The Natasha Helfer Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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