Paul and Dr. Hanks discuss her journey as a recording artist pursuing a therapy Ph.D. and her work with Latter-day Saint clients. They explore Mormons' positive reputation and the tight-knit LDS community in Utah, touching on historical persecution and the generational impact. Dr. Hanks emphasizes the importance of open communication about values. They admire the non-paid, assignment-based structure of the LDS Church and discuss historical issues, including polygamy and eternal marriage. The conversation covers declining church activity due to COVID and the accessibility of information online. Dr. Hanks believes truth is universal and discusses the Christian label controversy. She advocates for open-mindedness regarding salvation for those with differing faith journeys.

ABOUT JULIE DE AZEVEDO HANKS

Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW. is a licensed therapist, coach, author, relationship expert, media contributor, blogger, speaker, and performing songwriter with 28 years experience counseling women, couples and families. In addition to owning  Wasatch Family Therapy, LLC and serving as executive director, Dr. Hanks is an emotional health and relationship expert and top online mental health influencer with an extensive and engaged social media following. As sought after media personality Dr. Hanks’ advice has been interviewed for The Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Day, Parenting, Reader’s Digest, Redbook, and numerous other publications, and has appeared on-camera on Fox News, Fox Business News, KSL TV’s Studio 5, Discovery Health, TLC, and Reelz Channel.

After speaking to large women’s groups of Latter-day Saint women on preventing emotional burnout for a decade and working with hundreds of women in her clinical practice who were overwhelmed and felt “never good enough”, Dr. Hanks felt compelled to write her first book The Burnout Cure: An Emotional Survival Guide for Overwhelmed Women.

Her latest book The Assertiveness Guide for Women: How to Communicate Your Needs, Set Healthy Boundaries, and Transform Your Relationships draws from her years of clinical practice helping women to find their authentic voice in their lives, their relationships, and in the world. Grounded in attachment theory, this self-help book takes a comprehensive view of assertiveness and is filled with exercises and practical advice.

As an award-winning performing songwriter, “Julie de Azevedo” has written dozens of songs, contributed to numerous projects, and produced 10 solo CD’s over the past 30 years. Her most recent CD “The Gravity of Love” is a digital EP of 6 new songs about relationships.

Dr. Hanks’ most valuable experience has been “in the trenches” of family life as a wife to Jeff Hanks and mother of 4 children, 1 daughter-in-law, and 2 grandchildren.

WEBSITE: https://www.drjuliehanks.com/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/drjuliehanks


ABOUT PAUL CARDALL
Website - http://www.paulcardall.com
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Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@pianistpaulcardall

LISTEN TO HIS MUSIC
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Paul Cardall, a Dove Award-winning musician, composer, and producer, has earned acclaim from Forbes, which notes that his music creates an atmosphere for relaxation, reflection, and meditation. Endorsed by Steinway & Sons as one of the world’s finest pianists, Cardall boasts over 3 billion lifetime streams and is recognized for his contributions to Classical, Christian, and New Age genres. With 11 No. 1 Billboard albums and 30 million monthly listeners, he stands as one of the most listened to recording artists today. Cardall's music, born out of his own experiences with congenital heart disease, reflects his mission to provide healing both physically and emotionally. Stone Angel Music, the independent record label he founded in 1999, aimed to produce, market, and distribute his recordings. He sold his catalogue to Anthem Entertainment in 2018 and founded All Heart Publishing, an independent label producing Paul’s current albums.

Cardall's musical journey encompasses diverse projects, from his association with Narada and the success of albums like "The Christmas Box" to his philanthropic endeavors, including partnerships with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation and the Saving tiny Hearts Society. He has collaborated with Grammy-winning artists, released soundtracks, and performed to sold-out audiences globally.