The Belonging Place with Kylee Shields

Kylee Shields

The anecdote to loneliness, addiction, and more is connection and belonging

  1. Episode 38 | Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

    24 SEPT

    Episode 38 | Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

    In Ep. 38 of “The Belonging Place” Kylee sits down to talk with renown Mormon Sex Therapist Dr. Jennifer Finlayson Fife about her new book, speaking at the upcoming RESTORE Conference by Faith Matters, and more.  This episode dives into Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife’s journey as a mother, sister, wife, therapist, researcher, and educator helping Latter-day Saints and others navigate sexuality, faith, marriage, and belonging. She shares her personal wrestling with faith, gender roles, and truth-seeking, and how these shaped not only her career but also her life. ABOUT OUR GUEST: JENNIFER FINLAYSON FIFE Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is a therapist, educator, and coach with a doctorate in Counseling Psychology. For over two decades, she has helped individuals and couples-particularly within the LDS community-strengthen their relationships and develop a more integrated view of sexuality.  Through her online courses, live workshops, and Room for Two podcast, she has supported the emotional and sexual development of thousands. Known for her clarity, compassion, depth, and humor, Dr. Finlayson-Fife is a sought-after voice on the topics of faith, intimate relationships, and personal growth. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife has helped couples create stronger, more passionate relationships for decades.  When she started her private practice in 2007, it quickly became evident that there was more demand for my relationship advice than I could reasonably sustain. So, in an effort to reach and support a larger audience, she drew upon her training as a mental health counselor, along with her dissertation research, and created five impactful online courses to help couples improve their emotional and sexual relationships.  Each course is founded upon the effective life and marriage-changing principles that her clients have found most beneficial. This instructional format gives couples immediate access to her input, for a fraction of the cost of private coaching. The powerful principles taught in my courses are further solidified in Room for Two, where you can listen in on her coaching with other anonymous couples.  The perspectives she offers and the paradigms upon which they are based empower couples to create richer, happier intimate relationships. LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE TO “The Belonging Place” PODCAST: *Apple Music - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belonging-place-with-kylee-shields/id1736354936  *Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-belonging-place  CONNECT WITH KYLEE SHIELDS: All Links: https://thebelongingplace.komi.io/  *Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_belonging_place/  *TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebelongingplace?lang=en  *YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheBelongingPlace   *Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheBelongingPlacePodcast/  CONNECT WITH JENNIFER FINLAYSON FIFE *Book Release Event - https://luma.com/lisoj4mp  *Restore Tickets - https://whova.com/portal/registration/AoubaqMKb3LglCefb7V5/  *Preorder Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife’s new book That We Might Have Joy! - https://bookshop.org/p/books/that-we-might-have-joy-desire-divinity-intimate-love/31f213c4745fcc87?ean=9781953677273&next=t&next=t&affiliate=108982 PRODUCTION CREDITS: Intro/Outro Music: Kimberly Knighton https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyknightonmusic/  Recorded at Mindset Content Creation Studios Produced by Tommy Moore Brought to you by Vodcasts by Tommy Moore Presents - https://www.instagram.com/vodcasts_by_tommymoore/

    1h 10m
  2. Episode 37 | Jason Clawson

    18 SEPT

    Episode 37 | Jason Clawson

    In Episode 37 of “The Belonging Place” Kylee sits down to talk with her friend & therapist Jason Clawson about grief, life, change, and the importance of connection. ABOUT OUR GUEST: JASON CLAWSON Jason M. Clawson, MA, CMHCTherapist • Grief Advocate • Co-Creator of the Hope Kit & Light After Grief Jason M. Clawson is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 18 years of experience specializing in grief, trauma, addiction, and emotional healing. His professional journey became profoundly personal after losing his wife to cancer. In the midst of that heartbreak, a doctor told him, “Cancer has a way of enhancing your life.” Those words became a guiding light in Jason’s own healing—and now inspire his mission to help others discover hope in their darkest seasons. Alongside his wife, who also lost her spouse to cancer, Jason co-created Light After Grief, an Instagram community of more than 100,000 people. Together they share hope, faith, tools, and raw vulnerability, grounded in the simple but soul-shifting truth: “Vulnerability invites vulnerability.” Jason is also the co-creator of the Hope Kit, a therapeutic care package delivered to grieving individuals across all 50 states and three countries. In addition, he founded Pretherapy, a playful, healing program that makes preparing for therapy less intimidating and a whole lot more human. Today, Jason leads his private practice, Havenstone Counseling in Utah County, where he helps individuals and families navigate grief, trauma, and emotional growth with compassion, humor, and deep clinical expertise. LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE TO “The Belonging Place” PODCAST: *Apple Music - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belonging-place-with-kylee-shields/id1736354936  *Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-belonging-place  CONNECT WITH KYLEE SHIELDS: All Links: https://thebelongingplace.komi.io/  *Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_belonging_place/  *TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebelongingplace?lang=en  *YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheBelongingPlace   *Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheBelongingPlacePodcast/  CONNECT WITH JASON CLAWSON *website: https://hopekit.com/ *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-clawson-cmhc-4a766278?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app *Instagram: @lightaftergrief https://www.instagram.com/lightaftergrief?igsh=MW9xdHk5ZGpvcWtzMw== PRODUCTION CREDITS: Intro/Outro Music: Kimberly Knighton https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyknightonmusic/  Recorded at Mindset Content Creation Studios Produced by Tommy Moore Brought to you by Vodcasts by Tommy Moore Presents - https://www.instagram.com/vodcasts_by_tommymoore/

    1h 23m
  3. Episode 36 | Payge Corrine

    9 SEPT

    Episode 36 | Payge Corrine

    In Ep. 36 of “The Belonging Place” Kylee talks with her friend Payge about the power and importance of music in both their lives. Payge share some powerful experiences in her life, how setting healthy boundaries is bringing her more joy & peace, and how one little choir changed her life! Kylee loved talking & hearing about one of the wells she has created—INSPIRE Chorus: Utah ABOUT OUR GUEST: PAYGE CORRINE Payge Corrine is embracing life with open arms and a fresh outlook. She finds joy in singing, sharing laughter, and learning new skills—especially in the kitchen. For her, life is about exploring, creating, and building connections that last a lifetime. LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE TO “The Belonging Place” PODCAST: *Apple Music - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belonging-place-with-kylee-shields/id1736354936  *Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-belonging-place  CONNECT WITH KYLEE SHIELDS: All Links: https://thebelongingplace.komi.io/  *Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_belonging_place/  *TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebelongingplace?lang=en  *YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheBelongingPlace   *Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheBelongingPlacePodcast/  CONNECT WITH PAGE CORRINE *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paygecorrine?igsh=OTBqcHp6eDJ5cnpx *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CdKZYXii2/?mibextid=wwXIfr PRODUCTION CREDITS: Intro/Outro Music: Kimberly Knighton https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyknightonmusic/  Recorded at Mindset Content Creation Studios Produced by Tommy Moore Brought to you by Vodcasts by Tommy Moore Presents - https://www.instagram.com/vodcasts_by_tommymoore/

    1h 10m
  4. Episode 35 | Adam Lancaster

    6 AUG

    Episode 35 | Adam Lancaster

    In Ep. 35 of “The Belonging Place” Kylee talks with her long time friend Adam Lancaster about serving their LDS missions together, their love of music, how Adam saved his dad from a mountain lion, and so much more. ABOUT OUR GUEST: ADAM LANCASTER Adam Lancaster is the founder of a purpose-driven real estate brokerage in Utah. Most of his time is spent helping people make decisions they’ll live with—literally—and doing it in a way that respects the emotional weight of it all. He cares about clarity, trust, and keeping things rooted in what actually matters. Whether it’s in his work, his family, or his faith, Adam tries to create space where people feel seen, safe, and steady. He’s a husband, a dad of four, and someone who thinks belonging isn’t something you find—it’s something you build. LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE TO “The Belonging Place” PODCAST: *Apple Music - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belonging-place-with-kylee-shields/id1736354936  *Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-belonging-place  CONNECT WITH KYLEE SHIELDS: All Links: https://thebelongingplace.komi.io/  *Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_belonging_place/  *TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebelongingplace?lang=en  *YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheBelongingPlace   *Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheBelongingPlacePodcast/  CONNECT WITH ADAM LANCASTER *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_adamlancaster?igsh=MWliNmxmMDNkYzY4Yw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr PRODUCTION CREDITS: Intro/Outro Music: Kimberly Knighton https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyknightonmusic/  Recorded at Mindset Content Creation Studios Produced by Tommy Moore Brought to you by Vodcasts by Tommy Moore Presents - https://www.instagram.com/vodcasts_by_tommymoore/

    2h 9m
  5. Episode 34 | Nate Bagley

    22 JUL

    Episode 34 | Nate Bagley

    In Ep. 34 Kylee talks with her long time friend Nate about relationships, family, marriage, friendship, fear, and so much more. ABOUT OUR GUEST: NATE BAGLEY Nate Bagley is a marriage researcher and educator whose mission is to rid the world of mediocre love. His passion is helping people DO the things that make their relationships extraordinary.  In 2012, Nate did a cross-country road trip where he interviewed the country’s most madly-in-love couples, and renowned relationship experts to discover the secrets of truly epic, lasting love. Since then, he’s given a TEDx talk, been published in Business Insider, Thrive Global, The Good Men Project, the Gottman Institute blog, and many other outlets. He always loves hearing from his readers and listeners, so please feel free to reach out to him at his website here LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE TO “The Belonging Place” Podcast: *Apple Music - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belonging-place-with-kylee-shields/id1736354936  *Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-belonging-place  CONNECT WITH KYLEE SHIELDS: All Links: https://thebelongingplace.komi.io/  *Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_belonging_place/  *TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebelongingplace?lang=en  *YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheBelongingPlace   *Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheBelongingPlacePodcast/  CONNECT WITH NATE BAGLEY *websites: http://epicwivesexperiment.com http://legendarylovechallenge.com *Social Media: http://facebook.com/the.growth.marriage http://instagram.com/growthmarriage https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM135cpL1FmPp6GZqqedTEQ *YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thegrowthmarriage?si=xBS1-Wd_r9bJaMbJ PRODUCTION CREDITS: Intro/Outro Music: Kimberly Knighton https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyknightonmusic/  Recorded at Mindset Content Creation Studios Produced by Tommy Moore Brought to you by Vodcasts by Tommy Moore Presents - https://www.instagram.com/vodcasts_by_tommymoore/

    1h 58m
  6. Episode 33 | Taylor Church

    15 JUL

    Episode 33 | Taylor Church

    In Ep. 33 of “the Belonging Place” podcast Kylee Shields sit down with Taylor Church, host of the podcast, “Of Stone & Clay.” They talk about their shared love of writing, the power of music, podcasting, and more. ABOUT OUR GUEST: TAYLOR CHURCH *Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/taylorchurch44 ⁠   *TikTok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorchurch44  *YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TaylorChurch   ⁠  *Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/taylorchurch44 ⁠   *Patreon - https://patreon.com/taylorchurch?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink   *Apple Podcasts - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/of-stone-clay-with-taylor-church/id1487867868 ⁠  *Spotify - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4Mg5PmeuJmOVgxIWIe4N7c?si=a-DwQDnSSQKFN1rGWOtoOg&nd=1&dlsi=3d7c23bc051b4ffc ⁠   *Substack - https://substack.com/@taylorchurch  LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE TO “The Belonging Place” Podcast: *Apple Music - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belonging-place-with-kylee-shields/id1736354936  *Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-belonging-place  CONNECT WITH KYLEE SHIELDS: All Links: https://thebelongingplace.komi.io/  *Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_belonging_place/  *TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebelongingplace?lang=en  *YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheBelongingPlace   *Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheBelongingPlacePodcast/  CONNECT WITH TAYLOR CHURCH PRODUCTION CREDITS: Intro/Outro Music: Kimberly Knighton https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyknightonmusic/  Recorded at Mindset Content Creation Studios Produced by Tommy Moore Brought to you by Vodcasts by Tommy Moore Presents - https://www.instagram.com/vodcasts_by_tommymoore/  #TheBelongingPlace, #TheBelongingPlacePodcast, #Podcast, #Connection, #Loneliness, #MentalHealth, #KyleeShields, #LCSW, #SocialWork, #ClinicalTherapist, #Therapist, #Community, #Gathering, #belonging

    1h 33m
  7. Episode 31 | Courtney Merrill Moffat |

    12 JUN

    Episode 31 | Courtney Merrill Moffat |

    In Episode 31, Courtney Merrill shares her story with Kylee. Courtney is a therapist that previously specialized in teens and now works in grief. Courtney & Kylee have been friends for years and have, in some ways, lived parallel lives. ABOUT OUR GUEST: COURTNEY MERRILL Courtney Merrill is a licensed marriage and family therapist with degrees from Purdue and Brigham Young University. In over two decades of professional experience, she has worked directly with hundreds of individuals and families navigating complex situations. She worked in residential treatment for adolescents and young adults as a therapist, Clinical Director. Admissions and Outreach Director, Therapeutic Consultant, and Executive Director.  She has also supervised dozens of therapists and other professionals and spoken at various conferences and events all over the US.  In her personal life, professional world, and as a leader in community women’s groups, Courtney has been moved by opportunities to connect with and support others, in particular as they confront all kinds of sensitive losses that lead to a lot of silent suffering. Now running her own private practice, she is passionate about providing a space for an empathetic witness to these experiences, while offering professional, effective guidance and strategies to help clients live more joyfully in a world where their loss exists. Courtney is a former triathlete, breast cancer survivor, occasional lyricist for her super talented musician husband, and cheerleader for her incredibly active and fabulous daughter.  She spends her free time playing games, attending the theatre, skiing, gardening, cooking, and riding her bike around her neighborhood. LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE TO “The Belonging Place” Podcast: *Apple Music - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belonging-place-with-kylee-shields/id1736354936  *Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-belonging-place  CONNECT WITH KYLEE SHIELDS: All Links: https://thebelongingplace.komi.io/  *Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_belonging_place/  *TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebelongingplace?lang=en  *YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheBelongingPlace   *Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheBelongingPlacePodcast/  CONNECT WITH COURTNEY: *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-merrill-lmft?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app *Instagram: http://Www.griefmatterscounseling.com *Website: http://Www.griefmatterscounseling.com PRODUCTION CREDITS: Intro/Outro Music: Kimberly Knighton https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyknightonmusic/  Recorded at Mindset Content Creation Studios Produced by Tommy Moore Brought to you by Vodcasts by Tommy Moore Presents - https://www.instagram.com/vodcasts_by_tommymoore/

    2h 23m

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