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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Dr. Karyn Shanks and I continue to unpack why burnout and perfectionism are symptoms—not failures—and how our bodies hold critical messages for healing. You’ll discover fresh hope through the science of neuro-plasticity, epi-genetics, and the wisdom of story and compassion. If you’re ready to reclaim your energy, strengthen family connection, and live with purpose that fills you back up, this con...
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So many parents wake up feeling drained, overcommitted, and disconnected from the life they’ve worked so hard to build. In this Fulfillment Therapy episode, Dr. Karyn Shanks and I unpack why burnout and perfectionism are symptoms—not failures—and how our bodies hold critical messages for healing. You’ll discover fresh hope through the science of neuroplasticity, epigenetics, and the wisdom of sto...
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Do you feel like you're doing everything right as a parent, yet you're running on empty and can't remember the last time you felt truly energized? In this episode, licensed therapist Kendra Nielson explores parental burnout: what it is, the mental health signs to watch for, and why so many moms and dads overgive until the whole family pays the price. Through a powerful client story and her own experience with fall burno...
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Join us for part 2 as we learn more practical mental health strategies to recognize emotional burnout, stop running on empty, and build a fulfilling life rooted in peace and presence. This conversation provides compassionate, actionable guidance for anyone ready to trade daily survival mode for vibrant emotional wellness and deeper connection. Enjoy!
-Kendra
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When daily responsibilities become overwhelming, emotional numbing often steps in as a silent coping strategy, leaving parents feeling exhausted, disconnected, and lonely. Guest Chris Yadon joins Kendra Nielson to discuss the hidden path from emotional detachment to genuine healing, self-discovery, and meaningful family relationships. Learn practical mental health strategies to recognize emotional burnout, stop running ...
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In part 2 of this episode of Fulfillment Therapy, we sit down with Dr. Rebecca Hubbard, clinical psychologist and expert in burnout and overfunctioning, to explore the hidden mental load that impacts parental mental health, energy, and life satisfaction. Together, we further unpack how productivity pressure, perfectionism, and guilt around rest can quietly drain your fulfillment and affect your family dynamics. If you&r...
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Why do so many high-achieving parents feel constantly behind, even when they’re doing everything “right”? In this episode of Fulfillment Therapy, Kendra Nielson sits down with Dr. Rebecca Hubbard, clinical psychologist and expert in burnout and overfunctioning, to explore the hidden mental load that impacts parental mental health, energy, and life satisfaction. Together, they unpack how productivity pr...
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Learn more about why discipline creates freedom instead of restriction, how small daily habits break the complacency trap, and what it really means to live intentionally when you're already exhausted and overwhelmed. This conversation is for busy parents ready to stop drifting and start creating the meaningful, fulfilling life they've been too tired to pursue.
Enjoy!
-Kendra
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmentthe...
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Complacency doesn't announce itself—it quietly steals your life one "good enough" day at a time. Marty Hofmann, ultra-successful entrepreneur, father of six, and author of Kill Complacency, shares his personal wake-up call and how he stopped sleepwalking through life despite the chaos of raising a large family and building multiple businesses. Learn why discipline creates freedom instead of restriction, how small ...
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Join us in part 2 to further learn how the triangulation dynamic shows up in parenting, marriage, and extended family relationships, and why it quietly leads to burnout, resentment, and disconnection. You’ll walk away with practical tools to set healthy boundaries, protect your energy, and create more peaceful, emotionally balanced relationships at home.
Enjoy!
-Kendra
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmentt...
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Do you feel stuck in the middle of family conflict, constantly managing emotions that don’t feel like yours? This episode explores triangulation in families—a common but often overlooked pattern that impacts parents’ mental health, emotional boundaries, and overall life fulfillment. Learn how this dynamic shows up in parenting, marriage, and extended family relationships, and why it quietly leads to bu...
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In part 2 of this episode, we continue to talk with Joey about the backlash, breakthroughs, and real-life transformations that followed from reducing screens—including how one simple change helped families reconnect beyond the classroom. If you’re a parent navigating digital balance and craving practical ways to support your child’s mental health, this episode offers hope and real insight.
Enjoy!
-Kend...
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Parents are worried about kids’ mental health, anxiety, and screen addiction—and with good reason. In this episode, we talk with Idaho school leader Joseph “Joey” Palmer, who made the controversial choice to reduce tech use in classrooms after seeing how screens affected students’ attention, learning, and well-being. Joey shares the backlash, breakthroughs, and real-life transformations tha...
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Join us as we continue to explore the hidden connection between high achievement, unresolved pain, burnout, and survival mode—and why so many parents feel exhausted even when life looks successful from the outside. Kendra opens up about grief, generational patterns, emotional wellness, intentional living, and the small daily habits that help create healthier relationships and stronger families. If you’ve bee...
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In this episode of Fulfillment Therapy, Kendra Nielson shares a powerful and deeply relatable conversation about mental health, emotional healing, marriage, parenting, and what it really means to live a fulfilling life. Together, they explore the hidden connection between high achievement, unresolved pain, burnout, and survival mode—and why so many parents feel exhausted even when life looks successful from the ou...
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Join us as Miguel continues to share his personal recovery journey and the nervous-system–based framework he used to go from severely ill to fully thriving — offering practical, realistic steps for anyone ready to stop surviving and start building real energy, mental wellness, and body trust again. Whether you're managing chronic illness, parenting through burnout, or simply running on empty, this conversati...
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If you've ever wondered whether your exhaustion, anxiety, or chronic symptoms are "all in your head" — or felt dismissed by doctors who couldn't find anything structurally wrong — this episode is the compassionate, science-backed answer you've been searching for. Licensed therapist and host Kendra Nielson sits down with Miguel Bautista, founder of CFS Recovery, to unpack how a dysregulated nervous system dri...
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