Jennifer and her sister Carolyn Bever speak with Monica Packer of the About Progress podcast all about how to develop ourselves without perfectionism getting in the way! Listen to hear more about... - How Carolyn went from only being able to run down the block to qualifying for the Boston Marathon. - What parenting has taught Jennifer about herself and her own problematic perfectionism. - How to overcome fears of failure or discomfort. - The normalcy of perfectionism, the false ideas within it, ...
Jan 13, 2021•44 min
Are you dealing with betrayal trauma? Today we are reposting a popular podcast in which Dr. Finlayson-Fife talks with Scabs of Bloom For Women about... -Dishonesty in marriage. -Healing from marital betrayal. -How to move forward after a breach of trust. -What infidelity in marriage can show you about your spouse and yourself. -How you can become stronger in the face of betrayal. -How to rebuild trust. This episode was originally published in two parts but is being released today as one combined...
Jan 11, 2021•50 min
Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins colleague Natasha Helfer to discuss Dr. Schnarch's teachings and legacy. They take up -Differentiation theory and Dr. David Schnarch's impact in the field of therapy. -Differentiation and how it's related to strong relationships and a solid sense of self. -How to better manage anxiety within your relationship and family. -Common relational and sexual challenges facing those who have grown up in a religiously conservative culture. To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s ...
Jan 06, 2021•57 min
In honor of David Schnarch, professional colleague Dr. Dave Jenkins, interviews Dr. Finlayson-Fife about -How she came to find Dr. Schnarch's work -Personal growth that has come from her experience as a therapist and coach. -The value of seeking for truth even when it's disorienting. -How her practice has been influenced by Dr. David Schnarch's life and work. -The importance of differentiation in human development and creating peace within oneself and healthy relationships To learn more about Dr...
Jan 04, 2021•26 min
Talking to your kids about sex is a high anxiety experience for many parents! For LDS families with an LGBTQ child, it can be even more challenging. In this podcast episode, Allison from www.liftandlove.org and Jenie with Jenie Hunter Coaching talk with Dr. Finlayson-Fife about how to raise LGBTQ children and youth with a healthy sense of their sexuality and of their identity as a child of God. To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website , check out our Course Page , and tak...
Jan 01, 2021•46 min
In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife and Monica Tanner of the " On The Brighter Side " podcast talk about entrepreneurism and its impact on relationships. Jennifer and Monica discuss.. -Why it can be difficult to ask for support from a spouse when you have a meaningful ambition. -The challenges that entrepreneurs often confront in their intimate relationships, given the sacrifices and emotional demands of a creative endeavor. -How to maintain your sense of self in the midst of entrepreneurial dem...
Dec 21, 2020•31 min
In this podcast episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife talks with Dan Purcell of the Get Your Marriage On podcast . They discuss... -The 3 stages of sexual development, and how to bring your marriage to the next level. -The importance of fostering erotic energy in your relationship. -How to go from having sex to deep connection through love-making. 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. ...
Dec 21, 2020•44 min
In this conversation with Tony Overbay of the Virtual Couch podcast , Dr. Finlayson-Fife talks about living with a narcissistic spouse AND the frustrating pursuer-distancer dynamic common to many couples. Here are some of the specific things Dr. Finlayson-Fife addresses.... -How to function in a relationship when your spouse has narcissistic traits or tendencies. -Where you are vulnerable when living with or loving someone who won't self-confront or change. -How to make sense of and address the ...
Dec 14, 2020•56 min
Jody Moore of the Better Than Happy Podcast interviews Dr. Finlayson-Fife on the topic of Spiritual Maturity. They discuss.. -The importance of spiritual maturity and how to achieve it. -How to live life more honestly and in line with your integrity. -The process of approaching obedience with wisdom. -The true meaning of modesty and how to teach it wisely. -How perfectionism is a counterfeit virtue, and what real goodness looks like. -What the fruits of spiritual maturity are. To learn more abou...
Dec 07, 2020•41 min
In this popular three-part interview from 2012, Dr. Finlayson-Fife with the Mormon Mental Health podcast discusses her dissertation research on LDS women and sexuality. This is part 3 of Jennifer's first-EVER podcast appearance! Jennifer discusses the questions and findings of her research, looking at LDS women and the impact of a patriarchal religious structure on their peace with sexuality and sense of sexual agency. The third and final part of this conversation covers the following topics... ...
Dec 04, 2020•36 min
In this popular 2012 interview, Dr. Finlayson-Fife is interviewed by Natasha Helfer of the Mormon Mental Health podcast to discuss her dissertation research on LDS women and sexuality. This 3-part interview was Jennifer's first-EVER (and one of her most-listened-to) podcasts! Jennifer discusses the questions and findings of her research, looking at LDS women and the impact of a patriarchal religious structure on their peace with sexuality and sense of sexual agency. The second part of this uniqu...
Dec 02, 2020•46 min
In this 2012 interview, Dr. Finlayson-Fife is interviewed by Natasha Helfer of the Mormon Mental Health podcast to discuss her dissertation research on LDS women and sexuality. This 3 part interview was Jennifer's foray into podcast interviewing! Jennifer discusses the questions and findings of her research, look at LDS women and the impact of a patriarchal religious structure on their peace with sexuality and sense of sexual agency. This unique conversation delves deeply into Dr. Finlayson-Fife...
Nov 30, 2020•37 min
In this interview, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Dr. Cameron Staley , clinical psychologist and researcher, to discuss the topic of unwanted pornography use and how to address it. This podcast episode is for... -Those personally struggling with unwanted pornography use. -The spouse of someone who views pornography. -Anyone seeking to better understand and protect against unhealthy sexual behavior patterns. Watch this interview on YouTube by clicking HERE . To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s wor...
Nov 11, 2020•52 min
In her conversation with Felica Allen of " Find The Magic Podcast ", Dr. Finlayson-Fife addresses -How women can find authentic pleasure in sexuality. -How to forge meaningful happiness. -How to take deeper responsibility for your life To hear more from Dr. Finlayson-Fife on the topic of female sexuality, click HERE ! 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 In...
Nov 09, 2020•34 min
In this interview Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Courtney of the The Spa Trouve Podcast to talk about... Developing comfort with one's own sexuality. The importance of communicating honestly with a partner. What to do about painful of uncomfortable sex. And how to increase one's desire for sex. To hear more from Dr. Finlayson-Fife on the topic of female sexuality, click HERE ! To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website , check out our Course Page , and take a look at our upcoming...
Oct 27, 2020•42 min
Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Find Your Person Podcast to discuss the topic of singles, relationships, and sexuality! She address... What healthy boundaries during dating look like. The importance of sexual attraction in dating and marriage choice. How to "course correct" while dating and recommit to shared goals. Differences and similarities between male and female sexuality. How to foster healthy sexuality in a dating relationship while staying true to ideals such as the law of chastity. To hear mo...
Oct 22, 2020•50 min
Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Kami Banks of the Beyond Your Comfort Zone Podcast to discuss... How and why to invest in yourself The importance of differentiation and independence in being happy How to self-validate and gain greater confidence in who you are Learning from challenges 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 f...
Oct 21, 2020•45 min
In this podcast Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Sarah Bauer of the Art of Play to discuss ✔️What your feelings of resentment are trying to tell you ✔️How to foster greater self-respect ✔️How self-development will positively benefit all your relationships ✔️How to tap into your own desires 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 Gro...
Oct 09, 2020•34 min
Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Jeff and Sheldon of the Idea Gym podcast to talk about... ✔️ The foundational structure of an intimate marriage. ✔️ How to participate in a marriage where both partners thrive. ✔️ How to come to peace with our desires (both sexual and otherwise). ✔️ The importance of honesty with yourself and within your marriage in creating a peaceful partnership. ✔️ The difference between intimacy and validation. AND MORE! To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Websit...
Sep 30, 2020•42 min
In this podcast Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Monica Packer of the About Progress podcast to discuss -How to stop hating sex -How to make sense of your negative feelings towards physical intimacy. -The importance of sexual self-development in your personal confidence. -The importance of pleasure in living joyfully. AND MORE! 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 ...
Sep 25, 2020•35 min
Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Andy Proctor of the @morehappylife podcast to discuss… -How parents can better talk to their kids about sexuality and pleasure (without embarrassment). -The gift of human embodiment and sensuality. -How people who experience themselves as addicted to sex can take more control of their choices. -How to think about sexuality as a religious single person in a way that facilitates your well-being. To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website , check out o...
Sep 18, 2020•43 min
In this episodes, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Allan and Katie from the Marriage on a Tightrope podcast to discuss the topic of sexuality and garments in a mixed-faith marriage. This episode also includes discussion about... -Why we are often quick to judge others choices when they invalidate our own. -How and why we try to control or manipulate our spouse's beliefs or choices and how to better control ourselves (rather than others). -How to better respect integrity-based decisions, even when they d...
Sep 16, 2020•48 min
In this podcast episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife talks with Bree and Adam of the Better Me with BodyByBree podcast to do a couples' coaching session! During their conversation, Dr. Finlayson-Fife addresses -Differences/imbalances in desire between them -She exposes the implicit meaning frames between them that create resentment and undermine desire -She offers them a new way of thinking about their choices to create a sense of closeness and friendship -How to develop more confidence and courage in th...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Tamara K. Anderson of the “Stories of Hope in Hard Times” podcast to discuss -Self sufficiency -Overcoming self-doubt -Building self-confidence -Finding strength in trails and -Learning from the imperfections of life. Jennifer talks about her own experiences with self-doubt and suffering and the lessons she learned about herself, life, and God in the face of these challenging times. To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website , check...
Sep 02, 2020•50 min
Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins the Marriage On A Tightrope podcast to discuss the topic of mixed faith marriage! Jennifer addresses topics such as ✔️How you can find shared values and spiritual practices when one stops believing. ✔️How you can deal with condescension from family or friends about a spouse's shift in belief. ✔️How each person in the couple can handle the difference in belief maturely or tyrannically. To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website , check out our Course...
Aug 25, 2020•52 min
In this podcast episode Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Mike Frazier with Strong Men, Strong Marriages Podcast to talk about... -Female sexuality and desire. -Why you need to stop being “pathetic” :-) and what to do instead. -How to approach sex with your wife in a way that’s attractive and effective. -How to better take ownership of your own sexuality in a way that will bless your marriage. To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website , check out our Course Page , and take a look a...
Aug 19, 2020•45 min
In a conversation with Nate and Angilyn Bagley of the Mormon Marriages Podcast , Dr. Finlayson-Fife answers several questions sent in by listeners. QUESTION #1 My wife had a baby 6 months ago, and is afraid to have sex with me again. I've tried to get her to open up to me about what is going on, and why she is so anxious. I've let her dictate the pace of things so far, but if it were up to her, I'm not sure we'd ever have sex again. Before the baby, sex was a struggle for her. She was unsure of ...
Aug 19, 2020•46 min
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 G...
Jul 15, 2020•34 min
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 upco...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 35 min
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 Pag...
Jun 21, 2020•22 min
