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/
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Episodes
15 hours ago
15 hours ago
Show Notes:
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 for others. If you’re a parent craving more peace, connection, and fulfillment at home, this episode is your roadmap to emotional wellness that lasts.
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
Gayle’s links:
Project SAFE: Strategies Aimed at Family Empowerment (put these and below on show notes)
www.projectsafe4u.com
FB page: @projectsafe4u
IG: @projectsafe4u.com
gayle@projectsafe4u.com
15 hours ago
15 hours ago
Show Notes:
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 makes life harder, how to model emotional strength for your kids, and what it looks like to care for yourself while caring for others. If you’re a parent craving more peace, connection, and fulfillment at home, this episode is your roadmap to emotional wellness that lasts.
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
Gayle’s links:
Project SAFE: Strategies Aimed at Family Empowerment (put these and below on show notes)
www.projectsafe4u.com
FB page: @projectsafe4u
IG: @projectsafe4u.com
gayle@projectsafe4u.com
Monday Jun 15, 2026
Monday Jun 15, 2026
Show Notes:
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 craving peace, purpose, and deeper family connection, this episode will remind you that fulfillment begins when you finally stop proving and start being.
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
Israa’s links:
https://www.israanasir.com/ https://substack.com/@wellguide? (add to show notes)
Monday Jun 15, 2026
Monday Jun 15, 2026
Show Notes:
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 boundaries, rest without guilt, and model a healthier vision of success for your kids. If you’ve been craving peace, purpose, and deeper family connection, this episode will remind you that fulfillment begins when you finally stop proving and start being.
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
Israa’s links:
https://www.israanasir.com/ https://substack.com/@wellguide?
Monday Jun 08, 2026
Monday Jun 08, 2026
Show Notes:
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 powerful tool for both parent and child mental wellness.
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
Mike’s links:
Livewell-coaching.com (add to show notes)
Monday Jun 08, 2026
Monday Jun 08, 2026
Show Notes:
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 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 powerful tool for both parent and child mental wellness. This episode offers hope and actionable steps for exhausted parents who want to create lasting peace and healthier relationships without perfect performance.
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
Mike’s links:
Livewell-coaching.com (add to show notes)
Monday Jun 01, 2026
Monday Jun 01, 2026
Show Notes:
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 episode will speak directly to your heart.
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
If you're navigating perimenopause or other life transitions and need support, reach out at hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org. You can also connect with Dr. Maria Sophocles at mariasophoclesmd.com or on Instagram @mariasophoclesmd. Her book "The Bedroom Gap" is available now and offers valuable insights for women at every stage of life.
Monday Jun 01, 2026
Monday Jun 01, 2026
Show Notes:
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 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 episode will speak directly to your heart.
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
Dr. Maria Sophocles' Links:
mariasophoclesmd.com
@mariasophoclesmd
Monday May 25, 2026
Monday May 25, 2026
Show Notes:
Part 2 of this episode further speaks to parents who feel spiritually hungry yet emotionally exhausted, stuck between people pleasing, perfectionism, and the pressure to be the “good” mom or dad. Together we explore how overgiving, resentment, and chronic burnout often signal a deeper need for soul care, not more self-criticism or rigid rules. You’ll hear practical, grace-filled ways to create a more personal, DIY spiritual life—using nature, mindfulness, movement, and honest self-reflection—that fits your real season of parenting and mental health.
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
Faith’s links:
https://www.instagram.com/faithfreed/?hl=en , https://faithfreed.com/
Monday May 25, 2026
Monday May 25, 2026
Show Notes:
This episode speaks to parents who feel spiritually hungry yet emotionally exhausted, stuck between people pleasing, perfectionism, and the pressure to be the “good” mom or dad. Together we explore how overgiving, resentment, and chronic burnout often signal a deeper need for soul care, not more self-criticism or rigid rules. You’ll hear practical, grace-filled ways to create a more personal, DIY spiritual life—using nature, mindfulness, movement, and honest self-reflection—that fits your real season of parenting and mental health. Listeners will walk away with permission to question, to rest, and to build a more authentic, peaceful relationship with God and themselves, without abandoning their family or their values.
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
Faith’s links:
https://www.instagram.com/faithfreed/?hl=en , https://faithfreed.com/