Many of us carry sexual shame that began long before adulthood. The tone of our childhood homes, the way our parents handled emotion and mistakes, and the silence or anxiety surrounding the body all shaped how acceptable our desires—and our imperfections—felt to us. Those early messages often linger, coloring how we see ourselves and even how we imagine God sees us.
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 shows up in adulthood. She explains how shame turns toxic when it convinces us that our flaws make us unworthy, and she offers a clearer, kinder way forward—one that helps us accept our embodied nature, integrate our sexuality, and relate to ourselves with more honesty and compassion.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about:
What sexual shame actually is—and how it develops
How childhood experiences shape comfort with desire
Why many of us confuse anxiety with “God’s judgment”
The difference between healthy inhibition and toxic shame
How both repression and indulgence keep us stuck
What genuine sexual integration looks like
How to foster healthier, shame-free conversations with our children
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST HERE and you'll get the link to join us for an online screening of "The Mormon Sex Therapist" on Thursday!
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Many of us carry sexual shame that began long before adulthood. The tone of our childhood homes, the way our parents handled emotion and mistakes, and the silence or anxiety surrounding the body all shaped how acceptable our desires—and our imperfections—felt to us. Those early messages often linger, coloring how we see ourselves and even how we imagine God sees us.
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 shows up in adulthood. She explains how shame turns toxic when it convinces us that our flaws make us unworthy, and she offers a clearer, kinder way forward—one that helps us accept our embodied nature, integrate our sexuality, and relate to ourselves with more honesty and compassion.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about:
What sexual shame actually is—and how it develops
How childhood experiences shape comfort with desire
Why many of us confuse anxiety with “God’s judgment”
The difference between healthy inhibition and toxic shame
How both repression and indulgence keep us stuck
What genuine sexual integration looks like
How to foster healthier, shame-free conversations with our children
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST HERE and you'll get the link to join us for an online screening of "The Mormon Sex Therapist" on Thursday!
We’re re-releasing our most-listened-to episode ever—and for good reason.
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Carol Lynn Pearson, Stephen Carter, and Dan Wotherspoon to talk about the real purpose of marriage—and why the challenges we face in it are what drives our personal and spiritual growth.
They discuss how marriage can stretch us in the best ways—pushing us to confront ourselves, to move through conflict instead of away from it, and to build something real and lasting in the process.
In the episode, you'll learn more about:
Why conflict is often a doorway to intimacy
How monogamy pressures us to evolve
What Mormon culture gets wrong—and right—about marriage
Why creating a strong marriage is a spiritual process
If you’ve ever wondered why marriage feels so hard sometimes, and whether it’s supposed to be easier—this episode will meet you right where you are.
*In the episode,Carol Lynn Pearson's poem "The Steward" is referenced
*On August 12th Dr. Finlayson-Fife will be launching the pre-order link for her new book! JOIN OUR MAILING LIST for details!
Conversations with Dr. Jennifer
Many of us carry sexual shame that began long before adulthood. The tone of our childhood homes, the way our parents handled emotion and mistakes, and the silence or anxiety surrounding the body all shaped how acceptable our desires—and our imperfections—felt to us. Those early messages often linger, coloring how we see ourselves and even how we imagine God sees us.
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 shows up in adulthood. She explains how shame turns toxic when it convinces us that our flaws make us unworthy, and she offers a clearer, kinder way forward—one that helps us accept our embodied nature, integrate our sexuality, and relate to ourselves with more honesty and compassion.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about:
What sexual shame actually is—and how it develops
How childhood experiences shape comfort with desire
Why many of us confuse anxiety with “God’s judgment”
The difference between healthy inhibition and toxic shame
How both repression and indulgence keep us stuck
What genuine sexual integration looks like
How to foster healthier, shame-free conversations with our children
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST HERE and you'll get the link to join us for an online screening of "The Mormon Sex Therapist" on Thursday!
