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. 

  1. 5 dgn geleden

    475: Mormon Women & Men Waking Up to Patriarchal Impact

    Send us a Positive Review! The news is getting out.  Patriarchy harms everyone in its clutches. The women and children of course. But men too. Actually, it hurts them a lot. The more we have words for how this hurts us, the more we can advocate for change but also embody change in how we see ourselves, treat one another and live our lives.   If you are just realizing that much of your faith crisis is connected to the massive impact that patriarchy has had on you and you're ready to confront this and heal from the impacts of patriarchal programming, you're invited to join Valerie's upcoming Healing from Patriarchy support and processing group that begins in October 2026.  This is where women find their voices and men find their vulnerability. Seating is limited. Please join us for a life changing experience and a wonderful community of friends on the same journey. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Redrop Preview 09:08 Series Part Six Setup 16:48 True Self False Self Framework 21:07 How LDS Homes Teach Roles 28:58 Creativity and Becoming Self 37:03 Healing Men Through Love 42:40 Invite to Mixed Gender Group 49:28 What Is Spiritual Agency 56:03 Virtue Script Pressure 01:04:12 Reclaiming Identity 01:10:32 Becoming A Reformer 01:16:46 Choosing Amid Expectations 01:25:00 Raising Agentic Kids 01:30:50 Where To Find Valerie 01:31:47 Favorites And Farewell Support the show Support the show Listen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODES Friday Episodes Annual Access $89 Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10 Valerie’s Support & Processing Groups Gift a Scholarship Download Free Resources Visit our Website

  2. 28 sep

    473: The Emotional Rollercoaster of General Conference Weekend

    Send us a Positive Review! In this special Office Hours recording, a couple dozen people joined Valerie to talk about the emotional experience that only the former devout Mormon will understand.  Why does this weekend bring up so much?   Listen to Val & four of the guests that attended this Office Hours recording as they talk about grief, loneliness, fear, and confusion.  They hit topics that likely hit home with you too:  about parenting and mixed faith marriage emotions...loss of simplicity, feeling left out of the celebratory mood, and other emotions typical of this weekend that many of us used to find connecting and meaningful in times gone by. Timestamps: 00:00 Tribute Episode Re Drop 01:45 Queerphobia Paradigms Preview 03:30 Why Share This Now 05:38 Office Hours Pop Up Intro 07:15 Conference Weekend Complexity 09:28 Loneliness In Faith Shift 13:37 Compassion And New Community 18:43 Grief Over Conference Changes 26:05 Existential Grief And Integration 31:57 Fear And Emotional Overload 35:18 Fear Of Disconnection 37:01 Differentiation In Mormon Families 37:55 Bookshelf Metaphor 39:07 Practice Compassionate Curiosity 41:49 Parenting In Mixed Faith 44:55 Collaborate With Your Partner 52:09 Create Conference Safe Space 54:09 Discernment Over Zeal 58:47 Closing Reflections 59:49 New Healing Group Format 01:01:46 Final Thanks And Goodbye Support the show Support the show Listen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODES Friday Episodes Annual Access $89 Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10 Valerie’s Support & Processing Groups Gift a Scholarship Download Free Resources Visit our Website

  3. 24 sep

    BONUS EPISODE! Lowering Time & Financial Barriers to Mormon Faith Crisis Healing

    Send us a Positive Review! Just a quick announcement to start a process of changing my philosophy here on Latter Day Struggles. I care deeply about two things: YOU... And offering psychologically healing content for your Mormon faith expansion journey. If time or resources have ever been a barrier in joining one of my deeply healing groups--this upcoming pilot experiment group is for YOU.  To all of you licensed and graduate level mental health workers out there who so loyally support me, please listen to this episode as well. I want to support each of you who do clinical mental health work with those in Mormon faith crisis. Listen here as I share a special gift to you as part of your tuition when you join this group.  Finally, thank you all for your trust and support. I feel fortunate every day that I get to be in connection with such amazing humans.  Please share this announcement with anyone in your circles who might benefit. I expect this group to fill quickly so don't hesitate if this work calls to you! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome And Update 00:49 The Access Conundrum 02:55 No Quick Fixes 04:45 New Pilot Format 05:39 Curriculum Upfront 06:55 Ten Live Sessions 09:02 Affordability And Irony 11:13 Experiment And Invitation 12:25 Support For Clinicians 15:29 Scholarships And Gratitude 16:57 How To Join And Goodbye Support the show Support the show Listen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODES Friday Episodes Annual Access $89 Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10 Valerie’s Support & Processing Groups Gift a Scholarship Download Free Resources Visit our Website

  4. 21 sep

    471: What Would You Say to Your Polygamous Great Grandmother?

    Send us a Positive Review! Very few of us doubt that we have been profoundly impacted by the imprints of patriarchy in our early personality development. What most do not know is that this is not a 'life sentence'.  In this episode Val walks through her passion, approach, and even a few specific activities built into her updated Healing from Patriarchy group curriculum. If you are not sure if this experience if for you, this episode is for you. If you are worried about sharing vulnerable things in a group, listen in and rest assured that all group members can participate as little or as much in the group processing activities. And most of all, if you are tired of doing faith crisis thing alone or only with angry people who offer no path to healing, this episode is your invitation to find your people and your peace.  ** If you believe in Valerie's work and would like to contribute to a scholarship fund that helps others afford group healing work, please reach out at admin@latterdaystruggles.com to make a tax-deductible donation.  ** If you need assistance to join a group, scholarships are sometimes available, pending donation participation from our listening community. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Overview 01:21 Why Groups Feel Risky 02:38 Patriarchy Group Opens Up 06:33 True Self Narratives 13:21 Who This Is For 21:41 What We Will Cover 27:04 New Exercises Preview 31:16 Polygamy Letter Healing 41:45 Logistics and Community 45:18 Final Invitation and Goodbye Support the show Support the show Listen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODES Friday Episodes Annual Access $89 Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10 Valerie’s Support & Processing Groups Gift a Scholarship Download Free Resources Visit our Website

  5. 14 sep

    469: Five Truths About Love & Goodness that all Queer Mormons (Past & Present) Need to Know

    Send us a Positive Review! Patriarchy impacts people at a soul-wrenching level, and perhaps no other group is more stricken than our LGBTQ+ community. Please join us for a re-drop of a beautiful episode looking at Carol Lynn Pearson's breathtaking book, Goodbye, I Love You, which Valerie references to describe a 5 messages internalized by LDS queer people AND 5 healing counterpoints- deep truths about the divine identities of our queer loved ones and selves.  Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Redrop Plan 06:20 Why Patriarchy Needs Context 10:49 Origins Jesus and Mormonism 15:45 Awakening and Upcoming Episodes 32:20 Re-drop Begins No More Goodbyes 38:25 Book Premise and Audience 41:27 Paradigm One Innate Worth 51:30 Paradigm Two Unconditional Love 01:03:25 A Father’s Blessing 01:11:15 Microaggressions and Doctrine 01:22:33 Attachment Theory Explained 01:29:44 Brad’s Heartbreaking Story 01:40:53 Raising Consciousness Hope 01:48:27 Final Review and Farewell Support the show Support the show Listen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODES Friday Episodes Annual Access $89 Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10 Valerie’s Support & Processing Groups Gift a Scholarship Download Free Resources Visit our Website

  6. 7 sep

    467: Carol Lynn Pearson: Icon of Mormon Feminism

    Send us a Positive Review! In this priceless short series, Val & Carol Lynn delve into Carol Lynn's deepest passion: feminism.  Listen is as she delights us with stories about her unforgettable one-woman play "Mother Wove the Morning" and even moves into her amazing actress role and performs 2 of her characters!   Then join Val & CLP as they talk about another version of 'baptisms for the dead'...the feminist version. You'll love these episodes and likely want to listen many times...they are vintage CLP!  Timestamps: 00:00 Series Preview 10:53 Creating the Characters 17:57 Bravery and Backlash 28:40 Audience Impact 37:55 A Timely Renaissance 47:42 Notable Venues 56:43 Myths Rewrite the Feminine 01:05:46 War Erases the Feminine 01:13:24 Rachel and the Teraphim 01:22:41 Elizabeth Cady Stanton Speaks 01:35:45 Work for the Dead Reframed 01:43:51 From Patriarchy to Partnership 01:48:11 Where to Watch and Final Goodbye Support the show Support the show Listen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODES Friday Episodes Annual Access $89 Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10 Valerie’s Support & Processing Groups Gift a Scholarship Download Free Resources Visit our Website

  7. 31 aug

    465: In Honor of Carol Lynn Pearson: Our Prophetess & Mystic

    Send us a Positive Review! In honor of our very beloved Carol Lynn Pearson (a bold, sassy woman and the dearest of mentors to me) I wanted to share this beautiful two-part conversation that we had early in the podcast. Listen in and take in what true wit, wisdom, courage, healthy personal authority and value of one's community looks like all wrapped up in one glorious woman.   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and Re-Release 03:29 Meet Carolyn Pearson 10:38 Writing as Calling 15:37 Goodbye I Love You Impact 23:08 No More Goodbyes and Facing East 42:18 Speaking Truth in the Church 48:46 Chakras Into Kingdoms 56:07 Repentance And Forgiveness 01:04:20 Guts Plus Heart Courage 01:11:37 Staying In The Church 01:21:56 Policy Pain And Testimony 01:31:44 Heavenly Mother And Creation 01:41:34 Paradigm Shift to Partnership 01:47:50 Men Dismantling Patriarchy 01:55:57 Writing and Creative Process 02:01:10 Kind and Brave in Marriage 02:11:14 The Love Map and Farewell Support the show Support the show Listen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODES Friday Episodes Annual Access $89 Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10 Valerie’s Support & Processing Groups Gift a Scholarship Download Free Resources Visit our Website

  8. 24 aug

    463: Sunstone 2026: Cracking the Code of Mormon Polarization

    Send us a Positive Review! Join Val as her audience while she does a final run through on a topic that has come to be a passion project for her on Latter Day Struggles.  In short, what can we do as faith-expanding people in and around the LDS church to ease the polarization between the fiery fundamentalist Mormon and the fiery Ex-Mormon?   Oddly enough, these two "poles" exist as counterpoints to one another on the opposite extreme.  If one pole chooses a "third way" balance is disrupted, and growth becomes more likely.  We on the Mormon faith journey may not be able to impact all aspects on the extreme side of Mormon fundamentalism/ orthodoxy...but how we handle our own growth journeys CAN change a LOT.  Listen in and let us know what you think!  Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Sunstone Preview 01:26 Why Polarization Matters 05:20 The Growth Ladder Model 11:05 Healthy Mormon Fusion 14:55 Differentiation and Faith Crisis 19:55 Integration and Inclusion 26:54 When Growth Gets Stuck 27:56 Fixation in Orthodoxy 33:53 Chronic Differentiation Trap 45:58 Breaking the Polarization Dance 48:47 Processing Wisely in Crisis 58:57 Third Way Closing Support the show Support the show Listen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODES Friday Episodes Annual Access $89 Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10 Valerie’s Support & Processing Groups Gift a Scholarship Download Free Resources Visit our Website

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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. 

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  • Maker
    Valerie Hamaker
  • Jaren actief
    2022 - 2026
  • Afleveringen
    317
  • Beoordeling
    Veilig
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Latter Day Struggles
  • Website van aflevering
    Latter Day Struggles

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