About this episode
Dr. Finlayson-Fife discusses the nature of joy and its importance in relationships with Monica Packer.
Joy is not something we stumble upon. And it's not freedom from suffering. Nor is it the same thing as happiness. Joy is the willingness to see the beauty and goodness around us, even in the midst of difficulty and loss. Joy is a disposition toward living, not a feeling that comes and goes. And developing the capacity for it takes courage. In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Monica Packer of the About Progress podcast to explore what joy actually requires of us, why eros love is at the heart of a marriage that stays alive, and what it means to stop trying to change your spouse and start asking who you want to be instead. SHOW NOTES: SAVE up to 30% at Cozy Earth with code JFF30 (through 6/1)—HERE are the pajamas JFF loves! Join us for the Sex Worth Wanting Retreat! Read That We Might Have Joy (currently $14.95 on Amazon)
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
Guest: Monica Packer
Topics covered
- joy
- marriage
- self-improvement
- courage
- love
Keywords
- joy
- happiness
- marriage
- self-discovery
- courage
Sponsors
Cozy Earth
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Cozy Earth
Books & works: That We Might Have Joy
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