

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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jul 15, 2020 • 34min
How to Choose More Happiness
In Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s sixth podcast with About Progress, they discuss the notion of agency and choices and how taking responsibility for our choices impacts our happiness and peace of mind. This episode gives lots of examples of making choices within specific relational realities.
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.
www.Finlayson-Fife.com
This episode was originally aired on April 24th 2019.
You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and Stitcher.

Jun 24, 2020 • 1h 35min
Sexuality and Modesty Discourse in LDS Culture
Dan Wotherspoon, host of "Mormon Matters" interviews Dr. Finlayson-Fife and Natasha Helfer Parker about the messaging around modesty and sexuality and how to teach our sexual values most productively.
Topics that come up during this discussion include:
Modesty
Rape culture
The rhetoric we use in the church surrounding modesty.
How to talk to young women about modesty.
To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website, check out our Online Course Page, and take a look at our upcoming Events. You can also follow Dr. Finlayson-Fife on Instagram, YouTube, or join her FREE Facebook Group for greater access to her insights.
www.Finlayson-Fife.com
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and Stitcher.

Jun 21, 2020 • 22min
Obedience and Integrity
Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Sherrae Phelps to talk about the topic of obedience. They discuss questions such as…
-When is it good to yield to the authority of another?
-What is the difference between the choice to comply based in moral courage vs. obedience that is dangerous?
-What is the risk in valuing obedience as an inherent virtue, and how do we reconcile the value of humility with moral responsibility?
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.
www.Finlayson-Fife.com
This episode was originally aired on July 21, 2019.
You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and Stitcher.
The advice offered through Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s Podcast Archive 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.

Jun 18, 2020 • 57min
Men and Intimacy
In a conversation with Rhonda Farr of The Intimacy Podcast, Dr. Finlayson-Fife talks about...
False cultural ideas that many men internalize about sexuality.
How to manage desire differences and a spouse's refusal without anger or withdrawal.
How to approach sexuality when a spouse has experienced sexual trauma.
A sneak peek into what will be taught in the Men’s Sexuality course (COMING THIS FALL)!
To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website, check out our Online Course Page, and take a look at our upcoming Events. You can also follow Dr. Finlayson-Fife on Instagram, YouTube, or join her FREE Facebook Group for greater access to her insights.
www.Finlayson-Fife.com
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and Stitcher.

Jun 17, 2020 • 38min
Defining Ourselves Through External Influences
In a conversation with life coach Heather Frazier of Pivot Parenting Podcast, Dr. Finlayson-Fife talks about...
Why we measure ourselves by external things.
How to be true to yourself.
How to foster integrity and confidence in your children.
To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website, check out our Online Course Page, and take a look at our upcoming Events. You can also follow Dr. Finlayson-Fife on Instagram, YouTube, or join her FREE Facebook Group for greater access to her insights.
www.Finlayson-Fife.com
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and Stitcher.

Jun 4, 2020 • 59min
Ask a Mormon Sex Therapist Part 31 - Live
In a conversation with Nate and Angilyn Bagley of the Mormon Marriages Podcast, Dr. Finlayson-Fife answers several questions sent in by listeners.
Dr. Finlayson-Fife answers questions relating to…
Depression and sexual arousal.
Loss of attraction for a spouse.
Sexuality and desire during pregnancy.
Fantasy as a form of intimate connection.
Making sense of the practice of polygamy and how the theology can impact intimacy in modern marriages.
This episode was recorded via a Facebook Live. Watch the video recording of this episode HERE.
To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website, check out our Online Course Page, and take a look at our upcoming Events. You can also follow Dr. Finlayson-Fife on Instagram, YouTube, or join her FREE Facebook Group for greater access to her insights.
www.Finlayson-Fife.com
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and Stitcher.
To learn more about Mormon Marriages click Here.

May 25, 2020 • 43min
The Psychology of Men's Sexuality
In a conversation with clinical psychologist Zac Rhodenizer of The Psychology Of Podcast, Dr. Finlayson-Fife talks about the the psychology of male sexuality.
Dr. Finlayson-Fife covers topics like...
What women have a hard time understanding about male sexuality.
What men have a hard time understanding about male sexuality.
How to respond to sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction, and performance anxiety, etc.).
Understanding the male lower desire partner.
To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website, check out our Online Course Page, and take a look at our upcoming Events. You can also follow Dr. Finlayson-Fife on Instagram, YouTube, or join her FREE Facebook Group for greater access to her insights.
www.Finlayson-Fife.com
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and Stitcher.

May 14, 2020 • 1h 15min
How to Own Your Highest Desires
In a conversation with Makenzie VanWinkle of the "My Audience Is Me" Podcast, Dr. Finlayson-Fife talks about what it looks like to live your life from your highest desires.
Dr. Finlayson-Fife covers topics like...
Why it’s important to lean into our desires.
The difference between desire from the best in ourselves vs. the worst in ourselves.
How people pleasing can negatively impact your relationship and peace of mind.
What a life led by your higher desires might look like and how to get there.
To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website, check out our Online Course Page, and take a look at our upcoming Events. You can also follow Dr. Finlayson-Fife on Instagram, YouTube, or join her FREE Facebook Group for greater access to her insights.
www.Finlayson-Fife.com
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and Stitcher.

May 6, 2020 • 1h 9min
Interfaith Relationships & Faith Crisis During Marriage
In this discussion with Sarah Mendenhall of the Sitting Down With Sarah Podcast, Dr. Finlayson-Fife responds to questions such as…
What are the stages that couples go through when facing a faith challenge?
Can you arrive at shared values in a mixed-faith relationship?
Can you live in two different paradigms of belief and still be friends and good parents?
How can you talk to your kids about a parent's faith transition?
How can you teach your children shared values when each parent believes differently?
How can you find the courage to love in the face of difference?
To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website, check out our Online Course Page, and take a look at our upcoming Events. You can also follow Dr. Finlayson-Fife on Instagram, YouTube, or join her FREE Facebook Group for greater access to her insights.
www.Finlayson-Fife.com
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and Stitcher.

May 4, 2020 • 39min
Self-development for Men - Part 2
In part two of of her discussion with Matt Davis of Steelyard Academy Podcast, Dr. Finlayson-Fife addresses the following topics...
Taking greater responsibility for yourself.
Finding greater meaning and purpose in your life.
How to better measure success and happiness.
Understanding sex as a powerful form of communication.
To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website, check out our Online Course Page, and take a look at our upcoming Events. You can also follow Dr. Finlayson-Fife on Instagram, YouTube, or join her FREE Facebook Group for greater access to her insights.
www.Finlayson-Fife.com
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and Stitcher.