The Natasha Helfer Podcast

Latest episodes

Showing 20 · updated from the feed

145: Holy Disobedience

Natasha sits down with Melissa Duge Spiers, author of "Holy Disobedience: Sex, Sin, and Secrets in the Biggest Church No One Knows," for a wide-ranging conversation befor

Aug 28
1 h 04 min

144: Humor and Healing within Mormon Culture

Natasha sits down with Mikey Foley of "Mikey & The Mrs" (@mikeyandthemrs on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads), the husband and wife comedic morning show duo heard weekday

Aug 12
1 h 11 min

143: Faith Transition Guidance

Madison Daniels joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. They discuss transitioning out of Mormonism as Madison's soon-to-be published book (releasing

Jun 17
1 h 08 min

142: The Impact of LDS Garments on Sexuality

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Natasha is joined by Nancy Ross and Larissa Kanno Kindred to discuss the impact that LDS garments have on sexuality. Nanc

Jun 10
1 h 19 min

141: Honor code at BYU, Being Single in "Mormon-Dom" and Abuse Trainings

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Mike Christensen joines to share his experience at BYU and as a single adult in "Mormon-dom." Mike holds a Bachelor of Sc

Jun 3
1 h 28 min

140: Without Shame: A Conversation about Sex Toys

Natasha is joined by Lauren Hell on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. They discuss all things sex toys! Laurel Hell is a former Mormon from the Bay Area in Ca

May 27
1 h 02 min

139: LGBTQ Inclusivity at Church

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Stan Mitchell joins to discuss LGBTQ inclusivity at church. Stan Mitchell currently serves as a Teaching Pastor at The Vi

May 20
1 h 21 min

138: Narcissism, Abuse, and Divorce

Becky Bowles joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast to discuss narcissism and divorce. Becky Bowles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in M

May 6
1 h 07 min

137: How Does Mormon Purity Culture Affect Men

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Michelle Mower joins to discuss how the Mormon purity culture affects men. Michelle Mower, LPC, LMFT, CST, is a therapis

May 1
1 h 21 min

136: Non-Monogamy, Lifestyle Cruises and Conscious Monogamy

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Lauren Hayes joins to discuss the recent Non-Monogamy Lifestyle Cruise both she and Natasha joined a few months ago. Lauren

Apr 22
1 h 11 min

135: Making Mental Healthcare Accessible

Nathan Gallenson, co-founder of DBT with Friends, a peer-led mental health community, joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. They discuss how they a

Apr 18
1 h 08 min

134: How High-Demand Religion Villainizes Pleasure, Self-Attachment, and Assertiveness

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Natasha is joined by Mellissa Perry Hill, MS, LPC. They discuss how high-demand religions affect the "self". Mellissa Per

Apr 18
1 h 13 min

133: Protecting Children from Religious Abuse

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Brittney Hartley joins to discuss different global initiatives various governments have done to protect children from relig

Apr 1
1 h 26 min

132: Reconstructing Female Sexuality

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Natasha is joined by Danielle Calder, LCSW, and Bekah Barton, to discuss reconstructing female sexuality. Danielle is a L

Mar 25
1 h 09 min

131: Purity Culture - The Male Experience

Natasha is joined by Jennifer Aull on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. They discuss the male experience with purity culture. Jennifer is passionate about emp

Mar 13
1 h 06 min

130: Patriarchy and Misogyny

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Christine Forner joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast to discuss patriarchy and misogyny. Christi

Mar 4
1 h 03 min

129: Lucy in the Sky with Dinahs - Part 6

Welcome to Part 6 of the Lucy in the Sky with Dinahs series where Natasha discusses psychedelic-assisted therapy within high-demand religious context of Sexual and Religi

Feb 11
1 h 13 min

128: A Thousand Tiny Paper Cuts

Natasha is joined by Katherine Spearing, MA, CTRC, to discuss her latest book, "A Thousand Tiny Paper Cuts," which addresses the spiritual abuse survivor's recovery journ

Feb 4
1 h 01 min

127: Eating Disorders, Religion & Sex

Tara Olson joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. They discuss the intersection of eating disorders, religion and sex. Tara Olson is an Associate

Jan 29
1 h 22 min

126: Hard Conversations: Preventing Suicide

Dr. Quintin Hunt joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. They discuss a difficult topic: preventing suicide. More on Dr. Hunt: My journey towar

Jan 21
1 h 19 min