Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is a relationship and sexuality coach specializing in helping LDS individuals and couples. She emphasizes the importance of normalizing sexual feelings and desires, particularly among youth. The discussion highlights the need for clear communication about intimacy, emotional infidelity, and gender roles within the Latter-day Saint community. Dr. Finlayson-Fife advocates for sexual agency and self-empowerment, encouraging individuals to bravely own their sexuality while fostering healthier relationships.
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Sexuality Is Spiritually Integrated
Sex is deeply integrated with morality and spirituality, not separate from them.
Fear-based messages about sexuality create false binaries and hinder healthy sexual integration.
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Normalize Youth Sexual Feelings
Normalize sexual feelings for youth as a natural and healthy developmental stage.
Encourage youth to take ownership of their sexuality with a self-authoring approach rather than shame or fear.
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Caretaking Frame Kills Passion
Framing women as caretakers of men's sexual needs kills passion in marriage for both spouses.
Women desire to be cared for, not only to care for their husbands during sex.
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Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is a Latter-day Saint relationship and sexuality coach with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. Her teaching and coaching focus on helping LDS individuals and couples create greater connection and passion in their emotional and sexual relationships.
In addition to her private practice, Dr. Finlayson-Fife has created five empowering and highly-reviewed online courses. Each course was designed to give LDS individuals and couples the tools requisite to creating healthier lives and stronger intimate relationships. Dr. Finlayson-Fife also offers many workshops and retreats where she teaches these life-changing principles in person.
Dr. Finlayson-Fife is a frequent guest on LDS-themed podcasts on the subjects of sexuality, relationships, mental health, and faith. She is also the creator and host of Room for Two, a popular sex and intimacy coaching podcast.
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Finlayson-Fife.com
Conversations with Dr. Jennifer
Room for Two
Dr. Finlayson-Fife's Online Courses
Dr. Finlayson-Fife's Workshops and Retreats
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In this podcast, Dr. Finlayson-Fife emphasizes the importance of normalizing sexual feelings and desires, especially among youth, and highlights the need for individuals to take ownership of their sexuality in a healthy and self-authoring manner. The conversation also addresses the complexities of sexual dynamics within marriages, shedding light on the impact of societal messages and gender roles on sexual relationships. The episode explores the concept of betrayal trauma and the nuances of sexual desire and fulfillment within relationships, offering insights into navigating differences and fostering a mutually satisfying connection. Additionally, the discussion touches on the role of Church leaders in addressing sexuality and promoting a more open and understanding approach to sexual intimacy within the Latter-day Saint community.
00:05:30 - Importance of Normalizing Sexual Feelings
00:15:37 - The Role of the Church in Healthy Sexual Development
00:25:43 - Addressing Sexuality in Adulthood
00:35:49 - Betrayal Trauma and Gender Dynamics in Relationships
00:44:18 - Gender Dynamics and Expectations in Leadership
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