LDS Mental Health Podcast

Niki Olsen
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Niki Olsen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and coach who uses mental health skills taught through a spiritual perspective.  This is a podcast for faithful women who want healing in their relationships, guidance from God and internal peace. Each week you’ll hear mental health concepts taught through a spiritual lens from a licensed clinical mental health counselor to help you start thinking in a higher holier way. 

  1. 4d ago

    Episode 256. LDS Therapy Insights: The Hidden Reality of Emotional Abuse

    Sometimes the person hurting you is the person everyone else loves. This week's Therapy Insights answers two real listener questions about emotional abuse: one from a woman wrestling with guilt over wanting to leave, and one from a widow still making sense of a marriage nobody else saw the way she did. We talk about the difference between guilt and guidance, why fear doesn't always mean stay, and why your experience doesn't need anyone else's agreement to be real. If you have a question you'd like answered on a future episode, there's a link below to text it in. _______________________________ Have a question or struggle you’d like Niki to help with? Click here to share it anonymously. Your question may be answered on a future episode of The LDS Mental Health Podcast, and it could help another LDS woman who’s struggling with the same thing too. 💛 _______________________________ Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources: The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings Looking for an LDS Therapist? www.alignedcounselingservices.net My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco  Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact _______________________________ A quick note:  Niki Olsen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and coach who uses mental health skills taught through a spiritual perspective.   This is a podcast for faithful women who want healing in their relationships, guidance from God and internal peace.  This podcast reflects Niki's personal views and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care or therapy. If you are in crisis, call 988 or your local emergency services. _______________________________ Grab your Skill Tap Band HERE www.LDSMHco.com _______________________________ LDS Mental Health Skills Deck: visit www.LDSMHco.com Get 20% off your Skills deck by entering code PODCAST at checkout.

  2. Aug 10

    Episode 255. When Fear Is Running Your Decisions

    Fear doesn't always look like fear. Sometimes it looks like overthinking the same decision for the hundredth time, researching something to death or praying about it again hoping it will finally feel different. Most people don't even realize fear is what's happening. They just feel stuck, and start wondering if something's wrong with them for not having peace yet. This week I'm walking through a simple skill for making decisions when fear is in the driver's seat: name it, separate it, choose anyway. There's a free companion worksheet linked below, use it right alongside the episode. _______________________________ Click here for the free → Companion Reflection Guide _______________________________ Have a question or struggle you’d like Niki to help with? Click here to share it anonymously. Your question may be answered on a future episode of The LDS Mental Health Podcast, and it could help another LDS woman who’s struggling with the same thing too. 💛 _______________________________ Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources: The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings Looking for an LDS Therapist? www.alignedcounselingservices.net My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco  Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact _______________________________ A quick note:  Niki Olsen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and coach who uses mental health skills taught through a spiritual perspective.   This is a podcast for faithful women who want healing in their relationships, guidance from God and internal peace.  This podcast reflects Niki's personal views and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care or therapy. If you are in crisis, call 988 or your local emergency services. _______________________________ Grab your Skill Tap Band HERE www.LDSMHco.com _______________________________ LDS Mental Health Skills Deck: visit www.LDSMHco.com Get 20% off your Skills deck by entering code PODCAST at checkout.

  3. Aug 3

    Episode 254. Living the Gospel with an ADHD Brain with Brittney King LPC

    You've spent your whole life quietly wondering why some things feel so much harder for you than they seem to for everyone else. Scripture study won't stick. Prayers get lost in fifty other thoughts. You forget things you swore you'd remember, and the shame shows up before you even understand what happened. This week, therapist Brittney King, LPC joins Niki to talk about what ADHD actually looks like in adults, and why it usually has nothing to do with how hard you're trying. There's a reason your brain works this way, and it's more treatable than you think. _______________________________ Get to know our guest: Brittney King, LPC has a background in social work and school counseling. She is now a junior high school counselor and licensed therapist at Aligned Counseling serving patients in Idaho. Brittney specializes in ADHD and neurodivergence in children, teens, and adults. To book an appointment with Brittney, click here. ___________ Have a question or struggle you’d like Niki to help with? Click here to share it anonymously. Your question may be answered on a future episode of The LDS Mental Health Podcast, and it could help another LDS woman who’s struggling with the same thing too. 💛 _______________________________ Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources: The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings Looking for an LDS Therapist? www.alignedcounselingservices.net My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco  Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact _______________________________ A quick note:  Niki Olsen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and coach who uses mental health skills taught through a spiritual perspective.   This is a podcast for faithful women who want healing in their relationships, guidance from God and internal peace.  This podcast reflects Niki's personal views and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care or therapy. If you are in crisis, call 988 or your local emergency services. _______________________________ _______________________________ Grab your Skill Tap Band HERE www.LDSMHco.com _______________________________ LDS Mental Health Skills Deck: visit www.LDSMHco.com Get 20% off your Skills deck by entering code PODCAST at checkout.

  4. Jul 27

    Episode 253. LDS Therapy Insights on Toxic Family Relationships

    How do you know when a family relationship needs stronger boundaries, more distance or possibly no contact? When family relationships are tied to faith, loyalty, traditions, and belonging, it can be hard to separate Christlike love from the pressure to keep everyone comfortable. In this first LDS Therapy Insights episode, I am explaining how to look for repeated unhealthy patterns, why a difficult relationship is not automatically a toxic one and the many levels of boundaries available before full cutoff. You’ll also learn why forgiveness does not require unlimited access and how to seek personal revelation from a place of clarity instead of guilt. Have a question you want answered?  Submit an anonymous question or struggle you're having for a future episode here. Also, be sure to join the 10-Day Prayer Practice beginning August 3: https://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/prayer-practice _______________________________ Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources: The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings Looking for an LDS Therapist? www.alignedcounselingservices.net My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco  Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact _______________________________ A quick note:  Niki Olsen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and coach who uses mental health skills taught through a spiritual perspective.   This is a podcast for faithful women who want healing in their relationships, guidance from God and internal peace.  This podcast reflects Niki's personal views and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care or therapy. If you are in crisis, call 988 or your local emergency services. _______________________________ _______________________________ Grab your Skill Tap Band HERE www.LDSMHco.com _______________________________ LDS Mental Health Skills Deck: visit www.LDSMHco.com Get 20% off your Skills deck by entering code PODCAST at checkout.

  5. Jul 20

    252. When You Keep Praying but Don’t Hear Answers

    If you've been praying and the answer is just...silence, you're not alone. A lot of LDS women are doing everything right on the outside but quietly feeling disconnected from God. And the hardest part? They feel guilty even admitting it. Like maybe if they had more faith, they'd feel something. In this episode, Niki talks about the real reasons prayer can start to feel difficult and why that disconnect has way less to do with worthiness than most people think.  Plus: Niki's new 10-day prayer practice to help you start reconnecting through simple, intentional moments.  10 Day Prayer Practice: CLICK HERE TO JOIN _______________________________ Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Send us a text message _______________________________ Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources: The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings Looking for an LDS Therapist? www.alignedcounselingservices.net My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco  Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact _______________________________ A quick note:  Niki Olsen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and coach who uses mental health skills taught through a spiritual perspective.   This is a podcast for faithful women who want healing in their relationships, guidance from God and internal peace.  This podcast reflects Niki's personal views and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care or therapy. If you are in crisis, call 988 or your local emergency services. _______________________________ _______________________________ Grab your Skill Tap Band HERE www.LDSMHco.com _______________________________ LDS Mental Health Skills Deck: visit www.LDSMHco.com Get 20% off your Skills deck by entering code PODCAST at checkout.

  6. Jul 13

    251. When you Don’t “Feel” The Spirit

    Have you ever prayed, gone to the temple, or begged Heavenly Father for help and felt absolutely nothing? No peace, no comfort, no emotional reassurance. And then immediately wondered what's wrong with you spiritually? In LDS culture we talk a lot about "feeling the Spirit" and those experiences are real. But many of us have accidentally started believing that emotional feelings are the only evidence the Spirit is present. In this episode, Niki unpacks the many ways the Spirit actually works, especially for women who are emotionally overwhelmed, numb, burned out, or grieving. Grab the free companion reflection guide linked below to use alongside this episode. _______________________________ Click here for the free → Companion Reflection Guide ------- Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Send us a text message _______________________________ Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources:   The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings Looking for an LDS Therapist? www.alignedcounselingservices.net My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco  Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact _______________________________ A quick note:  Niki Olsen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and coach who uses mental health skills taught through a spiritual perspective.   This is a podcast for faithful women who want healing in their relationships, guidance from God and internal peace.  This podcast reflects Niki's personal views and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care or therapy. If you are in crisis, call 988 or your local emergency services. _______________________________ _______________________________ Grab your Skill Tap Band HERE www.LDSMHco.com _______________________________ LDS Mental Health Skills Deck: visit www.LDSMHco.com Get 20% off your Skills deck by entering code PODCAST at checkout.

  7. Jul 9

    250. How Emotional Healing Can Help You Feel Closer to God with Allie Allen LCMHC

    Some experiences just stick. No matter how much time passes, or how hard you try to move on, they keep showing up in how you feel about yourself, your relationships, even your ability to hear God. And the frustrating part? You can't just decide to be over it. In this episode, Niki sits down with therapist Allie Allen LCMHC to unpack why painful memories get stored wrong, how anxiety makes it nearly impossible to tell the difference between worry and a prompting, and the therapy tool that has people saying, "It doesn't bother me anymore."  _______________________________ Get to know our guest: Allie Allen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who works with adolescents, adults, and families. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions, using EMDR, IFS, and DBT to help clients heal, better understand themselves, and build healthier patterns with compassion and practical skills. If you're in Utah or Idaho and would like to book a session with Allie, she is currently taking new clients at Aligned Counseling. Website: AlignedCounselingServices.net _______________________________ Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources:   The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings Looking for an LDS Therapist? www.alignedcounselingutah.com My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco  Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact _______________________________ A quick note:  Niki Olsen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and coach who uses mental health skills taught through a spiritual perspective.   This is a podcast for faithful women who want healing in their relationships, guidance from God and internal peace.  This podcast reflects Niki's personal views and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care or therapy. If you are in crisis, call 988 or your local emergency services. _______________________________ _______________________________ Grab your Skill Tap Band HERE www.LDSMHco.com _______________________________ LDS Mental Health Skills Deck: visit www.LDSMHco.com Get 20% off your Skills deck by entering code PODCAST at checkout.

  8. Jun 19

    Episode 249. 4 Skills That Change Everything When Your Mind Feels Overwhelming

    You wake up already feeling behind. There are a hundred things in your head, you're trying to be present, you're trying to pray, and your thoughts are still louder than everything else. You're not failing. Your mind is overwhelmed, and when your mind is overwhelmed everything feels harder. There are specific patterns that show up when you get to this place, and once you can see them, you stop fighting yourself all day long. In this episode, Niki walks through the 4 mental health skills that change everything when your mind feels chaotic. The third skill she teaches is the one most LDS women have been quietly battling for years and didn't realize they could interrupt.   _______________________________ Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources:   🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog 🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings 🔍 Looking for an LDS Therapist? www.alignedcounselingutah.com 🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com 📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco  📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact _______________________________ A quick note: I'm a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but this podcast is my own. It isn't affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the Church, and the views I share don't represent official Church teachings or positions. The information shared in this podcast is also for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship. If you are experiencing distress, struggling with your mental health, or need personalized support, please seek the help of a licensed mental health professional in your area. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, please call 988 in the United States or your local emergency number right away. _______________________________ Grab your Skill Tap Band HERE www.LDSMHco.com _______________________________ LDS Mental Health Skills Deck: visit www.LDSMHco.com Get 20% off your Skills deck by entering code PODCAST at checkout.

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Niki Olsen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and coach who uses mental health skills taught through a spiritual perspective.  This is a podcast for faithful women who want healing in their relationships, guidance from God and internal peace. Each week you’ll hear mental health concepts taught through a spiritual lens from a licensed clinical mental health counselor to help you start thinking in a higher holier way. 

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  • Creator
    Niki Olsen
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    257
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 LDS Mental Health Podcast
  • Show Website
    LDS Mental Health Podcast

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