FULFILLMENT THERAPY - Marriage & Family Therapy, Self Mastery, Self Actualization, Unmet Needs, LDS Parent, Family Connection
Kendra Nielson | Therapist, Counselor, Self Development Educator, Fulfillment Therapy Founder, Consultant,
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Kendra Nielson | Therapist, Counselor, Self Development Educator, Fulfillment Therapy Founder, Consultant,
▶ WebplayerBuilding Strong Families Through Self-Improvement *Top 1 Globally Ranked Podcast* 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 irritations with ever...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 24:32
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…
Sep 28, 2026 · 26:18
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…
Sep 21, 2026 · 21:12
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…
Sep 21, 2026 · 22:06
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…
Sep 14, 2026 · 15:36
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…
Sep 14, 2026 · 17:05
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…
Sep 7, 2026 · 25:08
Show Notes: In part 2 of this episode, we continue to talk with Joey about the backlash, breakthroughs, and real-life transformations that followed from reducing…
Sep 7, 2026 · 26:42
Show Notes: Parents are worried about kids’ mental health, anxiety, and screen addiction—and with good reason. In this episode, we talk with Idaho school leader Joseph “Joey”…
Aug 31, 2026 · 23:49
Show Notes: Join us as we continue to explore the hidden connection between high achievement, unresolved pain, burnout, and survival mode—and why so many parents feel exhausted…
Aug 31, 2026 · 21:54
Show Notes: In this episode of Fulfillment Therapy, Kendra Nielson shares a powerful and deeply relatable conversation about mental health, emotional healing, marriage,…
Aug 24, 2026 · 27:16
Show Notes: Join us as Miguel continues to share his personal recovery journey and the nervous-system–based framework he used to go from severely ill to fully thriving — offering…
Aug 24, 2026 · 26:26
Show Notes: If you've ever wondered whether your exhaustion, anxiety, or chronic symptoms are "all in your head" — or felt dismissed by doctors who couldn't find anything…
Aug 17, 2026 · 24:06
Show Notes: In part 2 of this episode, you’ll further learn why your exhaustion has less to do with willpower and more to do with your body’s hidden feedback loops—and how small,…
Aug 17, 2026 · 22:05
Show Notes: Feeling like midlife has stolen your spark? In this episode, I sit down with hormone and wellness expert Bria Gadd, host of The Period Whisperer, to explore how…
Aug 10, 2026 · 30:12
Show Notes: Joe Dillon continues to share compassionate insights on navigating divorce with calm, clarity, and dignity. We talk about how to protect your mental health, support…
Aug 10, 2026 · 26:09
Show Notes: In this episode of Fulfillment Therapy, mediator and financial expert Joe Dillon shares compassionate insights on navigating divorce with calm, clarity, and dignity.…
Aug 3, 2026 · 20:59
Show Notes: Motherhood anxiety and emotional overwhelm aren't signs you're failing—they're signs you need better tools. Irin Rubin, founder of MamaZen and author of The MamaZen…
Aug 3, 2026 · 25:05
Show Notes: Motherhood anxiety and emotional overwhelm aren't signs you're failing—they're signs you need better tools. Irin Rubin, founder of MamaZen and author of The MamaZen…
Jul 27, 2026 · 29:04
Show Notes: In part 2 of this episode of Fulfillment Therapy, parenting coach and psychotherapist Todd Sarner further shares why burnout and emotional overload are stealing calm…
Jul 27, 2026 · 22:56
Show Notes: In this episode of Fulfillment Therapy, parenting coach and psychotherapist Todd Sarner shares why burnout and emotional overload are stealing calm from even the most…
Jul 20, 2026 · 24:51
Show Notes: Many midlife women feel like they’re doing everything right—caring for family, maintaining careers, keeping life moving—yet inside, they’re running on empty. In this…
Jul 20, 2026 · 23:13
Show Notes: Many midlife women feel like they’re doing everything right—caring for family, maintaining careers, keeping life moving—yet inside, they’re running on empty. In this…
Jul 13, 2026 · 21:26
Show Notes: When marriage or parenting feel exhausting instead of fulfilling, it’s tempting to believe someone else has to change first. In this episode of Fulfillment Therapy,…
Jul 13, 2026 · 25:01
Show Notes: When marriage or parenting feel exhausting instead of fulfilling, it’s tempting to believe someone else has to change first. In this episode of Fulfillment Therapy,…
Jul 6, 2026 · 33:31
Show Notes: Do you struggle with conflict in your marriage, family, or friendships and wish you knew how to communicate without everything escalating? In this solo episode of…
Jul 6, 2026 · 27:50
Show Notes: Do you struggle with conflict in your marriage, family, or friendships and wish you knew how to communicate without everything escalating? In this solo episode of…
Jun 29, 2026 · 19:20
Show Notes: Stop the cycle of burnout and reclaim your peace by moving away from high-pressure self-improvement and toward realistic mental health for parents. In part 2 of this…
Jun 29, 2026 · 19:44
Show Notes: Stop the cycle of burnout and reclaim your peace by moving away from high-pressure self-improvement and toward realistic mental health for parents. In this episode,…
Jun 22, 2026 · 22:49
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,…
Jun 22, 2026 · 27:35
Show Notes: Parenting in the digital age is overwhelming—screens, stress, and emotional overload often leave families disconnected and exhausted. In this episode, Licensed…
Jun 15, 2026 · 22:18
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…
Jun 15, 2026 · 24:02
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…
Jun 8, 2026 · 25:55
Show Notes: Dr. Mike continues to share evidence-based parenting strategies for reducing stress, building stronger family connections, and helping anxious kids develop resilience…
Jun 8, 2026 · 26:30
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…
Jun 1, 2026 · 22:25
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…
Jun 1, 2026 · 31:41
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…
May 25, 2026 · 23:16
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…
May 25, 2026 · 25:57
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”…
May 18, 2026 · 19:38
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…
May 18, 2026 · 16:28
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…
May 11, 2026 · 19:56
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…
May 11, 2026 · 22:08
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…
May 4, 2026 · 26:29
Show Notes: What if the exhaustion you feel isn't about doing more, but about building something stronger within yourself? In part 2 of this episode, clinical psychologist Dr.…
May 4, 2026 · 23:53
Show Notes: What if the exhaustion you feel isn't about doing more, but about building something stronger within yourself? Clinical psychologist Dr. Celeste Birkhofer shares how…
Apr 27, 2026 · 18:02
Show Notes: Part 2 of this episode further follows Jeff’s personal journey into fatherhood after infertility and how redefining what it means to be a dad changed everything for…
Apr 27, 2026 · 21:55
Show Notes: This episode follows Jeff’s personal journey into fatherhood after infertility and how redefining what it means to be a dad changed everything for him and his boys.…
Apr 20, 2026 · 21:55
Show Notes: Struggling with emotional eating, stress, and putting everyone else first while your own needs fall to the bottom of the list? In part 2 of this powerful two-part…
Apr 20, 2026 · 22:16
Show Notes: Struggling with emotional eating, stress, and putting everyone else first while your own needs fall to the bottom of the list? In this powerful two-part conversation,…
Apr 13, 2026 · 21:08
Show Notes: Family estrangement affects one in four adults, yet most of us don't know if we're setting healthy boundaries or causing more damage. Are you avoiding necessary…
Apr 13, 2026 · 19:02
Show Notes: Family estrangement affects one in four adults, yet most of us don't know if we're setting healthy boundaries or causing more damage. Are you avoiding necessary…
Apr 6, 2026 · 25:11
Show Notes: If resting makes you feel guilty or unproductive, this conversation will challenge the beliefs that keep you stuck in burnout. Mitch shares more in part 2 of how…
Apr 6, 2026 · 28:06
Show Notes: If resting makes you feel guilty or unproductive, this conversation will challenge the beliefs that keep you stuck in burnout. Mitch shares how chasing productivity,…
Mar 30, 2026 · 25:49
Show Notes: Together with Dr. Margaret Cochran, we unpack part 2 of how inherited family patterns quietly shape your parenting, marriage, and mental health—and what you can do to…
Mar 30, 2026 · 24:37
Show Notes: If you’ve ever heard your parents’ words come out of your own mouth and thought, “I swore I’d never do that,” this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Together with…
Mar 23, 2026 · 22:58
Show Notes: Exhausted parents, imagine blending faith's grounding with therapy's body-reset tools to conquer anxiety, perfectionism, and family stress without adding chaos to…
Mar 23, 2026 · 21:44
Show Notes: Exhausted parents, imagine blending faith's grounding with therapy's body-reset tools to conquer anxiety, perfectionism, and family stress without adding chaos to…
Mar 16, 2026 · 16:26
Show Notes: Parenting through change is often filled with invisible grief, lost dreams, and the silent yearning for something more. In part 2 of this eye-opening conversation, we…
Mar 16, 2026 · 21:10
Show Notes: This episode is for the parents craving a fresh start after loss or big life changes. Our guest, Tamara Hill, opens up about resilience, grief, and rediscovering…
Mar 9, 2026 · 19:41
Show Notes: Join us for part 2 of this episode as we continue to explore why change feels so hard in families. Mitch Weisburgh shares how the brain reacts under stress, why…
Mar 9, 2026 · 22:20
Show Notes: This episode is for the tired parent who feels stuck in survival mode, snapping at their kids or partner and wondering why change feels so hard. Mitch Weisburgh…
Mar 2, 2026 · 19:40
Show Notes: In Part 2 of this episode we further explore how spiritual intelligence can transform marriage, parenting, and personal mental health for exhausted parents who want…
Mar 2, 2026 · 21:11
Show Notes: Today we explore how spiritual intelligence can transform marriage, parenting, and personal mental health for exhausted parents who want more fulfillment from…
Feb 23, 2026 · 24:36
Show Notes: In part 2 of this episode, we’re further uncovering what’s really behind all that moodiness, withdrawal, and acting out common in middle schoolers. As parents,…
Feb 23, 2026 · 23:45
Show Notes: In this episode, we’re uncovering what’s really behind all that moodiness, withdrawal, and acting out common in middle schoolers. As parents, understanding the…
Feb 16, 2026 · 18:15
Show Notes: Feeling like the myth of balance is just setting parents up to fail? Part 2 of this episode dives deep with candid stories and actionable strategies for moms, dads,…
Feb 16, 2026 · 25:42
Show Notes: Feeling like the myth of balance is just setting parents up to fail? This episode dives deep with candid stories and actionable strategies for moms, dads, and…
Feb 9, 2026 · 28:41
Show Notes: In part 2 of this intensely vulnerable episode, we hear a raw firsthand account of infidelity and what happens when emotional needs go unmet, exploring how secrecy,…
Feb 9, 2026 · 30:05
Show Notes: Many parents and couples feel exhausted, empty, and disconnected—sometimes longing for connection so deeply that they risk their marriage and family bonds chasing it…
Feb 2, 2026 · 24:42
Show Notes: Many of us feel worn out, disconnected, or misunderstood—and wonder if it's possible to find deeper meaning amidst daily stress and exhaustion. In this episode,…
Feb 2, 2026 · 21:45
Show Notes: Many parents feel worn out, disconnected, or misunderstood—and wonder if it's possible to find deeper meaning amidst daily stress and exhaustion. In this episode,…
Jan 26, 2026 · 20:01
Show Notes: In Part 2 of this episode, Jennifer Hansen focuses more on practical insights about navigating unexpected family challenges, mental health struggles, and emotional…
Jan 26, 2026 · 20:29
Show Notes: In this deeply relatable episode, Jennifer Hansen shares powerful stories and practical insights about navigating unexpected family challenges, mental health…
Jan 19, 2026 · 20:28
Show Notes: Feeling overwhelmed by parenting or marriage, despite doing everything “right”? Part 2 of this episode further peels back the layers of attachment theory with best…
Jan 19, 2026 · 27:47
Show Notes: Feeling overwhelmed by parenting or marriage, despite doing everything “right”? This episode peels back the layers of attachment theory with best selling author and…
Jan 12, 2026 · 22:41
Show Notes: Are you a parent feeling exhausted despite doing everything “right,” wondering why connection and fulfillment feel so far away? This episode offers raw stories and…
Jan 12, 2026 · 26:18
Show Notes: Are you a parent feeling exhausted despite doing everything “right,” wondering why connection and fulfillment feel so far away? This episode offers raw stories and…
Jan 8, 2026 · 7:53
Show Notes: In this episode, the focus is on transformative changes coming to Fulfillment Therapy, including expanded coaching opportunities for parents and couples seeking to…
Jan 5, 2026 · 30:34
Show Notes: ADHD is often misunderstood, especially when it comes to how it affects women and families—a gap that can leave parents feeling isolated and uncertain about mental…
Jan 1, 2026 · 12:05
Show Notes: In today’s episode, we dive into the challenges of burnout, overwhelm, and the relentless pace many parents face. Discover how the concept of 'ruthless elimination of…
Dec 29, 2025 · 16:26
Show Notes: Parenting can leave us feeling exhausted and disconnected from our own dreams, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. In this episode, we explore how parents can use a…
Dec 25, 2025 · 31:39
Show Notes: Bonding with your newborn can feel overwhelming, especially if your birth experience didn’t go as planned or you’re struggling with postpartum emotions. In this…
Dec 22, 2025 · 15:29
Show Notes: This episode is your guide to creating stress-free, meaningful holidays as a busy parent, with practical strategies rooted in positive psychology and mental wellness.…
Dec 18, 2025 · 30:12
Show Notes: Parenting in a digital world can leave even the most dedicated moms and dads feeling exhausted, disconnected, and overwhelmed. In this episode, we unpack how constant…
Dec 15, 2025 · 17:28
Show Notes: As parents, we often find ourselves torn between pursuing our dreams and managing the responsibilities of family life. This episode explores how to harness the power…
Dec 11, 2025 · 34:55
Show Notes: In this episode, we share the powerful journey of a mother who faced unimaginable loss, emotional pain, and the challenges of raising a family through trauma. Whether…
Dec 8, 2025 · 18:45
Show Notes: When we treat our spouses and kids as if they can’t handle things, we may be unknowingly fueling disconnection, resentment, and even our own burnout. This episode…
Dec 4, 2025 · 32:26
Show Notes: If you’ve ever felt like you’re just getting by as a parent and long for more peace, connection, and fulfillment at home, this episode is for you. We’ll explore how…
Dec 1, 2025 · 14:39
Show Notes: Growing up with helicopter parents can leave us anxious, unsure, and always seeking approval-even as adults raising our own families. In this episode, we explore the…
Nov 27, 2025 · 33:56
Show Notes: Parenting is full of emotional highs and lows, but what if the key to a more peaceful home lies in how you handle your own big feelings? In this episode, we break…
Nov 24, 2025 · 16:10
Show Notes: Parenting in today’s world often means feeling overstimulated, but did you know you’re likely more sensitive to one type of sensory input than the others? In this…
Nov 20, 2025 · 32:33
Show Notes: Life often feels overwhelming, especially as a parent balancing personal growth with family responsibilities. In this episode, we explore how shifting your mindset…
Nov 17, 2025 · 15:07
Show Notes: Stuck in survival mode? Discover how overwhelmed parents are using The Slight Edge principles to build mental resilience, deepen family connections, and reclaim…
Nov 13, 2025 · 29:34
Show Notes: Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when mental health and wellness take a back seat to daily demands. In this episode, we explore how parents can break free…
Nov 10, 2025 · 19:11
Show Notes: Leaving a partner is one of life’s most emotionally complex transitions, often filled with both joy and grief. This episode explores how parents can navigate these…
Nov 6, 2025 · 47:41
Show Notes: In this episode, we tackle one of the most challenging yet transformative topics in family wellness—healing after betrayal and compulsive sexual behaviors. With guest…
Nov 3, 2025 · 23:25
Show Notes: Enabling behaviors often stem from a desire to help loved ones but can unintentionally foster dependency, resentment, and strained relationships within families. In…
Oct 30, 2025 · 27:31
Show Notes: In this episode, life and wellness coach Rachel O’Connor shares her insights on finding fulfillment and embracing the power of presence. Rachel explains how…
Oct 27, 2025 · 16:39
Show Notes: Sometimes, we find ourselves overwhelmed and disconnected from our partners, leading to feelings of isolation and disconnection. But what happens when someone outside…
Oct 23, 2025 · 27:06
Show Notes: Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when self-doubt and stress take over, but creating a fulfilling family life doesn’t have to be complicated. In this…
Oct 20, 2025 · 13:38
Show Notes: Embracing openness and receptivity can be a powerful tool for parents seeking to enhance their mental health and family relationships. By adopting this mindset, you…
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