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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

Embracing Your Sexuality

In this NEW podcast, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Dana Dodini of the "From the Mouths of Babes" podcast (@fromthemouthsofbabespodcast) to discuss how women can take claim of their lives and desires and how doing so will help them embrace their God-given sexuality. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: * Overcoming "Good Girl" Syndrome * Claiming your identity, sexuality, and desires * Challenging cultural ideals of femininity and masculinity * Transitioning from accommodation to ownership ...

Aug 25, 202149 min

How Hierarchies Undermine Happiness

In this NEW podcast episode Dr. Finlayson-Fife talks with Makenzie VanWinkle of My Audience is Me to discuss feminism, patriarchy and hierarchies. Listen to learn more about... - How hierarchies create suffering in humanity - Patriarchy in the church, what it looks like, and why it undermines both men and women - A view of God that keeps us from corrupting our internal compass - How to come to know God and goodness for ourselves To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website , ...

Aug 17, 202158 min

Understanding Infidelity

In this NEW podcast episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Andrea Giles of the "Heal From Infidelity Podcast" for a candid discussion about infidelity and the opportunity it provides for growth within ourselves. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: * Common misconceptions about infidelity * The important distinction between trust, forgiveness, and trustworthiness * Honestly confronting your role in a problematic marriage * The link between sexuality, desire, and freedom * Using crisis to s...

Aug 11, 202147 min

Equality in Marriage

Amanda Louder of the Sex for Saints podcast interviewed Dr. Finlayson-Fife to discuss equality in marriage. Listen to hear more about... - The one up & one down position in various areas of marriage - How to truly choose your spouse - How to create equality in marriage - How to grow beyond self-suppression and validation seeking To learn more about Amanda Louder and her work visit her website . To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website , check out our Course Page , and...

Aug 03, 202135 min

Wisdom for Mid-Singles

Dr. Finlayson-Fife joined Jeff and Cathy of Love In Later Years (LILY) to discuss sexuality for mid singles. Listen to learn more about... - Integrity based choices regarding your sexuality following divorce - A discussion about sexuality following divorce - How to discuss sexuality when dating as a mid single - Honestly addressing your role in your relationship challenges Hear more from LILY Pod here . To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website , check out our Course Page ...

Jul 29, 202158 min

Modesty and Moderation

This episode is the audio from a Facebook live that Dr. Finlayson-Fife hosted on the topic of modesty. Listen to learn more about: - The true meaning of modesty - Modesty as a function of self-respect - Unhelpful messages we unwittingly give to men, women, boys and girls about modesty - Helpful messages to replace those harmful narratives 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....

Jul 22, 202154 min

Be Anxiously Engaged in a Good Cause

Brexton Bennett of the Rise by Lifting Others podcast interviewed Dr. Finlayson-Fife about becoming the respected therapist she is today. Listen to hear more about... - Losing the idea of the “correct path” and a more helpful idea to replace it - How stepping into a paradigm you don’t totally agree with can lead to growth - Tools for getting through the lows in professional life - Common pitfalls in marriage that start when you are newlywed To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit ou...

Jul 12, 202156 min

Beauty

Dr. Finlayson-Fife joined Heather Frazier of the Pivot Parenting podcast to discuss our attitudes towards physical beauty and how to talk to your kids about these topics. Listen to learn more about... - How children are incredibly adept mind mappers and why that matters - Internalized ideas of beauty and where they come from - The natural tendency to compare ourselves and others - How we are in relationship with our body and sexuality Learn more about Heather Frazier and Pivot parenting on her w...

Jul 07, 202151 min

Owning Your Spirituality

Dr. Finlayson-Fife and Heather Rackman of the Latter-day Life Coaches discuss honesty, truth, faith and where they all intersect in this episode about owning your spirituality. Listen to hear more about... - Developing into a person who is less dependent on validation - Choosing to stay in the church - The moral impact of each human being To see more work from the Latter-day Life Coaches visit their Website . To hear more from Dr. Finlayson-Fife about spiritual development click here. To learn m...

Jul 01, 202134 min

Engage in the Process | Part 2

This is part two of Dr. Finlayson-Fife's interview with Unashamed Unafraid . Listen to learn more about... - Integrating our God given sexuality - Spiritual development - Raw honesty with yourself, God and your spouse To learn more about Unashamed Unafraid and learn more about the course scholarships visit their website . 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 o...

Jun 21, 202133 min

Engage in the Process | Part 1

Dr. Finlayson-Fife joined Steve and James of the Unashamed Unafraid Podcast to discuss honesty and being fully human. Spoiler alert...the path is not perfectionism! Listen to this episode to learn more about... - Men’s sexuality - How your choices can expose the immature systems operating within yourself and your marriage - Engaging in the human process of creating a moderate relationship the the pleasures in our life To learn more about Unashamed Unafraid and learn more about the course scholar...

Jun 14, 202141 min

Belonging and Boundaries

Dr. Finlayson-Fife was interviewed on the Faith Matters podcast to discuss the tension between boundaries and belonging when it comes to returning to in-person church following the pandemic. Listen to learn more about... - How integrity allows us to hold the tension between belonging and boundaries - Differentiation theory - Wise choices and boundaries around participation in the church - How to create genuine connection within our ward families by bringing a deeper sense of honesty - How self-d...

Jun 07, 202147 min

Sexual Sense of Self in Motherhood

Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife spoke in the online I Am Mom summit in March 2019 about the common misconceptions and false beliefs that can undermine sexual identity and desire for mothers. Listen to this recording to learn more about: - Maintaining a sense of self in motherhood - Challenging the message that to be a good mother you must needless and wantless - Questions to ask yourself to strengthen your partnership and sexual relationship To learn more about the I Am Mom Summit visit their Websit...

Jun 01, 202122 min

Navigating Differences with Integrity

Dr. Finlayson-Fife was interviewed by Sherrae Phelps of the Ten Thousand Hours of Writing project to discuss differences in marriage and how to navigate them. Listen to here more about... - The difficulty of navigating differences, especially religious differences, in marriage. - Self-indulgence vs self-definition. - The paradox and tension of marriage. - How to determine with integrity if a difference is too big for the marriage. - How we choose to navigate difference may matter more than the d...

May 24, 202153 min

Developing Intimacy

Dr. Finlayson-Fife joined Shane and Jason of the Sprinkled With Hope podcast to discuss sexuality, intimacy and hope. Listen to hear more about... - A distinction between sex and intimacy - How to develop a capacity for intimacy - A positive strategy to use talking to your children about their sexuality - Advice for newlyweds as they begin their sexual relationship - Hope and encouragement for meaningful love and intimacy in your life To learn more about Shane and Jason visit their Website . To ...

May 18, 202135 min

The Sex Talk We All Deserve

Dr. Finlayson-Fife had a fun and educational conversation with Rosemary Card of the Q.More Podcast where they covered questions we all have about sex. Listen to learn more about... - Integrating your sexuality regardless of what stage of life you are in - The process of self and sexual development - Intimacy and communication - Questions and discussions to help newlyweds navigate their new sexual relationship To learn more about Rosemary Card and the Q.More Podcast visit their Website or Instagr...

May 12, 202129 min

Sexuality After Betrayal

Dr. Finlayson Fife joined Geoff Steurer of From Crisis to Connection to discuss reclaiming your sexuality after betrayal in your marriage. Listen to learn more about: - Reclaiming your individual sexuality after betrayal - The development opportunities afforded by crisis in your relationship - How anchoring in one’s sense of self enhances your relationship to your spouse - The courage required to love To learn more about Geoff Steurer and his work, visit his website or find him on Instagram . To...

Apr 28, 202148 min

Tolerating Dissent

Dr. Finlayson-Fife was interviewed on the Mormon Land podcast about Natasha Helfer's membership disciplinary hearing due to her public stances on masturbation, same-sex marriage and pornography. They discuss these topics as well as the potential effects of Natasha's hearing on mental health professionals and members alike. To learn more about the Mormon Land podcast visit their Website . To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website , check out our Course Page , and take a loo...

Apr 24, 202132 min

Parenting and Self-Definition

Dr. Finlayson-Fife had an honest and empathetic conversation with Kimberlee & Alisha from The Clarity Call about raising children with special needs and the opportunities for self-definition in the face of a difficult reality. Listen to learn more about... - Productive vs. unproductive discomfort. - How to find rejuvenation in your marital and sexual relationship when in the midst of parenting children with special needs. The Clarity Call Instagram To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s wo...

Apr 20, 202157 min

The Divine Feminine

Dr. Finlayson-Fife's Instagram Live with vocal artist and songwriter Jenn Blosil was so incredible that we made it even easier to access through the podcast archive! This interview is as fun as it is powerful and is a must-listen for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of the divine feminine and female sexuality! Listen to the full recording to learn more about: Sexual energy and what a powerful creative force it can be for all of us The role of sexual energy in creative efforts The ...

Apr 12, 202140 min

Growth Through Crisis

Barbara Zabawa of the Lemon Spark podcast interviewed Dr. Finlayson-Fife about the journey that led her to the career she has today. Listen to hear more about: - Experiences in Jennifer’s life that led her to her career - Your ability to change your circumstances. - Two types of “sparks” that can lead to growth Lemon Spark Instagram 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. Finla...

Apr 05, 202125 min

How Personal Freedom Impacts Sex Drive

In this interview Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Valerie Hamaker of the Voices About Living podcast to discuss a case study. Listen to hear more about the following topics: - How a female world champion athlete’s childhood experience eventually impacted her sexual relationship with her husband. - Women’s sexual health - Belonging to yourself and to others and the interplay with eros energy - The meanings that eroticism and desire thrive in and the ones the meanings that they don’t. To learn more about...

Mar 29, 202132 min

Pornography and Your Marital Sexual Relationship

Dr. Finlayson-Fife joined Jolene Winn of The Porn Addict's Wife Podcast to discuss how the marital sexual relationship can be affected when a spouse is viewing pornography. Listen to here more about.. - A look at the bigger issue an individual has when they are compulsively viewing pornography. - Validating your own sexuality. - How to stop taking responsibility for your spouse viewing pornography. - Questions to ask to know your spouse better and understand his choices so you can make clear cho...

Mar 22, 202140 min

Sex in Literature

Lindsey Sanchez of the Beating Around the Book podcast interviewed Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife to discuss sex and intimacy in literature. Listen to learn more about... - What eroticism is, how to engage it, and how it relates to your partnership. - How literature with erotic content can move you out of the mundane of everyday life and into a place of play with your spouse. - How erotic literature can be used to enrich your life and partnership. Lindsay Sanchez on Instagram To learn more about Dr...

Mar 15, 202132 min

Sexuality and Being Single

Tammy Hill of the Live Your Why podcast interviewed Dr. Finlayson-Fife and discussed sexuality for single individuals. Listen to this episode to learn more about: - Where is the line in regards to chastity? - How to help your children make self-directed choices around their sexuality. - A discussion about normal sexual developmental behavior - Core questions to ask yourself to get clear on your relationship to your sexuality - How to transition into a sexual relationship without guilt or shame w...

Mar 08, 202137 min

Ask a Mormon Sex Therapist Part 32

In a conversation with Nate and Angilyn Bagley of the Mormon Marriages Podcast, Dr. Finlayson-Fife answers several questions sent in by listeners. The topics include: - What subjective and physiological arousal are and how to understand them in yourself. - The importance of play, self-acceptance and acceptance of others as adults. - What is a collaborative alliance and how to do your part in that alliance. - The benefit of giving and receiving in your sexual relationship.

Mar 04, 202147 min

The Beauty and Challenge of Intimacy

Dr. Finlayson-Fife was interviewed on the From the Mouth of Babes podcast to discuss all things intimacy! Listen to this episode to learn more about... - What true intimacy looks like and the courage it requires. - The importance of managing our own sense of self. - Why honesty is key in intimate relationships. - Managing differences in a marriage. - Asking questions to truly understand your spouse and build intimacy in your marriage. - How to rekindle intimacy and passion in your marriage. To l...

Feb 25, 202156 min

Intimacy in Mormon Marriages

In this podcast episode Dan Wotherspoon facilitates a discussion with Dr. Finlayson-Fife, Carol Lynn Pearson and Stephen Carter for the Mormon Matters podcast. Listen to this episode to hear more about... - The effects of the history of polygamy on modern mormon marriages. - Some beliefs or meaning frames that can hinder intimacy in mormon marriages. - How the history of polygamy and patriarchy affect both women and men. - How a cultural script can inhibit personal and spiritual development. - H...

Feb 15, 20211 hr 47 min

Valentines Day and Improving Your Sex Life

In this new podcast episode Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is interviewed by Courtney Anderson, host of The Glow Boss Podcast, to discuss Valentines Day and some easy and concrete ways to spice up your sex life. Listen to this episode to hear more about... - How expectations affect your relationship . - How to reframe your thoughts about Valentine’s Day (and other holidays where there are expectations ). - How to express what really matters to you and also accept how your spouse cares for you. - Ho...

Feb 08, 202150 min

Growing Beyond Transactional Faith

In this new podcast episode discussing faith and faith development with Sherrae Phelps, Dr. Finlayson-Fife addresses the topic of... Transactional Faith and how we grow into a higher understandings of Faith. Listen to this episode to hear more about... -The different stages of spiritual development -How to develop a stronger sense of integrity -Trials, blessings and how to understand the relationship between the two. AND we are having a Valentine's Day Sale on all of our online courses! Take adv...

Feb 02, 202146 min
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