Room For Two
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Episode 14: Opening Pandora's Box: How the Pursuit of Pleasure Challenges Our Sense of Control (Nicole and Ben)
It's important to Ben and Nicole that their children don't feel the same sense of shame around sexuality that they grew up with. Because of this, Nicole started exploring more about her own sexuality, listening to podcasts, and joining Facebook Groups focused on sexuality.
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Episode 13: Live Q&A with Dr. Finlayson-Fife
Two Room for Two listeners ask Dr. Finlayson-Fife questions about concepts discussed in recent Room for Two episodes.
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Episode 12: From Cellmates to Soulmates: Why Honesty is the Key to Freedom in Marriage (Phil and Claire - Part 2)
In the weeks since their last meeting, Phil and Claire have been working hard to make honesty a top priority in their marriage. These efforts have been rewarded in the form of feeling more genuine friendship, desire, and appreciation in their relationship.
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Episode 11: A Discussion Around Choosing and Desire with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
Last week our annual subscribers were invited to participate in a live Q&A session with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife.
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Episode 10: Should I Stay or Should I Go Now: Transitions in Faith and Marriage (Claire and Phil)
Sex has always been difficult for Claire. Past experiences with men in her life have left her feeling that men aren’t trustworthy, and when Phil disclosed that he had been viewing pornography, it brought those feelings of distrust right back to the surface. Despite her discomfort, Claire is ready to know the real Phil, she’s just not sure if he is willing to give her the chance.
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Episode 9: Walls Don't Make You Safer: How Strength is Related to Openness (Adam and Sarah - Part 2)
Since meeting with Dr. Finlayson-Fife, Adam and Sarah have made strides in rethinking the transactional nature of their relationship. While these efforts have paid off, Sarah continues to find herself resisting sexual experiences with Adam. Her fear of experiencing overwhelming emotions and “losing control” is keeping her stuck.
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Episode 8: Wild Hearts Can Be Broken: How Dependency and Control Kill Love (Paul and Samantha)
Samantha cannot help but wonder if she would be happier with another man, someone who could appreciate her fun-loving and spontaneous nature.
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Episode 7: Capes on the Floor: How Honest Mortals Create Soul Expanding Sex (Carly and Dave - Part 2)
In the weeks since meeting with Dr. Finlayson-Fife, Carly and Dave have been working hard to apply what they learned during their first session.
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Episode 6: You Say it Best When You Say Nothing at All: Communication Problems in Marriage (Adam and Sarah)
Adam and Sarah have a communication problem. While they feel that they don't communicate well, the reality is that their communication is crystal clear, they just don't like what is being communicated.
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Episode 5: A Notch in the Bedpost: The High Cost of Cheap Sexual Validation (Tiffany and Riley)
Tiffany has never been able to orgasm and is having difficulty trusting her husband. Riley has been sexually compulsive from adolescence and induces anxiety in his wife through his untrustworthy sexual behavior.
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Episode 4: The Courage to Disappoint: How Claiming Your Life Makes You a Better Lover (Rick and Sarah)
Rick and Sarah have become entangled with each other. Sarah feels obligated to keep Rick happy by managing him through their sexual relationship and is often worried about disappointing him. Sarah knows her sexual desires but tends to backburner them, for fear that she will lose control of herself in the relationship.
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Episode 3: Separating the Men From the Boys: Maturing Out of Porn and Duty Sex (Jake and Chloe)
Chloe has a lot on her plate. With young kids at home and a busy life, sex feels like another task to check off her list rather than a place of rejuvenation and freedom. To ease the pressure on Chloe and manage his "needs," Jake finds himself turning to porn, which creates distance and frustration in the marriage.