Conversations with Dr. Jennifer

In this NEW podcast episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Sherrae Phelps to discuss ways Latter-Day Saints can navigate this period of transition within the church with strength and integrity, and what we can do as individuals to contribute to the development of our community. Listen to the full episode to learn more about:   * Misunderstandings that interfere with equality in the church * The problem with prioritizing validation over integrity * How to move past feelings of resentment and anger * Mother-in-Heaven * Making room for growth in your life, marriage, and culture * Ways to encourage equality in your marriage and at church If you are interested in learning more, consider enrolling in Dr. Finlayson-Fife's Art of Desire course for women. 

This is a teaser episode of Room for Two, you can subscribe to the podcast HERE to listen to the full episode!  Several months ago, April overheard her husband Andy on a phone call with another woman in a sexually charged conversation. This discovery was just the tip of the iceberg and led to Andy’s disclosure of other sexually indulgent behavior that has taken place over the course of their 20-year marriage.  These disclosures shattered April’s perception of their relationship. She had believed their relationship was solid and at times still cannot wrap her mind around the fact that Andy was capable of this type of betrayal.  In this episode of Room for Two, Dr. Finlayson-Fife works with Andy and April to see how they each contributed to the marital dysfunction and, in particular, how Andy's dysfunction was expressed in deception and betrayal. She works with the couple to help them see what they can do to move forward, as well as bring more honesty and equality to their relationship. Listen in for a compelling conversation about: * One-up/one-down relationships * Honesty * Trustworthiness vs Trust  * Using conflict and disillusionment for growth This is the first episode in the Andy and April series. Be sure to subscribe to Room for Two to listen to the full episode and future episodes with April and Andy.

In this NEW podcast episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Matana of the Hope to Recharge podcast for a powerful discussion on faith, integrity, and spiritual development.  Listen to the full episode to learn more about:  *The gifts and challenges of belonging to a high-demand religion *Living with integrity when questioning your cultural or faith traditions  *Mixed-faith marriages *Navigating religious questions *Desire and sexuality   *Making room for growth in your life, marriage, and culture Resources: In this episode, Jennifer and Matana discuss both The Art of Desire online course and Jennifer's Room for Two podcast.

In this NEW podcast episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins the hosts of the Bless the Refreshments Podcast to discuss why talking about sex with our kids and spouses can be so difficult and what we can do to reduce our own anxiety about sexuality. Listen to the full episode to learn more about:  * Dismantling the myth that sexuality and spirituality are incompatible * The problems that anxiety and fear of sexuality can create for ourselves and our children * How to be a good mentor to your kids from birth to adulthood * Age-appropriate conversations to have with your children about sexuality * The importance of "seeking first to understand" If you are interested in learning more and can't attend the webinar series, consider enrolling in Dr. Finlayson-Fife's self-paced How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex online course! You can enroll today by clicking HERE.

In this episode of Marriage on a Tightrope, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Kattie Mount to discuss the many incredible in-person workshops and retreats she will be hosting this year. If you've ever been curious about attending an in-person event with Dr. Finlayson-Fife, you are going to love this episode! Listen to learn more about:  * Why in-person events are such a powerful way to learn the principles taught by Dr. Finlayson-Fife * What you can expect if you attend an in-person retreat alone or with your spouse * If retreats are appropriate for post-Mormons and couples in mixed-faith marriages  * A breakdown of the material covered during each of Dr. Finlayson-Fife's upcoming retreats  * The stages of sexual development (why sex gets better with age!)

**Only a few tickets remain for Dr. Finlayson-Fife's How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex webinar! Click HERE to learn more!** It can be difficult to know how to best approach the topic of sexuality with your children, especially if this wasn't modeled well by our own parents. In this conversation with Michelle Larson of Uplift for Kids, Dr. Finlayson-Fife discusses what parents can do to facilitate the healthy sexual development of their children throughout every stage of development. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: Facilitating children's sexual integrity Important messaging to offer children about sexuality Giving children a sense of ownership over their bodies Normalizing sexual development, including curiosity and exploration The connection between anxiety and compulsivity Tips for parents who aren't comfortable yet with their own sexuality

Many of us inherited meanings about sexuality from our families and culture that have actually inhibited our sexual desire. In this podcast episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Rachel Nielson from the 3 in 30 podcast to discuss these restrictive meaning frames and how we can shift our mindset to make room for more desire and a more fulfilling sexual relationship.  Listen to the episode to learn more about:  * Sexual accelerators and brakes * Women's sexual capacity  * How to shift meaning frames that inhibit desire If you would like to learn more about this topic, enroll in Dr. Finlayson-Fife's Art of Desire course for women! This powerful course is perfect for any woman who wants to gain a better understanding of desire and its important relationship to personal development. 

In this NEW podcast episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Sherrae Phelps for a powerful discussion about the often disillusioning middle years of life, and what we can do to remain hopeful, engaged, and productive during this phase of our development.  Listen to the full episode to learn more about:  * Coping with the disillusionment that comes during middle age  * Coping with loss and the finiteness of life  * Stoicism  * Metabolizing regret * Finding purpose in the mundane and routine.  * Finding your spark and a sense of meaning Show Notes: Click HERE to learn more about our upcoming retreats! 

This NEW podcast episode is the recording of a recent Facebook live where Dr. Finlayson-Fife addressed the gift of men's sexuality and took questions from Facebook group members about masculinity, hierarchy, pornography, and more!  Listen to the full episode to learn more about:  * Pornography * The distinction between a coping mechanisms and self-regulation  * Mature masculinity * One-up/one-down dynamics * Creating more intimate relationships If you found this podcast episode helpful, you would LOVE taking Dr. Finlayson-Fife's The Art of Loving course for men! In this course, Dr. Finlayson-Fife will be unpacking the damaging messages our culture has offered to men about masculinity and sexuality and then discussing how men can move forward and create a healthier relationship with themselves, a more balanced relationship with their sexuality, and a more fulfilling sexual connection with their spouse. You can learn more about this course HERE.

This is part two of the interview Monica Packer of About Progress conducted with Carolyn Bever & Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife to discuss parenting perfectionistic children.  Listen to learn more about...  - How to define your role as a parent - Shifting the value from external sources to one’s internal courage - More tips on parenting your perfectionistic child - And more... Click here get your ticket to the live How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex Course!  To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website, check out our Course Page, and take a look at our upcoming Events. You can also follow Dr. Finlayson-Fife on Instagram or join her FREE Facebook Group for greater access to her insights. The advice offered through Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s Podcasts is educational and informational in nature and is provided only as general information.  It is not meant to establish a therapist-patient relationship or offer therapeutic advice, opinion, diagnosis treatment or to establish a standard of care.  Although Dr. Finlayson-Fife is a trained psychotherapist, she is not functioning in the role of a licensed therapist during these sessions, but rather using her training to inform these sessions.  Thus, the content is not intended to replace independent professional judgment.  The content is not intended to solicit clients or patients, and should not be relied upon as medical or psychological advice of any kind or nature whatsoever.  The information provided through the Content should not be used for diagnosing or treating a mental health problem or disease.  The information contained in these communications is not comprehensive and does not include all the potential information regarding the subject matter, but is merely intended to serve as one resource for general and educational purposes.