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  • Dr. Finlayson-Fife Talks With Colleague About Dr. Schnarch's Impact and Differentiation-Based Work

    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

    Dr. Dave Jenkins
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  • Supporting Healthy Sexuality and Identity in Our LDS LGBTQ Children

    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.

    Lift and Love
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  • Whole Hearted Loving & Stage 3 Sex

    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.

    Get Your Marriage On!
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  • Creating Intimacy and Friendship in a Two-Career Household

    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 demands along with the responsibilities of marriage, and parenting, and work. -How to address resentment that emerge in marriage productively.

    On The Brighter Side
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  • When You Feel Like You’re Trying More Than Your Spouse

    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 experience of feeling more invested than your spouse. -How to grow in your capacity for an open hearted relationship if you tend to stay arm's length. -Understanding attachment or relational styles (such as being “clingy”, or “walled off” in relationship) and how to grow into a more self-sustaining and relational position.

    Virtual Couch
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  • Developing Spiritual Maturity

    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.

    Jody Moore
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  • LDS Female Sexuality - Part 3

    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... -How to stand up for better in a sexless marriage -How to foster desire in marriage -Masturbation in marriage -Erotica and pornography

    Mormon Mental Health Podcast
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  • LDS Female Sexuality - Part 2

    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.

    Mormon Mental Health Podcast
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  • LDS Female Sexuality - Part 1

    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.

    Mormon Mental Health Podcast
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  • Overcoming Unwanted Pornography Use

    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.

    Cameron Staley
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  • How to Own Your Desires & The Art of Intimacy

    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

    Find The Magic
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  • Sex Advice For Women

    In this interview Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins @courtneyspatrouve 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.

    The Glow Boss Podcast
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