Latter-day Life Coaches

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Jun 2026

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Connecting members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with certified coaches who have all the tools to help you live a life full of peace, love, fun, and progress. Each episode features different coaches listed on the Latter-day LIfe Coach Directory. Don't miss an episode!

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June 16, 202637 min

Come Follow Me: Facing Your Giants and Breaking Generational Patterns with Bonnie Butler

In this week's Come, Follow Me coaching conversation, Heather and Bonnie Butler explore the story of David and Goliath through the lens of emotional regulation, nervous system awareness, and personal growth. They discuss how repeated messages of fear can shape our beliefs, why many of us unknowingly carry generational patterns into our lives, and how to recognize the internal "giants" that keep us stuck. Together they offer practical tools for moving through fear, strengthening faith, and becoming the person who changes the story for future generations. For more information about Bonnie and for links to access all she has to offer, please click HERE. View on YouTube, go HERE. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.

June 9, 202633 min

285. Building Unshakable Trust in Yourself with Brock Bumgarner

In this episode, Heather sits down with mental performance coach Brock Bumgarner to explore the science and psychology of confidence. Brock shares how his background in counseling evolved into performance coaching and explains why confidence is the number one predictor of success. Together, they discuss the difference between confidence and arrogance, how to bounce back from failure, why athletes—and all of us—need a growth mindset, and practical ways to develop resilience, emotional regulation, and faith in high-pressure situations. Whether you're an athlete, parent, performer, entrepreneur, or simply trying to navigate life's challenges, this episode offers powerful tools for building lasting confidence rooted in growth rather than outcomes. For more information about Brock and for links to access all he has to offer, please click HERE. View on YouTube, go HERE. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.

June 2, 202642 min

284. Come Follow Me: Faith Before the Outcome: Lessons from Ruth, Hannah, and Samuel with Jenn Zingmark and Bob Smith

In this week's Come Follow Me focused episode, Heather Rackham is joined by coaches Bob Smith and Jenn Zingmark to explore powerful life lessons from Ruth, Hannah, and Samuel through a coaching lens. Together they discuss identity, trust, emotional resilience, surrender, and spiritual alignment. Drawing parallels between ancient scripture stories and modern-day struggles, they offer practical insights on how to stay faithful when life feels uncertain, how to process difficult emotions, and how to focus on who we are becoming rather than simply seeking desired outcomes. This conversation is filled with hope, encouragement, and tools for navigating life's challenges with faith and purpose. For more information about Jenn and for links to access all she has to offer, please click HERE. For Bob, please click HERE. View on YouTube, go HERE. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.

May 26, 202634 min

283. Breaking the Cycle with Michele Reyes

In today's conversation, Heather and coach Michele Reyes explore the repeating cycles found in the book of Judges and how they mirror the emotional and spiritual patterns we experience in our own lives. Together, they unpack concepts like thought work, overwhelm, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, nervous system protection, and stepping into divine potential. Through stories of Deborah, Barak, Gideon, and Samson, they reveal how awareness, compassion, and intentional thinking can help us stop repeating unhealthy cycles and move toward growth, healing, and deeper faith. For more information about Michele and for links to access all she has to offer, please click HERE! View on YouTube, go HERE. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.

May 19, 202647 min

282. Courage to Take the First Step with Jennifer Townsend

In this episode, Heather uses the Come Follow Me–style format, looking at scriptures through the lens of life coaching. Jennifer Townsend, a betrayal recovery coach, shares how Joshua's transition after Moses' death offers powerful lessons for anyone facing uncertainty, divorce, betrayal, or major life change. Heather and Jennifer explore Joshua's call to "be strong and of good courage" through the lens of life coaching, betrayal recovery, identity, agency, and faith. They discuss how courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to step forward with God even when life feels uncertain. For more information about Jennifer and for links to access all she has to offer, please click HERE! View on YouTube, go HERE. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.

May 12, 202638 min

281. Moving Beyond the Checklist with Tanya Hale

What happens when faith shifts from obligation to intentional connection? Today Heather and Tanya Hale explore how moving beyond "checklist Christianity" opens the door to deeper relationships with God, ourselves, and others. Through the lens of Deuteronomy and the Israelites entering the promised land, they discuss emotional maturity, stages of faith, self-worth, agency, and the power of living from love instead of fear. Tanya shares insights from her work as a relationship coach and from her own personal journey through divorce, healing, and remarriage. Together, Heather and Tanya unpack how transactional thinking impacts both spirituality and relationships, and how embracing our divine worth can create more peace, intimacy, and freedom in our lives. For more information about Tanya and for links to access all she has to offer, please click HERE! View on YouTube, go HERE. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.

May 5, 202639 min

280. The Wilderness, the Waiting, and the Promised Land with Kristen Smith

In today's episode Heather Rackham is joined by coach Kristen Smith for a new style of conversation that blends Come Follow Me scripture study with life coaching principles and emotional wellness tools. Together they explore the Israelites' journey through the wilderness in Numbers 11–14 and 20–24, drawing powerful parallels between ancient struggles and modern emotional challenges. Heather and Kristen discuss how focusing on what we've lost can keep us emotionally stuck, why perspective shapes our experience, and how healing old wounds can help us move toward our personal "promised land." They also dive into nervous system regulation, limiting beliefs, emotional reactivity, faith, and the healing power of Jesus Christ's Atonement. This episode is full of practical insights, spiritual reflections, and compassionate encouragement for anyone navigating growth, healing, or change. For more information about Kristen and for links to access all she has to offer, please click HERE! View on YouTube, go HERE. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.

April 28, 202635 min

279. Young Adults, You Don't Have to Have It All Figured Out with Tiffany Rhoton

In this episode, Heather Rackham sits down with young adult life coach Tiffany Rhoton to unpack the real struggles facing today's young adults—especially within the LDS community. From overwhelm and comparison to the pressure of "doing life right," Tiffany shares powerful mindset shifts that help young adults move forward with clarity, confidence, and peace. This conversation is a refreshing reminder that life isn't meant to be figured out all at once—and that happiness isn't waiting on the other side of a milestone. For more information about Tiffany and for links to access all she has to offer, please click HERE! View on YouTube, go HERE. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.

April 21, 202640 min

278. Lightening Your Invisible Load with Michelle Keil

So many women feel overwhelmed—but can't quite explain why. In this powerful conversation with coach Michelle Keil, we uncover the hidden weight of the "mental load" and why trying harder isn't the solution. Michelle introduces a surprisingly simple yet profound tool—doodling—that helps women step out of overthinking, reconnect with themselves, and make more intentional choices. If you've been carrying more than anyone can see, this episode will help you feel lighter, more aware, and deeply supported. For more information about Michelle and for links to access all she has to offer, please click HERE! View on YouTube, go HERE. Open Taps Reset HERE. Coupon Code for a free doodling class is "MOTHERLOAD" For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.

April 14, 202614 min

277. Regulating Your Nervous System Through the Power of Service with Heather Rackham

In this solo episode, Heather Rackham breaks down nervous system regulation in a simple, practical way—and introduces a powerful, often overlooked tool: service. While many strategies focus inward, Heather explores how shifting outward through meaningful connection can calm the body, reduce overwhelm, and deepen spiritual and emotional resilience. Blending science, personal insight, and faith-centered principles, this episode offers listeners a fresh perspective on regulation—not as eliminating hard emotions, but increasing our capacity to sit with them. Through intentional service, we can move from anxiety and disconnection into peace, purpose, and belonging. For more information about Heather and for links to access all she has to offer, please click HERE! View on YouTube, go HERE. Kindness counter: HERE Justserve: HERE America250: HERE For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.