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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Thursday Nov 23, 2023

63 | Stress-Busting Strategies: Balancing Health, Gratitude, and Parental Responsibilities during the Holidays, with Liz Krmpotich

Thursday Nov 23, 2023

Show Notes:
Amidst the pumpkin pie and festive cheer, we know the holiday season can often leave us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. In today’s episode, our special guest, Liz Krmpotich, known for her amazing health, wisdom, and yoda-like calm, shares her greatest tips on nurturing gratitude, prioritizing health, and managing stress—a trifecta for a fulfilling holiday experience. Join us as we explore how these pillars can fortify not just ourselves, but our marriages and parenting, creating a season of joy–and the best holidays yet.
Shine boldly and brightly and 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

Sign up for our Costa Rican Women’s AND men’s Wellness Retreat June 16th-22nd, 2024! There are only 11 spots total for each and spots are filling up quickly. My husband, also a certified therapist, will be running the men’s retreat at a neighboring property. We’re including a variety of excursions like snorkeling, spear fishing, diving, sailing, and surfing, horseback riding, hot springs/mud baths, volcano and waterfall hikes, zip lining, and more. Both excursions include lodging, food, excursions, entertainment, psychoeducation, wellness resources, professional training, needed restoration and an unforgettable experience that will launch you towards becoming your best and most fulfilled self. Grab one of the few spots in this exotic getaway!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-P2yoP8F_8&list=PLBRKRA_L4iBZWMXAY6IP2MHSSjJ5yiNOo&index=6

Monday Nov 20, 2023

62 | Part 2: The Guilt-Free Mom: Balancing Your Needs and Family Demands

Monday Nov 20, 2023

Show Notes:
Join us today as our guest, McKenna Wadsworth, shares how she navigated depression and overwhelm and a mother of seven, and finally found her way to greater fulfillment and joy despite her hectic life. Stay tuned to discover her simple tips, incredible insights, and relatable stories. Don’t miss it!
Shine boldly and brightly and enjoy!
-Kendra Nielson

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

Sign up for our Costa Rican Women’s AND men’s Wellness Retreat June 16th-22nd, 2024! Anyone adult is now able to sign up! Make this the best holiday ever by purchasing this for a loved one. My husband, also a certified therapist, will be running the men’s retreat at a neighboring property. We’re including a variety of excursions like snorkeling, spear fishing, diving, sailing, and surfing, horseback riding, hot springs/mud baths, volcano and waterfall hikes, zip lining, and more. Both excursions include lodging, food, excursions, entertainment, psychoeducation, wellness resources, professional training, needed restoration and an unforgettable experience that will launch you towards becoming your best and most fulfilled self. Grab one of the few spots in this exotic getaway!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-P2yoP8F_8&list=PLBRKRA_L4iBZWMXAY6IP2MHSSjJ5yiNOo&index=6

Thursday Nov 16, 2023

61 | Part 1: The Guilt-Free Mom: Balancing Your Needs and Family Demands

Thursday Nov 16, 2023

Monday Nov 13, 2023

60 | Part 2: Teen Guest Insights: The Art of Deposits in Family Relationships – Quality vs. Quantity

Monday Nov 13, 2023

Show Notes:
Discover the heart of family connections in our latest episode featuring my oldest daughter, Lillia. Learn the importance of quality versus quantity in family relationships, that my daughter and I have recently navigated through challenges in this stage of our relationship. Unearth steps on how to reconnect in meaningful ways through the perspective of a teenager and a parent, and learn what works–and what doesn’t. Find out how to foster genuine connections and make time count with your limited time left together at home. Tune in for a discussion that'll inspire you to strengthen your family ties in easy, actionable ways.
Shine boldly and brightly and 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

Sign up for our Costa Rican Women’s AND men’s Wellness Retreat June 16th-22nd, 2024! There are only 11 spots total for each and spots are filling up quickly. My husband, also a certified therapist, will be running the men’s retreat at a neighboring property. We’re including a variety of excursions like snorkeling, spear fishing, diving, sailing, and surfing, horseback riding, hot springs/mud baths, volcano and waterfall hikes, zip lining, and more. Both excursions include lodging, food, excursions, entertainment, psychoeducation, wellness resources, professional training, needed restoration and an unforgettable experience that will launch you towards becoming your best and most fulfilled self. Grab one of the few spots in this exotic getaway!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-P2yoP8F_8&list=PLBRKRA_L4iBZWMXAY6IP2MHSSjJ5yiNOo&index=6

Thursday Nov 09, 2023

59 | Part 1: Teen Guest Insights: The Art of Deposits in Family Relationships – Quality vs. Quantity

Thursday Nov 09, 2023

Monday Nov 06, 2023

58 | Part 3: Speaking Your Truth: Using Your Voice to Heal Shame and Resentment

Monday Nov 06, 2023

Show Notes:
Don't miss today's episode where we meet with our guest, Kensi Evans. Kensi lives in Costa Rica and is in the mental health field. Today our guest speaker shares her transformative insights on managing resentment, practicing saying no, using your voice to express your wants and needs unapologetically, living competitively vs competitively in our relationships, and how to live more honestly with grace and compassion. Don't miss this captivating episode!
Shine boldly and brightly and enjoy!
-Kendra Nielson

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

Sign up for our Costa Rican Women’s AND men’s Wellness Retreat June 16th-22nd, 2024! Anyone adult is now able to sign up! Make this the best holiday ever by purchasing this for a loved one. My husband, also a certified therapist, will be running the men’s retreat at a neighboring property. We’re including a variety of excursions like snorkeling, spear fishing, diving, sailing, and surfing, horseback riding, hot springs/mud baths, volcano and waterfall hikes, zip lining, and more. Both excursions include lodging, food, excursions, entertainment, psychoeducation, wellness resources, professional training, needed restoration and an unforgettable experience that will launch you towards becoming your best and most fulfilled self. Grab one of the few spots in this exotic getaway!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-P2yoP8F_8&list=PLBRKRA_L4iBZWMXAY6IP2MHSSjJ5yiNOo&index=6

Thursday Nov 02, 2023

57 | Part 2: Speaking Your Truth: Using Your Voice to Heal Shame and Resentment

Thursday Nov 02, 2023

Show Notes:
Don't miss today's episode where we meet with our guest, Kensi Evans. Kensi lives in Costa Rica and is in the mental health field. She shares her transformative insights on managing resentment, practicing saying no, using your voice to express your wants and needs unapologetically, living competitively vs competitively in our relationships, and how to live more honestly with grace and compassion. Don't miss this captivating episode!
Shine boldly and brightly and enjoy!
-Kendra Nielson

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

Sign up for our Costa Rican Women’s AND men’s Wellness Retreat June 16th-22nd, 2024! Anyone adult is now able to sign up! Make this the best holiday ever by purchasing this for a loved one. My husband, also a certified therapist, will be running the men’s retreat at a neighboring property. We’re including a variety of excursions like snorkeling, spear fishing, diving, sailing, and surfing, horseback riding, hot springs/mud baths, volcano and waterfall hikes, zip lining, and more. Both excursions include lodging, food, excursions, entertainment, psychoeducation, wellness resources, professional training, needed restoration and an unforgettable experience that will launch you towards becoming your best and most fulfilled self. Grab one of the few spots in this exotic getaway!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-P2yoP8F_8&list=PLBRKRA_L4iBZWMXAY6IP2MHSSjJ5yiNOo&index=6

Monday Oct 30, 2023

56 | Part 1: Speaking Your Truth: Using Your Voice to Heal Shame and Resentment

Monday Oct 30, 2023

Thursday Oct 26, 2023

55 | Part 2: Transforming Stress: Own Your Morning & Elevate Your Life

Thursday Oct 26, 2023

Show Notes:
Join us today as we finish discussing Robin Sharma's transformational book, The 5 AM Club. Hear insights and tactical tools to help you elevate your life and your morning, and live it fully without regret. Access the quotes, and extras, below in the show notes.
Shine boldly and brightly and enjoy!
-Kendra Nielson

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

Sign up for our Costa Rican Women’s AND men’s Wellness Retreat June 16th-22nd, 2024! Anyone adult is now able to sign up! Make this the best holiday ever by purchasing this for a loved one. My husband, also a certified therapist, will be running the men’s retreat at a neighboring property. We’re including a variety of excursions like snorkeling, spear fishing, diving, sailing, and surfing, horseback riding, hot springs/mud baths, volcano and waterfall hikes, zip lining, and more. Both excursions include lodging, food, excursions, entertainment, psychoeducation, wellness resources, professional training, needed restoration and an unforgettable experience that will launch you towards becoming your best and most fulfilled self. Grab one of the few spots in this exotic getaway!

Costa Rican Retreat Details
“Heavily resist all piracy of your master from this world tempting you into distractibility and causing digital dementia. Force your attention back to the Everests of potential aching for fuller expression and, today, release all reasons that feed any stagnation of your strengths. Start being an imaginationalist–one of those rare individuals who leads from the nobility of your future versus via the prison bars of your past. Each of us wishes to own our pure heroism and step into unchained exceptionalism. All human beings alive at this moment have a primitive psychological need to produce masterworks that wow, live daily amidst uncommon awe and know that we are somehow spending our hours in a way that enriches the lives of others.”-pg 26

“So few of us have discovered, and then installed, the very mentalities, morning practices and consistent conditions that will guarantee these results appear for us. We all want to reassess our birthright of towering talent, limitless joy and freedom from fear, but few of us are willing to do the very things that would cause our hidden genius to present itself. …The majority of us have been hypnotized out of the luminosity that is our essence. Most of us… spend our most valuable hours being busy being busy. Chasing trivial pursuits and artificial amusements while neglecting living a real life. This is a formula for heartbreak at the end. What’s the point of spending your best mornings and potentially productive days climbing mountains that you realize were the wrong ones when you are frail and wrinkled?” -pg 27

“...To find your best self you must lose your weak self. And that only happens through relentless improvement, continuous reflection and ongoing self-excavation. If you don’t keep rising daily you’ll get stuck in your life, for the rest of your life. …Norman Cousins said: ‘The tragedy of life is not death but what we let die inside of us while we live.” -pg 29

“The soreness of growth is so much less expensive than the devastating costs of regret.” -pg 31
(talk about retreat and investing in ourselves)

“...Leadership is a lot less about having a formal title, a large office and money in the bank. And a lot more about committing to master over all you do–and in who you are. It’s about resisting the tyranny of the ordinary, refusing to allow negativity to hijack your sense of awe and preventing any form of slavery to mediocrity from infesting your life. …Be a virtuoso. A standout. An exceptionalist.”

“Each new dawn is a fresh chance to unleash your brilliance, unprison your potency and play in the big leagues of iconic results. You have such power within you and it reveals itself most with the first rays of daybreak. Please do not allow past pains and present frustrations to diminish your glory, stifle your invincibility and choke the unlimited possibilitarian that lurks within the supreme part of you. In a world that seeks to keep you down, build yourself up. In an epoch that wishes you would stay in the dark, step into your light. At a time that mesmerizes you to forget your gifts, reclaim your genius. …Help others sense the marvels that sleep within them. Show us the virtues we all wish more would practice. Everything I’m saying will speak to the unspoiled part of you, that side of yourself that was ferociously alive before you were taught to fear, hoard, contracta and distrust. It’s your job as a hero of your life, as a creative achiever set to change the culture and as a citizen of Earth to find this dimension within you. And, once done, to spend the rest of your day reconnected with it. Accept this opportunity to human mastery and I promise you that a synchronicity of success as well as an orchestrated magic well beyond the boundaries of logic will infuse the remainder of your days. And the larger angels of your grandest potential will begin to visit you regularly. Actually, an orderly series of seemingly impossible miracles will descend onto your most genuine of dreams, causing the best of them to come true. And you will evolve into one of those rare and great spirits who upgrade the whole world by the simple act of walking amongst us.” -pg 37

“This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one…. Life is no ‘brief candle’ for me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.” -Irish Playwright, George Bernard Shaw -pg 39 (out of 314 pages!)

20/20/20 Formula
Mindset (psychology)
Heartset (emotionality)
Soulset (spirituality)
Healthset (physicality)

His 20/20/20 formula is 20 minutes of exercise, 20 minutes of reflection (journaling, meditating, or quiet contemplation), and 20 minutes devoted to growth (reading, reviewing your goals, or studying a topic of interest). The three components of this hour prime your body and mind for a productive day.

Monday Oct 23, 2023

54 | Part 1: Transforming Stress: Own Your Morning & Elevate Your Life

Monday Oct 23, 2023

Show Notes:
Join us today as we discuss inspiring insights from Robin Sharma's book, The 5 AM Club. This massively motivational book helps shed light on how we can elevate our lives beginning immediately.
Shine boldly and brightly and enjoy!
-Kendra Nielson

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

Sign up for our Costa Rican Women’s AND men’s Wellness Retreat June 16th-22nd, 2024! Anyone adult is now able to sign up! Make this the best holiday ever by purchasing this for a loved one. My husband, also a certified therapist, will be running the men’s retreat at a neighboring property. We’re including a variety of excursions like snorkeling, spear fishing, diving, sailing, and surfing, horseback riding, hot springs/mud baths, volcano and waterfall hikes, zip lining, and more. Both excursions include lodging, food, excursions, entertainment, psychoeducation, wellness resources, professional training, needed restoration and an unforgettable experience that will launch you towards becoming your best and most fulfilled self. Grab one of the few spots in this exotic getaway!
Grab one of the few spots in this exotic getaway!
Costa Rican Retreat Details

“Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swamps of the not-quite, the not-yet, and the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish in lonely frustration for the life you deserved and have never been able to reach. The world you desire can be won. It exists.. it is real.. it is possible.. it's yours.” -Ayn Rand
“Each of you has a call on your lives. Every one of you carries an instinct for excellence within your spirits. No one in this room needs to stay frozen in average and succumb to the mass mediocratization of behavior evident in society…. Limitation is nothing more than a mentality that too many good people practice daily until they believe it’s reality. It breaks my heart to see so many potentially powerful human beings stuck in a story about why they can’t be extraordinary…. You need to remember that your excuses are seducers, your fears and liars and your doubts are thieves.” -Robin Sharma pg 5
“No matter where you are on the pathway of your life, please don’t let the pain of an imperfect past hinder the glory of your fabulous future. You are so much more powerful than you may currently understand. Splendid victories–and outright blessings–are coming your way. And you’re exactly where you need to be to receive the growth necessary for you to lead the unusually productive, extremely prodigious and exceptionally influential life that you’ve earned through your hardest trials. Nothing is wrong at this moment, even if it feels like everything’s falling apart. If you sense your life’s a mess right now, this is simply because your fears are just a little stronger than your faith. With practice, you can turn down the volume of the voice of your scared self. And increase the tone of your most triumphant side. The truth is that every challenging event you’ve experienced, each toxic person that you’ve encountered and all the trials you’ve endured have been perfect preparation to make you into the person you now are. You needed these lessons to activate the treasures, talents and powers that are now awakening within you. Nothing was an accident. Zero was a waste. You’re definitely exactly where you need to be to begin the life of your most supreme desires.”
“Society has sold us a series of mistruths… That pleasure is preferable to the terrifying yet majestic fact that all possibility requires hard work, regular reinvention and a dedication as deep as the sea to leaving our harbors of safety, daily. I believe that the seduction of complacency and an easy life is one hundred times more brutal, ultimately, than a life where you go all in and take an unconquerable stand for your brightest dreams.” -Robin Sharma, pg 8
“Becoming legendary is never easy. But I’d prefer that journey to the heartbreak of being stuck in ordinary that so many potentially heroic people deal with constantly.” -Robin Sharma, pg 9
“Walking into the very things that scare you is how you reclaim your forgotten power. And how you get back the innocence and awe you lost after childhood.” -pg 10
“You can fit in. Or you can change the world.You don’t get to do both.” -pg 16
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” ― Theodore Roosevelt