Room For Two

In this episode of Room for Two, Dr. Finlayson-Fife helps Josh and Carrie see how their respective ways of handling their sense of self are playing out in their grief and gives them further insight into the underlying challenges in their marital dynamic.

In this episode of Room for Two, Dr. Finlayson-Fife works with Josh and Claire to see how shifting from proving their love to each other to simply living that truth could be a pivotal positive change in their dynamic.

In this episode of Room for Two, Dr. Finlayson-Fife helps Luke and Lacey see that the disorganization and discomfort they feel is the natural byproduct of the spiritual and relationship changes they are working through. She clarifies that the process of working through differences in relationships is tremendously valuable and presents an opportunity for them to create a deeper and richer connection with each other.

In this bonus episode of Room for Two, Dr. Finlayson-Fife is interviewed by her (amazing!) daughter, Jane Finlayson-Fife. During the interview, Jane and Jennifer discuss a variety of topics including Jennifer's upcoming book, important factors to consider when making big life decisions, music, Jennifer's experience studying in Jerusalem, and more!

This powerful discussion focused on the topics addressed during the Mike and Jenna series -- covert superiority, one-up nice guys, role-based relationships, resentment, control, self-confrontation, and contempt/hostility.

Live Q&A Announcement

In this episode of Room for Two, listen in as Dr. Finlayson-Fife helps Mike and Jenna understand that to grow in their love for each other they must each continue to disentangle their sense of self from the other, live more honestly, and love more courageously.

In this episode of Room for Two, Dr. Finlayson-Fife works primarily with Mike to see what he can learn about himself and his behavior by better understanding how Jenna experiences him.

In this episode of Room for Two, listen in as Dr. Finlayson-Fife works with Jenna to understand how she was using critique as a way to protect herself from the vulnerability of facing her role in the marital dynamic more honestly. Dr. Jennifer goes on to explore what it means to really love someone, and how uncomfortable and worthwhile emotional, relational, and spiritual development can be.

In this episode of Room for Two, Dr. Finlayson-Fife helps Mike confront who he is and see more clearly the impact that his pursuit of validation has had on his marriage. She explores with Mike what he can do to internalize his value and create a healthier and happier relationship with himself and his loved ones.

In this episode of Room for Two, Dr. Finlayson-Fife works with John and Jane to better understand how they have each contributed to the anger and frustration that have emerged during this challenging time. While it’s often intuitive for couples in duress to slip into regressive tendencies, doing so will always undermine the well-being of the relationship. During the episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife helps John and Jane see how they can better collaborate during this difficult time and how doing so will bless not only their relationship but their relationship with their children as well.

In this episode of Room for Two, Dr. Finlayson-Fife helps Nate and Nora see how they have each handled their fear and anxiety in destructive ways – Nora becoming rigid and Nate turning to condescension. These strategies are compelling because they are an easy escape from the intensity and discomfort of marital growth and expansion. Dr. Finlayson-Fife explains that the path to more stability and connection in their relationship is differentiation – learning to tolerate the aloneness and invalidation that comes when you love someone who sees and experiences the world differently than you do.