Episodes 99
Avg. Duration 22m
Activity Sporadic
Since Sep 2018
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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Writer, licensed clinical social worker, and theologian, Heidi Goehmann, produces resources that advocate for mental health and genuine relationships. She loves her family, post it notes, Jesus, adventure, Star Wars, Star Trek, and new ideas…not necessarily in that order.

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S7E6 Nature & Boundaries

Jul 29, 2025 30m

Question: What can nature teach us about boundaries? Research around boundaries in nature and psychology Info + application Phase of research at present Pleasing and purpose (the symphony of…

S7E5 Nature & Mindset

Jul 14, 2025 29m

Question: We know kids need outside time; but does nature benefit children's mental health? Tip 1 - environment matters Consider your space for work or learning Note your time needs in nature…

S7E4 Nature & Healing Trauma

Jun 03, 2025 29m

Question: How do I start healing from Spiritual Trauma? 1 - recognize both Big T & Little t trauma 2 - the Body does keep the score The nervous system activation and return to baseline The…

S7E3 Life Transitions & Nature

Apr 22, 2025 29m

Question: What skills can nature teach us about life transition and change? Transitions come with stress Attending to the transition, noticing the energy and tasks required Various emotions of…

S7E1 Emotion Regulation & the Natural World

Feb 18, 2025 35m

Question: How does nature help with regulation and balance? Dave's forest therapy training - https://anft.earth/ Emotion Regulation tip #1 - let things be complicated Science and mystery …

S7E2 Control & Letting Go: Give it to the Trees

Feb 04, 2025 29m

Question: How do I let go of things I can't control? A Dave and Heidi story: the cynical season or "life on the edge" and our first forest therapy attempt Learning to let go of the outcome …

S7 Season 7 Trailer - Relationships, Mental Health, & the Natural World

Jan 21, 2025 1m Trailer

Welcome to Season 7 of our little podcast! Dave and I are looking forward to a season of talking about three of our very favorite things comingled...well, four really - life in relationships, mental…

S6E7 Frustration with Chris Kennedy

Dec 12, 2023 27m

Special guest Chris Kennedy, Pastor and Author Chris's book, Grace Under Pressure - https://amzn.to/3FBrdU2 (associate link) Proactive v reactive approach Proactive = investing in taking care of…

S6E6 Happiness

Nov 28, 2023 26m

How do I find more happiness? Happiness is a momentary emotion, as all emotions are, time oriented, even as a mood Tip 1 - Look for happy moments, not a vague ongoing experience Defining –…

S6E5 Anxiety

Nov 14, 2023 24m

How do I tell the difference between my anxiety and my child's? Attachment relationships are more connected for regulation The value of presence The detriment of sponging emotion Tip #1 – adults…

S6E4 Sadness

Oct 24, 2023 29m

How do I help my loved one when they are sad? Differences in sadness and sorrow definition relationship to distress and emotion regulation Elevated, heavy feelings – sadness, guilt,…

S6E3 Zeal

Oct 17, 2023 23m

Listener question: How do I have a conversation with someone I disagree with when I feel passionately about something? Annoyed, accosted, attacked, or acknowledgment – honoring people's passions…

S6E2 Empathy with Boundaries

Oct 03, 2023 24m

Listener question: How do I have both empathy and boundaries? Article on empathy and boundaries at heidigoehmann.com - https://heidigoehmann.com/articles/the-savior-complex-empathy-without-boundaries…

S6E1 Pleasure

Sep 12, 2023 23m

How do I get more pleasure in my life and relationships? Getting past the word pleasure - Culture and church cringy word, kind of awkward, vaguely sexual Pleasure definition = enjoyment,…

S6 Season 6 Trailer

Aug 28, 2023 1m Trailer

Welcome back! The Life in Relationship Podcast answers one relationship question in each episode. We are looking forward to sharing Season 6 with you. This season we are answering relationship…

S5E7 Breaking Up & Moving On

May 23, 2022 37m

Topic: Topic: How do you break up well?How do I know it's healthy to start dating again after a divorce or breakup? The weightiness of breakups Reminding us of our need as humans for intimacy…

S5E6 Taking Care of Your Partner with the Arrival of Baby

Mar 07, 2022 40m

How do partners take care of each other when they have a baby? 1 – Learn together, about baby and each other What are your unique challenges? Gender role complications Awareness of shifts and…

S5E5 Wrestling with Faith

Feb 21, 2022 35m

Topic: Where do I turn if I'm wrestling with my faith? Intro: special guest Tanner Olson, Written to Speak, the poetry master Wrestling can be scary, but healthy Can feel like a journey, a…

S5E4 Talking to Someone about Their Mental Health

Feb 07, 2022 40m

Topic: How do I talk to someone I love who is struggling with their mental health? Intro: Changing stigma towards mental health Step 1 - changing our beliefs Step 2 - changing our actions related to…

S5E3 Young Adulting in a Family

Jan 24, 2022 34m

Topic: How does a family adjust to someone becoming an adult? Developmental realities, independence and angst The reality of Young Adulthood – How do I access independence? A Story: getting your…

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