FULFILLMENT THERAPY - Marriage & Family Therapy, Self Mastery, Self Actualization, Unmet Needs, LDS Parent, Family Connection
Welcome to Fulfillment Therapy. I’m Kendra Nielson—wife, mom, licensed therapist, and someone who’s been right where you are. If you’re doing everything “right” but still feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and empty inside, know you’re not alone. Maybe you thought life, marriage, and parenting would be simpler or more rewarding by now, yet some days all you want to do is hide under the covers, scroll and series binge endlessly, or reach for comfort food instead of facing the stress and chaos at home. I get it—I’ve been there. This podcast was created for people like you—parents and adults in the thick of it, juggling family, work, and personal growth, struggling to find balance and meaning in the daily grind. Here, we talk real life, real struggles, and real solutions to help you break free from the exhausting rat race. We’ll take small, doable steps toward flourishing, improving your mental health, and living with purpose—even when life feels overwhelming. You’ll find honest conversations with other leading experts and practical tools to reduce stress, handle overwhelm, and care for yourself without guilt or shame. We’ll explore how to refill your cup, set healthy boundaries, and reconnect with your values so you have more energy and joy to share with your family. It’s about creating a life that feels meaningful to you without unrealistic perfectionism. We’ll transform exhaustion into strength, chaos into calm, and daily survival into a life you love. It really is possible! Reach out anytime at hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org and join our community on Facebook and Instagram @fulfillmenttherapy. Visit fulfillmenttherapy.org for more support and resources. This is your space to heal, grow, and flourish. It’s time to start living the life you were born to live. Connect → hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org Facebook → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fulfillmenttherapy/
Episodes
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Motherhood anxiety and emotional overwhelm aren't signs you're failing—they're signs you need better tools. Irin Rubin, founder of MamaZen and author of The MamaZen Parenting Method, continues to share her personal breaking point as a mom and how it led her to create a mental wellness platform helping thousands of parents break cycles of burnout, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. Enjoy!
-Kendra
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Motherhood anxiety and emotional overwhelm aren't signs you're failing—they're signs you need better tools. Irin Rubin, founder of MamaZen and author of The MamaZen Parenting Method, shares her personal breaking point as a mom and how it led her to create a mental wellness platform helping thousands of parents break cycles of burnout, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. Learn why "doing everything right" still l...
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In part 2 of this episode of Fulfillment Therapy, parenting coach and psychotherapist Todd Sarner further shares why burnout and emotional overload are stealing calm from even the most capable parents. We talk about nervous system regulation, attachment, and boundaries that create more connection and cooperation—without yelling or guilt.
Enjoy!
-Kendra
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In this episode of Fulfillment Therapy, parenting coach and psychotherapist Todd Sarner shares why burnout and emotional overload are stealing calm from even the most capable parents. We talk about nervous system regulation, attachment, and boundaries that create more connection and cooperation—without yelling or guilt. If you’re craving a simpler, steadier rhythm at home and want to feel more confident and ...
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Many midlife women feel like they’re doing everything right—caring for family, maintaining careers, keeping life moving—yet inside, they’re running on empty. In this heartfelt conversation with midlife fitness expert and author Heike Yates, we explore what it means to reclaim your energy, confidence, and sense of self without guilt or extremes. You’ll learn more how to set healthier boundar...
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Many midlife women feel like they’re doing everything right—caring for family, maintaining careers, keeping life moving—yet inside, they’re running on empty. In this heartfelt conversation with midlife fitness expert and author Heike Yates, we explore what it means to reclaim your energy, confidence, and sense of self without guilt or extremes. You’ll learn how to set healthier boundaries, ...
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When marriage or parenting feel exhausting instead of fulfilling, it’s tempting to believe someone else has to change first. In this episode of Fulfillment Therapy, Kendra Nielsen talks with marriage coach Dr. Lee Baucom about how personal growth, emotional wellness, and small mindset shifts can quietly transform relationships and family life. You’ll learn more about how to rebuild connection, improve commun...
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When marriage or parenting feel exhausting instead of fulfilling, it’s tempting to believe someone else has to change first. In this episode of Fulfillment Therapy, Kendra Nielsen talks with marriage coach Dr. Lee Baucom about how personal growth, emotional wellness, and small mindset shifts can quietly transform relationships and family life. You’ll learn how to rebuild connection, improve communication, an...
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Do you struggle with conflict in your marriage, family, or friendships and wish you knew how to communicate without everything escalating? In this solo episode of Fulfillment Therapy, therapist and host Kendra Nielson responds to a listener asking for more help navigating conflict resolution after a previous episode resonated deeply with her own family experiences. Kendra shares practical tools for emotional regulation,...
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Do you struggle with conflict in your marriage, family, or friendships and wish you knew how to communicate without everything escalating? In this solo episode of Fulfillment Therapy, therapist and host Kendra Nielson responds to a listener asking for more help navigating conflict resolution after a previous episode resonated deeply with her own family experiences. Kendra shares practical tools for emotional regulation...
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Stop the cycle of burnout and reclaim your peace by moving away from high-pressure self-improvement and toward realistic mental health for parents. In part 2 of this episode, we further explore the over-optimization backlash, a movement designed for those who feel exhausted by the "perfection trap" of modern wellness and parenting. You will learn how to prioritize nervous system regulation and resilience over tracking m...
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Stop the cycle of burnout and reclaim your peace by moving away from high-pressure self-improvement and toward realistic mental health for parents. In this episode, we explore the over-optimization backlash, a movement designed for those who feel exhausted by the "perfection trap" of modern wellness and parenting. You will learn how to prioritize nervous system regulation and resilience over tracking metrics, helping yo...
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In part 2 of this episode, Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Director Gayle from Project SAFE joins Kendra to further explore how emotional regulation, mindfulness, and embracing discomfort can restore family balance and build true resilience. You’ll learn why avoiding hard emotions makes life harder, how to model emotional strength for your kids, and what it looks like to care for yourself while caring...
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Parenting in the digital age is overwhelming—screens, stress, and emotional overload often leave families disconnected and exhausted. In this episode, Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Director Gayle from Project SAFE joins Kendra to explore how emotional regulation, mindfulness, and embracing discomfort can restore family balance and build true resilience. You’ll learn why avoiding hard emotions ...
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In part 2 of this powerful conversation with therapist and author Israa Nasir, further explores how emotional patterns like shame and guilt drive the obsession with productivity—and how that pressure spills into parenting, marriage, and mental health. You’ll learn practical, compassionate ways to set boundaries, rest without guilt, and model a healthier vision of success for your kids. If you’ve been c...
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Many parents feel stuck in a nonstop cycle—working, planning, caring, and still feeling like it’s never enough. In this powerful conversation with therapist and author Israa Nasir, we explore how emotional patterns like shame and guilt drive the obsession with productivity—and how that pressure spills into parenting, marriage, and mental health. You’ll learn practical, compassionate ways to set b...
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Dr. Mike continues to share evidence-based parenting strategies for reducing stress, building stronger family connections, and helping anxious kids develop resilience in our technology-saturated world. You'll discover simple daily practices that shift your family culture from control to connection, practical boundaries for managing screen time and overstimulation, and why living in the present moment might be the most p...
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In this conversation with psychologist Dr. Mike Ronsisvalle, we explore why anxiety has become the most critical mental health issue for parents and children today—and what you can actually do about it. Dr. Mike shares evidence-based parenting strategies for reducing stress, building stronger family connections, and helping anxious kids develop resilience in our technology-saturated world. You'll discover simple d...
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Dr. Sophocles continues to sharespowerful stories and gentle insights about how hormone changes can affect mental health, sleep, and relationships, but also how they can become a doorway to renewal. You’ll further learn simple, compassionate ways to reconnect with yourself while modeling healthy self‑care for your family. If you’ve been craving balance, emotional clarity, and personal fulfillment, this...
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In this heartfelt conversation with Dr. Maria Sophocles, we explore the emotional, hormonal, and relational sides of perimenopause—and what it means for parents longing for more peace, purpose, and energy in midlife. Dr. Sophocles shares powerful stories and gentle insights about how hormone changes can affect mental health, sleep, and relationships, but also how they can become a doorway to renewal. You’ll ...
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