Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife I am an LDS relationship and sexuality coach with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology

Becoming a better spouse begins with a commitment to honesty.This is harder than it sounds because often it is the most ...
07/30/2025

Becoming a better spouse begins with a commitment to honesty.

This is harder than it sounds because often it is the most difficult to be honest and open with those who matter the most to us.

But to love in marriage is to promise God that you’ll look at yourself honestly, strive to develop, and always bring your best self to your partnership. This takes a lot of courage and commitment to your own development and capacity to know and care for another imperfect human being.

In this powerful podcast episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins the Bless the Refreshments podcast to discuss how to become a better spouse, and the fundamental roles that honesty and self-acceptance play in the process.

https://www.finlayson-fife.com/podcasts/conversations-with-dr-jennifer/post/become-better-spouse

07/29/2025

In this episode of the Phoenix Forte podcast, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife offers guidance for women navigating the emotional and spiritual work of healing after divorce, especially when infidelity has been involved. She discusses how disconnection from the body and sexuality is a tempting strategy—but one that ultimately keeps us from experiencing peace and connection with ourselves.

https://www.finlayson-fife.com/podcasts/conversations-with-dr-jennifer/post/be-bold-be-brave-healing-after-divorce

07/26/2025

https://www.finlayson-fife.com/coaching/room-for-two

Rob and Stef’s story is an all too familiar one.

Mismatched Desire. Pressure. Feeling broken. Disappointment on both sides. Neither one sure how to break the cycle or create something different.

Theirs is a story that many listeners relate to and when they listen, it feels as though Dr. Jennifer is speaking right to them.

Which is the beauty of Room for Two. . .

You’ll see yourselves in the stories of others, guaranteed.

And when you take Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s input and apply it to your own life and circumstances, incredible shifts are possible.

https://www.finlayson-fife.com/coaching/room-for-two

This is the most exciting announcement I have ever had the privilege of making…Dr. Finlayson-Fife will be offering a tra...
07/26/2025

This is the most exciting announcement I have ever had the privilege of making…

Dr. Finlayson-Fife will be offering a training workshop for licensed mental health care providers (and those in training) on September 12th in Provo, Utah (virtual option available as well)!

https://buytickets.at/jenniferfinlaysonfifephd/1791920

This training workshop has been approved for 5 CEs through UAMFT, UMHCA, and NASW-UT.

We are thrilled to be able to offer this training opportunity for licensed professionals (and those in training) and look forward to many more to come.

We hope to see you there!

ALL mini-courses are only $24 TODAY ONLY! https://finlayson-fife.com/mini-coursesThese courses are a great addition to y...
07/24/2025

ALL mini-courses are only $24 TODAY ONLY!

https://finlayson-fife.com/mini-courses

These courses are a great addition to your collection or make for an excellent gift (especially Starting Strong if you've got a lot of weddings coming up!). Just click the "gift to another household" box at checkout and fill out the gifting form!

07/24/2025

NEW EPISODE!

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 create.

In this NEW episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife joins Monica Packer of the About Progress podcast to talk about what it means to be a thoughtful changemaker in your relationship. They explore how to recognize when you’ve been over-accommodating—and how avoiding conflict or ignoring your own desires can quietly erode both your well-being and the strength of the partnership.

Dr. Finlayson-Fife teaches that change begins by owning your role in the current dynamic—and using that clarity to engage in honest, collaborative conversations with your partner.

https://www.finlayson-fife.com/podcasts/conversations-with-dr-jennifer/post/what-do-when-things-need-change-your-relationship

https://www.finlayson-fife.com/podcasts/conversations-with-dr-jennifer/post/masculinity-and-sexual-shameWe have a cultur...
07/21/2025

https://www.finlayson-fife.com/podcasts/conversations-with-dr-jennifer/post/masculinity-and-sexual-shame

We have a cultural stereotype about masculinity that can often make us blind to the challenges and self-doubt that many men grapple with in regards to their sexuality.

While men and women may express their anxieties about sexuality differently, the truth is that men have just as difficult of a time coming to peace with their sexuality as women do.

In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Tammy Hill of the Live Your Why Podcast for a discussion on masculinity and how our cultural messaging has impacted men’s ability to accept themselves as sexual beings.

Listen to the full episode to learn more about:

* Sexual shame

* Performance anxiety

* Desire discrepancies

* Ma********on and Po*******hy

* Erectile dysfunction

* Being tolerated vs. being received sexually

* Creating more intimate relationships

Want to learn more? Join Dr. Finlayson-Fife this fall for the Art of Loving Retreat (for men), details here: https://buytickets.at/jenniferfinlaysonfifephd/1618080

If you find yourself stuck in a frustrating or unsatisfying dynamic with your spouse, it helps to see what your role is ...
07/17/2025

If you find yourself stuck in a frustrating or unsatisfying dynamic with your spouse, it helps to see what your role is in it.

Taking a good look at your own participation in the unhealthy patterns of your relationship will allow you to change the only thing that you actually have control over—yourself.

https://www.finlayson-fife.com/podcasts/conversations-with-dr-jennifer/post/sexual-and-emotional-intimacy

In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins ST Rappaport for a powerful discussion on the importance of self-confrontation, and what we can do to increase our capacity for both emotional and physical intimacy in our partnership.

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Dr. Finlayson-Fife

Jennifer Finlayson-Fife grew up in Burlington, Vermont as one of eight children. She studied Psychology and Women’s Studies at Brigham Young University, and went on to receive her Masters and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Boston College. She has a private practice in Chicago, IL where she works primarily with LDS couples on relational and sexual issues. She is a frequent guest on LDS-themed podcasts, and has written articles for LDS-themed magazines and blogs on the subjects of sexuality and modesty as well as mental health and faith. She is married to John Finlayson-Fife and has three wonderful children.