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  • Welcome to Room for Two!

    Welcome to Room for Two

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  • Under the Surface: Masking as the Great Barrier to Intimacy [Liz and Matt - Part 4]

    In this episode of Room for Two, Dr. Finlayson-Fife articulates the growth in Liz and Matt to date and addresses the difficult choices they are each up against now. The couple has been straddling, which served an important purpose for a time, but to move forward (whether together or separately), they must step either into the uncertainty of being more deeply in the marriage or the uncertainty of being more fully out of it. For Liz, this means determining if she is willing to tolerate the exposure and risk of loving wholeheartedly. For Matt, it means deciding if reinvesting in the marriage is worth risking the possibility that the old, painful dynamic may resurface.

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  • The Grand Canyon: Loving at the Edge of Our Capacity [Liz and Matt - Part 3]

    In this episode of Room for Two, Dr. Finlayson-Fife explains that Liz will never know what the relationship is capable of if she does not tolerate the risk of actually choosing Matt – of stepping toward him and choosing to care about him, with zero guarantee that he will respond in kind. Liz has a decision to make–she can continue to focus on fairness and reassurance, which has kept the relationship stuck in the past, or she can lean into her courage and take the plunge of loving wholeheartedly.

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  • Preparing Teens for Healthy Intimate Relationships

    In this NEW episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Christi Davis [host of the “Liking the People You Love” podcast] to explore how parents can support teens through their turbulent transition into adulthood. They discuss how parents can create thoughtful, value-based guidelines around sexuality—particularly on topics like modesty and masturbation—that prioritize the child’s well-being. And how parents can foster their teen’s ability to make self-directed decisions driven by their highest values rather than fear, shame, or conformity.

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  • Healing and Wholeness | Sexuality After Trauma Q&A

    In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife answers audience questions about the impact of sexual trauma on relationships and well-being. She explores the body’s self-protective response, the impact on our sense of self, and how those who have experienced trauma can move toward healing.

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  • Embracing Change: Intimacy During Pregnancy and Postpartum

    In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Jen Banks and Sarah Ziroll of The Best Birth Podcast to discusses the impact that pregnancy and postpartum can have on sexual desire and intimacy. This period of intense emotional and physical transition can often be challenging, but Dr. Finlayson-Fife teaches how with self-regulation, compassion, and understanding couples can actually use this period as an opportunity to grow closer together.

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  • Making Sense of Shifting Faith | Q&A Discussion

    During this hopeful discussion, Dr. Finlayson-Fife addressed questions from her audience about faith development, how to find peace when our thinking doesn't align with our group, and how our understanding of faith and relationship to spirituality can change over the course of a lifetime.

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  • Engage in the Process

    This week, we are rereleasing one of our most popular episodes of all time! In the episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Steve and James of the Unashamed Unafraid Podcast for a deep dive into the complexities of relationships, particularly those in which there has been dishonesty or infidelity.

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  • Building Relationships That Transcend Conflict

    Dr. Finlayson-Fife was invited by Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG) to speak on how we can maintain hope and foster healthy relationships during a time of deep political polarization. In the presentation, Dr. Finlayson-Fife discusses how we can bridge divides with those who think differently by showing genuine care, listening with humility, and seeking to understand others' experiences, using their perspectives to broaden our own.

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