What is Joseph Smith's Second Vision? Dr. Scott Woodward examines Doctrine and Covenants 2 and explores the Lord's purpose for the creation of the Earth and the purpose of the Restoration. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS
In this episode, Heather is joined by Jille Dunsmore, a body and life coach who helps women overcome cravings and develop healthy relationships with food and their bodies. Jille shares her personal journey of battling sugar addiction for over 30 years and how she finally found freedom by retraining her brain and transforming her self-talk. The discussion covers the addictive nature of processed foods, the role of emotions in eating habits, and the tools necessary to break free from the cycle of shame and self-sabotage.
This week, we’re so grateful to share a conversation with Justin Dyer, a professor of religion at BYU and a researcher who has spent years exploring the intersection of faith and mental health. Justin’s most recent work focuses on perfectionism, especially within the church. He recently edited a special issue of BYU Studies Quarterly dedicated entirely to this subject, and you can find a link to it in our show notes.In this conversation, Justin shares some compelling research, including the striking finding that high levels of toxic perfectionism can triple the likelihood of leaving one’s religion. He offers some profound insights into why this is the case and he talks about gospel principles that could help us replace unhealthy perfectionistic beliefs.
When was the last time you made it through something you thought you couldn't handle? For those moments when giving up feels like the only option, this powerful message reminds us of a simple truth - you've conquered hard things before, and you can do it again! Whether you're struggling with school, relationships, or just a really tough day, Meg Johnson's message offers hope and a practical way forward.
This week, we’re joined by Jana Spangler for a powerful and practical conversation about emotions—especially the ones we’ll do just about anything to avoid feeling.Jana explains that emotions aren’t our enemies; they’re signals—messages from deep within us, rooted in ancient systems designed to guide and protect us. While emotions can feel overwhelming or even painful, learning to pay attention to them—rather than suppress or ignore them—helps us understand what’s really going on and respond with greater clarity, wisdom, and connection.She breaks down what emotions actually are, how they begin in our bodies, and why listening to them is key to living a healthier, more wholehearted life.
What can you learn from the preface of a book of scripture? Dr. JB Haws explores the background to Doctrine and Covenants 1, including resources to help aid study in 2025.
As we welcome the New Year, many of us are eager to set goals and improve our lives. But how do we avoid the overwhelm and frustration that often come with traditional goal-setting? In this episode, Coach Sue Tester shares her innovative KISS method for goal setting: Keep, Incrementally Improve, Start, and Stop. By focusing on small, actionable steps and building on what you're already doing well, this approach helps create sustainable progress.
In this episode, Heather is joined by Coach Tanya Hale to discuss the concept of "relationship circles" and the importance of maintaining a strong sense of self in fostering healthy, intimate connections. Tanya shares insights on how differentiation, empathy, and validation can create a safe space for partners to grow individually and together. They explore how to support one another in times of change and how understanding our own emotional needs can lead to more fulfilling relationships.
This week, we are so thrilled to bring you a conversation with Joseph Grenny. If you’ve ever read Crucial Conversations, Influencer, or Change Anything, then you already know the immense impact of Joseph’s work. His books have sold millions of copies and become essential texts for building trust, improving relationships, and transforming the way we communicate in every area of life—from families to Fortune 500 companies.
Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a cutting-edge leadership development author, researcher, and consultant. He helps organizations vertically develop their leaders primarily through a focus on mindsets. Ryan is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of Success Mindsets: The Key to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership and The Elevated Leader: Leveling Up Your Leadership Through Vertical Development. He is also a leadership professor at the College of Business and Economics at California State University-Fullerton.