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The Latter Day Struggles Podcast addresses beliefs and issues within the LDS faith that are challenging to talk about but vital to discuss for those trying to navigate their relationship in or around the church. Valerie and her guests invite psychological maturity, theological health, and institutional integrity.

Latter Day Struggles Valerie Hamaker

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The Latter Day Struggles Podcast addresses beliefs and issues within the LDS faith that are challenging to talk about but vital to discuss for those trying to navigate their relationship in or around the church. Valerie and her guests invite psychological maturity, theological health, and institutional integrity.

    Episode 235: A Study of the Near Enemy and its Relevance in Spiritual Systems [Part I of IV]

    Episode 235: A Study of the Near Enemy and its Relevance in Spiritual Systems [Part I of IV]

    In this episode one [of a four-part series] Valerie and Nathan delve into the profound concept of the "Near Enemy," highlighting how certain behaviors that superficially resemble virtues actually hinder personal growth and damage interpersonal relationships.

    Drawing from Buddhist wisdom and Brené Brown's integrative work, they discuss how the near enemy behaviors can creep into all individual and systemic relationships and how these behaviors prevent genuine connection.

    Episode 2 of this series will be a Latter Day Struggles EXCLUSIVE: tackling sensitive and idiosyncratic "near enemy" topics within the LDS faith tradition.

    Episode 3 will tackle less sensitive "near enemy" topics found within the faith and typical of many faith traditions and other community settings.

    Episode 4 of this series will be another EXCLUSIVE, exploring from a psychological lens some possible reasons why our LDS faith tradition uniquely struggles with its idiosyncratic "near enemy" behaviors.

    This series is groundbreaking in that it integrates an element of sound Buddhist philosophy in an effect to help our LDS community understand some of our tradition's most significant shadow parts.

    We hope that this series brings light, understanding, healing, and eventual reform. We care about the wellness of our faith tradition and those over whom it has influence. —————————————————————————————————————
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    Episode 233: Spiritual Scrupulosity [Part III of IV]-How Religious Teachings May Impact Anxiety and Self-worth

    Episode 233: Spiritual Scrupulosity [Part III of IV]-How Religious Teachings May Impact Anxiety and Self-worth

    In this episode three [of a four-part series] Valerie welcomes fellow therapist colleague Brannon Patrick for a discussion highlighting the profound impact of OCD scrupulosity on individuals within the LDS community.



    In an unexpected turn of events, both Val and Brannon realize that they each struggled in their adolescence with the same unnamed fear of God's disappointment accompanied by attempts to mitigate these fears with scrupulous behaviors.



    They explore how church teachings can exacerbate anxiety, particularly through doctrines that emphasize perfectionism and earning forgiveness.



    This discussion advocates for a shift towards creating a supportive, healing church environment that views God as a loving companion in our journeys, not a harsh or disappointed judge.



    Join them on Friday for a final conversation in this series about the vulnerabilities of full-time LDS missionary service on those with tendencies to struggle with spiritual scrupulosity and several recommendations on how to begin to heal as a spiritual community.
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    click here for instructions.WEBINAR: “Accepting Stages of Faith Within A Marriage” Valerie will host a webinar class for individuals and couples seeking guidance on how to stay united during a faith expansion experience. Special question/answer session directly after the webinar. Wednesday July 10th 8:30 CST. Come ask Val your burning questions and be part of the conversation! ⁠Sign up here!

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    WEBINAR: “Accepting Stages of Faith Within A Marriage” Valerie will host a webinar class for individuals and couples seeking guidance on how to stay united during a faith expansion experience. Special question/answer session directly after the webinar. Wednesday July 10th 8:30 CST. Come ask Val your burning questions and be part of the conversation! ⁠Sign up here!
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    CONSULTING: Interested in doing individual or couples work with Valerie or a member of her trained team? Time-limited packages with Valerie and extended work with her team of coaches and therapists are available ⁠here!
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    SUPPORT GROUPS: All support groups are currently full, however, a new evening group is scheduled to start in September 2024. To pre-register click on this link.⁠

    • 49 min
    Episode 231: Spiritual Scrupulosity [Part I of IV]-Healing our Ideas about a Disappointed God

    Episode 231: Spiritual Scrupulosity [Part I of IV]-Healing our Ideas about a Disappointed God

    In this opening episode of a four-part series focused on OCD spiritual scrupulosity in the context of the LDS church, Valerie begins by interviewing Taylor Kerby, author the the book "Scrupulous: My Obsessive Compulsion for God".

    In this episode Taylor shares his journey with spiritual scrupulosity, explaining how these conditions manifested as compulsive religious behaviors fueled by some of the doctrine and practices connected to his LDS faith tradition.

    This episode tackles the first of five key vulnerabilities linking spiritual scrupulosity within the LDS faith: spiritual exceptionalism, low emphasis on personal authority, anxiety around sex and the theology of the body, a transactional relationship with God, and an atonement theology sometimes leading to shame and fear.

    Friday's episode digs into the rest of the five topics--ultimately emphasizing the importance of respectful and healing dialogue and urging listeners to prioritizes love, service, and grace over perfection. This entire series is a call for greater awareness and support for those grappling with OCD spiritual scrupulosity. —————————————————————————————————————

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    WEBINAR: “Developing Healthy Stress Management” Valerie will host a webinar class for individuals and couples seeking guidance on how to stay united during a faith expansion experience. Special question/answer session directly after the webinar. Wednesday June 5th 8:30 CST. Come ask Val your burning questions and be part of the conversation! ⁠Sign up here!
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    CONSULTING: Interested in doing individual or couples work with Valerie or a member of her trained team? Time-limited packages with Valerie and extended work with her team of coaches and therapists are available ⁠here!
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    SUPPORT GROUPS: All support groups are currently full, however, a new evening group is scheduled to start in September 2024. To pre-register click on this link.⁠

    • 55 min
    Episode 229: Rewriting LDS Women's History-An Overview of Camille Johnson's Women's Conference Address

    Episode 229: Rewriting LDS Women's History-An Overview of Camille Johnson's Women's Conference Address

    In preparation for Friday's sensitive-content exclusive episode 230, Valerie offers a detailed overview of the entirety of General Relief Society President Camille Johnson's recent address given at the 2024 BYU Women's Conference.

    This address was both intriguing and concerning, focusing concurrently on both following the specific directions of outside authority as the safest means of living one’s life while also encouraging women to follow the counsel of the spirit to allow God to prevail in a path that is unique to each woman.

    In this episode Val sets the stage for the deeper dive into issues that intersect the topics of healthy human development, sound theology, and a call for institutional accountability regarding the impact that past teachings have had on thousands of LDS women.

    Join Valerie and Nathan on Friday’s episode 230 for the in-depth analysis of the address reviewed in today’s episode 229. Information on how to subscribe to their new Buzzsprout platform found below.
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    WEBINAR: “Developing Healthy Stress Management” Valerie will host a webinar class for individuals and couples seeking guidance on how to stay united during a faith expansion experience. Special question/answer session directly after the webinar. Wednesday June 5th 8:30 CST. Come ask Val your burning questions and be part of the conversation! ⁠Sign up here!
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    SUPPORT: Like what you’re hearing at Latter Day Struggles Podcast? Make a one-time donation to her business Venmo account or become a recurring donor on Patreon.⁠
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    STEPPING BACK FROM THE CHURCH IN A PSYCHOLOGICALLY HEALTHY WAY: Valerie and Julie Hanks are offering a live Q&A session for those with concerns about the complexities of stepping back.Their last event sold out very quickly, and they anticipate that this one will also sell fast.To register click here.
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    CONSULTING: Interested in doing individual or couples work with Valerie or a member of her trained team? Time-limited packages with Valerie and extended work with her team of coaches and therapists are available ⁠here!
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    SUPPORT GROUPS: All support groups are currently full, however, a new evening group is scheduled to start in September 2024. To pre-register click on this link.⁠

    • 46 min
    BONUS!

    BONUS!

    Big News! Listen in and rest assured that more info is coming! Thanks for being here on our mutual faith expansion journey!


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    Episode 227: The Harder the Better? with "At Last She Said It!"

    Episode 227: The Harder the Better? with "At Last She Said It!"

    In this thought-provoking episode Valerie is the guest on the fabulous podcast "At Last She Said It" with hosts Cynthia Winward and Susan Hinckley.

    In this conversation this dynamic trio dives deep into the challenging concept of "good hard" vs. "bad hard" within the LDS community. They highlight the crucial difference between actions driven by fear and shame versus those fueled by love and personal choice.

    Through heartfelt personal experiences and some critical reflections, Susan, Cynthia, and Val emphasize honoring one's inner compass, advocating for spiritually meaningful paths shaped by personal empowerment and most importantly, they challenge each of us to rethink the valorization of suffering, advocating instead for balanced, joyful living aligned with the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
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    WEBINAR: “Developing Healthy Stress Management” Valerie will host a webinar class for individuals and couples seeking guidance on how to stay united during a faith expansion experience. Special question/answer session directly after the webinar. Wednesday June 5th 8:30 CST. Come ask Val your burning questions and be part of the conversation! ⁠Sign up here!
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    SUPPORT: Like what you’re hearing at Latter Day Struggles Podcast? Make a one-time donation to her business Venmo account or become a recurring donor on Patreon.⁠——————————————————————————————————————
    STEPPING BACK FROM THE CHURCH IN A PSYCHOLOGICALLY HEALTHY WAY: Valerie and Julie Hanks are offering a live Q&A session for those with concerns about the complexities of stepping back.Their last event sold out very quickly, and they anticipate that this one will also sell fast.To register click here.——————————————————————————————————————
    CONSULTING: Interested in doing individual or couples work with Valerie or a member of her trained team? Time-limited packages with Valerie and extended work with her team of coaches and therapists are available ⁠here!
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    SUPPORT GROUPS: All support groups are currently full, however, a new evening group is scheduled to start in September 2024. To pre-register click on this link.⁠

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