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When Faith Heals and When it Hurts

This week, Tim and I are sharing a fascinating conversation with therapist and researcher Janeen Martin about the complex and deeply personal ways that religion and mental health intersect. Janeen has spent years working with clients navigating the full spectrum of religious experience—some who find their faith to be a source of deep resilience and healing, and others for whom it has been a source of pain and struggle. That contrast led her to ask some big questions: What makes religion a protective factor for some and a source of distress for others? How do individual personality, family dynamics, and church culture shape the way we engage with faith? And most importantly, how can we cultivate a relationship with God and our faith that supports our mental and emotional well-being?

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February 15, 2025
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The Best Relationship Advice Ever

What if you stopped taking other people’s moods personally? Christy Davis shares a simple but profound truth: every action someone takes tells you something about them, not about you. In this quick but powerful story, she almost let her husband’s frustration ruin a moment of connection. But by choosing to ask instead of assuming, she learned something deeper—and strengthened their bond. Want better relationships? This one shift will change the way you interact with everyone around you.

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February 13, 2025
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Climbing Your Personal Everest

Coach Meg Tilton shares the story of her 29,029 endurance challenge, where she climbed the elevation equivalent of Mount Everest in 36 hours. Through intense physical training and mental preparation, Meg discovered profound truths about resilience, the power of discomfort, and the importance of trusting herself and others. This transformative experience has shaped how she approaches personal goals, relationships, and her work as an emotions coach.   For more information about 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.  

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February 11, 2025
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Doctrine and Covenants 10–11

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections ten and eleven. We’ll talk about the Savior’s counsel to be diligent, while at the same time giving ourselves adequate time for rest. We’ll review the example of the creation of the earth and how the Lord taught this principle. We’ll also talk about striking the balance between doing enough to be productive, while not doing so much that we are depleted. We’ll review the Lord’s warnings against anger, especially as it relates to our relationships with others. We’ll talk about the blessings that come from controlling our emotions and seeking to emulate the Savior’s compassion and kindness.  

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February 10, 2025
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How do we remain human?

Joseph Vukov, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Loyola University Chicago, discusses how to remain human in the AI era and shares the Catholic perspective on AI, relationships, and the divine.

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February 2, 2025
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A Valid Path for LGBTQ Latter-day Saints

Skyler Sorensen grew up in St. George, Utah as the fourth of eight children. He is an active Latter-day Saint who experiences same-sex attraction. He and his wife, Amanda, were married in the Provo, Utah temple in 2018. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in Media Arts and currently works with the team at Scripture Central. Skyler started the podcast “Sit Down with Sky”, which has recently morphed into a YouTube series. @sitdownwithsky is dedicated to finding and maintaining eternal truths in the conversation around LGBTQ issues. Skyler is also the author of "Exclude Not Thyself: Thriving as a Covenant-Keeping, Gay Latter-day Saint", aimed at providing a faith-affirming approach to LGBTQ issues.

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February 1, 2025
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Can God Speak Through AI?

This week, we’re thrilled to talk with Carl Youngblood— longtime technologist, software engineer, and president of the Mormon Transhumanist Association.Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant, futuristic idea—it’s already shaping the way we learn, work, and even practice our faith. And just this past week, AI made big headlines again in the tech world with the release of vastly improved models and increasing belief among technology leaders that artificial general intelligence (AGI) is just around the corner. Whether or not that's the case, the exponential progress of AI is undeniable, and it’s sparking some of the biggest questions of our time. If God can speak through the written word, could God speak through AI? How do we discern when it's a tool for growth versus a shortcut that stunts it? And if AI frees us from certain types of work, could it deepen our relationships and spirituality—or will it leave us searching for new sources of meaning?

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February 1, 2025
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Meaningful Connection

In this inspiring episode, Coach LeAnn Austin shares how balancing the mind, body, and spirit is foundational for meaningful connections. Using the analogy of a three-legged stool, she explains how intentional focus on these areas can lead to greater harmony in life. LeAnn introduces her Connection Blueprint, a practical guide to fostering connection within yourself and others. Together, Heather and LeAnn discuss the importance of creating safety in the body, the central nervous system's role in connection, and why self-love is essential for healthy relationships. They also draw inspiration from Michelle Craig's talk, Spiritual Capacity, and highlight how spiritual work strengthens intuition and personal growth.  

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January 28, 2025
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Talking Will Help

Sometimes your most honest conversations are actually your holiest ones! Whether you have faith questions, are navigating the ups and downs of a relationship, or learning how to manage your mental health, one of the braves things you can do is to open up–to God, to friends, or maybe even a therapist. Ganel-Lyn Condie shares a heartfelt conversation about how talking through your trials and sharing the messy middle of a faith story leads to healing and hope.

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January 22, 2025