Conversations with Dr. Jennifer
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is a sex and relationship expert who has been interviewed for hundreds of podcasts–and now you can access all the amazing content covering issues of faith, sexuality, integrity, belonging, and more right here on the interview archive!
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is an LDS 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.
The advice offered through any and all podcasts in which she is featured 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. 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.
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is an LDS 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.
The advice offered through any and all podcasts in which she is featured 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. 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.
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Jul 18, 2022 • 1h 10min
Overfunctioning, Competitiveness, and Superiority in Relationships
In this NEW podcast episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Rhonda Farr of The Intimacy Podcast (@rhondafarr_coaching) to discuss the impact of overfunctioning and feelings of superiority in marriage, and what couples can do to address the behaviors that are limiting the intimacy in their marriage.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about:
* The self-deceptions of an over-achiever (you might be surprised)
* Why you may feel the“need to be needed”
* Recognizing your false sense of control
* Dealing with powerlessness in your life
* How competition can creep into marriage.
* Wanting vs Desiring
In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife talks about the upcoming Art of Loving retreat for men. You can learn more about the retreat and get your ticket HERE.
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Jul 13, 2022 • 56min
Lessons from King David: Self-Deception, Honesty, and Spiritual Development
This NEW podcast episode is the recording of Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s presentation during a recent gospel study session hosted by Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought. This fascinating discussion focuses on the fall of King David and how each of us is still beloved by God, despite being vulnerable to our own hubris and self-deception.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about:
* The importance of self-confrontation
* The complexities of humanity
* Facing our darker selves
* Honesty
* Spiritual development
* Self-deception
* Marriage as a mechanism for growth
To learn more about Dialogue and participate in future gospel study sessions, click here: https://www.dialoguejournal.com/
Jul 8, 2022 • 47min
Women and The Church
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.
Jun 30, 2022 • 1h 5min
Coping with The Fallout After Betrayal || Room for Two Teaser!
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.
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Jun 29, 2022 • 47min
Faith, Integrity, and Spiritual Development
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.
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Jun 6, 2022 • 53min
How to Talk to Your Kids (and others!) About Sex
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.
May 25, 2022 • 40min
Workshops and Retreats
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!)
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May 16, 2022 • 59min
Healthy Sexual Development
**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
May 6, 2022 • 34min
Sex and Motherhood
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.
Apr 20, 2022 • 54min
Navigating a Midlife Crisis
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!
