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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,
Mental Health
Parenting
Self-Care
Personal Growth
Marriage
Family Dynamics
Boundaries
Communication
Burnout
Emotional Intelligence
Intimacy
Relationships
Stress Management
Self-Compassion
Conflict Resolution
Resilience
Mindfulness
Trauma
Spirituality
Personal Development

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 an... more

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So many of us are living by rules we never chose. Those rules are quiet stories fear wrote for us long ago, telling us we’re not enough, not safe, or not lovable unless we perform. In this Fulfillment Therapy episode, Dr. Todd Burstain an... more

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So many of us are living by rules we never chose. Those rules are quiet stories fear wrote for us long ago, telling us we’re not enough, not safe, or not lovable unless we perform. In this Fulfillment Therapy episode, Dr. Todd Burstain an... more

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Do you feel responsible for everyone's emotions, or lose yourself trying to keep the peace at home? In this episode, licensed therapist Kendra Nielson explains relational autonomy, differentiation of self, enmeshment, and codependency, ... more

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Do you and your spouse get stuck in the same cycle, where one of you pushes for connection, and the other pulls away? In this episode, licensed therapist Kendra Nielson shares the Listen, Validate, Reassure (LVR) method and how it helpe... more

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Recent Guests

Karyn Shanks
Physician, author, and functional medicine practitioner
Episode: 367 | What If Burnout Is Actually an Invitation—Not a Failure? With Dr. Karyn Shanks Part 2
Chris Yadon
Professional speaker who discusses emotional numbing and healing
Saprea
Episode: 363 | Breaking Free From Emotional Numbing, with Chris Yadon Part 2
Rebecca Hubbard
Guest discussed around burnout and sustainable living; referenced in conversation
Episode: 361 | Why Can’t You Relax Without Guilt—Even When You’ve Earned It? Part 2, with Rebecca Hubbard
Marty Hofmann
Entrepreneur and author of Kill Complacency
Real estate entrepreneur; author
Episode: 359 | Kill Complacency: What Happens When You Stop Accepting "Good Enough": Part 2, with Marty Hofmann
Joseph Palmer
Educator and speaker on technology, learning, and student well-being
Educator (interviewee on technology in education)
Episode: 355 | Raising Disconnected Kids in a Connected World: One Educator's Wake-Up Call Every Parent Needs to Hear: Part 2, with Joseph Palmer
Kendra Nielson
Therapist, podcaster, founder of Fulfillment Therapy
Fulfillment Therapy
Episode: 352 | Are You Healing… or Just Staying Busy? The Mental Health Trap So Many Parents Miss
Miguel Bautista
Founder/coach focusing on CFS and recovery strategies
CFS Recovery / Recovery Roadmap Protocol
Episode: 351 | The Push-Crash Trap: Why Doing More Is Keeping You Sick, Stuck, and Exhausted, with Miguel Bautista Part 2
Bria Gadd
Period Whisperer, focused on hormones, perimenopause, and wellness
The Period Whisperer / Bria Gadd
Episode: 349 | Hormones, Exhaustion, and Emotional Distance: Could Midlife Be the Turning Point Toward a Happier Marriage and Home?, with Bria Gadd Part 2
Joe Dillon
Mediator with Equitable Mediation, specializes in financial and psychological facets of divorce
Equitable Mediation
Episode: 347 | When You or Someone You Love Is Facing Divorce—Here’s What You Need to Know, with Joe Dillon Part 2

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Kendra Nielson
Host of Fulfillment Therapy

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 222 ratings
  • Thoughtful topics for real life

    I appreciate the range of useful topics Kendra explores, from parenting and relationships to personal growth. Her warm, thoughtful approach invites reflection on our own needs while caring for the people we love. An encouraging resource for creating a more fulfilling life!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stacie Shifflett
    United Statesa month ago
  • Awesome Podcast

    Kendra brings such a genuine, grounded, and compassionate approach to the real challenges so many people face in relationships, parenting, personal growth, and simply navigating life. The conversations are honest, practical, and encouraging, with insights you can actually apply to your everyday life. Kendra has a wonderful way of making deeper topics feel approachable and relatable. Highly recommend this podcast for anyone looking to grow, reconnect with themselves, and create a more fulfilling ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natalio1133
    United States3 months ago
  • For Anyone Doing Everything Right and Still Exhausted

    Kendra gets it. This podcast is for parents who are showing up, doing the work, and still wondering why they feel so depleted. No judgment, no toxic positivity, but actual real conversations about what's happening underneath the overwhelm.

    I appreciate that she goes beyond surface-level self-care advice. The episodes on attachment patterns and childhood wiring helped me understand why my nervous system was stuck in overdrive even when life looked manageable on paper.

    Short episodes that fit into... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MiguelBautista-BautistaMedia
    Canada7 months ago
  • Relevance

    I really appreciate that many of the things Kendra brings to light in her podcasts are relevant to clients that I work with. Recently I referred a specific episode to someone because it was so relatable and full of practical tips. Thank you Kendra!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elexabit
    United States8 months ago
  • Highly Recommend

    Fulfillment Therapy is the kind of podcast that makes you pause mid-walk and think, “Wow. I needed that.”

    The conversations go beyond surface-level self-improvement and into the deeper layers of identity, nervous system health, and what it truly means to feel aligned in your life. It’s thoughtful without being heavy, therapeutic without being clinical, and practical without being preachy.

    Every episode feels like a grounded conversation with someone who actually understands the complexity of g... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bria The Period Whisperer
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the host's practical, compassionate approach and depth on topics like burnout, boundaries, and parenting.
Great guest variety and accessible, non-judgmental delivery that helps listeners feel seen and capable
Fans note episodes go beyond surface-level tips, offering real tools that fit into busy lives.

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366 | What If Burnout Is Actually an Invitation—Not a Failure? With Dr. Karyn Shanks
Q: So I guess my next question for you is, with your patients, what does burnout often look like for people?
Shanks describes burnout as potentially involving exhaustion and physical shutdown, anxiety, hypervigilance, emotional reactivity, or depression. She says it can be a response to overwhelming stress and other danger signals, and that the underlying causes vary between people.
366 | What If Burnout Is Actually an Invitation—Not a Failure? With Dr. Karyn Shanks
Q: Could you speak to that a little bit? Because you have such a background of understanding that our listeners don't. So tell me about those root causes, that whole person, that's a big area of thought.
Shanks says the body adapts to life experiences, stress, unmet needs, and environmental conditions in ways oriented toward survival. When the body's resources are consumed by survival demands, illness and mental health difficulties can result.
367 | What If Burnout Is Actually an Invitation—Not a Failure? With Dr. Karyn Shanks Part 2
Q: How do I know when I've discovered that root problem?
Shanks says the underlying causes may become clear in layers, and people can begin with changes that make sense before seeing the whole picture. For her, core emotional drivers included needing to matter and feel worthwhile, needs she continues to understand over time.
367 | What If Burnout Is Actually an Invitation—Not a Failure? With Dr. Karyn Shanks Part 2
Q: Do you have any personal stories or client stories that you can share about what this looks like for a typical client or similar stories where we might see ourselves in?
Shanks describes discovering that the medical system she trained in did not fit her, while parenting and managing undiagnosed health issues. She learned to question the expectation that she should do everything and to address the trauma and external validation behind her overwork.
363 | Breaking Free From Emotional Numbing, with Chris Yadon Part 2
Q: Can you speak to that a little bit, your story or other things you've noticed, how this can maybe not getting frustrated with yourself when it's not like this. Okay, I did it in two weeks, I'm good.
Yadon says emotional healing is a long-term process. After 26 years, he is still working on fears around professional failure and success, and continues practicing feeling and regulating emotions rather than numbing them.

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The show centers on practical strategies for flourishing in family life, relationships, and personal growth, with a strong emphasis on emotional regulation, boundaries, and sustainable habits. Across episodes, conversations span midlife vitality, hormonal health, parenting burnout, and building calmer, more connected homes, often through small, doable changes rather than sweeping overhauls. Guests range from therapists and parenting experts to divorce mediators and relationship coaches, all contributing actionable frameworks for reducing stress, improving communication, and aligning daily life with core values. A notable throughline is reclaiming energy and meaning without guilt, and viewing personal well-being as a foundation for healthier... more

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4. Marty Hofmann
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6. Kendra Nielson
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