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Social media companies make money when we stay on their platforms. They make money when we click, scroll, comment, argue, share, react, and come back to see what happened while we were gone. The algorithm is constantly learning what gets our attention, and unfortunately, the things that get our attention are often the things that make us angry, afraid, fascinated, jealous, or upset. The Lindsay Clancy case has all of those ingredients.

I have a message for the therapists and moms who are struggling under the weight of this case: anyone who may be anxious about what it might mean for our profession, or for women’s rights, if there’s a patriarchal backlash around the idea that women are hysterical, dangerous creatures who can snap at any moment, and therefore need to be protected from ourselves through things like constant surveillance or involuntary commitment.

There are a lot of reasons to get out of the house this week and next. Some people traveled or found places to gather and watch the FIFA World Cup. Others are watching Christopher Nolan's Odyssey with their friends and family to witness its rich themes on the sanctity of humanity's bonds, or what we owe each other (yes, I'm a big nerd and a bigger fan of the director). Here in Utah and across much of the Intermountain West, Pioneer Day is right around the corner: a holiday that, depending on your story, might mean parades, pie and ice cream, family reunions, fireworks, or maybe just trying to avoid State Street.

Only in March 2026, researchers published the first complete three-dimensional map of the clitoral nervous system. Think about that for a moment. For nearly three decades, medicine has had a comparable map of the nerves of the penis. But only this year did scientists produce the first detailed 3D map of the clitoris—an organ whose sole known biological function is pleasure. Researchers hope this new understanding will improve pelvic surgery, sexual function, and women's health.

Clients navigating LDS faith transitions may be grieving the loss of a community while trying to preserve family relationships. Others are exploring life after leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daySaints. Some still consider themselves active members but are wrestling with difficult questions about belief, identity, or belonging. Many identify somewhere in between—as nuanced believers, post-Mormon, ex-Mormon, or simply "Mormon-ish."

As the Fourth of July approaches, many of us may be looking forward to time with family, barbecues, fireworks, and community celebrations. But for others, especially those who grew up in or currently live in the Intermountain West, or who have a background in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), the holiday may bring up more than nostalgia.