they discuss legislative updates relating to the world of mental health in Utah. Sarah Stroup is a Utah-based licensed marriage and family therapist, registered play therapist, and supervisor who feels privileged to support individuals and families through her group practice, where she specializes in attachment across the lifespan. Her understanding of the local mental health landscape informs her work as the

54:37

101: Architecture of Abuse

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2025/07/02

Natasha is joined by Jenny Elledge as they discuss a new podcast, "Architecture of Abuse”: ’Architecture of Abuse’ explores the widespread issue of child sexual abuse in Utah, with a focus on how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has historically responded to reports of abuse within its community. Hosted by Alyssa Grenfell, alongside veteran attorney Tim Kosnoff, the series features conversations with survivors, clinical therapists, sociologists, historians, journalists, and

01:13:52

100: Exploring Sexual Health and Intimacy During...

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2025/06/29

Dr. Pebble Kranz, MD, FECSM, IF, joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast to discuss sexual health and intimacy during cancer care. Dr. Kranz is a family physician and sexual medicine specialist, graduated from Brown University's Medical School in 2007 and completed residency with the University of Rochester Family Medicine Residency Program in 2011 with a focus on psychosocial aspects of primary care. After serving as residency faculty and a primary care doctor for the

01:02:55

99: Breast Cancer and Intimacy

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2025/06/12

Please note: This episode has been updated to reflect a minor edit made after the initial relase. On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, one of Natasha's providers, Sara Rands, ACMHC, joins to discuss her journey with a chronic illness and how that affects intimacy. She’s Master Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a brain-based therapy that clears stuck emotional patterns without the need to relive painful stories. Her approach blends structure and soul: existential therapy,

01:03:09

99: Chronic Illness and Intimacy

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2025/05/30

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, one of Natasha's providers, Sara Rands, ACMHC, joins to discuss her journey with a chronic illness and how that affects intimacy. She’s Master Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a brain-based therapy that clears stuck emotional patterns without the need to relive painful stories. Her approach blends structure and soul: existential therapy, mindfulness, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), and current training in the NARM model for

01:37:17

98: Sexual Shame in Mormon Land

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2025/05/23

Colleen Johnston joins Natasha on this episode of The Natasha Helfer Podcast. Colleen Johnston is a mother of nine whose life journey spans the extremes of Mormon orthodoxy and radical self-liberation. Raised in both conservative Utah and rural Maine, Colleen was shaped by the rigid expectations of purity culture and the deep shame often instilled by religious teachings around sexuality. After surviving public shaming, sexual trauma, addiction, homelessness, and incarceration, she returned to the

01:23:56

97: A Journey Away from Shame - Healing is Possible

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2025/05/16

Carolee and Britton Beckham join Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. Both Carolee and Britton are 6th generation Mormons. Married in this high demand relgion, infidelity became a challenge for them to navigate. As they used the process of the church, they found that it miserably failed to help them heal. This was the necessary catalyst that propelled them to leave the church and find their own healing and spiritual connection. For more on the Beckhams, visit their

01:14:42

96: Sprinkles on Top with Dr. Stefani Goerlich

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2025/04/30

Dr. Stefani Goerlich joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast to discuss her new book, "With Sprinkles on Top: Everything Vanilla People and Their Kinky Partners Need to Know to Communicate, Explore, and Connect." Stefani is a Forensic Sexologist and Clinical Social Worker who has been recognized as one of the world's leading experts in working with Gender, Relationship, and Sexuality Diversities. In the past, Stefani has worked with high-risk young people, adolescents with

01:20:39

95: A Guide to Flexible Sexuality

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2025/04/23

Natasha is joined by Mark Cusack in this episode of The Natasha Helfer Podcast. They discuss all things "fluid". Mark Cusack (he/they) is a Scottish author, lecturer, content creator and coach specialising in supporting people with complex, fluid or undefined sexuality or gender. He runs the online platform @notdefining which provides information about the less recognised parts of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Mark gives seminars for trainee psychotherapists and is an expert consultant for several LGBTQ+

01:17:09

94: Overcoming Anxiety in Sex and Relationships with...

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2025/03/26

Paula Leech joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast to discuss her book, "Overcoming Anxiety in Sex and Relationships." "Learn how anxiety, stress, and pressure affect pleasure, connection, and sexual functioning. This book explores how anxiety shapes our physiology, understanding of ourselves, and our interactions with the world. Paula Leech guides readers to identify key sources of anxiety — from family and culture to relationship dynamics and sexual trauma. "Offering practical

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93: Marriage on a Tightrope - Handling Mixed Faith...

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2025/03/19

Allan and Kattie Mount join this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast to chat about handling mixed faith marriages. Allan and Kattie are behind the "Marriage on a Tightrope" podcast and have an upcoming workshop with Natasha. To join the workshop, go to: tightropemarriage.com Then select "Join our Workshop" in the top right. The 6-week workshop starts April 6th via Zoom and will run every Sunday from 7pm-9pm (except Mother's Day and Easter), with a 7th optional week on sexuality. The

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92: Recovering from Purity Culture

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2025/02/19

Natsha is joined by Camden Morgante on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast to discuss her book, "Recovering from Purity Culture". Camden is a licensed psychologist, coach, speaker, and author and her mission is to help folks heal their faith, sexuality, and relationships from toxic beliefs. To find out more about Camden, you can visit her webiste: drcamden.com To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this

01:15:44

91: The Diabolical Trinity with Dr. Mark Gregory Karris

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2025/02/12

Natasha is joined by Dr. Mark Gregory Karris to discuss his book, "Diabolical Trinity: Healing Religious Trauma from a Wrathful God, Tormenting Hell, and a Sinful Self". Dr. Mark Gregory Karris is a licensed marriage and family therapist in full-time private practice in San Diego, California. He specializes in religious trauma, men’s issues, and couples therapy. He is a frequent workshop presenter and the author of several books, including "The Diabolical Trinity: Healing Religious Trauma from a

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90: Symmetry Providers Discuss Current Events

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2025/01/29

Angie Millet joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. They discuss current events happening at BYU. For more on Angie Millet, MSW Intern: https://symcounseling.com/angie-millet/ To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha’s channel on Youtube and follow her professional Facebook page at natashahelfer LCMFT, CST-S. You can find all her cool resources

01:00:02

89: Over Controlled with Dr. Tom Murray

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2025/01/22

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Natasha is joined by Dr. Tom Murray to discuss the idea of "Over Controlled." Dr. Tom Murray, author, international trainer, educator, and couples and sex therapist-supervisor, is a widely sought-after expert in sexuality and intimate relationships. For more than two decades, Murray has worked with everyday folks to embrace their weirdness, shed labels and shame, lean into anxiety, and build better and stronger relationships. Murray has appeared in

01:04:26

88: Symmetry Providers Discuss Current Events

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2024/12/31

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Natasha is joined by other providers, Angela "Angie" Millet, MSW Intern, and Jana Spangler, IPC, to discuss current events. You can find out more about them here: Angela "Angie" Millet, MSW Intern: https://symcounseling.com/angie-millet/ Jana Spangler, IPC: https://symcounseling.com/jana-spangler/ To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can

01:02:26

87: Shame and What To Do About It with Erika Nordfelt

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2024/12/23

Natasha is joined by Erika Nordfelt, LCPC, CMHC, on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. They discuss her book, "Don't Walk Alone: Understanding the Dive Gift of Connection While Navigating Shame". Erika practices in Rexburg and Picatello. For more about her and her practice, go here: https://www.greenstonecounseling.com/ To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha’s

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