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/
Listen on:
Episodes
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/
Monday May 18, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
Show Notes:
In Part 2 of today's episode, you'll learn the biggest mistakes parents make when trying to establish morning routines, how to create a ritual that actually fits your life (even if you're not a morning person), and why winning your morning means winning your day. This isn't about adding more to your plate—it's about reclaiming those precious first minutes to set an intention that carries you through the chaos. Whether you have 5 minutes or 50, this episode offers practical, compassionate guidance for parents ready to prioritize their mental wellness, model healthy self-care for their children, and build a more fulfilling life starting tomorrow morning. Perfect for parents seeking stress management techniques, anxiety relief, better work-life balance, and proven strategies to improve mental health and overall wellness while raising a 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
Quotes:
Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle Morning: "How you wake up each day and your morning routine (or lack thereof) dramatically affects your levels of success in every single area of your life. Focused, productive, successful mornings generate focused, productive, successful days."
Dr. Andrew Huberman, neuroscientist and professor at Stanford: "The first 0 to 8 hours of your day are really the time in which you're setting your mental and physical health trajectory for the entire day and perhaps for your entire life."
Robin Sharma, leadership expert and author: "Own your morning. Elevate your life."
Tim Ferriss, author and productivity expert: "If you win the morning, you win the day."
Monday May 18, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
Show Notes:
Are you exhausted before your day even starts, pouring from an empty cup while everyone else's needs come first? In this episode of Fulfillment Therapy, licensed therapist and mom Kendra Nielson breaks down the powerful connection between morning rituals and mental health for overwhelmed parents. Drawing from neuroscience research and her personal journey with seasonal affective disorder, Kendra shares exactly how she built a sustainable morning routine that reduced her anxiety by 28%, improved her mood, and helped her stop merely surviving.
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
Monday May 11, 2026
Monday May 11, 2026
Show Notes:
Karen Tavares Bates moved her family of ten to Mexico to build a home for abandoned teens, but quickly discovered that endless empathy without healthy boundaries was destroying her mental health and ability to parent effectively. In part 2 of this powerful two-part conversation, she further shares how recognizing toxic empathy patterns, learning assertiveness, and releasing shame transformed her approach to family life and purposeful living. Further discover how to model wholeness for your children, let go of approval-seeking behaviors, and build a life driven by authentic purpose instead of external pressure.
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
Karen’s links:
KarenTavaresBates.com (book and program) Find Your Path Mission (service trips and donations). Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karen.t.bates.77
IG: https://www.instagram.com/karenbates10/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@karenbatesfyp
Monday May 11, 2026
Monday May 11, 2026
Show Notes:
Karen Tavares Bates moved her family of ten to Mexico to build a home for abandoned teens, but quickly discovered that endless empathy without healthy boundaries was destroying her mental health and ability to parent effectively. In this powerful two-part conversation, she shares how recognizing toxic empathy patterns, learning assertiveness, and releasing shame transformed her approach to family life and purposeful living. Parents struggling with overwhelm, people-pleasing, and the exhaustion of constantly putting others first will find practical wisdom for setting boundaries that protect their energy without losing their compassion. Discover how to model wholeness for your children, let go of approval-seeking behaviors, and build a life driven by authentic purpose instead of external pressure.
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
Karen’s links:
KarenTavaresBates.com (book and program) Find Your Path Mission (service trips and donations). Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karen.t.bates.77
IG: https://www.instagram.com/karenbates10/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@karenbatesfyp