You can find the light of Christ even as you wrestle through the depths of mental health concerns. As he struggled with anxiety, depression, and panic attacks throughout his missionary experience, professional coach/author Drew Young was able to discover how to rely heavily on the light of Christ to see him through.
This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 20-22. This portion of the record contains specific instructions for Joseph Smith regarding how he is to establish the church in the latter days. We’ll talk about how the Lord is willing to help us achieve larger goals by giving us specific instruction, but we have to be ready to receive the revelation. We’ll discuss how hope is a key factor in achieving lasting change. We’ll also talk about how personal weakness is part of the plan and how it helps us become more humble.
When the weight of financial and emotional struggles weigh down an entire community, can one visionary effort hold the power to lift them all?
This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section 19. This section is a direct revelation from Joseph Smith to Martin Harris. Although the counsel was specifically for Martin, there are many truths which can help us as well. We’ll talk about some of the characteristics of the Savior which enabled Him to complete His Atonement, including having a good understanding of identity and purpose, in addition to being persistent. We’ll also talk about how as we develop these character traits in our lives, we’ll be better equipped to deal with our own trials.
Mark Bell has over 20 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and has trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Mark specializes in helping couples navigate relational and emotional intimacy challenges and much of his work is with men struggling with sexually compulsive behaviors, along with their loved ones affected by those behaviors. He focuses on healthy connections with ourselves, our God, and others in healing.
This is a rebroadcast. The episode originally ran in July 2021. Andrea Lystrup is a licensed marriage and family therapist and owns a private practice—Andrea Lystrup Therapy—in Tucson, Arizona. She received her master’s degree from the University of Maryland in Couple and Family Therapy. She specializes in marriage therapy, particularly working with sexual issues, betrayal trauma, and mixed faith marriages.
Clint Edwards' hilarious honesty gives encouragement to those struggling with mental health challenges. Facing off his anxiety with humor and hope, he learns to raise his a family of his own after growing up at odds with his parents.
In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Nikki Olson, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and coach, to explore the differences between therapy and coaching. Nikki shares insights from both perspectives, highlighting when therapy is essential and when coaching can be a powerful tool for personal development. She also discusses how coaching is a viable, ethical, and effective approach for many people who want to build skills, manage their mindset, and improve their lives. If you've ever wondered whether coaching or therapy is right for you—or how they complement each other—this episode is a must-listen! For more information about Niki and for links to access all he has to offer, please click HERE! To watch this interview on YouTube, go HERE. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.
This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section 18. We’ll talk about the counsel given to Oliver Cowdery that he needed to rely on the things he knew to be true, as he went forward to establish the Lord’s church. We’ll discuss this same concept in our own lives, and how sometimes we do not act on the things we know to be true, because of fear and anxiety. We’ll review ways we can overcome the anxiety associated with change, in addition to the promises the Lord has extended to those who will go forward in faith.
In this episode of the podcast, Heather sits down with Coach Summer Davis, a certified life coach specializing in missionary mental health and emotional resilience. Summer shares her deep passion for helping young adults prepare mentally and emotionally for their missions—not just survive, but truly thrive in the field.