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Conversations with Dr. Jennifer

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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.
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Episodes

Developing Selfhood

In this podcast episode Dr. Finlayson-Fife addresses the question: How does one develop a solid sense of self within groups that celebrate "selflessness" as a feminine virtue? Christy Crowe Hughes interviews Dr. Finlayson-Fife on the topic of women, selfhood, and moral development, referencing Carol Gilligan’s Stage Development Theory. 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. Fi...

Nov 29, 20191 hr 14 min

Can You Choose Love?

The Mormon Channel Daily interviews Dr. Finlayson-Fife on love and how to make your marriage better. 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 May 28, 2016. You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcas...

Nov 27, 201914 min

Women's Sexuality, Desire, Pornography, and Talking to Our Kids About Sex

In this episode, Jody Moore interviews Dr. Finlayson-Fife about women's sexuality and desire, pornography and talking to our kids about sex . 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 October 10th 2016. You can also listen to ...

Nov 26, 201931 min

Virtue, Passion, and Owning Your Desire

In this interview with Nate Bagley from the Loveumentary , Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife talks about the following topics: how a patriarchal view of sex can be damaging to your relationship, why it's important to take ownership of your own desires and your own sexuality, helpful tips for experiencing orgasm, and how good sex takes lots of practice. 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 fo...

Nov 25, 201953 min

The Law of Chastity - Shame Free

Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Jody Moore for a discussion about how to teach our kids about their sexuality and the law of chastity without inviting shame, with children from infancy through the young adult years. 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...

Nov 22, 201944 min

Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife - Therapist, Counselor, Mormon

In this episode, Latter Day Lives Podcast host Sean Rapier interviews Dr. Finlayson-Fife about her journey discovering worth and strength as a woman in the church. They also talk about the marriage, intimacy and issues facing today’s LDS couples. 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 insight...

Nov 21, 201950 min

Developing a Relationship With Your Sexuality and Desire

In an interview with Rhonda Farr , an LDS sexual intimacy coach, Dr. Finlayson-Fife discusses the importance of developing one’s relationship with one’s own sexuality and desire. Rhonda Farr and Dr. Finlayson-Fife talk about how understanding the parts of yourself that you don't currently love, can actually lead you to find greater confidence. You can also listen to this interview on YouTube . To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website , check out our Course Page , and take...

Nov 20, 201947 min

The Higher Desire Partner

In this episode, the Marriage Laboratory interviews Dr. Finlayson-Fife in an episode focusing on the high desire partner in a sexual relationship. “This can be a tricky position to be in because you can feel very stuck and powerless to improve your situation. Manipulating, coercing, and pressuring may get you what you want in the short term, but have lots of negative consequences in a relationship.” To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website , check out our Course Page , an...

Nov 19, 201932 min

Sexuality and Healthy Marriage Relationships

In this podcast episode, Greg Reynolds from the Marriage Mastery Podcast speaks with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife about the importance of healthy sexual expression in marriage. They touch on topics such as the differences in male and female sexuality and how to create a happy relationship in which both members can thrive. 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...

Nov 18, 201949 min

Help! I Want to Change My Spouse!

In a new " About Progress " Podcast episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife talks with Monica Packer about our fruitless efforts to change a loved one, and what productive choices you can make instead! "It's easy to take out your anger on a spouse. It's much harder to tolerate addressing hard things, that destabilize both of you, and stay on it long enough to solve it.” -Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website , check out our Course Page , and take a look...

Nov 14, 201923 min

LDS Conceptions of Motherhood

In this podcast episode, Dan Wotherspoon from Mormon Matters Podcast , Chelsea Fife, Chelsea Strayer, and Dr. Finlayson-Fife discuss Mormonism’s messages about motherhood. 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 August 30th ...

Nov 12, 20191 hr 44 min

Ask a Mormon Sex Therapist Part 29 - LIVE

In this first ever LIVE recording of an Ask a Mormon Sex Therapist podcast episode Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins the Mormon Marriages team to address the following questions… Question # 1 - “My wife and I are trying to conceive. This is one of the most stressful times of my life, and stress is a major anti-aphrodisiac for me. How do I confront the pressure to perform?” Question # 2 - "My wife has a “fun” sexual past with her high school boyfriends. Before we dated she had shared too many of those exp...

Nov 06, 201940 min

Cognitive Dissonance and Faith Transition

In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins A Thoughtful Faith Podcast to discuss the topic of cognitive dissonance and faith transition. 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 . www.Finlayson-Fife.com This episode was originally aired on February 25th 2013....

Nov 05, 20191 hr 20 min

Dealing With a Pornography Disclosure

In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Natasha Helfer Parker from Mormon Sex Info to discuss the topic of how to best handle a pornography disclosure within a couple system. 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 . www.Finlayson-Fife.com This episode was originally aired on June 10th 2019....

Nov 05, 20191 hr 19 min

Ask a Mormon Sex Therapist Part 28 - LIVE

In this first ever LIVE recording of an Ask a Mormon Sex Therapist podcast episode Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins the Mormon Marriages team to talk about… The story of what inspired Dr. Finlayson-Fife to dedicate her education and career to helping LDS women and couples improve their relationships and their lives. Two questions are answered, both asked by women: Question ONE addresses the cultural pressure to suppress sexuality and how to overcome it. Because the stereotype of a good LDS woman seems t...

Oct 22, 201954 min

Ask a Mormon Sex Therapist Part 27

The Ask a Mormon Sex Therapist podcast series has moved from Rational Faiths to Mormon Marriages with Nate and Angilyn Bagley . In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife covers topics such as managing different levels of desire and premature ejaculation. 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 . www.Finlayson-Fife.com This episode was originally aired on August 14th, 2019....

Oct 21, 201941 min

Overcoming Painful or Uncomfortable Sex

In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife talks with Buffy Stinchfield from the Birth Ready and Beyond Podcast , all about how to overcome the issue of painful or uncomfortable sex. 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 ....

Oct 03, 201923 min

Modesty

In this podcast episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife chats with Michelle Stevenett from the Mind. Body. Boss. Podcast all about modesty. They cover topics like how to teach modesty and what modesty is and is not. 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 ....

Oct 02, 201942 min

On Women and Sexuality

Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife joins Tony Overbay on his podcast, The Virtual Couch , to talk about the challenges around sexuality that women (and men) face growing up in a faith-based culture. 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 ....

Sep 30, 201959 min

Partner Desirability and High/Low Desire Dynamics

In this podcast episode with Tony Overbay , Dr. Finlayson-Fife discusses what to do if you no longer find your partner physically attractive, as well as how to communicate in a relationship where one partner has a high desire for intimacy and one has a low desire. She also engages in a discussion about how to deal with deception within a relationship (ex. pornography or infidelity). To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website , check out our Online Course Page , and take a l...

Sep 30, 201938 min

Keys To Marriage Relationships That Last

In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife talks with Chanelle Neilson from the Moms Who Know Podcast about keys to a healthy marriage and intimate relationship. Her focus on changing oneself rather than one’s spouse is a powerful way to really improve a marriage. 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 ....

Sep 27, 201952 min

Body Image

In this podcast episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife chats with Michelle Stevenett from the Mind. Body. Boss Podcast about body image. They cover topics like fostering self-compassion, feeling at peace with our bodies, and how body image impacts relationships. 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 in...

Sep 27, 201940 min

Why You Need to Know Who You Are (& How)

Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is back with another interview with Monica Packer from the About Progress Podcast . Monica interviews Jennifer addressing the importance of self-development (developing our gifts and capacities) to forge a stronger sense of self. Listen in to hear why knowing who you are and developing who you are is vital for growth and happiness, and how to start working on developing yourself through this knowledge. To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website ,...

Sep 26, 201946 min

Healthy Perspectives On Sexuality

Bill Reel, host of Mormon Discussions , interviews Dr. Finlayson-Fife about healthy sexuality in a LDS context. 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 .

Sep 26, 201958 min

Single Moms Thriving

In this episode, Molly from Divorced Mormon Mom Podcast interviews Dr. Finlayson-Fife and discusses the challenges of being a divorced, faithful Mormon who is committed to keeping covenants and also has experienced a sexual relationship before. Molly asks about common concerns and questions including fears with sex, complexities of dating after divorce, and sexual compatibility. To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our website , check out our course page , and take a look at our ...

Sep 26, 201950 min

Improving Your Love Life By Loving Your Body

Monica Packer from the About Progress Podcast interviews Dr. Finlayson-Fife about body image and gaining greater self confidence. 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 ....

Sep 26, 201950 min

"Get Over Yourself" - When Perfectionism Undermines Your Development, Relationships, And Peace Of Mind

Have you ever heard the saying, "I am my own worst enemy?" If you've thought or said that about yourself, then this episode is for you. (And if you haven't, then this episode is also for you.) All of us carry the innate tendency to mask our own humanity--our flaws--from those we love. Doing so actually inhibits our growth, creates tension in our relationships, and leads to inner turmoil. The only way to get over all that is to get over ourselves. Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, being interviewed on...

Sep 26, 201943 min

Approval-Seeking VS. Goodness

Monica Packer from the About Progress Podcast interviews me on the topic of Goodness- --How creating goodness is different from approval-seeking, as well as perspectives on how to develop and discern what is good when faced with real and imagined pressures. Jennifer also offers how to live up to our core desires, more fully cultivate our gifts, and better tolerate the internal and external push-back we may experience as we develop true goodness within ourselves and in our lives. This interview i...

Sep 26, 201944 min

The Perils of Perfectionism

Monica Packer of the About Progress Podcast asks Dr. Finlayson-Fife for her thoughts on perfectionism, how to make sense of it, and how to overcome it. 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 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 , S...

Sep 26, 201955 min

Why the Sex Talk is More Than Just a Talk

Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife joins Lindsay Aerts from The Mom Show on KSL Radio to discuss how to create a culture of openness around sex and sexuality so your kids will be more likely to adopt healthy views of their own. And don't worry if you have older kids, Dr. Fife says it's never too late to start implementing healthy attitudes around sex, or repairing any well-intended missteps. To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our website , check out our course page , and take a look a...

Sep 24, 201938 min
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