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The Natasha Helfer Podcast

Natasha Helfer

Sex, Religion, and Everything in Between

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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

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

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...

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

01:04:20

86: "Desire" with Jennifer Vencill and Lauren Fogel...

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2024/12/18

Jennifer Vencill and Lauren Fogel Mersy join Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. They wrote a book, "Desire: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships". "A radically inclusive, sex-positive guide to managing the inevitable libido differences in our relationships, authored by two certified sex therapists who are passionate about good sex 2024 Distinguished Book Award Winner, selected by the American Psychological Association’s Division 44" You can find

01:12:22

85: From LDS CES Instructor to LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life...

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2024/12/05

Mike Fuller joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. Mike worked as a full-time seminary teacher of the LDS church for twenty years. He summarizes his reason to change careers as a “journey from orthodoxy to compassion”. He has found that making decisions based on values has been fulfilling. He received both his B.A in Communication and Psychology in 2002 and M.A in Education in 2008 from Boise State University. He recently earned a Masters in Social Work from Penn West

01:13:47

84: Setting Boundaries that Stick with Juliane Taylor...

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2024/11/27

Juliane (Jules) Taylor Shore joins this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. She has a new book, "Setting Boundaries that Stick: How Neurobiology can Help You Rewire Your Brain to Feel Safe, Connected, and Empowered." In her own words: I’m a therapist, author, teacher, and mom who is creating spaces where people can move into more self-compassion, self-trust, empowerment, and integrity. I regularly teach and speak to people from all around the world, and translate new understandings in

01:03:19

83: On-line Dating & Dating Skills

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2024/11/21

Sara Rands & Ian Robertson join Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. They share their on-line dating story while providing you some skills to dating to remember. Sara is a provider at Symmetry Solutions and to find out more about her, go here: https://symcounseling.com/sara-rands/ 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

01:11:46

82: Re-Release: Exploring Low Female Sexual Desire -...

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2024/11/14

This episode is being re-released for your enjoyement. Please enjoy the episode. Natasha Helfer interviews Dr. Gina Ogden, PhD, LMFT (August 9, 1935 – November 2, 2018) on one of the most common complaints that get brought to sex therapists: low female sexual desire. Gina shares years of experience where she helps us ask pivotal questions to break this construct apart. What is it that we desire? Do women give themselves permission to experience pleasure? Gina instructs on her 4-dimensional model

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