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Tips to Stop Arguing About Chores at Home
Have you ever wondered, “How can I get my spouse to do more work around the house?” You are not alone. Here are tips to help you stop arguing over chores at home Dr. Julie Hanks shared on Good Morning Utah.
4 Common Marriage Myths: Good Things Utah
Marriage is one of the most important relationships, but it can also be one of the most confusing! There are so many false beliefs and marriage myths perpetuating about what a good marriage really looks like.
Is It Ever Okay To Lie In A Relationship? Good Things Utah
We've all heard the saying that honesty's the best policy, and it's not hard to understand how lying is really bad for relationships. But is there ever a time when it's okay to be less than 100% truthful?
Who's in Charge Here?: At Last She Said It Podcast
I recently got to speak with Cynthia and Susan of the "At Last She Said It" podcast about the topic of authority as it relates to receiving revelation for our lives. In our discussion, we talk about what to do when personal authority and general authority seem to conflict, how to differentiate while still remaining part of the Church community, and how to claim stewardship for our own lives.
Assertiveness & Differentiation: How to Be Your Authentic Self in Relationships
In healthy relationships, individuals can be close to one another while also retaining certain differences; we don’t have to be exactly alike to be friends!
Postpartum Mood Disorders: The BirthCircle Podcast
I recently sat down with Sarah from the BirthCircle podcast to discuss postpartum mood disorders and other women's issues surrounding pregnancy and birth. Here are some highlights from our conversation:
25 Things NOT to Say to Believing Loved Ones
There are some common phrases that people who've left the Church say to believing love ones that are very painful, even if they're well-meaning. Once you've left the Church, you often want to share what you've learned with others. Here's a list of 25 things NOT to say to believing loved ones and what TO say instead. Everyone wants to be respected and validated.
25 Things NOT to Say to a Loved One Leaving the Church
There are some common phrases that believing loved ones say to loved ones leaving the Church that are often hurtful, even when they are said with positive intent. I’ve also worked with many people who have left the Church that long to hear certain thing from their family members.Here are 2 lists: what NOT TO say and TO say to a loved one leaving the Church. There’s an option to download PDF version that you can print out and share.
Idealizing Motherhood: The Sisterhood Podcast
Back in October, Allyson and Tiffany of "The Sisterhood Podcast" discussed my TEDx Ogden Talk entitled "The Costs of Idealizing Motherhood"on their show. Later, they were kind enough to have me on an episode to tell more about what inspired my talk.
Raising Teens in a Mixed Faith Family: Marriage on a Tightrope Podcast
Following up on our last discussion about communicating with believing family members, I again sat down with Kattie and Allan of the "Marriage on a Tightrope" podcast to talk about some of the challenges of raising teenagers in a mixed faith family.