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Welcome to Part 4 of the Lucy in the Sky with Dinahs series where Natasha discusses psychedelic-assisted therapy within high-demand religious context of Sexual and Religious Trauma. Natasha is joined by Amy Rossi and Aimee Heffernan. Note that neither Natasha or the Amie’s are doctors. They do not condone illegal behavior. Please make sure you know your local and state laws before using psychedelics. For upcoming CEs, go to: learnreligiontherapy.com Or ​​https://learnreligiontherapy.com/course/3ce-psychedelic-assisted-therapy The next CE will be Friday, November 7th, 2025 from 9am-12pm MST. Note that you do not have to be a therapist to attend!   To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha’s channel on Youtube and follow her professional Facebook page at natashahelfer LCMFT, CST-S. You can find all her cool resources at natashahelfer.com.  The information shared on this program is inform

Welcome to Part 3 of “Uncoupling the Myth” where Natasha and guests challenge the narrative that non-monogamy destroys relationships. After a recent podcast episode on this very topic, Natasha was flooded with messages—hundreds of people thanking her for validating their relationship choices and lived experiences. That response made it clear: these voices deserve more airtime. So in this series, we’re amplifying real stories and offering a more hopeful, grounded, and nuanced view than what you typically hear about. To be clear; as both a relationship and sexuality expert, Natasha is not here to advocate for non-monogamy or monogamy—she’s here to advocate for healthy, ethical relationships, no matter what form they take.   Joining Natasha on this episode is Andrea Kittler. She is from the Seattle area of Washington, and I was raised in a very devout Mormon family.  She went to Seattle Pacific University for my master's in marriage and family therapy and have been working as a therapist since graduating in 2015

Welcome to Part 3 of the Lucy in the Sky with Dinahs series where Natasha discusses psychedelic-assisted therapy within high-demand religious context of Sexual and Religious Trauma. Natasha is joined by Amy Rossi and Aimee Heffernan. Note that neither Natasha or the Amie’s are doctors. They do not condone illegal behavior. Please make sure you know your local and state laws before using psychedelics. For upcoming CEs, go to: learnreligiontherapy.com Or ​​https://learnreligiontherapy.com/course/3ce-psychedelic-assisted-therapy The next CE will be Friday, November 7th, 2025 from 9am-12pm MST. Note that you do not have to be a therapist to attend!   To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha’s channel on Youtube and follow her professional Facebook page at natashahelfer LCMFT, CST-S. You can find all her cool resources at natashahelfer.com.  The information shared on this program is inform

Natasha is joined by Danny Lamoreaux to discuss psychological evaluations that are now being offered at Symmetry Solutions! You can find more on Danny here: https://symcounseling.com/daniel-lamoreaux/   To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha’s channel on Youtube and follow her professional Facebook page at natashahelfer LCMFT, CST-S. You can find all her cool resources at natashahelfer.com.  The information shared on this program is informational and should not be considered therapy. This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so please care for yourself accordingly. The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or feelings of Natasha Helfer or the Natasha Helfer Podcast. We provide a platform for open

Welcome to Part 2 of the Lucy in the Sky with Dinahs series where Natasha discusses psychedelic-assisted therapy within high-demand religious context of Sexual and Religious Trauma. Natasha is joined by Amy Rossi and Aimee Heffernan.  Note that neither Natasha or the Amie’s are doctors. They do not condone illegal behavior. Please make sure you know your local and state laws before using psychedelics. For upcoming CEs, go to: learnreligiontherapy.com Or ​​https://learnreligiontherapy.com/course/3ce-psychedelic-assisted-therapy The next CE will be Friday, November 7th, 2025 from 9am-12pm MST. Note that you do not have to be a therapist to attend!   To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha’s channel on Youtube and follow her professional Facebook page at natashahelfer LCMFT, CST-S. You can find all her cool resources at natashahelfer.com.  The information shared on this program is infor

Join Natasha not only on this episode, but on a lifestyle cruise in February 2026!   Join Natasha February 11-17th 2026 on a cruise leaving out of Tampa, Florida. 80% of the cruise is already booked so make sure to book now! You can grab a package and work with Natasha on the ship. Sign up before January 1st and you get the early bird special:   Natasha packages: $750 per couple $675 per couple - early bird (before January 1st)   Payment plans are available. For further questions, email Mimi at unleashedvacations@gmail.com. Book now to make sure you don’t miss out! See you on board.   To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha’s channel on Youtube and follow her professional Facebook page at natashahelfer LCMFT, CST-S. You can find all her cool resources at natashahelfer.com.  The information shared on this program is informational and should not be considered therapy. This podcast addr

Welcome to Part 2 of “Uncoupling the Myth” where Natasha and guests challenge the narrative that non-monogamy destroys relationships. After a recent podcast episode on this very topic, Natasha was flooded with messages—hundreds of people thanking her for validating their relationship choices and lived experiences. That response made it clear: these voices deserve more airtime. So in this series, we’re amplifying real stories and offering a more hopeful, grounded, and nuanced view than what you typically hear about. To be clear; as both a relationship and sexuality expert, Natasha is not here to advocate for non-monogamy or monogamy—she’s here to advocate for healthy, ethical relationships, no matter what form they take.   Joining Natasha on this episode are Matt and Gina from South Caroline:  We were both born into the Mormon religion, got married in the temple 27 years ago and were true believers until 2 & 1/2 years ago. Now we are looking at life a lot differently, experiencing new things together, and

Jennilyn Potter, Tooele Advocacy Coordinator, joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. Jennilyn Potter possesses over six years of diverse experience in professional communications, including public speaking, tour guiding, marketing, and comprehensive event planning. She thrives in collaborative environments, effectively engaging with individuals from various backgrounds in high-pressure situations. Her passion for community service led her to work in victim advocacy. By connecting with survivors and listening to their impactful stories, Jennilyn strives to raise awareness about the critical issues of sexual assault in the Tooele Valley while promoting preventive measures. She is committed to fostering strong partnerships with local organizations, ensuring that victims receive crucial support and unwavering security through the Rape Recovery Center. The Rape Recovery Center and other resources: RAINN.org Utah 24 hour hotline:  (801) 736-4356 Utah rape recovery center: raperecoverycenter.org

Natasha is joined by Rachel Larsen, ACMHC, on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast as they break down the new LDS garment changes. Rachel is a provider at Symmetry Counseling. Rachel believes in the power of human connection and the power that comes from joining together in healing processes. She is passionate about radical self-acceptance and authenticity and believes honesty and acceptance are vital to growth and healing. Rachel strives to provide a safe and welcoming space for all clients, no matter their pace or life challenges. She takes a collaborative approach to treatment planning and works to empower and uplift her clients without judgment.  Rachel focuses specifically on emotional regulation, unprocessed trauma, and relationship structure/navigation. She has experience working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, body image and eating disorders, PTSD and c-PTSD, OCD, identity exploration, relationship restructuring, divorce, faith, and other life transitions.  Rachel

In this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Sara Rands, ACMHC, and Dee-Dee Darby Duffin join to discuss A.R.T. and Trauma Therapy. Both Sara and Dee-Dee are providers at Symmetry Solutions and you can find out more here: For more on Sara, go here: https://symcounseling.com/sara-rands/ For more on Dee-Dee, go here: https://symcounseling.com/dee-dee-darby-duffin/ To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha’s channel on Youtube and follow her professional Facebook page at natashahelfer LCMFT, CST-S. You can find all her cool resources at natashahelfer.com.  The information shared on this program is informational and should not be considered therapy. This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so please care for yourself accordingly. The views, thoughts and opinions expre

Natasha is joined by Amy Rossi and Amiee Heffernan to discuss the intersection of psychedelics, religion and sexuality. Aimee Heffernan is a retired sex therapist turned sex witch. Amy Rossi left the LDS faith and found that plant medicine helped heal her along the way. She is currently going to school and getting ready to start her dissertation in psychedelic plant medicines.  To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha’s channel on Youtube and follow her professional Facebook page at natashahelfer LCMFT, CST-S. You can find all her cool resources at natashahelfer.com.  The information shared on this program is informational and should not be considered therapy. This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so please care for yourself accordingly. The views, thoughts and

Natasha is joined by AJ, an ex-Mormon hippie, on this episode of the podcast. This is the first in a series called, "Uncoupling the Myth": A message from Natasha: Welcome to our series: “Uncoupling the Myth,” where we challenge the narrative that non-monogamy destroys relationships. After a recent podcast episode on this very topic, I was flooded with messages—hundreds of people thanking me for validating their relationship choices and lived experiences. That response made it clear: these voices deserve more airtime. So in this series, we’re amplifying real stories and offering a more hopeful, grounded, and nuanced view than what you typically hear about. To be clear; as both a relationship and sexuality expert, I’m not here to advocate for non-monogamy or monogamy—I’m here to advocate for healthy, ethical relationships, no matter what form they take. More on AJ: AJ is an ex-Mormon hippie who has moved from living a life of obligations and expectations of others, to living from her own heart and desires. Afte

Sarah Stroup, LMFT, RPT-S, joins Natasha on this episode of The Natasha Helfer Podcast as they discuss legislative updates relating to the world of mental health in Utah.   Sarah Stroup is a Utah-based licensed marriage and family therapist, registered play therapist, and supervisor who feels privileged to support individuals and families through her group practice, where she specializes in attachment across the lifespan. Her understanding of the local mental health landscape informs her work as the legislative chair for the Utah Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, where she advocates at the state capitol. Like many, Sarah values time with her family and dogs and enjoys watching soccer in her downtime.   Sarah Stroup, LMFT, RPT-S Clinical Director Monarch Family Counseling O: (801) 349-9606 x300 F: (801) 336-4106 To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha’s channel on Youtube

Natasha is joined by Jenny Elledge as they discuss a new podcast, "Architecture of Abuse”:   ’Architecture of Abuse’ explores the widespread issue of child sexual abuse in Utah, with a focus on how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has historically responded to reports of abuse within its community. Hosted by Alyssa Grenfell, alongside veteran attorney Tim Kosnoff, the series features conversations with survivors, clinical therapists, sociologists, historians, journalists, and researchers—some of whom are active LDS members.   Rooted in compassion and a call for accountability, ’Architecture of Abuse’ examines the cultural and institutional forces that protect abusers and silence victims. We aim to equip listeners with a deeper understanding of this issue, offer resources for survivors, and invite meaningful change within the LDS community and beyond.   You can go here to listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/architecture-of-abuse/id1816319575   Or here

Dr. Pebble Kranz, MD, FECSM, IF, joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast to discuss sexual health and intimacy during cancer care.   Dr. Kranz is a family physician and sexual medicine specialist, graduated from Brown University's Medical School in 2007 and completed residency with the University of Rochester Family Medicine Residency Program in 2011 with a focus on psychosocial aspects of primary care. After serving as residency faculty and a primary care doctor for the University of Rochester, Dr. Kranz pursued additional training in sexual medicine and gender medicine, earning fellowships from the European Committee on Sexual Medicine and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. She is founder and medical director for The Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness, providing comprehensive care for sexual, relational, and gender concerns in Western New York. She serves on the board of the Scientific Network on Female Sexual Health and Cancer. Dr. Kranz is committed to

Please note: This episode has been updated to reflect a minor edit made after the initial relase.   On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, one of Natasha's providers, Sara Rands, ACMHC, joins to discuss her journey with a chronic illness and how that affects intimacy. She’s Master Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a brain-based therapy that clears stuck emotional patterns without the need to relive painful stories. Her approach blends structure and soul: existential therapy, mindfulness, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), and current training in the NARM model for complex trauma. Sara works especially well with gifted, neurodiverse, and highly sensitive clients—analytical minds, deep thinkers, and those who’ve always moved through life a little differently. She brings lived wisdom from cancer survivorship, spiritual transitions, and parenting spectrum kids. With a background in both computer science and English, she offers a calm, curious, and focused presence and a rare ability t

Colleen Johnston joins Natasha on this episode of The Natasha Helfer Podcast. Colleen Johnston is a mother of nine whose life journey spans the extremes of Mormon orthodoxy and radical self-liberation. Raised in both conservative Utah and rural Maine, Colleen was shaped by the rigid expectations of purity culture and the deep shame often instilled by religious teachings around sexuality. After surviving public shaming, sexual trauma, addiction, homelessness, and incarceration, she returned to the Church and immersed herself in its teachings—only to later confront disturbing truths about its history and leave it behind for good. For nearly two decades, she facilitated addiction recovery meetings and lived with unrelenting devotion to Church doctrine. Today, Colleen has left the Mormon church and is an advocate for body autonomy, open sexual education, and parenting without shame. Her story is one of painful transformation, reclamation of self, and fierce love for her queer, gender-fluid, and unapologetically a

Carolee and Britton Beckham join Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. Both Carolee and Britton are 6th generation Mormons. Married in this high demand relgion, infidelity became a challenge for them to navigate. As they used the process of the church, they found that it miserably failed to help them heal. This was the necessary catalyst that propelled them to leave the church and find their own healing and spiritual connection.  For more on the Beckhams, visit their website: https://subscribepage.io/themagicalstoryofus   To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha’s channel on Youtube and follow her professional Facebook page at natashahelfer LCMFT, CST-S. You can find all her cool resources at natashahelfer.com.  The information shared on this program is informational and should not be considered therapy. This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexu

Dr. Stefani Goerlich joins Natasha on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast to discuss her new book, "With Sprinkles on Top: Everything Vanilla People and Their Kinky Partners Need to Know to Communicate, Explore, and Connect." Stefani is a Forensic Sexologist and Clinical Social Worker who has been recognized as one of the world's leading experts in working with Gender, Relationship, and Sexuality Diversities.  In the past, Stefani has worked with high-risk young people, adolescents with problematic sexual behaviors, pediatric and adult survivors of sexual trauma,  commercial sex workers, and survivors of human trafficking. She is currently in private practice in Metro Detroit, Michigan, where she offers Sex, Relationship and Mental Health therapy to members of the GSRD community, their partners, and their families.  Go here for more on Stefani and to find her books: https://www.stefanigoerlich.com   To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode.

Natasha is joined by Mark Cusack in this episode of The Natasha Helfer Podcast. They discuss all things "fluid".  Mark Cusack (he/they) is a Scottish author, lecturer, content creator and coach specialising in supporting people with complex, fluid or undefined sexuality or gender. He runs the online platform @notdefining which provides information about the less recognised parts of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Mark gives seminars for trainee psychotherapists and is an expert consultant for several LGBTQ+ organisations. He also runs an online mentoring group on Patreon. He was formerly LGBTQ+ representative for the UK Civil Service, representing over half a million employees. Mark identifies as fluid in his sexuality and gender, and is a member of the autistic community. He now lives in Liverpool where he enjoys walks by the river and spending time with his community. Mark's new book can be found at: Fluid: A Guide for People with Flexible Sexuality by Mark Cusack: https://amzn.to/42D0h1h   A book referenced in this