Sex, Joy, and The Power of Self-Honesty in Marriage | Jennifer Finlayson-Fife | #160

We explore how sexual intimacy becomes joyful and life-giving when anchored in self-honesty, personal responsibility and spiritual growth. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife shares practical ways to move beyond rigid roles, foster freedom and desire, and build a marriage that can hold two full adults.• linking sexuality and spirituality as sources of joy• defining intimacy as being seen and known• reframing eroticism as life force, not performance• spotting how roles hide the self and stall desire• negotiating roles with honesty and responsibility• understanding desire as freedom plus self-acceptance• better advice for daughters than duty-based sex• helping sons regulate desire without shame• why intimacy feels risky to the ego• becoming more truly who we are in love• first steps for the stuck: curiosity over judgment• resources to grow sexual and emotional intimacyJennifer's Website: https://finlayson-fife.com/Podcast: https://www.finlayson-fife.com/podcastsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/finlaysonfife/?hl=enHappy Hacks: 101 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Happiness, Reduce Stress, and Build a More Meaningful Life.Available now starting at 99¢ on Amazon and Dave's Book StoreWritten by Dr. Dave Schramm, this practical and uplifting new book offers simple, research-based strategies to help you build greater happiness, strengthen resilience, reduceThe opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah Marriage Commission.Visit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways: Strongermarriage.org  Podcast.stongermarriage.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrongerMarriageLifeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@strongermarriagelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongermarriagelife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongermarriage/Facebook Marriage Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579Dr. Dave Schramm: http://drdaveschramm.comhttp://drdavespeaks.com Dr. Liz Hale: http://www.drlizhale.com/