Conversations with Dr. Jennifer
Episodes
Desire, Difference, and the Path to Intimacy - Part 2
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation with Taylor Church of the Of Stone and Clay Podcast, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife walks through her own marriage journey to illust...
Baby, It's Cold INside: How Critique Chills Connection | Room for Two Teaser
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Room for Two is on sale for Christmas! Use code JOLLY to SAVE $18 on your first year subscribing! In this preview episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife works...
Desire, Difference, and the Path to Intimacy - Part 1
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation with Taylor Church of the Of Stone and Clay Podcast, Dr. Jennifer draws from her new book and research on sexuality to explore ho...
Amor Incondicional y Sexo en Etapa 3 [Wholehearted Loving and Stage 3 Sex]
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
En este episodio del podcast, la Dra. Finlayson-Fife conversa con Dan Purcell del podcast Get Your Marriage On. Hablan sobre... - Las 3 etapas d...
Let's Talk Libido
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Tammy Hill of the Live Your Why podcast to discuss libido and sexual desire. They explore how biology, m...
Extended Family Relationships | Q&A with Dr. Finlayson-Fife
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife answers questions from her audience about extended-family relationships—including enmeshed parent–child bo...
Extended-Family Relationships | Q&A with Dr. Jennifer
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife answers audience questions about common extended-family challenges, including enmeshed parent–child relation...
Understanding Sexual Shame
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Chris Rich of The Mixed-Faith Relationship Podcast to unpack where sexual shame comes from and how it sh...
Afrontar el Conflicto [Coping With Conflict]
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
El conflicto surge naturalmente cuando dos personas intentan construir una vida juntas y representa una valiosa oportunidad de crecimiento si lo permi...
When is it Time to Leave? | Q&A with Dr. Jennifer
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife answers questions from listeners wrestling with whether to stay or leave their marriages. She explore...
Intimacy in Midlife
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife joins Jane Copier of the Happy in the Middle podcast to speak directly to women in midlife who feel d...
We Need to Talk About Pornography
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife joins Lauren Yarrow of the Blonde Apologist podcast for a powerful conversation that reframes how we thin...
Intimacy Beyond Validation
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Relationships feel easy when things are going well—when we feel understood and everything between us feels steady. They’re much harder when we’r...
Shame and Suppression | The Silent Struggle of Men
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW episode, hosted by Rhonda Farr, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife draws from Chapter 3 of her book That We Might Have Joy to unpack how repressi...
Reconciling Spirituality and Sexuality
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife explores how our own theology, rightly understood, offers a far richer view: that the body is a spiritual gift...
Talking to Teens About Sex | Q&A with Dr. Jennifer
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your kids are learning about sex—whether you talk to them about it or not. And if you’ve ever wished Dr. Finlayson-Fife could coach you through...
The Truth About Men's Sexuality
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife joins Hunter Otis of the Pxrn Free Revolution podcast to explore the hidden pressures men carry around se...
When Desire is Difficult (and what to do about it!) | Q&A with Dr. Jennifer
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For many women, sex feels like something to get through—another duty to manage, another expectation to meet. And yet, the more we pressure ourselves...
Desire, Divinity, and Intimate Love | A Conversation with Faith Matters
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW episode of the Faith Matters podcast, Dr. Jennifer joins Tim and Aubrey Chaves to share insights from her long-awaited book That We Might ...
That We Might Have Joy | Author Q&A with Dr. Jennifer
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, listeners joined Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife for a Q&A discussion about her soon-to-be-released book, That We Might Have Joy (order y...
A Meaningful Hurt: How Marriage Pressures Growth
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re re-releasing our most-listened-to episode ever—and for good reason. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Carolyn Pears...
What To Do When Things Need to Change in Your Relationship
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to see your partner as the problem when things feel unfair—but often, the patterns we feel stuck in are ones we’ve unwittingly helped ...
Be Bold, Be Brave: Healing After Divorce
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW episode of the Phoenix Forte podcast, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife offers guidance for women navigating the emotional and spiritual work of...
Neurodiversity in Relationships | Q&A with Dr. Jennifer
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Neurodiversity brings a unique set of strengths—and challenges—to intimate relationships. In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife responds to liste...
Developing Strength | A Deep Dive on Masculinity
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many men carry inherited messages about masculinity and sexuality that quietly undermine their peace with themselves—and interfere with their abilit...
What if Your Spouse Won't Choose You?
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife joins Greg and Amy Langford of the Undressing Intimacy podcast to talk about the painful reality of being at an im...
How Can Leaders Talk About Sex Without Fueling Fear or Shame?
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Kurt Francom of the Leading Saints podcast to talk about how church leaders can best support their congr...
Fantasy [Q&A Discussion]
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer answers questions from our Facebook Group about the role of fantasy in long-term relationships. She explores why fantasy...
Redefining Strength: The Power of Femininity in Relationships and Society
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lack of discussion about the Divine Feminine has negatively shaped our culture and limited our understanding of what it means to be female. In thi...
Pornography Use: A New Perspective [Room for Two Teaser]
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David has been battling a pornography compulsion for much of his life. He’s read the books, listened to the podcasts, joined the groups, and tried e...
When Sex Isn't Easy [Q&A Discussion]
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife uses questions from her audience to unpack why so many of us struggle to feel ease and desire in our sexual relati...
Courageous Conversations
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Amy Watkins Jensen of Women on the Stand to discuss how women can engage in meaningful and hon...
The Dangers of Duty Sex [Q&A Discussion]
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful Q&A discussion, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife explores the complexities of "duty sex" including what drives it and the detrimental impa...
The Divinity of Desire
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife joins Tanya Hale of the Intentional Living Podcast to challenge deeply ingrained beliefs about women's se...
Dan (and Marie) in Real Life: How Honesty Opens the Door to Intimacy [Room for Two Teaser!]
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Marie recently woke up to the fact that even though their marriage was peaceful and good, it wasn’t as honest as they had believed it to be,...
What Women Want: Understanding Female Arousal and Orgasm [Q&A Discussion]
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife answers questions about female arousal and orgasm. She discusses the impact of societal and personal beliefs on wo...
The Problem with Pornography [Fearless Sexuality Summit]
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Taylor Chambers to discuss how we can turn challenges related to pornography into opportunities for pers...
Midlife and Menopause
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife joins Dr. Mallorie Cracroft of the Uplift for Her podcast to discuss the unique challenges and oppor...
Keeping Passion Alive [Q&A Discussion]
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When couples are in an erotic, thriving marriage, it's not about new sex positions, it's about creating a relationship where there is a sense of alive...
Keeping the Pilot Light Burning
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins host EmyLee McIntyre of the Limitless Female podcast to discuss how we can keep the spark in our marriages A...
How to Talk to Our Kids (and Ourselves!) About Sex
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During this 2024 Restore presentation, Dr. Finlayson-Fife shares valuable insights on how parents can foster an ongoing, healthy, and honest dialogue ...
Modesty (Unscripted!)
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins the hosts of Saints Unscripted for an important discussion about modesty. They talk about the impact that cu...
Betrayal Trauma and Restoring Trust [Q&A Discussion]
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the aftermath of a disclosure or discovery of intimate deception (including emotional or physical infidelity, pornography use, financial de...
When Paths Diverge | Parenting Through Faith Shifts
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Tina Gosney of the "Coaching Your Family Relationships" podcast to discuss some of the challenges that paren...
Christmas and Conflict and Chaos (oh my!) [Q&A Discussion]
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Christmas edition Q&A, Dr. Finlayson-Fife took questions from her audience about difficult family dynamics, communication difficulties...
Healing Your Relationship to Sexuality After Betrayal
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Ashlyn Mitchell of the This Is Ashlynn podcast to discuss the obstacles and anxieties that many women fa...
Lower-Desire Men [Q&A Discussion]
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During this Q&A Discussion, Dr. Jennifer addresses questions from her audience about various issues related to low sexual desire (particularly in men)...
Preparing Teens for Healthy Intimate Relationships
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Healing and Wholeness | Sexuality After Trauma [Q&A Discussion]
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife answers audience questions about the impact of sexual trauma on relationships and well-being. She explores the bod...
Embracing Change: Intimacy During Pregnancy and Postpartum
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Making Sense of Shifting Faith [Q&A Discussion]
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During this hopeful discussion, Dr. Finlayson-Fife addressed questions from her audience about faith development, how to find peace when our thinking ...
Engage in the Process
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Building Relationships That Transcend Conflict
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Finlayson-Fife was invited by Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG) to speak on how we can maintain hope and foster healthy relationships dur...
Loneliness in Marriage [Q&A Discussion]
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When we get married, most of us imagine a life full of connection and companionship. But when you feel overlooked, unchosen, or disappointed by how yo...
The Art of Cherishing
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW episode Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Dan Purcell of the Get Your Marriage On! podcast to answer the question of what it means to really cheris...
3 Ways to Become a Better Partner
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Rachel Nielson of the 3 in 30 podcast to discuss three actionable takeaways to help couples become bette...
The Problem with Indecision (Straddling)
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful Q&A session, Dr. Finlayson-Fife took questions from her audience about indecision / straddling. The discussion that followed was a be...
Curious About Retreats?
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a lot of incredible events on the calendar, click HERE to learn more (and SAVE $200 on the Art of Desire Retreat w/code DESIRE)! In this ...
Movement and Motherhood
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW episode of Moving Thru Momlife, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins host Lindsey Taylor to discuss how women can stay connected to their bodies, desi...
Let's Talk About...Talking to Kids About Sex
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Andee Martineau of the Connect Method Parenting Podcast to share valuable insights on how parents can foster...
Sexuality and Selfhood: Creating Strength in Ourselves and Our Intimate Relationships
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can’t change what you can’t see. And Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s Art of Desire course was created to help women SEE and understand the cultural ...
Eros and The Light of Christ [Restore 2023 Presentation]
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During the presentation, Dr. Finlayson-Fife explores the connection between spirituality and sexuality, and explains how eros energy (the root of roma...
Losing or Choosing: A Little Ditty 'Bout Jack and Diane || Room for Two Teaser
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Room for Two, Dr. Finlayson-Fife helps Jack and Diane explore and better understand their sexual dynamic. They discuss Diane’s in...
Intimate Deception [Q&A Discussion]
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learning that your spouse has been keeping important truths from you is extraordinarily disruptive. It can be difficult for couples to know how to ...
Do Teens Map Our Minds?
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Heidi Benjaminson of the Confidence Coaching podcast to discuss mind mapping in parent-child relationshi...
The Gift of Men's Sexuality [Q&A Discussion]
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During this Q&A discussion, Dr. Jennifer discusses the complexities of men's sexuality, particularly within the context of LDS cultural dynamics. The ...
Help! I'm Not Attracted to My Spouse! [Q&A Discussion]
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife takes questions from her Facebook Group members on the nuanced and delicate topic of loss of attraction in mar...
How Can I Claim My Sexuality?
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife joins Dr. Julie Hanks to discuss her dissertation research, the ways that church culture has shaped ...
Parenting Neurodivergent Children
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW episode of Navigating the Spectrum, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Michelle Portlock to discuss her personal experience with parenting a neurodi...
Emotional Infidelity [Q&A Discussion]
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW episode, Dr. Finlayson-Finlayson-Fife uses questions from her Facebook Group members to drive an important discussion about emotional infi...
Teens and Screens
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife discusses with Crystal (@theparenting coach) how parents can help their children navigate the complicated onli...
Regret, Remorse, and Resentment
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful discussion, Dr. Finlayson-Fife teases out the difference between regret, resentment, and remorse and offers clarity on what these unp...
Parenting and Partnership
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW conversation with Crystal of The Parenting Coach Podcast, Dr. Finlayson-Fife discusses how we can create healthier, more collaborative par...
Underinvested: The Disappointing Dividends of a Role-Based Marriage || Room for Two Teaser
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TJ and Ashley’s story is a familiar one for many. Their marriage started out happily enough. They were young college students and enjoyed each...
Learning to Love, Respect, and Accept Yourself
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Amber Brueseke of Biceps After Babies Radio to discuss the important role that self-honesty and self-def...
Navigating Desire Differences in Marriage
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife takes questions from her audience about desire dynamics and the unique challenges faced by both the higher-des...
Understanding Sexual Inhibitions
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, I joined Tammy Hill of the Live Your Why Podcast to discuss the meanings that keep many of us from fully experiencing the joy of our sexuali...
Loss and Its Impact on Desire
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Facing acute loss is a harrowing and sobering experience, in part because it wakes us up to just how little control we have in our lives and over our ...
Masculinity and Sexual Shame
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Tammy Hill of the Live Your Why Podcast for a discussion on men’s sexuality and how our cultural messaging...
Coping with Conflict: Moving Beyond Losing Strategies
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conflict is a natural outgrowth of two people trying to forge a life together and it presents a remarkable opportunity for growth if we allow it. W...
Reconcilable Differences: Finding Common Ground in a Mixed-Faith Marriage
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling united in marriage is a big deal, and when your worldview has too little overlap with your spouse’s, it can create a sense of loneliness and...
Something is Already Working: A Discussion on Embodiment, Vulnerability, and Mindfulness with Thomas McConkie
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Several weeks ago, Dr. Finlayson-Fife invited Thomas McConkie to join her and Room for Two annual subscribers for an interactive discussion about embo...
Discomfort for Growth: A Crash Course in Differentiation Theory
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW podcast episode, Sherrae Phelps interviews Dr. Finlayson-Fife about her unique approach to coaching and what sets this approach apart from...
The Messy Middle: Midlife Crisis Facebook Live Q&A
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This NEW podcast episode is the recording of a live Q&A that Dr. Finlayson-Fife held for members of her Facebook Community. During the discussion, Dr....
Coaching Our Children: Self-Authoring, Belonging, and Personal Authority
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW podcast episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Tom Telford, Liza Telford, and Preston Niederhauser, hosts of the BrainSTOKE podcast, to give pa...
Overcoming the FEAR of Intimacy
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Halloween episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Jeff & Cathy of the LILY POD podcast to discuss why intimacy can be so terrifying, how we ...
Love, Loss, and Living Life on Life's Terms: A Conversation with Dr. Adam Miller
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, Dr. Adam Miller joined Dr. Finlayson-Fife and Room for Two subscribers for an interactive discussion about love, faith, loss, and more. ...
Heart & Hustle: Cultivating Intimacy in Busy Lives
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Dr. Dave and Ashley of the On Call with Dr. Dave podcast to talk through the impact of high-demand careers o...
Developing Sexual Wholeness
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are releasing the recording of Dr. Finlayson-Fife's 2022 Restore presentation, "Developing Sexual Wholeness." In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-...
The Challenge of Pornography in Marriage
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this recent Facebook Live, Zach and Darcy Spafford of the Thrive Beyond Pornography podcast joined Dr. Finlayson-Fife to share their personal exper...
Modesty From the Inside Out
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW podcast episode, I join Aubrey and Tim Chaves from the Faith Matters podcast to talk about modesty and how we can relate to and cherish ou...
Three's a Crowd [Triangulation in Relationships]
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW podcast episode, I join Heather Frazier of the Pivot Parenting Podcast to talk about triangulation in families and the negative impact tha...
Divorce and Differentiation
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW podcast episode [“Differentiation and Divorce”], Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Hyo North of the Leading With Grace podcast to talk about ho...
What to Do When Your Spouse Hates Sex
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW podcast episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Rhonda Farr to talk through two listener questions about desire dynamics and how to navigate the...
Authenticity and Self-Acceptance: A Discussion with Lift + Love
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW podcast episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Sadi Rogers of Lift + Love to discuss the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ Latter-day Saints an...
Trouble at Bayside: An Unexpected Disclosure || Room for Two Teaser
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zack and Kelly’s marriage has been a relatively untroubled one. That is until last year, when Zack disclosed to Kelly that he had been viewing po...
Overcoming Sexual Struggles In Marriage
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this NEW podcast episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz of the Stronger Marriage Connection podcast to discuss how couples can work...
Building Better Relationships
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we take ourselves too seriously, we can snuff out the playful eros energy that keeps relationships vibrant and alive. After all, the happiest...
Sexual Integrity for Singles
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I recently joined Oliver and Lindsey of the Singled In Podcast for a conversation about the exceptional power of choice and its relationship to self-a...
Love Over Ideology
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am heartbroken to share with you on this Mother’s Day that recently my mom was diagnosed with a serious illness. An illness that will take her fro...