Conversations with Dr. Jennifer

In this NEW episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife takes questions from her audience about desire dynamics and the unique challenges faced by both the higher-desire spouse and the lower-desire spouse. In the discussion Dr. Finlayson-Fife discusses how couples can work together to create a more collaborative dynamic and what to do if only one spouse is interested in addressing the desire discrepancy. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: * Difficult Conversations * Dealing with Disappointment * Accommodation vs Choosing * Power Struggles in Marriage * The Pursuer / Distancer dynamic * Addressing conflict with honesty and compassion If you would like to learn more about this topic, consider enrolling in Dr. Finlayson-Fife's Enhancing Sexual Intimacy course!

This podcast explores the meanings that impact our sexual experiences, the importance of freedom and choice, and the art of surrender/receiving. It also discusses how past experiences and societal messages can hinder sexual experiences and highlights the challenges faced by mothers of young children. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of embracing sexuality and changing perspectives on life and parenting.

Choosing to love with your whole heart means accepting the risk of disappointment, loss, and grief.  These difficult realities come in many forms throughout a lifetime—unmet expectations, unfulfilled hopes and dreams, shifts in belief, broken promises, illness, and ultimately, death.  Facing acute loss is a harrowing and sobering experience, in part because it wakes us up to just how little control we have over our circumstances. But being compassionate towards ourselves in the process and finding the courage to keep moving forward, even when the path is riddled with uncertainty and vulnerability, is a beautiful form of faith. When we take the disappointment and loss that life hands us and use our difficult experiences to become kinder, more compassionate people, we increase our ability to deeply cherish the good around us, and we increase our capacity for joy.  This NEW episode is the audio from a Q&A session that Dr. Finlayson-Fife hosted on the topic of loss and grief. During the conversation, Dr. Finlayson-Fife took questions about all different types of losses including miscarriage, death, broken promises, and frustrated expectations. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: * Intimacy after loss * Mixed-faith marriages  * Intimacy after miscarriage  * Finding the courage to reinvest in life after loss You can watch the full recording of this Q&A session HERE. You can learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife's new mini-courses HERE.  

Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Tammy Hill of the Live Your Why Podcast to discuss masculinity, sexual shame, performance anxiety, desire discrepancies, masturbation and pornography, erectile dysfunction, being tolerated vs. being received sexually, and creating more intimate relationships.

Dr. Finlayson-Fife, a relationship dynamics expert, and Anne Nelson, a relationship coach specializing in collaborative communication, unpack the hidden potential of conflict in relationships. They emphasize that disagreements can foster growth if addressed constructively. The discussion highlights the damaging instinct to resort to losing strategies and explores the importance of self-awareness and humility. They also touch on the unique challenges in conflict-avoidant marriages and stress the necessity of honesty for true intimacy.

A podcast explores the challenges and strategies for finding common ground in a mixed-faith marriage. It discusses the pain and isolation that can come with differences in beliefs, values, and religion. They emphasize the importance of understanding and empathizing with a partner's perspective and share advice on maintaining religious beliefs while keeping the marriage intact. The podcast also explores the negative effects of ego-driven defensiveness and the journey of transforming a relationship through acceptance. Additionally, it discusses the ups and downs of marriage, including the value of friendship and managing differences.

Join Dr. Finlayson-Fife and Thomas McConkie in a deep dive into embodiment, vulnerability, and mindfulness. They discuss embracing vulnerability for divine connection, accepting reality with compassion, and embodying mindfulness for transformation. Explore wholeness through brokenness, benefits of sensory fasting, and the essence of human life in silence.

Dr. Finlayson-Fife discusses differentiation theory and its powerful impact on personal growth and relational change. Topics include recognizing actions and stories, psychological maturity through differentiation, balancing individuality and partnership in relationships, understanding emotional enmeshment, and the positive impact of Dr. Finlayson-Fife's work.

**Download the Finlayson-Fife App HERE!** As distressing as midlife can feel sometimes, it's a season full of potential. It’s the time when, if all goes well, we start to realize that our attempts to earn our value and prove our lovability to others have been not only been exhausting, but also fruitless. It’s the time when we shift our focus from pleasing others to living in alignment with what we actually believe is best. And as a result, we make greater efforts to live in a way where we can feel at peace with ourselves, our choices, and the impact that our actions have on those around us. When we can see midlife for what it is, a period of soul-stretching and important growth, we will be able to better tolerate the inevitable ups and downs that come along with it. This NEW podcast episode is the recording of a live Q&A that Dr. Finlayson-Fife held for members of her Facebook Community. During the discussion, Dr. Finlayson-Fife took questions from the group about midlife and how we can navigate these often disillusioning middle years with clarity, wisdom, and hope. This conversation is also available on YouTube, you can watch it HERE. 

Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins the BrainSTOKE podcast to guide parents on fostering their child's self-authoring, establishing guardrails, and overcoming resentment. The hosts discuss coaching parents on self-authorship and personal authority. They explore raising independent children and balancing protection with autonomy. The importance of separating parental love from children's decisions is emphasized. Navigating the separation between parents and children and the concept of belonging versus fitting in is explored. They also discuss self-awareness, relationship advice, and favorite topics.