Jacob Hess

Jacob Hess is a doctor of community psychology, mindfulness teacher and writer focused on exploring longer-term, more sustainable healing from depression. He has authored several books including “The Power of Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-day Saints.” He lives with his wife Monique and their four boys in Paradise, Utah.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Love is meant to change: 4 questions to help you find (or save) your happily ever after

By Jacob Hess

February 13, 2024 06:00 AM MST

When feelings ebb in your relationship, rather than signs of reconsidering, let them be signs to begin truly loving the human in front of you.

6 Min Read

How to Talk About Addiction in a Way That Everyone Can Relate

By Jacob Hess

March 27, 2020 12:30 PM MDT

As long as you’re talking with someone else speaking a common language, it’s easy to assume that the words you’re both using mean the same thing. But in the polarized atmosphere of America today, that has become less and less true about more and more words.

10 Min Read