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

2 days ago

19 min

Show Notes: Has your adult child, sibling, or parent cut you off and called it a boundary? In this episode, licensed therapist Kendra Nielson explores the growing trend of family estrangement, how social media fuels "toxic" labels, and when no contact is truly wise versus a sign of conflict avoidance. Through a heartfelt client story, Kendra shares how parents can find peace, own their part, and practice patience while a loved one processes. Learn practical ways to teach your kids healthy conflict resolution and communication skills now, so connection lasts a lifetime.
Enjoy!
Kendra
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org Contact → hello@fulfillmenttherapy.orgInstagram → @fulfillmenttherapyFacebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy Facebook Group → Private FB GroupYouTube → Podcast Episode VideosSchedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests

2 days ago

19 min

2 days ago

21 min

Show Notes:
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 burnout and seasonal depression, Kendra shares practical self-care strategies, healthy boundaries, and proactive ways to prepare for holiday stress. Learn how modeling rest and fulfillment for your kids may be one of the most loving things you can do for your family. 
 
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
YouTube → Podcast Episode Videos 
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching 
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests

2 days ago

21 min

Oct 5, 2026

28 min

Show Notes:
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
 
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
YouTube → Podcast Episode Videos 
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching 
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
 
Chris's Links:
https://saprea.org/chris-yadon-professional-speaker/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisyadon/

Oct 5, 2026

28 min

Oct 5, 2026

22 min

Show Notes:
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 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
 
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
YouTube → Podcast Episode Videos 
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching 
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
 
Chris's Links:
https://saprea.org/chris-yadon-professional-speaker/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisyadon/

Oct 5, 2026

22 min

Sep 28, 2026

24 min

Show Notes:
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’re ready to improve your mental wellness, create healthier boundaries, and feel more present and energized as a parent, this conversation offers a powerful and practical shift.
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
YouTube → Podcast Episode Videos 
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching 
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
 
Rebecca's Links:
Grounded Wellness LLC
www.groundedwellnessllc.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/grounded.wellness.living?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-hubbard-15802178
Medium: https://medium.com/@drhubbard
Quiz: https://grounded-wellness-llc.involve.me/productivity-pattern-quiz 
Watch my TEDx talk, "The Way You Are Coping With Burnout is Keeping You Stuck"
The Way You Are Coping With Burnout is Keeping You Stuck | Dr. Rebecca Hubbard | TEDxNormal

Sep 28, 2026

24 min

Sep 28, 2026

26 min

Show Notes:
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 pressure, perfectionism, and guilt around rest can quietly drain your fulfillment and affect your family dynamics. If you’re ready to improve your mental wellness, create healthier boundaries, and feel more present and energized as a parent, this conversation offers a powerful and practical shift.
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
YouTube → Podcast Episode Videos 
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching 
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
 
Rebecca's Links:
Grounded Wellness LLC
www.groundedwellnessllc.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/grounded.wellness.living?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-hubbard-15802178
Medium: https://medium.com/@drhubbard
Quiz: https://grounded-wellness-llc.involve.me/productivity-pattern-quiz 
Watch my TEDx talk, "The Way You Are Coping With Burnout is Keeping You Stuck"
The Way You Are Coping With Burnout is Keeping You Stuck | Dr. Rebecca Hubbard | TEDxNormal

Sep 28, 2026

26 min

Sep 21, 2026

21 min

Show Notes:
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/fulfillmenttherapy 
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org 
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Group → Private FB Group
YouTube → Podcast Episode Videos 
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching 
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
 
Marty's Links: 
https://www.martyhofmann.com/
https://www.instagram.com/martyhofmann1/
https://www.youtube.com/@martyhofmann1
https://www.facebook.com/martyhofmann1

Sep 21, 2026

21 min

Sep 21, 2026

22 min

Show Notes:
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 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/fulfillmenttherapy 
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org 
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Group → Private FB Group
YouTube → Podcast Episode Videos 
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching 
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
 
Marty's Links:
 
Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BriaThePeriodWhisperer/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briagadd
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer
Podcast: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast

Sep 21, 2026

22 min

Sep 14, 2026

15 min

Show Notes:
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/fulfillmenttherapy 
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org 
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Group → Private FB Group
YouTube → Podcast Episode Videos 
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching 
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests

Sep 14, 2026

15 min

Sep 14, 2026

17 min

Show Notes:
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 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/fulfillmenttherapy 
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org 
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy 
Facebook Group → Private FB Group
YouTube → Podcast Episode Videos 
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching 
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests

Sep 14, 2026

17 min

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