Conversations with Dr. Jennifer

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Listen to the full episode to learn more about:

* Equal responsibilities for men and women around modesty

* The dangers of both repression and indulgence 

* Moderation and self-regulation

* Empowering modesty vs compliance modesty

* Adults and modesty

* Modesty as a form of self-respect  

Learning that your spouse has been viewing pornography can bring on a whirlwind of complex emotions including anger, fear, and self-doubt. It's important to have compassion for yourself as you work through these emotions. 

In this NEW PODCAST episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Camille Scow of the Choosing Love podcast to talk about the complexities of pornography usage and how you can show love and support to your spouse and yourself in the wake of a pornography disclosure. 

Listen to the full episode to learn more about:

* The important role of self-compassion as we work through fears and anxieties associated with porn usage

* Harmful meanings around pornography that hinder our growth and understanding 

* Anger as a positive resource

* The true measure of progress for a porn user

* Trust vs Trustworthiness 

In this NEW PODCAST episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Heather Frazier of the Pivot Parenting podcast to talk about the many emotions that can come as parents transition into the empty nest phase of life, and how we can best support our kids as they become more independent and step out into the world. 

Listen to the full episode to learn more about:

* Dealing with the loss of purpose and identity as we transition to the empty nesting phase

* Encouraging confidence and independence in adult children

* Supporting married children to leave and cleave to their partner

* Making room for a new daughter or son-in-law in the family culture

In this NEW podcast episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife joins Sarah Brewer of the Overcome Pornography For Good Podcast to discuss how taking responsibility for your own life and choices will increase your capacity to love and be loved.

Listen to the full episode to learn more about:

* Sexuality as a force for good

* The importance of becoming the architect of your own life

* Creating strength and peace through your choices

* Embracing your capacity for pleasure

* How negative meaning frames & anxiety obscure spiritual clarity and our ability to be at peace with ourselves and others

This NEW podcast episode is the recording of Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s recent presentation at a stake women’s conference. During this presentation, she focuses on how we can use conflict and difference to increase our wisdom and create more unity in our families and communities. Dr. Finlayson-Fife also addressed questions from members of the congregation about loving LGBTQ family members, women’s role in the Church, and how to better understand and love family members who leave the church.

Listen to the full episode to learn more about:

* Approaching difficult topics with your spouse (finances, in-laws,, parenting, etc.)

* The difference between a peacemaker and a people-pleaser

* Parenting adolescent children regardless of their beliefs

* Responding to a child who identifies as LGBTQ

* Estrangement from a loved one because of differing political or religious beliefs 

It can be devastating when our partner expresses disapproval or disagrees with our thoughts and ideas.

We have a responsibility to examine the ideas that are presented to us and discern truth from error and sort out doctrine from tradition–no matter whether the ideas in question come from our families, church leaders, or others. Earnestly seeking out truth is what fosters our freedom and wisdom and will allow us to fully access the richness of our theology. 

In this NEW podcast episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife joins the Cultural Hall Podcast to discuss some of the false traditions that have been passed down through generations and are now being misunderstood as doctrine–topics like patriarchal order within the church and family, Mother in Heaven, equality, priesthood authority, polygamy, and sexuality. It’s important to pray, ponder, and discern your own position. 

Listen to the full episode to learn more about:

* Personal revelation and moral responsibility

* Traditions vs Truth 

* Limited understandings of sexuality, intimacy, priesthood, and Mother-in-Heaven 

* How to handle complicated topics and different perspectives with maturity

Listen to the full episode to learn more about:

* Self-awareness is key to intimacy

* Differentiation 

* Recognizing our own capacity to be unkind

* Dealing with powerlessness in your life

* Therapy vs coaching

* Emotional immaturity 

* Narcissism 

In this NEW podcast episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Rhonda Farr of The Intimacy Podcast (@rhondafarr_coaching) to discuss the impact of overfunctioning and feelings of superiority in marriage, and what couples can do to address the behaviors that are limiting the intimacy in their marriage. 

Listen to the full episode to learn more about:

* The self-deceptions of an over-achiever (you might be surprised)

* Why you may feel the“need to be needed” 

* Recognizing your false sense of control

* Dealing with powerlessness in your life

* How competition can creep into marriage. 

* Wanting vs Desiring