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In this episode of Mormon Sex Info, Natasha is joined but some of her other Symmetry Solutions providers to discuss the recent AP article, “Seven years of sex abuse: How Mormon officials let it happen.” Join Colette Dalton, Jenny Allege, Stephanie Lobrot, Michelle Peets and Natasha as they share their thoughts and what they're seeing from their patients.  You can find the article here: https://apnews.com/article/Mormon-church-sexual-abuse-investigation-e0e39cf9aa4fbe0d8c1442033b894660 You can find out more about the providers at: https://www.symmetrysols.com/all-providers Colette Dalton, LCSW Jenny Elledge, LMFG Stephanie Lobrot, MS, ACMHC Michelle Peets, CSW Natasha Helfer, LCMFT, CST-S Resources shared: rainn.org Mormonmentalhealth assocation Symmetry sols Mormon mental health podcast Mormon sex info podcast To help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2022, please donate at mormonsex.info.

Natasha interviews Ian Easter on this episode of Mormon Sex Info. Ian Easter talks about growing up gay in a religiously conservative community, going through conversion therapy, recovering from that type of background and his journey into becoming a sex therapist and helping others.   You can find Ian on Facebook or at iseaster@hotmail.com.   To help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2022, please donate at mormonsex.info.

After 28 years at Brigham Young University, adjunct English professor Sue Bergin said she was fired without explanation. She believes it was her views on LGBTQ rights caused the conservative religious school to not renew her contract. If you're interested in Sue's help with editing, you can find her on Facebook or email her at: sue@suebergin.com She is currently editing memoirs. To help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2022, please donate at mormonsex.info.

Natasha is joined by Linda Weiner, one of the authors of “Sensate Focus in Sex Therapy,” a one-of-a-kid book which discusses in detail (including beautiful illustrations) this revolutionary intervention developed by Masters &Johnson in helping couples attune to sensation as an important facet to sexual satisfaction.   https://www.amazon.com/Sensate-Focus.../dp/1138642363   To help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2022, please donate at mormonsex.info.

MSI 148 Pleasure Prescription: A Surprising Approach to Healing Sexual Pain with Dee Hartmann   Natasha interviews pelvic floor therapist Dee Hartmann, author of “The Pleasure Prescription: A Surprising Approach to Healing Sexual Pain,” in regards to the role pleasure plays in helping with genital pain and sexual function for female bodies.   Resources discussed:   vulvalove.com   pleasuremovement.com   https://lioness.io   https://www.amazon.com/Pleasure-Prescription-Surprising-Approach-Healing/dp/1643885790/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=   To help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2022, please donate at mormonsex.info.

Natasha interviews Cami Hurst, looking for survey participants!   This research has to do with looking at outcomes of consenting to unwanted sex for women. Cami Hurst who is in the process of getting her PhD in Sexology is conducting this important study so that we can better understand the effects of what many tend to call “duty sex.” Please take 15-30 minutes to contribute to this important work that is bound to help so many people and professionals better navigate a very common aspect of human sexuality.   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CTPWSZN   To help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2022, please donate at mormonsex.info.

Natasha is joined by Kyle Ashworth of Latter Gay Stories on this episode of Mormon Sex Info. Recently, BYU stopped speech services to 3 transgender students. Some of the things Natasha and Kyle discuss about the situation include the ramifications it has on not just the transgender students but also to students studying speech pathology.    Please reach out to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to let them know how you feel about this topic: asha.org   Please consider donating to Latter Gay Stories: https://lattergaystories.org   To help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2022, please donate at mormonsex.info.

Natasha Helfer interviews Clara Dehlin about her book, “A Little Book of Ace.”   Clara recommends some resources for anyone interested in finding out more about ASexuality:   Reddit has a great ASexual Community   AVEN- Asexual Visibility and Education Network: http://www.asexuality.org/?fbclid=IwAR2DFj7lPyaikvLNBTGpMp5LgJx1phEtc4kASsXPHMSeeYuKVcdxEpy00r8   “Ace” by Angela Chen: https://www.amazon.com/Ace-Asexuality-Reveals-Society-Meaning/dp/0807014737/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3U32GDFZOAZLL&keywords=ace+Angela+chen&qid=1643832262&sprefix=ace+angela+chen%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1   “Invisible Orientation” by Julie Decker   You can find Clara's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Ace-learning-asexuality/dp/B09B2F9BLB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1T1CYX30D5RBW&keywords=Clara+dehlin&qid=1643832362&sprefix=clara+dehlin%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1   Clara is also on TikTok and Instagram:   TikTok: sixfootsaurpod IG: claradehlin   To help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2022, please donate at mormonsex.info.

Lisa Butterworth hosts this episode of Mormon Sex Info. She is joined by Colette Dalton to discuss sexual values, part of a series they are doing.   They discuss the “Sexual Values Inventory” which you can find here: https://www.natashaparker.org/forms   Check out the series Natasha Helfer did with Doug Braun Harvey on 6 principles of Sexual Health: Consent: https://mormonsex.info/2017/10/22/057-sexual-principle-1-consent/ Non-Exploitative: https://mormonsex.info/2017/11/21/058-sexual-principle-2-non-exploitative/ Honesty: https://mormonsex.info/2018/01/15/062-sexual-principle-4-honesty/ Shared Values: https://mormonsex.info/2018/02/05/066-sexual-principle-5-shared-values/ Part 1: https://mormonsex.info/2017/11/29/059-sexual-principle-3-unwanted-pregnancy/ Part 2: https://mormonsex.info/2017/12/19/060-sexual-principle-3-avoiding-stis/ Protection from STIs, HIV and unwanted Pregnancies Mutual Pleasure: https://mormonsex.info/2018/03/12/071-sexual-principle-6-mutual-pleasure/ Complicating the 6 principles of sexual health: https://mormonsex.info/2018/04/09/075-complicating-the-6-sexual-health-principles/ For more on Lisa, please visit: https://www.symmetrysols.com/lisa-butterworth   For more about Colette Dalton, please visit: https://www.symmetrysols.com/colette-dalton   Please consider donating to keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2021. You can donate at mormonsex.info.

Natasha Helfer interviews Stacey Jackson-Roberts - the new CEO of the Utah Pride Center. They discuss some of the current climate in Utah in regards to the LGBTQ+ population, specifically when the dominant religion presents challenges to affirming spaces. Please consider a donation to support this pivotal non-profit in this state.   https://utahpridecenter.org   To help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2022, please donate at mormonsex.info.

Natasha Helfer apologizes in regards to comments she has made in several podcasts/presentations that have implications for asexual folx. Symmetry Solutions panel discusses further.    "In attempting to encourage people to consider sexual oppression from pleasure-averse, sex-negative cultural backgrounds and sharing my clinical lived experience in regards to the questions I receive from primarily female clients questioning a possible asexual orientation, I have made comments that without proper care & contextualization delegitimize asexuality and could be weaponized by people from our community in not believing or taking seriously those who identify as asexual. I apologize for my missteps and commit to better languaging and contextualization in the future, as well as the continued ongoing education I regularly participate in as an AASECT certified clinician. I ascribe to queer theory and best standards of care, which support ethical spaces where neutral self discovery is offered in affirmation of self determination & authenticity, especially in the areas of sexual orientation and gender identity." -Natasha Helfer   “A Little Book of Ace: learning more about asexuality” by Clara Dehlin https://www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Ace-learning-asexuality/dp/B09B2F9BLB/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2UTG3QJPI9GA1&dchild=1&keywords=ace+dehlin&qid=1635955043&sprefix=ace+dehlin%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-3   asexuality.org   To help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2022, please donate at mormonsex.info.

141: Topic: The Complexities for Queer Member: Why it's not helpful to say "you should just leave"   Lisa Butterworth hosts this episode of Mormon Sex Info. She is joined by Colette Dalton to discuss "The Complexities for Queer Member: Why it's not helpful to say 'you should just leave'." In the podcast, they mention the following Symmetry Live video:    https://www.facebook.com/symmetrysols/videos/391164999197251   For more on Lisa, please visit: https://www.symmetrysols.com/lisa-butterworth   For more about Colette Dalton, please visit: https://www.symmetrysols.com/colette-dalton   Please consider donating to keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2022. You can donate at mormonsex.info.

Lisa Butterworth hosts this episode of Mormon Sex Info. She interviews LaToya Cheatham as they discuss sex and the Black Church. Lisa and LaToya discuss similarities and differences between common Mormon and Black Christian messages and outcomes around sexuality. For more on Lisa, please visit: https://www.symmetrysols.com/lisa-butterworth Please consider donating to keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2022

Jeff Lundgren hosts this episode of Mormon Sex Info. He is joined by Rachel Brown, LCSW, who works with those going through a faith transition/changing their relationship with the LDS church.  In this episode, Jeff and Rachel discuss the 6 principles of sexual health by Doug Braun Harvey in the context of the Mormon experience. The 6 principles include: Consent Non-Exploitative Honesty Shared Values Protection from STIs, HIV and unwanted Pregnancies Mutual Pleasure To find out more on the 6 principles, you can visit:  https://www.theharveyinstitute.com/six-principles-of-sexual-health And/or check out the series Natasha Helfer did with Doug Braun Harvey on 6 principles of Sexual Health: Consent: https://mormonsex.info/2017/10/22/057-sexual-principle-1-consent/ Non-Exploitative: https://mormonsex.info/2017/11/21/058-sexual-principle-2-non-exploitative/ Honesty: https://mormonsex.info/2018/01/15/062-sexual-principle-4-honesty/ Shared Values: https://mormonsex.info/2018/02/05/066-sexual-principle-5-shared-values/ Protection from STIs, HIV and unwanted Pregnancies Part 1: https://mormonsex.info/2017/11/29/059-sexual-principle-3-unwanted-pregnancy/ Part 2: https://mormonsex.info/2017/12/19/060-sexual-principle-3-avoiding-stis/ Mutual Pleasure: https://mormonsex.info/2018/03/12/071-sexual-principle-6-mutual-pleasure/ Complicating the 6 principles of sexual health: https://mormonsex.info/2018/04/09/075-complicating-the-6-sexual-health-principles/ To find out more about Jeff, visit Wasatch Family Therapy in Sandy, Utah. To contact Rachel, email her at wandercounseling@gmail.com. Please consider donating to keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2022

Lena Elkhatib, LMFT, CST, joins Lisa Butterworth on this episode of Mormon Sex Info. Lena shares her experience as a therapist with her Muslim community and, in particular, addressing sexual health. For more about Lena, you can visit: https://essentiatherapy.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: “Sex, God, and the Conservative Church” by Tina Sellers  Please consider donating to keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2021 please donate by clicking on the DonorBox button at the top of this page.

The Symmetry Solutions team discusses the dour implications of continued hate speech that comes from LDS leaders towards our LGBTQ+ communities.  They also discuss ways to help including resources in our community.  Please consider donating to keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2021 please donate at mormonsex.info.

This episode was originally recorded for the “Mormon Mental Health Podcast” and is being refurbished here for your enjoyment. Jeff Lundgren hosts this episode of “Mormon Mental Health Podcast.” He is joined by Blaire Ostler as she talks about her new book “Queer Mormon Theology: An Introduction.” To purchase the book, you can find it on Amazon: “Queer Mormon Theology: An Introduction” by Blaire Ostler To help keep “Mormon Sex Info” going past 2021, please consider donating to keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2021 please donate at mormonsex.info.

Colette Dalton joins Lisa Butterworth on this episode of Mormon Sex Info. Colette realized she is a lesbian later in life. She and Lisa talk about her journey of self discovery and coming out. To find out more about Colette, visit: https://www.symmetrysols.com/colette-dalton Please consider donating to keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2021 please donate at mormonsex.info.

Holly Chase joins Natasha Helfer and Tami Harris to address questions from the “Single Mormon Transitions” group. The “Single Mormon Transitions” group is for people who have some sort of connection past with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS -also known as Mormons). Most members have experienced a faith transition and identity either as unorthodox (progressive)-Mormon, post-Mormon, and ex-Mormon. Please consider donating to keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2021 please donate at mormonsex.info.

Lisa Butterworth and Colette Dalton chat on this episode of Mormon Sex Info. Netflix recently came out with a documentary, “Pray Away,” about Conversion Therapy. Lisa and Colette discuss the documentary and specifically how hurtful Conversion Therapy has been within the Mormon community. Please consider donating to keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2021 please donate at mormonsex.info.

Host Lisa Butterworth interviews Dr. Kersti Spjut, a licensed clinical psychologist who works as clinical faculty member in Psychological Services at a university by day, and runs a private practice in the evenings. They discuss the Family Acceptance Project and facts of LDS Parents of LGBTQ youth. Resources:  The Family Acceptance Project (familyproject.sfsu.edu) – the absolute best resource. Start here! They have a video and pamphlet specifically for LDS families. Mormons Building Bridges (mormonsbuildingbridges.org) -have a couple good info pages with links to articles and a glossary of terms. Listen, Learn, & Love (listenlearnandlove.org/podcasts)-Richard Ostler's podcast, about the experiences of LGBTQ members of the Church PFLAG.org has lots of good resources The Trevor Project (thetrevorproject.org) has good resources specifically for addressing suicidality. Books for parents The Transgender Teen by Stephanie Brill & Lisa KenneyThe Transgender Child by Stephanie Brill & Rachel Papper Raising the Transgender Child by Michele Angello & Alisa Bowman This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids by Dannielle Owens-Reid Unconditional by Telaina Eriksen Lisa Diamond Ted Talk “Born this Way”   *Thank you to Jeff Meyers for the intro and Peter & Mary Danzig of Otter Creek Duo for the concluding bumper music. *Please help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2021 by making a  donation at the top of this page

Disclaimer: Natasha originally recorded this podcast for her Healing Sols podcast. Natasha interviews Michael and Carla Sommerfeld in regards to their experiences offering sexual education classes within religious/faith communities. Michael is You can also find more information on Michael here: To help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2021, please donate at mormonsex.info.

Alice Roberts, LCSW, joins host Lisa Butterworth, LPC, NCC, on this episode of Mormon Sex Info. Alice is a mental health provider at Wasatch Family Therapy in Utah where she specializes in Couples Therapy, Sex and Intimacy, Anxiety and Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Spirituality and Women's Issues. In this episode, Lisa and Alice discuss Sexual Shame and what some of the reasons may be that individuals go through it. Resources mentioned during the podcast: Definition of Sexual Health: https://www.symmetrysols.com/single-post/2019/09/27/moving-from-sexual-shame-to-sexual-health Al Vernacchio: https://alvernacchio.com/for-goodness-sex/

In Part 1 of this interview, Lisa Butterworth, LCPC, NCC talks with Natasha Helfer, LCMFT, CST, CST-S about her response to the Washington Post Piece from April 16, 2021. The pair also discuss the Letter that was drafted by a group of about 30 LDS therapists sharing their concerns about ethics and the dangers of church overreach or discipline for practicing in line with one's professional and clinical standards. Over 600 health professionals showed their support by signing this letter. *Thank you to Jeff Meyers for the intro and Peter & Mary Danzig of Otter Creek Duo for the concluding bumper music. *Please help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2021 by making a  donation at the top of this page

Natasha Helfer interviews Jennifer Gonzalez about her emotional experience going through the last few weeks leading to her excommunication and how “whiteness” plays a part. *Thank you to Jeff Meyers for the intro and Peter & Mary Danzig of Otter Creek Duo for the concluding bumper music. *Please help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2021 by making a  donation at the top of this page.

Natasha interviews Kyle Ashworth the Host of Latter Gay Stories Podcast, a space where LGBTQ or SSA individuals, their families and allies can acknowledge, explore and honor shared experiences. Kyle and Natasha discuss his experience with her disciplinary council and what it means to the LGBTQ LDS community. Thank you to Jeff Meyers for the intro and Peter & Mary Danzig of Otter Creek Duo for the concluding bumper music. *Please help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2021 by making a  donation at the top of this page.

In April 2021, licensed marriage & family therapist and certified sex therapist, Natasha Helfer Parker, was excommunicated from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for her outspoken views on sexual health, same sex marriage and other sexually related issues that the Church opposes. In this episode, Natasha speaks candidly with Dr. Tammy about her personally journey, and how she continues to serve and help her Mormon clientele as well as others from conservative communities who struggle to integrate all aspects of their identity.DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationships. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST?Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute.  If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT).​ AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered.GUEST BIONatasha Helfer Parker is a licensed, clinical marriage & family therapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, speaker, writer, podcaster and training supervisor with 20 years of experience treating individuals, couples and family systems.  She is an advocate for sexual health in marginalized populations (LGBTQ+, religious minorities, women) and champions de-stigmatizing sexual lifestyle choices due to cultural/personal/religious bias.  Natasha is the founder and past president of the Mormon Mental Health Association.  She is a  regular columnist for Sunstone Magazine, podcast host for Mormon Mental Health Podcast and Mormon Sex Info and author of The Mormon Therapist Blog for Patheos. She is also available to ecclesiastical leaders and other mental health professionals who are needing training or consultation on specific cases.  THE TROUBLE WITH SEX RESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO· To read more about how to improve your sex life, check out Dr. Tammy's Getting the Sex You Want: Shed Your Inhibitions and Reach New Heights of Passion Together.· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each other in Dr. Tammy's TEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name. ·  Want more Dr. Tammy?  Read: The New Monogamy, When You're the One Who Cheats.

Cami Hurst joins host Lisa Butterworth on this episode of Mormon Sex Info. Cami Hurst is a sex therapist and joined the field after poor advice when she was first married. She's been on a crusade since to educate newlyweds on what to expect, what is healthy and what is “normal”. Cami Hurst is passionate about helping married couples build life-long love stories. She specializes in Female Sexual Development, Mutual Sexual Satisfaction for couples, Sexual Education for Premarital/Newlywed couples, Sexual Orientation and Identity congruence for individuals and their families , Affair recovery, Post-addiction relationship recovery. Cami also specializes in spiritual issues such as faith crisis, faith reconstruction or transition, and mixed-faith marriages. To help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2020, please donate by clicking on the DonorBox button on this page. Thank you to Jeff Meyers for the intro and Peter & Mary Danzig of Otter Creek Duo for the concluding bumper music. Lisa Butterworth, LPC, NCC has a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Idaho State University. Lisa specializes in women's issues, faith transitions, sexual concerns, LGBT+ journeys, trauma, anxiety disorders, body image concerns, and depression. She offers both coaching/consultation and therapy services to individuals, couples and families. Lisa is also the founder of the popular Feminist Mormon Housewives website and support group. 

Amy Elisa Hedrick joins host Lisa Butterworth on this episode of Mormon Sex Info. They discuss ways in which couples who are interested in opening their marriage can do so in healthy ways. They also share insights into how common open marriages are and things couples didn't expect once they do so. Amy Elisa Hedrick is a licensed clinical professional counselor practicing in Idaho for the past 17 years, maintaining her own private practice for the past 10 years. In 2010, she began the journey to become a certified sex therapist completing her curriculum through Florida Sex Therapy Training Institute. She is deeply passionate about sexual health and through that passion, she has committed her career to helping couples and individuals accept their sexual truth, optimize their sexual function, embody their authentic pleasure, and benefit from accurate, up-to-date knowledge of human sexuality.  To help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2020, please donate by clicking on the DonorBox button on this page. Thank you to Jeff Meyers for the intro and Peter & Mary Danzig of Otter Creek Duo for the concluding bumper music. Lisa Butterworth, LPC, NCC has a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Idaho State University. Lisa specializes in women's issues, faith transitions, sexual concerns, LGBT+ journeys, trauma, anxiety disorders, body image concerns, and depression. She offers both coaching/consultation and therapy services to individuals, couples and families. Lisa is also the founder of the popular Feminist Mormon Housewives website and support group. 

Caron Cordes, MSPSY, EDIT  joins host Lisa Butterworth in this episode of Mormon Sex Info. Caron, a certified eating disorder recovery coach, at Symmetry Solutions shares how eating disorders could intersect with sexuality.  Caron Cordes, MSPsy, EDIT is a trained life coach with a Master's Degree in Psychology. Having utilized therapists and life coaches in her own healing, Caron offers an empathetic, client-directed approach to healing with experience in faith transitions, depression and anxiety, trauma and is a certified eating disorder recovery coach. Resources Mentioned During this Podcast: Eating Disorders and Sexuality–https://mirror-mirror.org/ Reclaim Your True Self: Letting go of who you should be and loving who you are–6 Week Online Group starting 10/1/2020.     Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy EDIT™ Thank you to Jeff Meyers for the intro and Peter & Mary Danzig of Otter Creek Duo for the concluding bumper music. Please help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2020 by making a  donation at the top of this page Lisa Butterworth, LPC, NCC has a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Idaho State University. Lisa specializes in women's issues, faith transitions, sexual concerns, LGBT+ journeys, trauma, anxiety disorders, body image concerns, and depression. She offers both coaching/consultation and therapy services to individuals, couples and families. Lisa is also the founder of the popular Feminist Mormon Housewives website and support group. 

Caron Cordes, MSPSY, EDIT joins host Lisa Butterworth in this episode of Mormon Sex Info. Caron, a certified eating disorder recovery coach, at Symmetry Solutions shares how eating disorders could intersect with sexuality.  Caron Cordes, MSPsy, EDIT is a trained life coach with a Master's Degree in Psychology. Having utilized therapists and life coaches in her own healing, Caron offers an empathetic, client-directed approach to healing with experience in faith transitions, depression and anxiety, trauma and is a certified eating disorder recovery coach. Resources Mentioned During this Podcast: Eating Disorders and Sexuality–https://mirror-mirror.org/ Reclaim Your True Self: Letting go of who you should be and loving who you are–6 Week Online Group starting 10/1/2020.   Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy EDIT™ Thank you to Jeff Meyers for the intro and Peter & Mary Danzig of Otter Creek Duo for the concluding bumper music. Please help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2020 by making a  donation at the top of this page Lisa Butterworth, LPC, NCC has a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Idaho State University. Lisa specializes in women's issues, faith transitions, sexual concerns, LGBT+ journeys, trauma, anxiety disorders, body image concerns, and depression. She offers both coaching/consultation and therapy services to individuals, couples and families. Lisa is also the founder of the popular Feminist Mormon Housewives website and support group. 

Host Lisa Butterworth welcomes Tami Harris to the podcast in this episode of Mormon Sex Info. After going through a divorce, Tami shares her experiences with leading a healthy sexual life post-marriage. Tami Harris, CLC, LMT specializes in coaching those who have gone or are currently going through major life transitions or are looking to add purpose and meaning to their life. She provides support and tools to assist them in the process. She is holding the 6-week post divorce online workshop “whatever…i'll just date myself” starting October 1st. BY THE END OF THE 6 WEEKS : -You will discover that enduring happiness comes from within, not from other people. -You will learn to listen to and better trust your innate wisdom. -You will learn techniques that will help you to re-wire your brain for a more positive mindset. -You will learn the importance of having a strong sense of self and how it will benefit other relationships. -You will learn how to feel confident and complete being single. -You will learn that you can create whatever life you desire, not what others think you should have. Thank you to Jeff Meyers for the intro and Peter & Mary Danzig of Otter Creek Duo for the concluding bumper music. Please help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2020 by making a  donation at the top of this page Lisa Butterworth, LPC, NCC has a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Idaho State University. Lisa specializes in women's issues, faith transitions, sexual concerns, LGBT+ journeys, trauma, anxiety disorders, body image concerns, and depression. She offers both coaching/consultation and therapy services to individuals, couples and families. Lisa is also the founder of the popular Feminist Mormon Housewives website and support group. 

This episode was previously recorded for "Mormon Sex Info" and is being refurbished here on "Mormon Mental Health Podcast." Natasha interviews Katie Langston about her new memoir, “Sealed: An Unexpected Journey into the Heart of Grace.”  Katie talks about how sexual shame became a regular part of her upbringing as early as age 3-4 due to her mother's distress with normative masturbation. Along with non-comprehensive sexual education, worthiness interviews with bishops and other hurdles, Katie struggles to understand and accept things as normal as her body, interest and crushes on boys, and her worth as an individual.  Katie believes that her development of OCD was exacerbated by her rigid and conservative environment that constantly pitted her against her own mind/body.  You can purchase Katie's book at: https://www.amazon.com/Sealed-Unexpected-Journey-Heart-Grace/dp/B0942XKY98/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Sealed&qid=1621036279&sr=8-2&fbclid=IwAR20ln6I9UbxLH6tB3oGqu4R_Lu8c0st_AlQt-_GJVTTJROapuhIqXXTzW8 To help keep Mormon Mental Health going past 2021, please donate at mormonmentalhealth.org.

This episode was previously recorded for "Mormon Sex Info" and is being refurbished here on "Mormon Mental Health Podcast." Natasha interviews Kyle on his experience with her disciplinary council and what it means to the LGBTQ LDS community. Kyle is the host of Latter Gay Stories: https://lattergaystories.org/about/ To help keep Mormon Mental Health going past 2021, please donate at mormonmentalhealth.org.    

This episode was previously recorded for "Mormon Sex Info" and is being refurbished here on "Mormon Mental Health Podcast." Natasha Helfer interviews Jennifer Gonzalez about her emotional experience going through the last few weeks leading to her excommunication and how “whiteness” plays a part. To help keep Mormon Mental Health going past 2021, please donate at mormonmentalhealth.org.    

This episode was previously recorded for "Mormon Sex Info" and is being refurbished here on "Mormon Mental Health Podcast." Lisa Butterworth, LCPC, NCC interviews Natasha Helfer, LCMFT, CST, CST-S about her response to the Washington Post Piece - Part 1 https://www.washingtonpost.com/.../mormon-sex.../... https://www.aasect.org Letter that was drafted by a group of about 30 LDS therapists sharing their concerns about ethics and the dangers of church overreach or discipline for practicing in line with one's professional and clinical standards: https://docs.google.com/.../1jNYb0i2ksVQ_Zb.../edit To help keep Mormon Mental Health going past 2021, please donate at mormonmentalhealth.org.

This episode was previously recorded for "Mormon Sex Info" and is being refurbished here on "Mormon Mental Health Podcast." Host Lisa Butterworth interviews Kersti Spjut and discuss the Family Acceptance Project. They discuss facts of LDS Parents of LGBTQ youth. Resources:  The Family Acceptance Project (familyproject.sfsu.edu) – the absolute best resource. Start here! They have a video and pamphlet specifically for LDS families. Mormons Building Bridges (mormonsbuildingbridges.org) have a couple good info pages with links to articles and a glossary of terms. Listen, Learn, & Love (listenlearnandlove.org/podcasts): Richard Ostler’s podcast, about the experiences of LGBTQ members of the Church PFLAG.org has lots of good resources The Trevor Project (thetrevorproject.org) has good resources specifically for addressing suicidality Books for parents The Transgender Teen by Stephanie Brill & Lisa Kenney The Transgender Child by Stephanie Brill & Rachel Papper Raising the Transgender Child, by Michele Angello & Alisa Bowman This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids, by Dannielle Owens-Reid Unconditional, by Telaina Eriksen Lisa Diamond Ted Talk "Born this Way"   To help keep Mormon Mental Health going past 2021, please donate at mormonmentalhealth.org.

Thank you for listening to Mormon Sex Info. This episode is an archived episode and is only now becoming publicly available. Mormon Sex Info relies on contributions. To contribute, please visit: mormonsex.info Natasha is joined by Sexologist Shamyra Howard, LCSW on this episode of Mormon Sex Info. Shamyra is the author of “Use Your Mouth: Pocket-sized Conversations to Simply Increase 7 Types of Intimacy in and out of the Bedroom”. Shamyra and Natasha discuss sexual conversations and she shares her insights into her book and how important conversations are surrounding intimacy. Shamyra Howard is a  Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private practice serving the Baton Rouge, LA and surrounding areas. Shamyra is also a Sexologist, Sex and Relationship Therapist, Amazon Best Selling Author, and International Speaker.  Visit https://www.facebook.com/shamyra.howardblackburn and https://www.onthegreencouch.com to learn more about Shamayra.

This episode was previously recorded for “Mormon Sex Info” and is being refurbished here for your enjoyment. This is a conversation between prominent LDS therapists about the upcoming membership council Natasha Helfer is facing this weekend (April 18, 2021). To help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2021, please donate at mormonsex.info.

This is a conversation between prominent LDS therapists about the upcoming membership council Natasha Helfer is facing this weekend (April 18, 2021). To help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2021, please donate at mormonsex.info.

This episode was previously recorded for “Mormon Sex Info” and is being refurbished here for your enjoyment. This is a conversation between prominent LDS therapists about the upcoming membership council Natasha Helfer is facing this weekend (April 18, 2021). To help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2021, please donate at mormonsex.info. To help keep Mormon Mental Health going past 2021, please donate at mormonmentalhealth.org

Thank you for listening to Mormon Sex Info. This episode is an archived episode and is only now becoming publicly available. Mormon Sex Info relies on contributions. To contribute, please visit: mormonsex.info Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Emma Daley and Adam “Fuzzy” Konner, founders of “Consent Beyond Yes” in regards to a “collaborative approach” to consent that differs from our typical ways of thinking about this concept. Applicable for those who are in long-term relationships/marriage, those who are dating in adulthood and for anyone teaching teens about consent! Emma Daley (she/they) is a body psychotherapist, consent educator, and occasional math tutor. She began developing Consent Beyond Yes with Fuzzy while pursuing her Master’s degree in Naropa University. Emma has a background in PreK-12 and post-secondary education and is an Our Whole Lives sexuality education facilitator. When she’s not talking about sex, she might be found dancing, journaling, or climbing trees. Adam “Fuzzy” Konner (they/them) is a nomadic educator of consent, contact improvisation, co-ops, and alternative economic and monetary systems. They have been teaching classes and workshops on various topics to both children and adults for over 15 years. They also work as a freelance web and software developer, a worker co-op consultant with Collective Seeds Consulting Co-op, and the Executive Director ofCommon Good Washtenaw, a community currency. They are currently practicing conscious vagabondage after leaving their former home base in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Thank you for listening to Mormon Sex Info. This episode is an archived episode and is only now becoming publicly available. Mormon Sex Info relies on contributions. To contribute, please visit: mormonsex.info Natasha was joined by Dr. Cameron Staley on this episode of Mormon Sex Info.  They discuss Dr. Staley’s recent TEDx talk on pornography addiction. In his TEDx talk, Changing the Narrative Around the Addiction Story, Dr. Staley shares details from his research and counseling experience regarding helpful ways to talk about sexuality and how to effectively reduce unwanted pornography viewing through mindfulness. In order to help even more individuals who are struggling with pornography, he developed an online self-directed program called LifeAfterPornography based on the same ACT principles he uses in his counseling work and the same approach proven effective in research to reduce unwanted pornography viewing in adults.  Dr. Cameron Staley is a clinical psychologist who is passionate about providing counseling, teaching courses for the psychology department, and supervising counselors and psychologists in training at Idaho State University. He has presented his research on pornography at the International Academy of Sex Research (IASR) and the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) along with peer-reviewed publications in the journals of Socioaffective Neuroscience and Psychology, Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity, and Archives of Sexual Behavior. Cameron completed his psychology internship at Brigham Young University’s Counseling and Psychological Services where he first learned Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as an effective treatment for unwanted pornography viewing.

Thank you for listening to Mormon Sex Info. This episode is an archived episode and is only now becoming publicly available. Mormon Sex Info relies on contributions. To contribute, please visit: mormonsex.info Natasha interviews Lisa Butterworth, LPC, NCC on this episode of Mormon Sex Info.  They discuss the conversations Lisa wishes we were having around sexuality in Mormonland. Lisa Butterworth, LPC, NCC has a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Idaho State University and received two undergraduate degrees in Special Education and History from Utah State University. Lisa has been passionate in working towards women’s issues for over a decade and is dedicated to her career in helping individuals, couples and families in their goals towards mental health, healthy relationships and self-actualization as a provider at Symmetry Solutions. She is the founder of the popular Feminist Mormon Housewives website and support group. 

Thank you for listening to Mormon Sex Info. This episode is an archived episode and is only now becoming publicly available. Mormon Sex Info relies on contributions. To contribute, please visit: mormonsex.info Trigger Warning: If you’ve experienced sexual trauma, some of the things we discuss in this episode may trigger unwanted emotions to surface. Natasha joined Crystal Escobar on her Wannabe Balanced Mompodcast.  Crystal and her husband, Sean had recently discussed sexual shame and trauma in one of their recent podcasts.  Natasha reached out and provided a “therapy session” to help them along the path to healing. Crystal Escobar is a mother of 4 and wannabe balanced mom. She has a passion for helping moms find balance and purpose in motherhood and business. Crystal is a momprenuer, health & lifestyle podcaster.

Thank you for listening to Mormon Sex Info. This episode is an archived episode and is only now becoming publicly available. Mormon Sex Info relies on contributions. To contribute, please visit: mormonsex.info Natasha joined Braxton Dutson on his podcast, “Birds and Bees Podcast”. Natasha Helfer-Parker, MFT, CST, CSTS speaks with Braxton about being able to explore topics, address uncomfortable situations, and improve your understanding about “The M word.”  Masturbation–There are a lot of euphemisms for the word that makes many people uncomfortable to talk about. Let’s face it, many parents are worried about what it means if their child masturbates.  If you are a parent who wants to be able to support your child in building values around masturbation while also avoiding shaming them,  then this episode is for you. Braxton and Natasha  are here to help dispel myths, talk about values, talk about masturbation, and to support parents in creating a value-centric view on masturbation. This is especially supportive for those who live in religious communities and practice themselves.  Many of us have grown up in a religious setting that explicitly or overtly teaches values about masturbation. It is difficult to be able to follow these values while also addressing the reality that the majority of children are participating in self-soothing/masturbation practices.  In this Episode we explore:  -The question “when does masturbation usually start?” -Speaking to values when addressing masturbation  -Different approaches to conversations about masturbation with your child.  -Avoiding shame when having these (multiple) conversations.  -Creating “I Do’s” in what you value, VS following a “to Do” list. -Historical views of Masturbation and how they affect us now.  -Identifying what we want for our children as a sexual being later in life.  -Offering a value-centric view on Masturbation in religious communities while addressing the ways we can best support our children. 

Thank you for listening to Mormon Sex Info. This episode is an archived episode and is only now becoming publicly available. Mormon Sex Info relies on contributions. To contribute, please visit: mormonsex.info In this episode of The Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis licensed marriage and sex therapist and active Mormon Natasha Helfer Parker shares with us a more effective approach to masturbation and pornography for both teens and adults.

Thank you for listening to Mormon Sex Info. This episode is an archived episode and is only now becoming publicly available. Mormon Sex Info relies on contributions. To contribute, please visit: mormonsex.info Jennifer Limones joins Natasha on this episode of Mormon Mental Health to discuss the recent training the Church of Jesus Chris of Latter-day Saints released for abuse training and protection of youth and minors. Jennifer, having taken the training, shares her insights with Natasha about the training and, although it’s a step in the right direction, she validates some of the fears of it not being run by a third party, that there is no accountability as to what was involved in the training through trauma-informed lens, and of course, nothing is being done about one-on-one worthiness interviews. Resources Mentioned During this Podcast: To find out more about a program Jennifer feels is a more healthy approach, you can check out “Darkness to Light” by Stewards of Children by going here: https://www.d2l.org/education/stewards-of-children/ You can find out more about Sam Young’s movement, “Protect LDS Children” by going here: https://protectldschildren.org

For more from Natasha, please visit: natashahelfer.com. Natasha Helfer interviews Michael and Carla Sommerfeld in regards to their experiences offering sexual education classes within religious/faith communities.   You can reach out to Michael and Carla here:   https://www.facebook.com/michael.sommerfeld.90   Or here:   https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/michael-sommerfeld-edmonton-ab/486518   To help keep Mormon Sex Info going past 2021, please donate at mormonsex.info.

This podcast episode was originally recorded for "Mormon Sex Info" Podcast. It's now being refurbished for your enjoyment here at the "Healing Sols Podcast." For more from Natasha Helfer, LCMFT, CST, CSTS, please visit https://www.natashahelfer.com. Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Dr. Gina Ogden, PhD, LMFT on one of the most common complaints that get brought to sex therapists: low female sexual desire. Gina shares years of experience where she helps us ask pivotal questions to break this construct apart. What is it that we desire? Do women give themselves permission to experience pleasure? Gina instructs on her 4-dimensional model approach to what she calls the Integrative Wheel of Sexual Experience – where we delve into Body, Mind, Heart and Spirit. Walking through these four dimensions is an approach that allows one to take a holistic approach to such things as libido or erotic differences in partnerships. Gina has agreed to return to Mormon Sex Info for a “part 2” of this in-depth conversation of what it means to delve into the erotic space of desire. Gina Ogden is an award-winning sex therapist, family therapist, researcher, teacher, and author. She is founder of the Relational Sexuality Network, an international collaboration of practitioners whose mission is to expand the practice of therapy and sex therapy beyond limiting notions of function and dysfunction to include a wide range of diversity and experience. She conducts retreats and trainings internationally, lectures widely, leads tele-seminars attended by professionals all over the world, and has appeared in the media from talk radio to the Oprah Winfrey Show. She supervises and trains sex therapists, physicians, nurses, social workers, family therapists, and other health providers in the Four-Dimensional Wheel approach, to broaden their understanding of sexual experience. She conducted the only nationwide survey on integrating sexuality and spirituality. She is the author of ten books so far. Her most recent books for a general readership (all published by Trumpeter) are: The Return of Desire (2008) and The Heart & Soul of Sex (2006). The 3rd edition of Women Who Love Sex, was published in 2007. Her books for a professional readership (all published by Routledge) are: Expanding the Practice of Sex Therapy: An Integrative Model for Exploring Desire and Intimacy, (2012) and Extraordinary Sex Therapy: Creative Approaches for Clinician (2015)—an edited collection of innovative and creative approaches from colleagues in the US and the UK. Her 4-D Wheel workbook for clinicians is : Exploring Desire & Intimacy: Innovative Approaches, Practical Applications–due in September, 2016. Links to resources that are covered during the podcast: Lessons From Women Who Love Sex – Poster graciously offered by Gina Ogden The Return of Desire: A Guide to Rediscovering your Sexual Passion by Gina Ogden Exploring Desire & Intimacy: Innovative Approaches, Practical Applications (due out in September of 2016) Kristin Hodson of the Healing Group and author of Real Intimacy: A Couples Guide for Genuine, Healthy Sexuality The Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future by Riane Eisler