Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™

Karin Nelson is a divorce coach, a mom of two kids, and 3 cats. She was raised in Utah in a devout Mormon family where she was taught that divorce is 'not an option' and something that wasn't really acceptable. After taking her power back and asking for a divorce 9 years ago, she has worked to find her audacious voice, heal from the patriarchal beliefs Mormonism put on her, and step into a powerful, whole, complete life...

Today I share a message that came to me during the week I was on Writer's Island. One thing about being on a private island in the British Virgin Islands is that there is no shortage of inspiration. I wrote mostly out of doors.

The resort had beautiful nooks and spaces where we could go and channel from within the messages that we felt called to write. Midweek, after lunch, I started to feel this pull towards the water.

I wasn't qu...

Before becoming a fulfilled life coach, Denita Bremer led a shame-filled life with a hot husband, three very healthy kids, as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints near Denver, Colorado. She learned a holistic approach to healing and success, which she shares on her podcast, If I’m So Blessed, Why Can’t I Feel Good? She supports adult LDS daughters of emotionally immature parents with trauma-informed coaching.

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Sri Kali Katori Dasya Bhakti | Voice-Doula • Celestial Sound Priestess • Founder of Velvet Locust

Sri Kali Katori is a mystic guide for those ready to reclaim their voice and rise beyond doubt. As the founder of Velvet Locust, she helps seekers remember their purpose and speak their truth through the sacred sciences of astrology, Ayurveda, yoga, and multidimensional sound healing.

A recovering addict of over 30 years, Sri Kali walks ...

This morning this question came to me - "How can one be in sacred surrender AND declare their independence and get loud?"

Welcome to part 4 out of a series of four episodes about speaking up and elevating our voices!

Part 1 Episode 196 called why we don’t speak up. I take the opportunity to explore reasons why we and women particularly don’t speak up.

Part 2 - Episode 199, The cost of keeping quiet. I share multiple ways in ...

Michael Okuda graduated from BYU with a bachelor’s in statistics and works as a data analyst in Dallas. Growing up, he was a competitive pianist, where he was a three-time champion in the statewide Kentucky Music Teachers Association piano competition. His other hobbies include tennis, trying new restaurants, and line dancing.

Michael loves getting to know people and is always curious about not only how they gather together but ...

Bradley Talbot is the founder of Color the Campus and organizer of the Lightings of the Rainbow and Trans Y that occured at BYU in 2021 and 2022. He has been featured in two documentaries including Mormon No More (Hulu) and A Long Way From Heaven (YouTube). He recently graduated with a Masters in Social Work and a Masters in Theology & Ministry from Boston College.

Instagram: @the_bradpadEmail: bradtalb@gmail.com

"The divine...

Charlie Bird is an award-winning author, podcaster, therapist, and social media influencer based in Utah. He is known for playing the role of Cosmo the Cougar at Brigham Young University where he received national acclaim for his dance performances and viral mascot videos.

Bird was born and raised in Southwest Missouri, and served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Redlands, California. He is a CSW wit...

Part 3 of 4 in a series, "The Joy in Breaking the Silence" explores the possibilities available when one leans into and even embraces what they feel called to speak up and say or do.

Part 1 Episode #196 Why We Don't Speak Up

Part 2 Episode #199 The Cost of Keeping Quiet

Referenced in the episode: blog post "Pride is the Opposite of Shame," by Ben Schilaty (https://benschilaty.blogspot.com/2019/07/)

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McArthur Krishna graduated from BYU with both an undergraduate and masters degree. She co-owned an award-winning ideas marketing firm for a decade until she retired, got married, and moved to India. With church a plane ride away, she started spending home church time researching and writing children’s books. Over years she has written 19 books, six co-authored with Bethany Brady Spalding at Deseret Book including A Girl’s Guide to ...

Anne Pimentel is a passionate advocate for people who find themselves on the margins of society, church, or life. She enjoys reading and learning about other cultures and perspectives. She works to widen the circle and amplify the voices of those who are often ignored. 

Anne is one of the founders of Meetinghouse Mosaic, an organization working to diversify Christian art. She assisted in curating a successful art show with the organ...

Michelle Warnica is a Spiritual Guide, energy healer, and retreat host helping women over 50 embody their soul’s purpose and live from divine inspiration—not fear or overthinking. As the founder of the Mariposa House of Metamorphosis in Mexico, she creates sacred spaces for deep transformation, intuitive awakening, and joyful alignment. Michelle’s mission is to help you remember: you came here with a soul plan—and now is the time t...

Celebrate my 200th episode with me by reflecting some highlights along this journey!

Six years ago I learned my youngest identified as a LGBTQ+. I was white knuckling this intersection of parenting, conservative faith background and having an LGBTQ+ kiddo. There were way more questions than there were answers - and the answers I did have, brought me a lot of pain. Cognitive dissonance was a constant companion.

It would be a long whi...

What’s something you wish you’d said recently, but didn’t?

Today I share 3 ways it is “costing you” when you keep quiet.

>>>This episode is part 2 in a 4 part series. Catch part 1, Episode #196 “Why We Don’t Speak Up.”

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Aly Dosdall is a wife and mother of four adult children (two of whom are queer), one teenager and two fur babies. She met her husband while they were college students at BYU in 1996, and was happy to return to Utah with her family 14 years ago, living now at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains north of Salt Lake City. Her hobbies include paper crafts, music, dessert, social media, good films and theater.

She has worked in d...

This week’s episode is a collaboration with Sarah Bond as part of her Somatic Series of podcast episodes on The Healing Heart Journey with Sarah Bond.

Sarah's summary:

We sat down for a deep and honest conversation about shame, grief, and identity. While this episode is more of a dialogue than a somatic demonstration, it’s rich with insight and heart.We explore story mapping—the powerful process of tracing a current emotion like sha...

What is the number one reason we do not speak up?

You might be surprised…..Stick around and find out!

In this episode, I hope to challenge your thinking on what it means “to speak up.”

>>>This episode is part 1 in a 4 part series.

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Today is Transgender Day of Visibility. Quite possibly for the first time ever, seven mamas of the same faith of origin (LDS) candidly share their answers to a multitude of anonymously submitted questions.

These mamas truly embody love while living in the ambiguity of dawn, dusk and twilight. They are decidedly united in a common purpose, even mission: to advocate for their kiddos and simultaneously create a safer, more inclusive w...

ln this candid and energetic interview, former Mormon and current pastor for the Community of Christ, Brittany Mangelson shares that “women want to 'do church' and be a part of the creation of community. Pastor Mangelson has learned firsthand that “Spiritual autonomy is where the joy is at” and also that “Joy comes from living authentically.” In addition to her responsibilities as pastor Brittany is also a spouse and mom.

Connect w...