A Faith Expansion Support Podcast That Goes Deeper
Latter Day Struggles is a faith expansion support podcast created for those navigating spiritual growth in and around the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Hosted by therapist and coach Valerie Hamaker, this show holds space for honest, courageous conversations about religious deconstruction, psychological healing, and reclaiming personal integrity.
If you’re wrestling with your faith, rethinking your beliefs, or seeking emotional support through a spiritual evolution—you’re not alone. This is what healing sounds like.
Whether you’re deconstructing, reconstructing, or just beginning to question, you’re not alone in this work. Welcome to the conversation you can count on.
We give you the words to make sense of what you’ve been feeling. We honor how you were raised, without limiting how you’re allowed to grow.
Valerie Hamaker
Meet Valerie Hamaker
Valerie is a licensed therapist and certified coach who specializes in faith expansion, mixed-faith relationships, and high-demand religion recovery. As the creator and host of the Latter Day Struggles Podcast, she combines clinical expertise with lived experience to guide listeners through the psychological, spiritual, and relational challenges of changing belief systems.
Valerie also offers coaching, online courses, and live events for those seeking personal or relationship support outside traditional religious frameworks.
“I want to help you reclaim your voice and reimagine your identity—with grace and courage.”
You can explore all episodes on our Podcast page, or get support setting up your subscription by visiting our How to Subscribe guide. Ready to begin? The full journey of faith expansion starts here.
