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Conversations with Dr. JenniferIntimacy Beyond ValidationRelationships feel easy when things are going well—when we feel understood and everything between us feels steady. They’re much harder when we’re frustrated, disappointed, or misunderstood. Yet it’s in those moments of friction and honest conflict that we’re invited to grow—to become wiser, more grounded, and more capable of real love.
In this NEW episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Monica Tanner to share insights from
That We Might Have Joy and explore how conflict in marriage isn’t a sign that something’s gone wrong, but part of the very process through which deeper int...
2025-10-0943 min
Marriage and Intimacy Tips for Christian Couples: Secrets of Happily Ever AfterMoving From Approval to True Intimacy in Marriage with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-FifeDr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife explores how moving beyond validation-seeking creates deeper, more authentic intimate connections in marriage, explaining that true intimacy requires embracing differences rather than demanding constant agreement.• Distinguishing between validation and true intimacy in relationships• Understanding the three unhealthy relationship patterns: pressuring our partner, yielding to avoid conflict, or creating parallel lives• Recognizing that we marry people for their differences but then often resent those same differences• Learning to weather invalidation without falling apart or becoming defensive• Developing the capacity to truly listen to our partner's perspective without immediately defending ourselves• Identifying...
2025-09-0942 min
The Virtual CouchExploring a Better Way to Think About Your ThoughtsTony shares his thoughts on how to think better about how you think. You think the thoughts you do because you're the only version of you ever to walk the planet...so you think thoughts and feel feelings because, well, you do! You also need to stop telling yourself to stop thinking...don't think about a green giraffe wearing yellow rain boots right now! And finally, he reveals why it can be detrimental to believe that when you think A, you just need to think B.
Get access to Tony's presentation from Monica Tanner's "Secrets of Happily Ever After" summit...
2022-09-2827 minConversations with Dr. JenniferCreating Intimacy and Friendship in a Two-Career HouseholdIn this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife and Monica Tanner of the "On The Brighter Side" podcast talk about entrepreneurism and its impact on relationships. Jennifer and Monica discuss..
-Why it can be difficult to ask for support from a spouse when you have a meaningful ambition.
-The challenges that entrepreneurs often confront in their intimate relationships, given the sacrifices and emotional demands of a creative endeavor.
-How to maintain your sense of self in the midst of entrepreneurial demands along with the responsibilities of marriage, and parenting, and work.
-How...
2020-12-2131 min
Marriage and Intimacy Tips for Christian Couples: Secrets of Happily Ever AfterS2-13 How to Make Room for Everyone to Fully Develop in Your Relationship with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-FifeIn Today's Episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife discusses the importance of making space in your relationship for everyone to fully develop and why this is so important. Sometimes it's difficult to ask for support when you have a big dream, but it's crucial for the health of your marriage to be able to navigate the selfish/selfless meaning frame and create a meaningful solution that allows each partner to thrive. If you've ever had a big dream or a desire to develop your skills in some area, but didn't want to burden your family or spouse, t...
2020-12-1433 minConversations with Dr. JenniferGoal Setting and Collaboration in MarriageIn this podcast episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife is interviewed by Monica Tanner of On The Brighter Side Podcast. Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife talks about setting personal goals and setting goals as a couple. She goes into detail about what collaborative goals look like and common pitfalls/problems that come up when trying to keep new goals, and how to overcome these.
Dr. Finlayson-Fife ends the episode talking about how to care for your mental health this year and how to have the best 2020 possible.
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2020-01-1431 min
Marriage and Intimacy Tips for Christian Couples: Secrets of Happily Ever AfterGoal Setting and Collaboration in Marriage with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-FifeIn today's episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife talks about setting personal goals and goals as a couple. She explains how the best goals are collaborative, common pitfalls to keeping up with your goals and how to overcome those. She also talks about how to care for your mental health and have the best 2020 possible.You can find out more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife and her life-changing workshops and courses by going to: http://www.finlayson-fife.com/ or follow her on Instagram at @finlaysonfife.You can see more interviews with her in the EPIC Marriage Summit for FREE...
2020-01-0632 min
Marriage and Intimacy Tips for Christian Couples: Secrets of Happily Ever AfterMarriage, Marathons and Mental Health with Tony OverbayIn today's episode, I'm sitting down with my friend, Tony Overbay, a licensed marriage and family therapist and utlra marathon runner. We talk about the metaphors we've seen in long distance running to marriage. He also talks about setting goals for the new year, using principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. There are so many benefits physical activity can have on our mental and emotional health. Let's make 2020 our BEST year ever.Here is a link to Tony's New Year's goal setting episode from last year: http://www.tonyoverbay.com/2018/12/27/episode-97-resolutions-that-will-stick-no-really-acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-plus-resolutions-success/You can find...
2019-12-3044 min