FULFILLMENT THERAPY - Marriage & Family Therapy, Self Mastery, Self Actualization, Unmet Needs, LDS Parent, Family Connection

Hey, Parents! Welcome to Fulfillment Therapy, your space for healing and personal growth, where you can nurture yourselves to enrich your family life. We know the drill - you’re constantly on the hunt for ways to be the best parent and spouse, but it often feels like there’s barely a moment to catch your breath. Balancing your duties, connecting with your kids, and tackling stress can leave you feeling completely exhausted. Mornings start with the best of intentions, but somehow, they often unravel into a whirlwind of arguments with everyone heading in different directions by the day’s end. It’s a stressful cycle, and it’s clear that something is missing. I’m Kendra, a mother and therapist who’s been there before. I’ve learned that to be the best parent you can be, you must prioritize self-care. When you stop ignoring and neglecting your own needs and well-being, you’ll find that you have more energy and less resentment to offer your family. In our relentless pursuit of being super parents, we often forget about the importance of self development and maintaining good mental health, which can lead to anxiety and depression. Balancing the responsibilities of family life while nurturing your personal growth can be difficult. However, it’s essential to become the best version of yourself to be the best parent and spouse. Fulfillment Therapy is about more than just refining your parenting skills; it’s about unlocking your full potential. It’s about rediscovering your values and faith, and creating a safe haven for both you and your family to flourish. In this podcast, we’ll learn tips on reducing stress, overwhelm, and depression, while showing you how to take better care of yourself without neglecting your family and core values. You’ll discover how to advocate for yourself--without shame--and how to nurture your individual worth in sustainable, healthy ways. By replenishing your own cup and meeting your own unmet needs, you can provide more for your family and, most importantly, yourself. We’ll work toward a life where peace, confidence, and a reduced guilt become the norm. You’ll soon discover that your dream of a balanced, joyful life will become your daily reality. It’s time to model healthy self-care, and tap into your unique gifts and talents to make family life more fulfilling than you ever imagined possible. https://fulfillmenttherapy.org Connect → fulfillment.therapist@gmail.com Facebook → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fulfillmenttherapy/

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50 minutes ago

Show Notes:
 
In this episode, we explore the common struggle of post-holiday complacency and the importance of personal progress for parental fulfillment. We discuss practical strategies for breaking free from 'zombie mode', balancing family responsibilities with personal growth, and the power of self-investment. The episode introduces three new courses designed to help parents ignite their lives, mend their marriages, and find their focus in business ventures.
Enjoy!
-Kendra
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Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → fulfillment.therapist@gmail.com
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Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Group → Private FB Group 
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching 
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
 
Quotes:
Tony Robbins: "Progress equals happiness. And if we can make progress on a consistent basis, we can be happy on a consistent basis."
Jim Rohn: "The best contribution I can make to someone else is my own personal development. If I become 10 times wiser or 10 times stronger, think of what that will do for my adventure as a father… as a business colleague… as a friend."
Ralph Waldo Emerson: "The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be."

4 days ago

Show Notes:
 
In this special vault re-run, discover a transformative year-end practice that can revolutionize your family life and personal well-being. Learn how to audit your past year, identify activities that bring joy and fulfillment, and eliminate time-wasters to create a more intentional future. This episode provides practical steps for overwhelmed parents to prioritize self-care and family happiness, leading to stronger connections and less chaos. Gain insights on how to live more purposefully and become the parent you've always wanted to be, as we revisit this timeless wisdom from our podcast archives.
Enjoy!
-Kendra
 
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy 
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → fulfillment.therapist@gmail.com
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Group → Private FB Group 
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching 
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
 
Rachel Hollis talks about the following in “the most important things I do every year” episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast in episode #78. It’s stuck with me all this time. 
Do audit of previous years calendar. This is from John Maxwell “15 Invaluable Laws of Growth”. Sit down the week after Christmas and before New Years.
Rachel Hollis adjusted and did this: It took her ½ day. Opened her calendar. Go day by day. How did you spend your time? 1st list: things that were awesome and worth your time. Things that helped your home life and/or business grow and positively affected you. What we want to see more of in 2024. 2nd List: Wastes of Time/Energy: Things that stress you out, make you anxious, were a waste of time, money, or energy, and that you never want to do again. 3rd List: Things that make you feel like you’re living a good life. She is really good at work and it’s easy to be a workaholic. She’s not so good at being a mom, so it’s harder to want to focus on that. She struggles being at home and not working. But now she’s focused on making those a priority. When’s the last time that I laughed really hard and had so much fun? Figure out 5 things that when I do them, I feel like I’m living my best life (for her they are date nights with husband, really good, slow meals, long runs outside, massages, dinners with girlfriends)
3 Categories: 5 things you want to see more of this coming year? And the stuff you absolutely want to repeat and definitely don’t want to repeat. 
Go through every day of your planner. It will be a long list. We discover how much time and money we wasted. What if we could get the time and money back? That is essentially what we’re doing. We’ll know what we want to repeat and what we don’t and will do things more intentionally next time. 
Now, make sure you do MORE of your top 5! Put those top 5 in your calendar during that appointment. Schedule it during this appointment for the whole year! (this is easier in google calendars). 
“The problem as… people is that we’re often moving so fast that we don’t stop to see where we’re going–we don’t stop to analyze and reassess and make sure we’re heading in the right direction and make sure we’re not making the same mistakes over and over.” -Rachel Hollis
Audit your calendar!!
Kendra Nielson’s breakdown: Start writing your 3 top wins daily. At the end of the week, write your top 3 wins of the week. At the very least, write your top 3 wins for the week. At the end of the month, have a calendar appointment where you briefly audit the month. This takes me 10 or 15 minutes and it’s part of my journaling and scripture routine.
I answer these questions monthly: Did I reach my goals (why or why not), What score do I give myself from 1 to 10?, How do I feel about my progress? Using the wellness wheel, did I maintain a good work-life balance? Which wellness realms were lacking? What 3 things can I improve next month?
The new questions I’ll add this year are: What are my 3 to 5 top wins for the month (for my personal life and my business?) and I’m starting a google sheet where I track those monthly because at the end of next year, I will audit all of those, which will be about 50 for personal and business, and highlight the ones that I’m most proud of so I can do more of those, and/or remember those because WINS/SUCCESSES are what give us the steam to keep growing and moving forward.
At the end of each Dec., it will be a lot easier to track wins when they’re written down monthly when they were fresh in my mind rather than try to remember them all. But then I can also easily review previous years from that same google sheet with yearly tabs. If each year has 5 to 10 highlights and top wins, I’ll easily be able to determine what was worth my time in my personal life, with my relationships, spirituality, mental health, etc., as well as with my business. 
THIS is how you live intentionally and purposefully!
You’ll find that what is highlighted at the year’s end and month’s end will be the things that you truly value most. 
Each month, you’ll find yourself wasting less of your time on things that don’t bring you joy or fulfillment
Each year, you’ll live more wisely and intentionally
Does it take time? Yes, but really, we’re talking about 10 minutes a week, 10 minutes a month, and about 4 hours at the end of the year. How much time do you think you’ll save by doing these things?
 
Links:
 
Rachel Hollis podcast
John Maxwell's Book
 
Goal Planner 

Thursday Dec 26, 2024

Show Notes:
 
In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Chaitoff, the founder of Yogi Beans, to explore the transformative power of yoga and mindfulness in family life. Lauren shares practical strategies for parents to introduce yoga practices into their daily routines, helping to reduce stress and cultivate emotional balance within the family. Join us for insights on managing the chaos of parenting while nurturing your own well-being and that of your children.
Enjoy!
-Kendra
 
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy 
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Group → Private FB Group 
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching 
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
 
https://yogibeans.com/
https://www.instagram.com/yogi_beans/

Monday Dec 23, 2024

Show Notes:
 
In this episode, we explore ways to rediscover the wonder, joy, and peace of Christmas amidst the holiday hustle. Join us to find practical tips for creating meaningful family traditions that foster connection without overwhelming stress. I also discuss the importance of simplicity and service, encouraging families to engage in small acts of kindness that can transform the holiday experience. I also reflect on the true spirit of Christmas and share ideas to make this season memorable for both parents and children.
Enjoy!
-Kendra
 
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy 
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Group → Private FB Group 
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching 
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
 
Quotes:
"The joy of brightening other lives, bearing each others' burdens, easing others' loads and supplanting empty hearts and lives with generous gifts becomes for us the magic of the holidays." - W. C. Jones
 
“The celebration of Christmas helps us keep our promise to always remember Him and His gifts to us. And that remembrance creates a desire in us to give gifts to Him." - Henry B. Eyring
 
“As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ this season, let us also celebrate all that His birth symbolizes, especially the love." - Bonnie L. Oscarson

Thursday Dec 19, 2024

Show Notes:
 
In this episode, we explore powerful strategies for healing resentments and strengthening marriages with Dr. Wyatt Fisher, an experienced couples therapist. Dr. Fisher introduces three key tools: the REUNITE method for addressing resentments, the Bullseye Question for daily relationship maintenance, and the Diamond model for managing conflicts. We also discuss the importance of balancing self-care with family needs and how improving your marriage positively impacts your entire family dynamic.
Enjoy!
-Kendra
 
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy 
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → fulfillment.therapist@gmail.com
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Group → Private FB Group 
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching 
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
 
Dr.Wyatt’s links: info@drwyattfisher.com, https://www.drwyattfisher.com/pages/marriage-podcast-marriage-steps

Monday Dec 16, 2024

Show Notes:
 
Today my sister and I dive deep into the complexities of faith, doubt, and personal growth. We talk about how to navigate spiritual journeys while maintaining family connections, while hoping to offer valuable insights for parents supporting their children's faith explorations. The conversation touches on finding peace in uncertainty, embracing imperfection in faith, and creating space for questions and doubts. This episode provides a relatable and honest discussion for overwhelmed parents looking to improve their mental health and family relationships.
Enjoy!
-Kendra
 
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy 
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Group → Private FB Group 
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching 
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
 
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Thursday Dec 12, 2024

Show Notes:
 
Our courses launch Jan. 1, 2025, so put that on your calenders!!
 
In this episode, we tackle the tough topic of managing challenging child behavior with expert advice on setting boundaries, practicing positive reinforcement, and maintaining calm communication. Learn how these strategies can transform chaos into cooperation while nurturing both your child's growth and your own well-being as a parent.
Enjoy!
-Kendra
 
Quotes:
Dr. Kevin Leman says, "Rules without relationship lead to rebellion."
Dr. Daniel Siegel's words: "Where attention goes, neural firing flows, and neural connection grows."
Dr. Ross Greene reminds us, "Kids do well if they can." 
 
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy 
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Group → Private FB Group 
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching 
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests

Monday Dec 09, 2024

Show Notes:
Hey friends! Today we explore the transformative power of differentiation in family life with returning guest, Kensi Evans. Learn how maintaining your individuality while staying connected to your loved ones can lead to a healthier home and greater personal fulfillment. Discover strategies for setting healthy boundaries, nurturing your passions, and modeling self-care for your children. This conversation is a must-listen for any parent looking to break free from burnout and create a thriving family dynamic.
 
Enjoy!
-Kendra
 
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy 
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Group → Private FB Group 
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching 
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
 
Quotes:
"Differentiation deals with working on one's own self, with controlling self, with becoming a more responsible person, and permitting others to be themselves." 
- Murray Bowen
"The real problem is that the partners in a difficult relations are 'no-selfs.' Too much of each self has been absorbed into the relationship." - Roberta M. Gilbert
 
TIPS:
Get to know yourself: Take a minute to figure out what makes you tick. Why do you get annoyed when your partner leaves dishes in the sink? Understanding your own quirks can help you chill out in tricky situations.
Keep it one-on-one: When you're mad at your partner, don't run to your mom or bestie to vent. Try to work it out with your partner directly. It's tempting to get others on your side, but it usually makes things messier.
Spot the family reruns: Notice if your family has a "greatest hits" of arguments or behaviors. Maybe everyone clams up when things get tense, just like grandma used to do. Spotting these patterns is the first step to changing them.
Be your own emotional DJ: Learn to turn down your own stress levels without relying on others to calm you down. It's like being able to soothe yourself instead of always needing a hug from mom.
Give people space to be themselves: Remember that your partner or kids aren't extensions of you. Let them have their own thoughts and feelings, even if you don't agree. Focus on managing your own reactions instead of trying to control theirs.

Thursday Dec 05, 2024

Show Notes:
 
In this eye-opening episode, relationship and sexuality expert Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife joins us to discuss the often overlooked impact of trauma on intimate relationships. We explore topics such as recognizing trauma responses, understanding dissociation, and navigating the complex emotions that arise during intimacy. Dr. Finlayson-Fife offers valuable insights and practical strategies for couples looking to heal, reconnect, and build a fulfilling sex life that respects individual healing journeys.
 
Enjoy!
-Kendra
 
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy 
Website and Course Info→ https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → fulfillment.therapist@gmail.com
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Group → Private FB Group 
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching 
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
 
Jennifer's Links:
www.finlayson-fife.com/courses
@finlaysonfife (Instagram)
@finlaysonfife (Facebook)

Monday Dec 02, 2024

Show Notes:
 
In today’s episode, Dr. Harry Cohen delves into the transformative power of addressing pet peeves with a positive mindset. Discover how reframing irritations can lead to personal growth and create a ripple effect of kindness in your relationships. Learn practical strategies for pausing before reacting, choosing words that uplift, and embracing the lessons hidden within everyday annoyances. By practicing grace and gratitude, you can foster a more joyful environment for yourself and those around you, ultimately becoming a beacon of light in a sometimes salty world.
Enjoy!
-Kendra
 
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy 
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Group → Private FB Group 
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching 
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
 
Dr. Harry Cohen’s Links:
https://bethesunnotthesalt.com
https://www.youtube.com/@BetheSunNottheSalt/videos
https://www.instagram.com/bethesunnotthesalt/

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