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The Natasha Helfer Podcast

Natasha Helfer

Sex, Religion, and Everything in Between

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01:26:24

133: Protecting Children from Religious Abuse

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2026/04/01

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Brittney Hartley joins to discuss different global initiatives various governments have done to protect children from religious abuse. Natasha and Brittney discuss the events and then share their thoughts on how and where things can improve. Brittney Hartley is an Atheist Spiritual Director at No Nonsense Spirituality. She has a Masters Degree in Applied Theology with a focus on the Future of American Religion. Her emphasis is in nihilism recovery,

01:09:41

132: Reconstructing Female Sexuality

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2026/03/25

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Natasha is joined by Danielle Calder, LCSW, and Bekah Barton, to discuss reconstructing female sexuality. Danielle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist who specializes in helping people navigate major life transitions such as religious and faith transitions, relationship challenges, life style shifts, confidence, dating, career, and identity work. Danielle lives in Carlsbad, California and is licensed in multiple states, offering remote

01:06:58

131: Purity Culture - The Male Experience

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2026/03/13

Natasha is joined by Jennifer Aull on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. They discuss the male experience with purity culture. Jennifer is passionate about empowering people to live their fullest lives. This dedication has been lived out through some of her personal and professional experiences. Jennifer brings with her a wealth of life experience. Along with her marriage and family therapy practice, Jennifer serves as a pastor at the Greenpoint Reformed Church. She has also worked as a

01:03:53

130: Patriarchy and Misogyny

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2026/03/04

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Christine Forner joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast to discuss patriarchy and misogyny. Christine Forner is a seasoned clinician, educator and author based in Alberta, Canada, and has over 35 years of experience working with clients affected by coercive control, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and chronic neglect. She specializes in traumatic dissociation, developmental trauma, and the neurobiology of mindfulness. She has a

01:13:27

129: Lucy in the Sky with Dinahs - Part 6

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2026/02/11

Welcome to Part 6 of the Lucy in the Sky with Dinahs series where Natasha discusses psychedelic-assisted therapy within high-demand religious context of Sexual and Religious Trauma. Natasha is joined by Amy Rossi and Aimee Heffernan. In this episode, the team discusses ketamine. Note that neither Natasha or the Amie's are doctors. They do not condone illegal behavior. Please make sure you know your local and state laws before using psychedelics. For more on Amy Rossi, you can go to her instagram at

01:01:27

128: A Thousand Tiny Paper Cuts

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2026/02/04

Natasha is joined by Katherine Spearing, MA, CTRC, to discuss her latest book, "A Thousand Tiny Paper Cuts," which addresses the spiritual abuse survivor's recovery journey, on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. Katherine Spearing MA, CTRC is the founder of Tears of Eden (https://www.tearsofeden.org/), a nonprofit supporting survivors of spiritual abuse, and the former executive producer and host of the groundbreaking podcast "Uncertain", a podcast that pioneered pivotal conversations

01:22:26

127: Eating Disorders, Religion & Sex

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2026/01/29

Tara Olson joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. They discuss the intersection of eating disorders, religion and sex. Tara Olson is an Associate Certified Social Worker (CSW) who approaches therapy from a feminist-multicultural, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive framework. She views healing as a collaborative process, where clients bring their lived wisdom and cultural expertise, and together, client and therapist co-create a space for growth and change. For more on

01:19:02

126: Hard Conversations: Preventing Suicide

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2026/01/21

Dr. Quintin Hunt joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. They discuss a difficult topic: preventing suicide. More on Dr. Hunt: My journey towards being a therapist began when I was 8 years old: my oldest brother died by suicide, my youngest brother developed schizophrenia, and I was sexually abused. It was then, at 8, my own suicidal thoughts began. Throughout my adolescence and early adulthood I struggled with deep feelings of depression, that no one could ever love me, and

01:01:54

125: Supporting Faith Transitions

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2025/12/24

Natasha is joined by two of her colleagues on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. Amy Roy and Lindsay Ferguson, both interns at Symmetry Counseling, join to discuss supporting faith transitions. Resources referenced in this episode: "When Mormons Doubt" by Jon Ogden: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1535350377/?bestFormat=true&k=when%20mormons%20doubt&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ww_k0_1_16_de&crid=WMLVXOBVUVX2&sprefix=when%20mormons%20dou "Parenting Beyond Belief: On Raising Ethical, Caring Kids

01:22:44

124: What we Wish we Learned About Sex… with Mike Fuller

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2025/12/17

Mike Fuller joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer podcast to share his "Compass" framework for healthy Sexuality. You can find out more about Mike by visiting his website: fullercounselinggroup.com You can check out his previous episode on the podcast, "From LDS CES Instructor to LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transition Therapist" here: https://www.natashahelfer.com/the-natasha-helfer-podcast/episode85 For Therapists and Counselors, visit: learnreligiontherapy.com The upcoming, "'Sinner'

01:14:34

123: Mother/Daughter Duo: Approaches to Therapy &...

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2025/12/12

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Natasha is joined by the Mother/Daughter duo: Dee-Dee Darby Duffin and Darby Mest. Both have unique approaches when it comes to their clients: one with therapy and the other with coaching. Both have client openings and work at Symmetry Counseling with Natasha. For more on Dee-Dee, go here: https://symcounseling.com/dee-dee-darby-duffin/ For more on Darby, go here: https://symcounseling.com/darby-mest/ To help keep this podcast going, please consider

01:17:14

122: Growing Up with Satan

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2025/12/03

Natasha is joined by Dane Campbell, author of "Growing Up with Satan" on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. He and Natasha discuss the book and the environment that he was raised in that inspired it: "Growing Up with Satan - Told By a Brother that Knew Him Well" is an account of a boy growing up in an insular community as part of a high demand religion that espoused Satan or Lucifer to be a real and empowered entity that could bear sway on individuals and circumstances. This memoir

01:23:52

121: Two NoMos on Groupthink

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2025/12/02

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Kate, the ExMo, and Erika, the NeverMo, join to talk about GroupThink. Kate and Erika host a podcast called, "An ExMo and a NeverMo Walk Into a Bar… Podcast". Kate The ExMo Kate was born and raised a card-carrying Mormon and stayed committed until the summer she turned 45. Now known as Midlife Exmo on TikTok, she shares her faith deconstruction journey with her "yes, and" philosophy to support others leaving high-demand religions. A former teacher, Kate

01:07:29

120: Uncoupling the Myth - Part 6

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2025/11/19

Welcome to Part 6 of "Uncoupling the Myth" where Natasha and guests challenge the narrative that non-monogamy destroys relationships. After a recent podcast episode on this very topic, Natasha was flooded with messages—hundreds of people thanking her for validating their relationship choices and lived experiences. That response made it clear: these voices deserve more airtime. So in this series, we're amplifying real stories and offering a more hopeful, grounded, and nuanced view than what you

01:14:45

119: We will not let them erase our lives and health…

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2025/11/14

Natasha is joined by Dr. Lisa Diamond and Dr. Scout on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. This is a powerful episode as, in Lisa's words: "Scout and I have witnessed the entire birth and now destruction of the field of queer and trans mental and physical health (Scout is 60, I'm 54), so we have lived through this whole weird arc of seeing lgbtq health become a legitimate profession, and now it's being threatened—it's both personally and professionally devastating for both of us to witness

01:00:08

118: Uncoupling the Myth - Part 5

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2025/11/12

Welcome to Part 5 of "Uncoupling the Myth" where Natasha and guests challenge the narrative that non-monogamy destroys relationships. After a recent podcast episode on this very topic, Natasha was flooded with messages—hundreds of people thanking her for validating their relationship choices and lived experiences. That response made it clear: these voices deserve more airtime. So in this series, we're amplifying real stories and offering a more hopeful, grounded, and nuanced view than what you

01:08:58

117: Lucy in the Sky with Dinahs - Part 5

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2025/11/07

Welcome to Part 5 of the Lucy in the Sky with Dinahs series where Natasha discusses psychedelic-assisted therapy within high-demand religious context of Sexual and Religious Trauma. Natasha is joined by Amy Rossi and Aimee Heffernan. Note that neither Natasha or the Amie's are doctors. They do not condone illegal behavior. Please make sure you know your local and state laws before using psychedelics. Information on the next CE: Sacred Disruption: An In-Depth Look into Psychedelic-Assisted

01:28:26

116: Grief Beyond Belief: Navigating Loss, Life, and...

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2025/10/29

Natasha is joined by Jennie Latham Johnson on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast as they talk about grief. Jennie Latham Johnson is a writer, speaker, and passionate advocate for pediatric families. A former high school English teacher, Jennie brings her love of language and storytelling into every aspect of her work. A Texas native, she lives in Georgetown, Texas, where she is raising her three children and finding joy in the beauty of her home state. Deeply connected to nature, books, and

01:07:08

115: Uncoupling the Myth - Part 4

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Welcome to Part 4 of “Uncoupling the Myth” where Natasha and guests challenge the narrative that non-monogamy destroys relationships. After a recent podcast episode on this very topic, Natasha was flooded with messages—hundreds of people thanking her for validating their relationship choices and lived experiences. That response made it clear: these voices deserve more airtime. So in this series, we’re amplifying real stories and offering a more hopeful, grounded, and nuanced view than what you

01:20:50

114: Lucy in the Sky with Dinahs - Part 4

The Natasha Helfer Podcast ·

2025/10/15

Welcome to Part 4 of the Lucy in the Sky with Dinahs series where Natasha discusses psychedelic-assisted therapy within high-demand religious context of Sexual and Religious Trauma. Natasha is joined by Amy Rossi and Aimee Heffernan. Note that neither Natasha or the Amie’s are doctors. They do not condone illegal behavior. Please make sure you know your local and state laws before using psychedelics. For upcoming CEs, go to: learnreligiontherapy.com Or

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