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. MAR 23

    238. After the Kids Grow Up: Reclaiming YOU With Dr. Christy Kane

    Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. There’s a moment many women don’t see coming. The house gets quieter. The kids grow up. Roles begin to shift. And suddenly you find yourself wondering: Who am I now? For years you’ve poured your heart into motherhood, marriage, family, and service. And while those things matter deeply, they can quietly become the only place your identity lives. So when life transitions happen, it can feel disorienting. Lonely. Even a little scary. In this episode, psychologist Dr. Christy Kane and I talk about what it looks like to rediscover yourself during seasons of change. We talk about the emotions many women experience but rarely say out loud. The quiet grief. The anxiety. The sense of losing yourself. But we also talk about something hopeful. Rebuilding identity. Protecting yourself. And learning how to create purpose again without abandoning the faith and values that matter most. If you’re in a season of change or can feel one coming, this conversation might be exactly what your heart needs. _______________________________ Links from this episode: Kane Counseling Services: https://www.kanecounselingservices.com/  Dr. Christy Kane's Instagram: @dr.christykane _______________________________ Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources: 🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog 🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings 🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com 📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco  📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact My entire store of Mental Health Products are on SALE for General Conference. An automatic 25% off of each item will be taken at checkout. Also, FREE shipping on orders of $35 in the USA Check out the store here: www.LDSMHco.com Check all my Free Resources to feel more peace, clarity or connection in your life Click Here: https://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

    29 min

  2. MAR 16

    237. Faith in the Infertility Journey with the Sister Connection

    Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. Some grief doesn’t have a clear place to go. Infertility can quietly unravel so many things at once. Your plans. Your faith. Your sense of identity. Even the way you see God. In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with the women behind this Sister Connection episode to talk about the layered reality of infertility. The kind that includes miscarriages, stillbirth, unanswered prayers, and long seasons of wondering where God is in all of it. If you’ve ever wrestled with God, felt forgotten, or wondered if your story still has purpose… this episode is for you. Your worth was never dependent on becoming a mother. And your story isn’t over. _______________________________ Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources: 🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog 🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings 🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com 📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco  📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact My entire store of Mental Health Products are on SALE for General Conference. An automatic 25% off of each item will be taken at checkout. Also, FREE shipping on orders of $35 in the USA Check out the store here: www.LDSMHco.com Check all my Free Resources to feel more peace, clarity or connection in your life Click Here: https://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

    39 min

  3. MAR 9

    236. Grieving the Loss of a Child with Lawrence and Melissa Stone

    Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. Some losses split life into a before and after. And no one hands you a map for the after. In this deeply tender conversation, Lawrence and Melissa Stone share what it actually looks like to grieve the loss of children while trying to stay married, stay faithful, and stay human. Not the polished version. The real one. Silence. Anger. Distance. Small moments of connection. Starting over more than once. They talk honestly about how differently grief can show up inside the same home, why couples often drift apart without meaning to, and what helped them protect their relationship in the middle of unimaginable pain. If you’ve experienced loss, love someone who has, or carry fears about what you would do if life shattered, this episode offers gentle companionship and grounded hope. Not quick fixes. Not platitudes. Just people who have walked through fire and are willing to sit beside you. _______________________________ Get the Stone's book: Our Story[s]: The Unique Stories of a Husband and Wife’s Journey Through Child Loss https://amzn.to/4r12TA9  _______________________________ Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources: 🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog 🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings 🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com 📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco  📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact My entire store of Mental Health Products are on SALE for General Conference. An automatic 25% off of each item will be taken at checkout. Also, FREE shipping on orders of $35 in the USA Check out the store here: www.LDSMHco.com Check all my Free Resources to feel more peace, clarity or connection in your life Click Here: https://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

    38 min

  4. MAR 2

    235. Healing Trauma through the Savior with Elisha Harris

    Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. Some wounds don’t just hurt. They change how you see God, yourself, and everyone else. In this conversation, Elisha Harris shares how unresolved trauma can keep you stuck in survival mode even while you’re trying to do all the “right” things spiritually. We talk about the emotional armor many women carry, why staying busy can feel safer than being honest, and how healing through the Savior is less about performing and more about surrender. If you’ve ever felt disconnected, numb, ashamed, or like you’re trying so hard but still not feeling peace, this episode will meet you there. Not with pressure. With hope. _______________________________ Get to know our guest: Elisha Harris Instagram: @elishaaharris https://www.instagram.com/elishaaharris/   _______________________________ Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources: 🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog 🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings 🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com 📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco  📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact My entire store of Mental Health Products are on SALE for General Conference. An automatic 25% off of each item will be taken at checkout. Also, FREE shipping on orders of $35 in the USA Check out the store here: www.LDSMHco.com Check all my Free Resources to feel more peace, clarity or connection in your life Click Here: https://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

    37 min

  5. FEB 23

    234. Caring for Everyone While Holding Yourself Together: Ask A Therapist

    Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. When you’re the one everyone depends on, it can feel like there’s no space left for you to fall apart. This episode is for the quiet kind of exhaustion that comes from loving people through hard things while trying to hold your own life together. Niki answers listener questions about caring for a medically fragile child without losing your marriage, supporting a teen who speaks harshly about themselves, walking beside a spouse with depression, and coping with the heartbreak of an adult child creating distance. Instead of quick fixes, this episode offers small ways to stay connected when life feels heavy. Gentle ways to respond when words hurt. Compassion that doesn’t require you to abandon your boundaries. And hope that even when relationships shift or strain, healing and direction are still possible. If you’re tired, stretched thin, or quietly grieving something no one else fully sees, this episode will remind you that you are not alone, not broken, and not without support. _______________________________ Links mentioned in this episode: The LDS Mental Health Podcast Episode 222: Handling Boundaries Set for You www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog/222   _______________________________ Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources: 🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog 🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings 🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com 📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco 📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact My entire store of Mental Health Products are on SALE for General Conference. An automatic 25% off of each item will be taken at checkout. Also, FREE shipping on orders of $35 in the USA Check out the store here: www.LDSMHco.com Check all my Free Resources to feel more peace, clarity or connection in your life Click Here: https://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

    24 min

  6. FEB 18

    233. Helping Your Child with Disabilities through the School System with Utah Parent Center

    Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. Some days, advocating for your child feels like a full-time job you never applied for. In this episode, Niki sits down with Esperanza Reyes from the Utah Parent Center to talk about what it actually looks like to support a child with disabilities inside the school system without burning out, shutting down, or feeling like you’re constantly fighting uphill. This conversation is about collaboration instead of conflict. Progress instead of perfection. And learning how to hold high expectations for your child while still honoring where they are right now. You’ll hear why you don’t have to do this alone, how to partner with schools more effectively, and where to find real support when the system feels overwhelming. If school meetings leave you drained or unsure if you’re doing enough, this episode is for you! _______________________________ Links from this episode: Find your state's equivalent of the Utah parent center https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/ https://utahparentcenter.org/ _______________________________ Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources: 🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog 🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings 🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com 📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco 📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact My entire store of Mental Health Products are on SALE for General Conference. An automatic 25% off of each item will be taken at checkout. Also, FREE shipping on orders of $35 in the USA Check out the store here: www.LDSMHco.com Check all my Free Resources to feel more peace, clarity or connection in your life Click Here: https://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

    31 min

  7. FEB 9

    232. Creating Connection in Blended Families With the Sister Connection

    Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. Blended families don’t usually struggle because people don’t care. They struggle because love feels complicated, loyalty feels divided, and everyone is carrying history into the room. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is this so hard?” this episode will help you feel less alone. Today I sit down with three women who know this life personally. Amanda, Dondra, and Ruth share what it really looks like to build connection in blended families when emotions are messy, timelines don’t match, and expectations clash. It isn’t about doing things perfectly. It’s about staying when it would be easier to pull away. Learning how to show up with patience when progress feels slow. And creating a home where love grows over time, not overnight. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. _______________________________ Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources: 🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog 🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings 🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com 📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco 📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact My entire store of Mental Health Products are on SALE for General Conference. An automatic 25% off of each item will be taken at checkout. Also, FREE shipping on orders of $35 in the USA Check out the store here: www.LDSMHco.com Check all my Free Resources to feel more peace, clarity or connection in your life Click Here: https://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

    43 min

  8. FEB 2

    231. Helping the Youth of the Church with Their Mental Health

    Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast. Helping youth with mental health can feel scary. What if you say the wrong thing. What if you make it worse. What if you don't know enough. You do not need perfect words or professional training to make a difference. You need presence. Empathy. And a willingness to listen instead of fix. Listen in to learn what actually helps struggling youth feel safe and supported, what well-meaning phrases can quietly cause harm, and how to normalize real support without shame. We also cover when it is time to involve professional help and why taking mental health seriously is an act of faith, not a failure of it. If you care about youth and want to show up better, this episode is for you. _______________________________ Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources: 🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog 🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings 🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com 📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco 📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact My entire store of Mental Health Products are on SALE for General Conference. An automatic 25% off of each item will be taken at checkout. Also, FREE shipping on orders of $35 in the USA Check out the store here: www.LDSMHco.com Check all my Free Resources to feel more peace, clarity or connection in your life Click Here: https://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

    10 min
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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. 

Information

  • Creator
    Niki Olsen
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    239
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 LDS Mental Health Podcast
  • Show Website
    LDS Mental Health Podcast

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