Live Your Why

By Tammy Hill

Society & Culture Education Religion & Spirituality Christianity

What's Live Your Why about?

Hi, I'm Tammy Hill! I'm a Marriage & Family Therapist. I like to discuss relationships - particularly romantic ones! This podcast is for people who want to thrive in romantic relationships while living with integrity.

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Live Your Why episodes:

04.29.2024
Episode #115 -- Men's Sexuality in Marriage with Daniel Burgess
This Live Your Why episode is filled with important information for couples to understand as they navigate their sexual relationships. Men have different needs then women, but unfortunately in our culture, often feel shamed for experiencing sexual needs and wants. This...
04.22.2024
Episode #114 -- Creating a Playful Marriage with Chelsie Dort
Chelsie Dort is a woman who believes in prioritizing marriage and family life. The diligence and energy she continuously puts into her family relationships is inspiring. On the episode of Live Your Why, I visit with Chelsie about how she has created...
04.15.2024
Episode #113 -- Does Money Make a Difference in the Bedroom? with Dr. Jeff Hill
What do you think? Does the amount of money you earn impact your happiness in your sexual relationship? This episode of Live Your Why is an interview with Dr. Jeff Hill. His research has included how money impacts sexuality. This is...
04.08.2024
Episode #112 -- Sexual Resentment with Elizabeth Earnshaw
Do you ever feel so annoyed that your spouse never initiates sex? How about feeling frustrated that your spouse doesn't help out with the family, but always wants sex at bedtime? This interview with master marriage therapist, Elizabeth Earnshaw, has practical and...
04.01.2024
Episode #111 -- Religious Family Rituals with Becky Squire
Tammy and Becky Squire @beckysquire discuss various religious family rituals on this week prior to April 2024 General Conference. Listen to this short episode and learn something that you can do to add depth to the time you share with...
03.25.2024
Episode #110 -- Why I Love Easter with Tammy Hill
In this episode of the Live Your Why Podcast, Tammy shares her personal witness of Jesus Christ and her gratitude for Easter. Listen to this short and inspired message.
03.18.2024
Episode #109 -- Understanding Masturbation with Dr. Dean Busby
This Live Your Why Podcast episode is a MUST LISTEN!! Tammy discusses the confusing religious messaging and personal shame that is too frequently associated with masturbation. Dr. Dean Busby, BYU School of Family Life professor and former co-teacher with Tammy...
03.11.2024
Episode #108 -- Having a Faithful Fling
Katie Runyan, owner of Faithful Fling and advocate for passionate marriage, is on the podcast today to answer Tammy's questions about sexual role playing and fantasy. If you've ever wanted to understand a little better how to get out of...
03.04.2024
Episode #107 -- Let's Talk About Painful Sex with Dr. Sara Reardon
This episode is perfect for any woman who experiences pain or discomfort during penetrative sex. Dr. Sara Reardon @the.vagina.whisperer is on the program visiting with Tammy about what women can do to alleviate painful intercourse. Dr. Reardon is so intelligent...
02.26.2024
Episode #106 -- Help for the High Desire Wife with Dr. Laurie Mintz
Tammy talks with Dr. Laurie Mintz, author of two amazing books, "A Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex" and "Becoming Cliterate". Dr. MIntz is a huge advocate for the advancement of female sexuality. Her work is excellent! This episode is...
02.19.2024
Episode #105 -- Why Sex? with Brandi Harris, LMFT, CST
Get ready to LEARN! Wow! Tammy's conversation with Christian therapist and educator, Brandi Harris, was all about this question, "Why Sex? Why is sex part of God's plan for His children?" Such an informative and gospel-centered conversation about sex as...
02.12.2024
Episode #104 -- You Write Your Own Love Story with Monica Tanner
Such an insightful interview with marriage enthusiast, Monica Tanner. It really is up to you to decide what your marriage relationship becomes.
02.05.2024
Episode #103 -- Working Through Sexual Inhibitions with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-FIfe
Tammy discusses at length the process of working through sexual inhibitions with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife. There are many "nuggets" of wisdom in this episode, delivered as only JFF can do.
01.29.2024
Episode #102 -- "Do We Need Therapy?" with Aly Bullock
Tammy is frequently asked, "Do you think we need therapy?" In this week's Live Your Why podcast episode, she answers this question with the incredible licensed marriage and family therapist, Aly Bullock. If you have ever wondered if your marriage...
01.22.2024
Episode #101 -- Developing Sexual Self-Esteem with Dr. Austin Cope
"The feelings you have about your body, as well as the confidence level in intimately relating to your spouse defines sexual self-esteem," says this week's Live Your Why podcast guest, cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Austin Cope. There are nuggets of truth...
01.15.2024
Episode #100 -- Sex & Aging with Dr. Justin Johnsen
Aging and sexuality is such an important topic for EVERYONE! On this Live Your Why podcast episode, Dr. Justin Johnsen discusses in detail what physiologically occurs with aging, as well as possible treatments for age associated sexual dysfunction. You can learn...
01.08.2024
Episode #99 - Mastering Marriage Amid the Chaos with Kristin Andrus
Kristin Andrus, and her husband, Jeremy, are big business owners, philanthropic gurus, and are raising a large family. In this Live Your Why podcast episode, Tammy talks with Kristin about balancing the busyness of life while prioritizing her marriage relationship....
01.01.2024
Episode #98 -- What's the State of Your Marital Union?
In this Live Your Why podcast episode, Tammy discusses the mission of the show -- to strengthen marriages and families by enhancing sexual connection within spousal relationship. Tammy asks some important questions that might inspire you to do some work...
12.17.2023
Episode #97 -- Tammy’s Favorite Christmas Story
Merry Christmas! I hope you will choose to create lasting memories this holiday season and remember what Christmas is all about.
12.11.2023
Episode #96 -- Laws of Attraction
This episode is SO informative! I always learn so much when I visit with Dr. Ty Mansfield. In this episode, Ty and I discuss the laws of attraction, how attraction impacts romantic relationships, and what control or influence we have...
12.04.2023
Episode #95 -- Embracing Pleasure with Dr. Alexandra Solomon
Have you ever wanted to understand what sexual pleasure really means? Or why it is often challenging for women to accept and experience the goodness that can come from sexual touch? This episode is full of little nuggets of truth! Dr....
11.27.2023
Episode #94 - Wholehearted Consent with Elizabeth Smart
It was truly an honor to visit with a woman I've long admired. Elizabeth Smart is an incredible survivor who is actively working to teach wholehearted consent to young people. In the state of Utah, 1 in 3 women are...
11.20.2023
Episode #93 - Be Thankful with Tammy Hill
This short, solo episode with Tammy Hill will set you up for greatly enhanced meaning to your Thanksgiving experiences this week. Take on Tammy Thanksgiving Challenge. Email her about your experiences ([email protected]). Be safe in your journey as you live your...
11.13.2023
Episode 92 - Mature Feminine Sexuality with Amanda Louder
Christian Sex Coach, Amanda Louder talks with Tammy about embracing your mature feminine sexuality in this Live Your Why Podcast episode. Amanda is full of fun energy and advice that will enable women to further understand their divine sexual heritage....
11.06.2023
Episode 91 - Body Image & Sexual Confidence with Ashley Rose Reeves
This episode is FULL of practical suggestions to help women embrace the happiness and joy that can only be experienced through embodiment. The body positive coach, Ashley Rose Reeves (Instagram @ashleyrosereeves) visits with Tammy and shares ideas to help women...
10.30.2023
Episode 90 - Don't Lose Yourself While Parenting with Dr. Morgan Cutlip
Dr. Morgan Cutlip, author of the book, "Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself" records with Tammy in this latest Live Your Why podcast episode. Morgan shares practical advice to help parents, mothers in particular, thrive as individuals, as spouses within...
10.23.2023
Episode 89 - Factors Influencing Libido with Dr. Jennifer Finalyson-FIfe
In this informative and entertaining podcast episode, Tammy visits with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife about factors that influence libido and sexual desire.
10.16.2023
Episode 88 - The Truth About Vibrators with Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus
Today Tammy talks with Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus, a NYC-based Sex Therapist and Relationship Expert. She is the author of the excellent book, "Satisfaction Guaranteed". We discuss the truth about using sexual accessories, particularly vibrators.
10.09.2023
Episode 87 - Keep the Spark Alive with @ultimateintimacyapp
Today I visit with Nick & Amy McKinlay, owners of the Ultimate Intimacy App. We talk about how to keep the spark of romance and passion alive in marriage.
09.29.2023
Episode 86 - Sexpectations with Karissa King
Listen to Tammy and Karissa talk about setting expectations in the bedroom and why it's crucial!
09.25.2023
Episode 85 - Spiritual Connection in Marriage with Rachel Tucker
Learn from Rachel and Tammy as they discuss how to build a spiritual connection in marriage and its importance in a relationship.
09.18.2023
Episode 84 - Don't Feel Broken in Bed with Dr. Kelly Casperson
In this episode, Tammy meets with Dr. Kelly Casperson, certified urologist and pelvic floor expert.
09.11.2023
Episode 83 - Season 4 Introduction
Listen to Tammy introduce some of the exciting things coming up in Season 4 of Live Your Why in this episode.
04.25.2023
Episode 82 - What's Next for Life after BYU with Tammy and Jeff Hill
We are both retiring this year from our teaching careers at Brigham Young University! What's next for us after BYU?
04.24.2023
Episode 81 - Lessons Learned with Jeff Hill
Jeff is retiring! Listen to this episode with my husband, Jeff Hill, as he shares lessons he has learned over his time teaching at BYU.
04.17.2023
Episode 80 - Sex During Pregnancy with Carlie Palmer Webb
Some of the challenge of showing up sexually when you’re pregnant is the ability to feel really sexy because your body is so different. Redefining “sexy” has helped me accept these changes. The phrase that helps me show up is,...
04.03.2023
Episode 79 - Relationships & Body Image with Lauren Barnes
In today’s podcast I visit with Dr. Lauren Barnes about body image and relationships—relationships with yourself, in dating and marriage, and in parenting. Lauren has some exceptional advice for self-acceptance, especially in learning to love your body’s unique qualities. Start...
03.27.2023
Episode 78 - Dating Safety with Robyn Warner
Listen as I discuss dating safety and some helpful tips for dating with Robyn Warner.
03.20.2023
Episode 77 - Teaching Sexuality to Young Children with Dina Alexander
As parents, we need to get comfortable with uncomfortable conversations. If we start talking with our children when they are young about sexuality and their amazing bodies, it will be more comfortable for everyone. Dina Alexander is a gem! Her wealth...
03.13.2023
Episode 76 - Marriage, Moods, and Menstruation with Ashlee Sorensen
Listen today as I visit with Ashlee Sorensen @heyashleenoel. Ashlee is a personal coach specializing in hormones, and we talk about maturely discussing menstruation, pms, and moods in marriage.
03.06.2023
Episode 75 - Overcoming Urges with Sara Brewer
When I have a student or client really ready to quit porn I send them to an amazing coach, Sara Brewer @sarabrewercoaching . Sara's approach to overcoming porn for good works! Today we talk about how learning to overcome urges...
02.27.2023
Episode 74 - Masculine Sexual Shame with Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
Today’s podcast is with a woman I greatly admire, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife. We are discussing Male Sexual Shame, which is a common situation for many very good men. Do men feel shame because they are the high-desire partner or because they...
02.20.2023
Episode 73 - Premarital Conversations with Dr. Jason Whiting
In this episode, I discuss important conversations to have with your partner before getting married with Dr. Jason Whiting. Dr. Whiting is a fellow therapist and I love his direct approach to having vulnerable conversations.
02.13.2023
Episode 72 - 31 Dates in 31 Days with Tamara Johnson
In this episode, I talk with Tamara Johnson about her experience with dating! Tamara decided when she was 31, she decided she wanted to date 31 different people for 31 days. Listen to hear about her experience and what she...
02.06.2023
Episode 71 - Sexual Playfulness in Marriage with Dan Purcell
It can become easy to feel that monogamy is also monotony. So many of us get into a relationship that becomes routine and monotonous. What was once perhaps a great sex-life just seems to dissipate with time. I want to...
01.30.2023
Episode 70 -The Essential Need for Both Fathers & Mothers with Dr. Jenet Erickson
The essential need for both a mother and a father to provide genetic material for survival parallels what social science tells us about the importance of mothers and fathers in children’s development. Fathers and mothers bring similar, even indistinguishable, capacities...
01.23.2023
Episode 69 - Feeling More Like Roommates with Kingdom Sexuality
If your relationship dynamic happens to be one where sometimes you feel more like roommates than lovers, then this particular episode might be helpful for you! I talk with Kyle and Alanna from Kingdom sexuality. They are both Christians who...
01.16.2023
Episode 68 - Parenting and Pornography Part 2 with Kristen A. Jenson
01.09.2023
Episode 67 - Parenting and Pornography Part 1 with Kristen A. Jenson
00:00 - 04:50 - Introduction 04:50 - 14:04 - Background on Kristen A. Jenson and her career 14:05 - 21:36 - Defining Pornography 21:37 - 29:59 - Protecting and teaching younger children 30:00 - 35:52 - Protecting and teaching older children 35:53 - 39:59 -...
01.02.2023
Episode 66 - Life is Complicated: Understanding Attraction and Sexual Orientation with Dr. Ty Mansfield
Life is complicated, more today than ever before! In this podcast interview with Dr. Ty Mansfield, we will define and discuss the intricacies of attraction, sexual orientation, and mixed orientation marriages. Get ready to have your questions answered! Sexual orientation refers...

What's Live Your Why about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Live Your Why episodes:

Episode #115 -- Men's Sexuality in Marriage with Daniel Burgess

Episode #114 -- Creating a Playful Marriage with Chelsie Dort

Episode #113 -- Does Money Make a Difference in the Bedroom? with Dr. Jeff Hill

Episode #112 -- Sexual Resentment with Elizabeth Earnshaw

Episode #111 -- Religious Family Rituals with Becky Squire

Episode #110 -- Why I Love Easter with Tammy Hill

Episode #109 -- Understanding Masturbation with Dr. Dean Busby

Episode #108 -- Having a Faithful Fling

Episode #107 -- Let's Talk About Painful Sex with Dr. Sara Reardon

Episode #106 -- Help for the High Desire Wife with Dr. Laurie Mintz

Episode #105 -- Why Sex? with Brandi Harris, LMFT, CST

Episode #104 -- You Write Your Own Love Story with Monica Tanner

Episode #103 -- Working Through Sexual Inhibitions with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-FIfe

Episode #102 -- "Do We Need Therapy?" with Aly Bullock

Episode #101 -- Developing Sexual Self-Esteem with Dr. Austin Cope

Episode #100 -- Sex & Aging with Dr. Justin Johnsen

Episode #99 - Mastering Marriage Amid the Chaos with Kristin Andrus

Episode #98 -- What's the State of Your Marital Union?

Episode #97 -- Tammy’s Favorite Christmas Story

Episode #96 -- Laws of Attraction

Episode #95 -- Embracing Pleasure with Dr. Alexandra Solomon

Episode #94 - Wholehearted Consent with Elizabeth Smart

Episode #93 - Be Thankful with Tammy Hill

Episode 92 - Mature Feminine Sexuality with Amanda Louder

Episode 91 - Body Image & Sexual Confidence with Ashley Rose Reeves

Episode 90 - Don't Lose Yourself While Parenting with Dr. Morgan Cutlip

Episode 89 - Factors Influencing Libido with Dr. Jennifer Finalyson-FIfe

Episode 88 - The Truth About Vibrators with Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus

Episode 87 - Keep the Spark Alive with @ultimateintimacyapp

Episode 86 - Sexpectations with Karissa King

Episode 85 - Spiritual Connection in Marriage with Rachel Tucker

Episode 84 - Don't Feel Broken in Bed with Dr. Kelly Casperson

Episode 83 - Season 4 Introduction

Episode 82 - What's Next for Life after BYU with Tammy and Jeff Hill

Episode 81 - Lessons Learned with Jeff Hill

Episode 80 - Sex During Pregnancy with Carlie Palmer Webb

Episode 79 - Relationships & Body Image with Lauren Barnes

Episode 78 - Dating Safety with Robyn Warner

Episode 77 - Teaching Sexuality to Young Children with Dina Alexander

Episode 76 - Marriage, Moods, and Menstruation with Ashlee Sorensen

Episode 75 - Overcoming Urges with Sara Brewer

Episode 74 - Masculine Sexual Shame with Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

Episode 73 - Premarital Conversations with Dr. Jason Whiting

Episode 72 - 31 Dates in 31 Days with Tamara Johnson

Episode 71 - Sexual Playfulness in Marriage with Dan Purcell

Episode 70 -The Essential Need for Both Fathers & Mothers with Dr. Jenet Erickson

Episode 69 - Feeling More Like Roommates with Kingdom Sexuality

Episode 68 - Parenting and Pornography Part 2 with Kristen A. Jenson

Episode 67 - Parenting and Pornography Part 1 with Kristen A. Jenson

Episode 66 - Life is Complicated: Understanding Attraction and Sexual Orientation with Dr. Ty Mansfield