Welcome to the Latter Day Struggles Podcast
Where Courageous Conversations Lead to Deeper Healing
The Latter Day Struggles Podcast is a space for the conversations you’ve been longing to hear—honest, nuanced, and emotionally grounded discussions about life inside (and outside) the LDS Church.
Hosted by therapist and faith expansion coach Valerie Hamaker, this podcast explores the cultural, emotional, relational, and spiritual dimensions of Latter-day Saint life that are often whispered about but rarely spoken aloud.
Whether you’re staying in the Church, stepping away, or somewhere in between—this is your space. A space where your questions are valid, your experiences matter, and your growth is sacred.
This is what healing sounds like.
Real Talk for Real Growth
Psychological insight. Theological clarity. Spiritual integrity.
Through interviews, solo episodes, and in-depth analysis, Valerie and her guests help you:
- Develop psychological and emotional maturity
- Navigate complex faith experiences with clarity
- Name and process spiritual wounds
- Call for institutional accountability with compassion
- Reconnect with your truest, most grounded self
We don’t shy away from hard truths—but we hold them with gentleness, curiosity, and courage.
New episodes drop for free every Monday on all major podcast platforms. But if you’re ready to go deeper…
Join Friday Fellowship for Access to Friday Episodes + Exclusive Community Perks
When you enroll in Friday Fellowship, you unlock full access to Friday bonus episodes, where Valerie takes a deeper dive into:
Transcending and Including Mormonism
The emotional layers of faith transitions
Difficult, often-taboo topics that deserve to be named and healed
Spiritual growth tools rooted in psychology, boundaries, and self-trust
It’s more than content — it’s companionship for your faith journey.
Friday Fellows Also Access:
Every episode we’ve ever released
Ongoing Office Hours with Valerie
Curated episode collections on relevant topics
Special discounts on upcoming self-paced courses (coming soon!)
A grounded, growth-oriented space that honors your lived experience
You Are Not Alone
We’re here to help you name what you’re feeling and why it matters. To remind you that you’re not broken, not lost, not sinful—you’re growing. You’re becoming. You’re right on schedule.
Welcome to a community that honors your story and supports your evolution.
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