98 episodes

Sex, Religion, and Everything in Between

The Natasha Helfer Podcast Natasha Helfer

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.5 • 109 Ratings

Sex, Religion, and Everything in Between

    54: Challenges Lesbian & Queer Folks Face in the LDS Church

    54: Challenges Lesbian & Queer Folks Face in the LDS Church

    The latest episode of The Natasha Helfer Podcast featured an insightful conversation with Sally Osborne on the challenges that lesbians and queer folks face within the LDS church. Listen as Natasha and Sal dive deep into these topics and explore ways to create a more inclusive and understanding community. 
     
    This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so care for yourself accordingly.
    The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or feelings of the Natasha Helfer or the Natasha Helfer Podcast. We provide a platform for open and diverse discussions, and it is important to recognize that different perspectives may be shared. We encourage our listeners to engage in critical thinking and form their own opinions. Thank you for listening.
    Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek
    Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini

    • 1 hr 7 min
    53: Cannabis and Sexuality: Getting in the Weed

    53: Cannabis and Sexuality: Getting in the Weed

    Natasha and Aimee are getting into the "weed" in this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast! They dived into the intriguing world of cannabis and sexuality. Curious about the impact of cannabis on intimacy, pleasure and connection? Check out the episode!

     
    This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so care for yourself accordingly.
    The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or feelings of the Natasha Helfer or the Natasha Helfer Podcast. We provide a platform for open and diverse discussions, and it is important to recognize that different perspectives may be shared. We encourage our listeners to engage in critical thinking and form their own opinions. Thank you for listening.
    Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek
    Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini

    • 1 hr 21 min
    52: Addiction, Compulsions & Impulsivity, OH MY!

    52: Addiction, Compulsions & Impulsivity, OH MY!

    I was so excited to have had the Siegel brothers back on the show to talk about all the language that gets thrown around - consistently in clinically inaccurate ways. Especially in conservative and high-demand religious communities, the term “addiction” gets used not only by lay people, but other mental health professionals, in ways that pathologize people’s sexuality.
    This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so care for yourself accordingly.
    The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or feelings of the Natasha Helfer or the Natasha Helfer Podcast. We provide a platform for open and diverse discussions, and it is important to recognize that different perspectives may be shared. We encourage our listeners to engage in critical thinking and form their own opinions. Thank you for listening.
    Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek
    Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini

    • 1 hr 28 min
    51: Taking Back Our Sexuality

    51: Taking Back Our Sexuality

    Carah Burrell joins Natasha on this episode to discuss her journey.
    This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so care for yourself accordingly.
    The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or feelings of the Natasha Helfer or the Natasha Helfer Podcast. We provide a platform for open and diverse discussions, and it is important to recognize that different perspectives may be shared. We encourage our listeners to engage in critical thinking and form their own opinions. Thank you for listening.
    Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek
    Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini

    • 1 hr 11 min
    50: Legislative Updates in Utah

    50: Legislative Updates in Utah

    Tara Olson and Natasha Helfer, LCMFT, CST-S discuss recent legislative updates in the state of Utah which affects all kinds of minority populations. It is appalling to see the backwards steps that are being taken in conservative, religiously motivated states throughout the country that are not abiding by evidence-based research and everything we know about social justice, relational health and mental health. The ramifications of these legislations harm people, have immediate effects, and even criminalize folks in ways that can have lifelong impacts.
    This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so care for yourself accordingly.
    The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or feelings of the Natasha Helfer or the Natasha Helfer Podcast. We provide a platform for open and diverse discussions, and it is important to recognize that different perspectives may be shared. We encourage our listeners to engage in critical thinking and form their own opinions. Thank you for listening.
    Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek
    Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini

    • 27 min
    49: Sexual Shame in "Sex Addiction" Programs

    49: Sexual Shame in "Sex Addiction" Programs

    I interviewed Preston Hobbs, ACMHC - who currently works for me at Symmetry Solutions, on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. I am so grateful he was willing to get so personal about his experience growing up Latter-day Saint/Mormon and the history he had with sexual shame from a very young age, being considered a "sex/porn addict" and the treatment approaches he faced in the LifeStar program. He shares how this affected his marriage, his relational health, his mental health and his physical health. This is far too common a story within our (and many other) religious communities. It's spiritually/emotionally abusive on the side of the church and it's malpractice on the side of the mental health.
    Preston is currently taking clients at our group practice (Symmetry Counseling), and can help others who have had similar experiences. He is also very good at working with other mental health concerns, couples counseling and adolescents.
    You can schedule time with him here: https://symcounseling.com/preston-hobbs/
    Also if you want to take advantage of my next Recovering from Male Sexual Shame group... check out the following link:
    https://symmetrypath.com/male-sexual-shame-recovery
    This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so care for yourself accordingly.
    The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or feelings of the Natasha Helfer or the Natasha Helfer Podcast. We provide a platform for open and diverse discussions, and it is important to recognize that different perspectives may be shared. We encourage our listeners to engage in critical thinking and form their own opinions. Thank you for listening.
    Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek
    Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini

    • 1 hr 38 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
109 Ratings

109 Ratings

StoryPoet ,

Seems scary, but always great!

Love the podcast, but agree that the intro and outro music is a mismatch.

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Love it.

Keep up the good work.

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Amazing!!

Thank you for how open and honest you are with your professional and faith perspectives!!

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