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The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD268. Initiating Sex: Emotional Strength and Presence Make Men More AttractiveEmotional strength and grounded presence are essential when initiating sex, in the context of long term relationships. In today's episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell discusses how boys are raised and how that upbringing sets them up for failure as men. This shifts when men become more comfortable with vulnerability and presence; in the process attraction increases and relational connection deepens, all of which leads to a loving yes from a woman, and more fulfilling sex for both of them. If you're a man and this resonates with you, join Dr. Alexandra Stockwell's online program, Initiating, and learn how...
2026-02-0411 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD267. How to Initiate Sex With Confidence (Most Men Have Terrible Role Models)Initiating sex successfully isn't about having the right words, it's about creating the right feeling. Dr. Alexandra Stockwell shares a grounded, compassionate approach to masculine confidence, helping men create deeper intimacy, stronger connection, and a more fulfilling sexual relationship without pressure or performance. If this resonates with you, join Dr. Alexandra Stockwell's online program, Initiating and learn how to initiate in a way that builds trust and desire: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/initiating Start building more intimacy today with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell's Intimate Connection, the Relationship App for Committed Couples: studio.com/dralexandra/i...
2026-01-2808 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD266. The Key to More Emotional and Sexual Intimacy in MarriageEmotional and sexual intimacy in marriage depends less on chemistry and more on how partners choose to interact one moment to the next. In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell explains how mastering daily transitions creates deeper emotional connection and more fulfilling intimacy. If you want to learn how to transition into having sex successfully, join Dr. Alexandra's exclusive masterclass for men: How to Ask Your Woman for Sex (so she's more likely to say Yes). You'll gain practical tools you can use right away: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/yes/ For personalized su...
2026-01-2115 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD263. Make 2026 The Year Your Marriage Grows StrongerMake 2026 the year your marriage grows stronger! In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell shares how setting intentions for your relationship will deepen intimacy, spark curiosity, and help couples create lasting emotional connection. She shares practical tools for marriage growth, including increased self-awareness and modern relationship coaching. Give your marriage the gift of deeper connection this holiday season. 💞 Start building more intimacy today with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell's Intimate Connection, the Relationship App for Committed Couples💞 👉studio.com/dralexandra/intimacy Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify ...
2025-12-3110 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD262. Avoiding Holiday Burnout: Relationship Tips For Every Couple | with Dr. Rodd StockwellDrs. Alexandra and Rodd Stockwell share their best relationship tips for the holidays, revealing how simple, intentional choices nourish your marriage, even during the holidays. If you want to stay close while juggling family demands and holiday responsibilities, this episode will set you up to create a calm, connected experience, together. Give your marriage the gift of deeper connection this holiday season. 💞 Start building more intimacy today with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell's Intimate Connection, the Relationship App for Committed Couples💞 👉studio.com/dralexandra/intimacy Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: App...
2025-12-2411 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD261. My Partner Doesn't Feel Loved: How To Help Him Feel Seen, Needed, and DesiredMy partner doesn't feel loved—Dr. Alexandra Stockwell explores why this happens and how to help him feel emotionally seen and cared for without losing yourself in the process. Dr. Alexandra offers a calm, grounded path toward rebuilding desire, understanding, and connection. Give your marriage the gift of deeper connection this holiday season. 💞 Start building more intimacy today with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell's Intimate Connection, the Relationship App for Committed Couples💞 👉studio.com/dralexandra/intimacy Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With A...
2025-12-1715 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD258. How Clutter Creates Conflict in Marriage (and How to Fix It)Clutter in marriage can spark conflict–it's much more impactful than most people realize. In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell describes how to clear emotional and physical clutter, improve communication, and bring more ease, teamwork, and intimacy into your day-to-day life. Download the Intimate Connection app by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell and start building a more fulfilling, intimate marriage today. 💞 👉studio.com/dralexandra/intimacy. Get 20% off from Nov 18–28! Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: Webs...
2025-11-2617 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD257. These Small Things Make or Break Your MarriageDr. Alexandra Stockwell shares powerful marriage advice on building deeper intimacy, connection, and joy—one intentional step at a time. Download the Intimate Connection app by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell and start building a more fulfilling, intimate marriage today. 💞 👉studio.com/dralexandra/intimacy. Get 20% off from Nov 18–28! Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: Website | Linkedin | Instagram Get your copy of "Uncompromising Intimacy" by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: https://amzn.to/2ymI3Hl...
2025-11-1919 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD253. Tired of Parenting Your Partner? Here's How to Get Past That Dynamic, with Rodd Stockwell, MDDo you sometimes parent your partner instead of standing side by side as equals? In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell and husband Dr. Rodd Stockwell, explore how to move from passive patterns to conscious partnership—where both people show up as active participants in love, marriage, and life. Through open conversation and personal reflection, Drs. Alexandra and Rodd reveal how taking responsibility for your role in the relationship dynamic shifts everything. They share how to replace control with collaboration, dependence with mutual respect, and frustration with emotional intimacy. This episode will help you re...
2025-10-2217 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD251. How Women Evolve From Feeling Disappointed to Enjoying Fulfilling RelationshipsAre you ready to move beyond disappointment and create a truly fulfilling relationship? In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell uncovers how unspoken disappointment shapes women's emotional lives, and erodes intimacy. Dr. Alexandra explains why acknowledging this often-ignored feeling is the key to deeper connection, greater joy, and authentic love. Drawing from her expertise and her program Marital Pleasure for Women, Dr. Alexandra shows women how to move past settling, embrace their desires fully, and transform their relationships. With practical insights and emotional wisdom, Dr. Alexandra offers a clear...
2025-10-0809 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD250. Marital Pleasure for Women (All About Dr. Alexandra's New Program)Are you ready to experience true marital pleasure and deeper intimacy in your marriage? In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell shares how women can awaken to more love, connection, and fulfillment through her six-week program Marital Pleasure for Women. With a compelling story of a client who transformed her marriage by first transforming herself, Alexandra shows how self-discovery, communication, and intimacy coaching can change everything. This is an invitation for women who are ready for more — more love, more intimacy, more joy. Episode highlights...
2025-10-0112 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD242. An Easy Way to Improve Your Sex Life: More SleepDid you know better sleep can significantly enhance your sex life? In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell delves into the often-overlooked link between rest, desire, and emotional intimacy. You'll hear how just one extra hour of sleep can increase libido by 14%—and why prioritizing rest is essential for sustaining passion, vitality, and deep connection in your relationship. Tune in and explore how nourishing your body with better sleep awakens more intimacy, joy, and fulfillment in your marriage. Episode Highlights: One extra hour of sleep ca...
2025-08-0606 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD241. Why It's Hard To Initiate Intimacy —And What to Do About ItYou may think that after years of marriage, intimacy should get easier. After all, you know one another better than anyone, you have a routine. So why is it that for so many couples, sexual intimacy becomes more complicated with time? In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell explores why initiating sexual intimacy isn't always intuitive—even in long-term relationships—and what you can do about it. With a blend of psychological insight and real-world advice, Dr. Alexandra shares why rejection often creates distance and how to shift that pattern. She introduces her five-week prog...
2025-07-3011 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD240. How to Ask for Sex, SuccessfullyWant to learn how to reliably ask for sex in a way that leads to connection instead of rejection? In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell explores this often-overlooked skill. She speaks directly to high-achieving men who struggle with initiating sex and offers a grounded, compassionate approach rooted in respect and emotional intimacy. Once you learn how to ask for sex well, it will transform your intimate life! Dr. Alexandra also shares details about her upcoming masterclass, where you'll learn clear, actionable ways to become more confident and successful in creating more closeness in your relationship.
2025-07-2307 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD239. From Roommates to In Love again: How Coaching Transformed our Marriage – with Sebastian SmelkoFeeling more like roommates than romantic partners? Learn how igniting your marriage through relationship coaching enhances everything in life. In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell interviews her client Sebastian Smelko—an accomplished lawyer, and a devoted husband and father—about how relationship coaching helped him and his wife turn their "roommate-style" marriage into a deeply connected partnership. Sebastian opens up about the mindset shifts, personal growth, and inner work that reignited his connection with his wife. This is an honest, hopeful conversation about taking responsibility, embracing vulnerability, and buil...
2025-07-1635 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD224. Getting Real about Prioritizing your MarriagePeople often talk about the importance of "prioritizing your marriage," but what does that actually mean? In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell addresses the common tendency to overlook nurturing emotional intimacy, amidst busy careers and family life. She emphasizes that making time to spend together as a couple is essential, but it's only the beginning of what it takes to create and maintain a deep, uncompromising intimate bond. Dr. Alexandra explores how couples can overcome challenges, when it comes to prioritizing their marriages, emphasizing a commitment to cultivating emotional intimacy and improving...
2025-04-0213 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD223. How to Successfully Initiate Sex, with Dr. Alexandra and Dr. Rodd StockwellIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell and her husband, Dr. Rodd Stockwell, discuss ways men successfully initiate intimacy with their wives. Drawing on their own experience being married for 29 years, they share how their intimacy dynamics have evolved over the years, and what changed for it to become as wonderful as it is now. They also discuss how their communication skills have been refined over time, and why this is important to the quality and frequency of sex. You'll learn a lot from this vulnerable episode as Rodd candidly shares his journey...
2025-03-2622 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD222. How to Cultivate Passion in your Intimate RelationshipThere is a nuanced art to cultivating intimacy in relationships, and in this week's episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell speaks specifically on the topic of how men can initiate sex and intimacy with their women in ways that foster connection and increase passion. Emphasizing the qualities of confidence and leadership, Dr. Alexandra discusses effective ways for a man to initiate sex with his wife so that she's more likely to say "yes." These tips help increase the frequency of sexual encounters while also deepening the overall emotional connection between partners. Drawing...
2025-03-1915 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD217. How to Love a Strong Woman with Dr. Rodd StockwellDr. Alexandra Stockwell's husband, Dr Rodd Stockwell, is back on the Intimate Marriage Podcast for a lively discussion on the challenges, and delights, of loving and supporting a strong, powerful woman. Listen as Dr. Alexandra opens up about her transformative journey from conforming to societal pressures to embracing her full, powerful self within her marriage. Dr. Rodd adds to the conversation by detailing his own evolution, emphasizing the critical role of fostering a safe and supportive environment for his partner. Together, they explore the delicate balance of personal expression and connection, underscoring the significance of mutual support...
2025-02-1237 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD216. 2 Strategies to Heat Up Intimacy this Valentine's DayAre you ready to transform your Valentine's Day from ordinary, even disappointing, to unforgettable? In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell unveils the secrets to enduring intimacy in your relationship, just in time for the holiday of love. She focuses on two unique and actionable strategies that will help you curate celebrations that are not only memorable but deeply fulfilling. Valentine's Day sometimes creates a sense of pressure on a couple, as they each have different expectations and hopes for their celebration. Some couples exchange gifts, some plan a romantic dinner, some go...
2025-02-0512 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD214. 6 Key Qualities for a Thriving MarriageAre you a high achiever who sometimes feels stagnant or disconnected in your relationships? In this week's episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell offers actionable guidance to create a thriving marriage that balances professional success with deep emotional connection, reigniting the passion and intimacy in your marriage and in your life. You'll learn about the six essential qualities for building an extraordinary marriage: curiosity, honesty, kindness, happiness, responsibility and growth, so you can build the skills needed for having a truly fulfilling relationship. Join Dr. Alexandra as she shares personal insights and...
2025-01-2226 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD210. Reigniting Passion: How to Transform a Sexless Marriage and Rebuild Emotional IntimacyIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, addresses the challenges of a sexless marriage and explores how emotional intimacy is key to reigniting passion. Dr. Alexandra emphasizes that emotional intimacy forms the foundation for a fulfilling relationship and shares actionable strategies, including exercises designed to restore both sexual and emotional intimacy. She highlights the importance of nurturing emotional bonds to overcome physical and emotional barriers, advocating for a proactive approach to reignite passion and rejuvenate long-term relationships. With a focus on emotional intimacy, sexless marriage, and relationship rejuvenation, Dr. Alexandra shows couples how to break...
2024-12-2513 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD205. How to Sustain a Healthy RelationshipHealthy relationships involve a transition from codependence to interdependence. In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD dives into the foundations of healthy relationships and what it takes to create them. She starts by addressing the (very common) situation where one partner's emotions heavily influence the other's well-being. Throughout the episode, Dr. Alexandra outlines how independence, codependence, and interdependence shape relationship dynamics, while emphasizing the importance of establishing boundaries that respect each partner's personal autonomy, while also nurturing a collaborative, passionate connection. Delving into the art of boundary-setting, she highlights the critical role of self-awareness and...
2024-11-2019 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD203. A Brave Conversation About the Relational Impact of Porn AddictionIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, explores the effects of porn addiction with a man in his twenties who became addicted in fourth grade. In a candid and revealing discussion, this anonymous guest shares the impact on his intimate relationships in adulthood. The conversation delves into the complexities of porn's influence, highlighting initial exposure at a young age, his subsequent struggle with addiction, and the profound impact it has had on his real-life experiences with women. This conversation is remarkable because it addresses the hidden challenges many face privately, while evoking the intersection of...
2024-11-0631 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD202. How Intimacy Coaching Elevates Successful RelationshipsIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, dives into how intimacy coaching profoundly transforms relationships. She identifies common misconceptions prevalent in traditional counseling methods, and highlights the critical roles of authenticity and emotional connection in achieving marital success. By shifting the focus from behavior modification to fostering confidence, curiosity, and deeper connection, Dr. Alexandra gives the recipe for how educated, successful individuals can elevate their romantic lives. In the process, she outlines the significant benefits of intimacy coaching experienced by smart, high-achieving couples wanting to elevate their relationships. She describes what you can do to...
2024-10-3014 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD201. The Potency of Playfulness for Building Intimacy (Get Ready for Halloween!)In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, explores playfulness in intimacy, discussing the use of costumes and role play to re-ignite the marital spark and enrich sexual encounters. It's an especially timely topic with Halloween around the corner. Familiar roles in the bedroom tend to limit sexual expression-breaking free from them through embodying new personas can help couples deepen their connection and discover new aspects of their personalities. Dr. Stockwell shares real-life examples of couples who transformed their intimacy through role play. She notes that Halloween creates the perfect occasion to strengthen emotional...
2024-10-2311 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD200. Increasing Desire in Long-Term RelationshipsIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, explores how to strengthen desire in long-term relationships by cultivating deeper intimacy and passion. She begins by highlighting the contrast between the brain regions responsible for daily functionality and those that fuel emotional and sensual connections. Dr. Alexandra explains how educated and successful individuals can transcend mere functionality in marriage to achieve both emotional and erotic fulfillment. She emphasizes the significance of non-sexual touch, sharing new experiences, and giving erotic attention to one's partner. Also in this episode: Engaging in new activities...
2024-10-1621 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD198. Multitasking and Marriage: What You Need to KnowIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, explores the impact of multitasking drains the depth and efficiency of work and she dives into how this shows up in marital interactions. She discusses the importance of giving undivided attention in communication and the profound impact it has on resolving conflicts and deepening connection. Dr Alexandra offers listeners concrete steps to enhance their connection and intimacy by avoiding the pitfalls of multitasking and opting for more successful strategies while in conversation. Tune in to learn how compartmentalizing perspectives and fostering genuine curiosity can break through...
2024-10-0218 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD196. Intimacy in Politically Polarized MarriagesIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, MD, addresses politically polarized marriages, offering perspectives and strategies for navigating political disagreements with your spouse, especially during the 2024 presidential election. She shares insights from her own experiences in her family, and times spent living in rural Kansas in a community with members holding different political, religious, and educational values than her own. Dr. Alexandra emphasizes prioritizing connection over content as she shows couples how to maintain intimacy and respect even when they support different political parties. This episode provides practical advice for couples facing major...
2024-09-1842 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD192. 5 Steps to Prevent Gray DivorceIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, dives into the importance of nurturing long-term relationships and how to prevent gray divorce, the term referring to divorce among older adults. She explains that having a fulfilling marriage requires constant attention and nurturing, much like tending to a garden. Dr. Alexandra dispels outdated myths about divorce rates and emphasizes the importance of ongoing learning and growth in a marriage. This episode is filled with practical tips and strategies to keep your marital connection vibrant and strong. Also in this episode: Thriving...
2024-08-2125 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD191. The Problem with Having a Sexless MarriageIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD dives into the significance of sex in marriage and explores whether a sexless marriage can be a happy one. She breaks down the various dimensions of intimacy and connection within marriages, noting that societal trends show a decline in sexual activity. Even as collaborative companionship and emotional intimacy are crucial, the enriching experiences brought by sexual intimacy are invaluable. Dr. Stockwell notes that some couples attempt to overcome challenges and dissatisfaction in sex by opening their marriage, and others do so by letting go of sex–the most fu...
2024-08-1424 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD189. Unlock the Secrets of Female OrgasmsIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD discusses female orgasms in great detail, in honor of National Orgasm Day. She explores the origins of the day, various types of orgasms, and the differences between "masculine" and "feminine" orgasms. She also explores different types of orgasms, emphasizing that the classification is based on the anatomy and physiology being stimulated. Dr. Alexandra speaks on one way to enhance orgasmic potential, namely slow, deep breathing, as she encourages listeners to explore new realms of erotic intimacy with their partners. Also in this episode:
2024-07-3123 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD188. Family First: Dr. Alexandra Stockwell's Guide to Welcoming Your Future Son-in-LawIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD and her husband Rodd Stockwell, MD dive into the deeply personal territory of welcoming their future son-in-law into the family when he asked for their daughter's hand in marriage. They touch on the nuanced process of preparing for the conversation, the emotional dynamics involved, and the broader cultural and personal implications of such a significant exchange. Together, Dr Alexandra and Dr Rodd reflect on the experience knowing the importance of mutual respect and wanting to be intentional in meeting him with curiosity and open-hearted support. Dr...
2024-07-2434 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD186. How to Unlock the Secret to Feeling Desirable in Your MarriageIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, addresses the importance of feeling desirable in your marriage. Dr. Alexandra shares insights on how women can feel more desirable and desired within committed partnerships while emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and self-care; they are the foundations for creating vibrant, intimate connections with your spouse. She explains that feeling desirable is an inside job and offers practical strategies for women to enhance their intimate connections. Also in this episode: Feeling "desirable" is an inside job, and doesn't only rely on external validation...
2024-07-1019 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD185. Balancing Stress and Intimacy: Secrets to a Harmonious Love LifeIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, delves into the crucial topic of balancing stress and intimacy in relationships. She discusses the importance of deeper connections to create more passionate relationships and provides tips on cultivating emotional intimacy and other common issues faced by most couples. Dr. Alexandra answers a series of listener questions, covering topics such as enjoying intimacy while managing multiple external stressors, reviving a sexless partnership, reconnecting with desire after an emotional upheaval, and exploring "outercourse" as a fulfilling sexual experience. Dr. Alexandra emphasizes the importance of honest communication, personal...
2024-07-0322 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD184. Navigating Mismatched Libidos: Tips for Your Sexual Relationships to ThriveIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, addresses various complexities when navigating libido mismatch. She offers easily implemented advice and practical strategies for nurturing emotional, sensual, and erotic intimacy in long-term relationships. Dr. Alexandra emphasizes the importance of emotional intimacy and relaxation as prerequisites for a fulfilling sexual relationship and answers listener questions about mismatched sexual desires and the challenges of intimate time with adult children around. Learn how to resensitize your clitoris and discover ways to carve out safe, private spaces that allow your intimate connections to thrive, ensuring a vibrant marital...
2024-06-2632 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD180. REIGNITE YOUR MARRIAGE IN THE EMPTY NEST: Intimacy and Growth with Dr Alexandra and Dr Rodd StockwellIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, is joined by her husband, Rodd Stockwell, MD, to discuss empty nesting and its impact on their marriage. They reflect on a pivotal moment when Rodd expressed concern about what their relationship would look like once their children left home and they had more time with one another. Dr Alexandra expresses how this concern functioned as a catalyst for her to wake up and work on her marriage, eventually leading to her professional evolution and ongoing dedication to coaching couples toward deeper intimacy and strategies to keep the...
2024-05-2911 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD178. From Mundane to Sensational: Transforming Everyday Experiences into Pleasurable MomentsIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD talks about transforming everyday experiences into pleasurable moments. She explores the nuanced world of delight and pleasure within relationship, offering actionable insights for couples wanting to enhance emotional, sensual, and erotic intimacy. Dr. Alexandra makes distinctions in the best ways to pursue more pleasure when it comes to men versus women. She shares practical tips on how to incorporate sensual awareness into your daily life and how to enhance connection with your partner. Also in this episode: Cultivate a lifestyle that prioritizes sensory pleasure i...
2024-05-1522 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD177. Take It Beyond the Bedroom: Healing Together Through Creating Intimate Connection after Infertility and other HardshipsIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD explores the vital role of intimate connection, when navigating struggles couples commonly encounter in their sexual relationship, particularly after facing significant life challenges such as infertility and loss. Offering gentle, compassionate guidance, she describes effective methods to recreate emotional, sensual, and erotic intimacy. Dr. Alexandra discusses the challenges faced by couples when they experience disconnection during erotic intimacy. It often leads to functional sex rather than pleasure-driven passion. She emphasizes the importance of reconnecting from a starting point of comfort and familiarity, slowly rekindling passion through...
2024-05-0820 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD176. The Pleasure Principle: Dr. Alexandra on Cultivating Passion and Wholeness in Relationships with Tilly StormIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD and Tilly Storm, focus on the pleasure principle as they explore ways to foster passionate relationships and venture into new dimensions of erotic intimacy. Tilly has extensive expertise in women's sexuality and guides couples to renew the spark and access more pleasure in their intimate lives. The two of them discuss "wholeness" as an essential ingredient for pleasure, ways to foster pleasure-positive attitudes in children, and marital challenges such as sexual incompatibility and how to talk about it. Also in this episode: ...
2024-05-0135 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD175. How to Nurture Passionate RelationshipsIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD discusses important considerations when it comes to creating fulfilling and passionate relationships. Dr. Alexandra describes how embracing failure and personal growth play pivotal roles in deepening marital connection. She emphasizes the value of learning from both failures and 'near wins' to achieve mastery. By analyzing potentially frustrating moments with curiosity and compassion, couples can reach new heights of intimacy and fulfillment. Also in this episode: Embracing and learning from failures and 'near wins' enhances intimacy and connection. Self-acceptance is crucial...
2024-04-2419 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD173. Unlocking Passion: How Confidence Shapes Success in Love and Life - Expert Advice from Dr Alexandra StockwellIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD dives into confidence and how it shapes success in love and life. She sheds light on the crucial role of self-confidence and how attractive it is within intimate relationships, and more specifically, how it plays out among ambitious, educated couples. Dr Alexandra explores the common scenario where one partner craves more from their relationship while the other seems content with the status quo. She provides guidance on how to reignite passion and cultivate a deeper sense of self-worth, emphasizing the magnetic power of confidence as one...
2024-04-1020 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD172. Navigating Evolving Desires in Marriage: Communication, Intimacy, and Growth with The Intimacy DoctorIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD dives into the intriguing subject of evolving desires within marriages. The conversation offers a deep dive into understanding, embracing, and communicating our desires, especially as they change over time. Dr Alexandra touches upon the natural progression of tastes and preferences, illustrating how something as simple as a shift in food likes can symbolize the broader dynamic of changing desires. She then moves on to explore the more complex and sensitive evolution of sexual preferences within a committed relationship while emphasizing the importance of open communication and...
2024-04-0325 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD171. Emotional & Erotic Intimacy Insights: Dr. Alexandra Stockwell Answers Your QuestionsIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, responds to questions submitted by listeners, providing emotional and erotic intimacy insights to help improve your marriage. The themes of the questions are varied, as they focus on the role of commitment when it comes to creating intimacy, the pursuit of individual passions and hobbies when a partner isn't interested but wants to do things together, and the impact of birth trauma in rebuilding your sexual connection. Also in this episode: The crucial role of commitment in enhancing intimacy. The pursuit of...
2024-03-2724 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD170. Unlocking Deeper Connection: Dr. Alexandra Stockwell on Mastering Emotional & Erotic Intimacy Within MarriageIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, explores the critical role of adopting a growth mindset in mastering emotional and erotic intimacy within marriage. Offering actionable advice and insights that challenge conventional perspectives, she guides listeners on how to effectively engage their partners in conversations aimed at enriching their marriage. By positioning a growth mindset as a powerful agent for transformation, Dr. Alexandra encourages her audience to transcend the ordinary, with her strategies to enhance emotional, sensual, and erotic intimacy in relationship. Also in this episode: Embrace a growth...
2024-03-2034 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD169. Passion Play: Transforming Marriage through Creativity and SpontaneityIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD discusses rejuvenating and expanding erotic connection as an essential means for transforming your marriage. She invites educated and successful couples looking to infuse their marriages with passion and aliveness to embrace unfamiliarity and creativity. Dr. Alexandra draws on her personal and professional experience to offer listeners unique perspectives on cultivating a deeply intimate and satisfying marital bond. She stresses the importance of spontaneity and letting go of control as keys for deepening intimacy. Dr. Alexandra's transformative advice on transitioning from neutral companionship to a juicy passionate...
2024-03-1318 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD167. The Art of Listening with Love: Foundation for a Passionate MarriageIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD dives into the importance of communication and how essential it is in creating a passionate marriage. She describes ways to adjust how you listen so as to evoke more depth, meaning, and intimacy in what your partner shares with you. Dr. Alexandra is a seasoned expert when it comes to fostering deep connection in couples. Drawing on her experience as a physician, relationship and intimacy coach, and her own 27-year marriage, she describes common misconceptions that often play out in marital discourse and how to avoid...
2024-02-2818 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD166. Revitalize Your Marriage: Learn to Invest in Emotional and Erotic IntimacyIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, invites educated, successful couples to revitalize their marriage as she guides them to experience new heights of emotional, sensual, and erotic intimacy. Emphasizing the unique nature of investing when it comes to your relationship, Dr. Alexandra describes how such investments yield both immediate and long-term returns. Through personal anecdotes and testimonials, she encourages listeners to nurture their marriages, detailing the transformational journey involved in going from a good relationship to a great one. If you're looking for the key to unlock passion in your marriage, this...
2024-02-2124 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD164. The Power of Affection and Showing Love to Your Spouse (and how it Benefits your Children)In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, explores the profound effect that a loving and intimate parental relationship has on children. Alexandra highlights the naturalness of affection within the family setting, and describes the astonishment of those who have never witnessed such intimacy between their own parents. This episode stresses the importance of nurturing the spousal relationship for its own sake and also as a gift to one's children. She also challenges the traditional notion that children should always come first at the expense of the couple's connection. Also...
2024-02-0719 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD163. The Key to Happiness in Marriage: Being A Happy PersonIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, dives into the intricate connection between individual happiness and the quality of marital relationships. She begins by dismissing a common misconception, namely that our happiness depends on our partner's behavior and actions. With a blend of anecdotes, research, and practical advice, Alexandra invites listeners to explore how personal fulfillment can blossom from within and subsequently enrich marital bonds. Furthermore, she shares an enticing announcement about her free Valentine's Day course which she designed to help you boost romance and joy during the upcoming season of love...
2024-01-3121 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD161. Breaking Taboos: Exploring Frequency of Sex in Long-Term RelationshipsIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, explores a question that frequently murmurs in the back of many couples' minds: "How often should we be having sex? What's normal?" With an enlightening approach, Alexandra delves into the complexities underneath this question, offering both men and women advice on how to find the answer that best suits their unique relationship, and desires. She encourages listeners to shift their focus from quantity to quality, emphasizing the importance of creating sexual experiences that both partners look forward to. Also in this episode: The "normal" frequency of...
2024-01-1718 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD159. The Joy of Slowing Down: Exploring the Power of Gentle TouchIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, discusses the importance of the brain in sexual pleasure and intimacy. She emphasizes it's the most important organ for sexual pleasure, as it determines how we think about sex and where we focus our attention during sexual experiences. Alexandra provides practical tips to bring the mind back into the present moment during sex, such as focusing on the breath and putting attention on your body. Also in this episode: Slow down and connect with your partner to enhance intimacy and sync up during sexual experiences. Communicate your...
2024-01-0319 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD158. Keeping Passion Alive When Life Is Really Busy (And Other Questions)In the final episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast in 2023, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, answers questions from listeners. You've asked about a variety of topics including how to maintain passion when life is really busy, clarification about the meaning of the word "connection," ways to bring wildness and passion into the bedroom, and tips to stay happy when a partner is overwhelmed and unavailable. Alexandra provides insights and practical advice to help you navigate these challenges and create a thriving, intimate marriage. Also in this episode: When it comes to cultivating passion in your marriage, motivate yourself by inspiration...
2023-12-2739 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD157. How to Navigate Intense Dynamics with Your Wife with Rodd Stockwell, MDIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, is joined by her husband, Rodd Stockwell, MD, to discuss a common dynamic in relationships where powerful, intelligent, ambitious women tend to take charge and express their desires, while their men respond with acquiescence and overwhelm. Rodd shares how Alexandra's emotions used to be overwhelming for him. He would look to her for guidance navigating the intensity but didn't like what he found. Alexandra explains that this dynamic often leads to resentment and unhealthy coping mechanisms. They discuss the importance of men cultivating their own point...
2023-12-2029 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD156. Intimacy Rituals To Build A Passionate Marriage During The Holiday SeasonIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, discusses the importance of intimacy in a marriage, especially during the holiday season. She shares four rituals that couples can practice to enhance their connection, pleasure, and intimacy, to feel closer and happier with one another. These rituals include ways of embracing, presence and eye gazing, connecting with one another at the end of each day, and engaging in sensual exploration in the bedroom. Alexandra emphasizes the need for intentionality and open communication in implementing each of these rituals, which can be done individually, or in...
2023-12-1337 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD155. Amplifying Passion: How To Enhance Intimacy During The Holiday SeasonIn this episode, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, discusses the importance of navigating the holiday season in a way that nurtures and enhances intimacy and passion in your marriage. She shares two influential stories that highlight the challenges couples face and the impact it can have on your relationship. Alexandra offers insights and strategies for creating a more enjoyable and fulfilling holiday experience with your partner. She also invites listeners to join her free masterclass, "Holiday Passion: The Art of Uncompromising Intimacy Amidst Crazy Year-End Schedules and Seasonal Stress." Also in this episode: The...
2023-12-0624 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD152. Sensual Secrets Of Daily Life: Embracing Everyday EroticismIn this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD discusses the concept of everyday eroticism and how it can transform a relationship. She shares her personal journey of discovering the importance of integrating erotic energy into all aspects of life, not just during sexual encounters. Alexandra emphasizes the need for couples to tap into the reservoir of erotic fulfillment and create a deep connection that extends beyond the bedroom. She explains that everyday eroticism is about feeling whole, integrated, and alive in all aspects of oneself, including your erotic and sexual self. Alexandra invites listeners...
2023-11-1528 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD150. Money And Intimacy: How To Create A Passionate Relationship Through Financial Transparency w/ Barbara HusonIn this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, is joined by Barbara Huson to discuss the connection between money and intimacy in relationships. They discuss the importance of financial conversations in marriages, the role of power dynamics in money issues, and how to deepen intimacy through shared financial decision-making. Barbara shares her personal journey of overcoming financial challenges and offers practical tips for couples to improve their financial communication and understanding. Also in this episode: Money challenges in relationships are often about power dynamics rather than the actual money. Financial intimacy can be...
2023-11-0143 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD149. Secrets Of An Intimate Marriage: The Four-Step Process Of Dealing With Loneliness In A RelationshipIn this episode of Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, addresses the issue of loneliness within relationships, especially in marriages. She acknowledges that feeling lonely in a relationship is more common than one might think, even in seemingly successful and happy marriages. This episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing and exploring loneliness and fostering curiosity and vulnerability within the relationship in order to bridge the gap between feeling unseen and disconnected, and cherished and respected. Alexandra provides a four-step process for transforming loneliness into connection, in order to enjoy a more fulfilling and intimate marriage.
2023-10-2523 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD147. Sex As A Litmus Test: What Sexual Chemistry And Emotional Intimacy Reveal About Your RelationshipAlexandra Stockwell, MD explores how sex acts as a litmus test for relationships and how your sexual chemistry reveals deeper truths about your emotional connection. No matter how good a relationship seems, when sex falls short, or is lacking, it's often a sign of underlying issues. Alexandra shares that, most of the time, improving emotional intimacy can naturally reignite passion. This episode challenges you to embrace the importance of emotional connection and offers guidance on how to communicate with your partner about your desires and needs. It's an invitation to seek more, increase vulnerability, and enhance both...
2023-10-1118 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD145. How To Problem Solve In Your Marriage (Without Driving Either Yourself Or Your Partner Crazy)Alexandra Stockwell, MD, is joined by her husband Dr. Rodd Stockwell, to unpack the art of problem-solving in marriage. They stress the importance of clearly identifying the type of conversation you're having, whether it's venting, seeking emotional support, problem-solving, or something else. You need to know which kind of communication you need, and which kind of communication your spouse needs. When there's a problem, before diving into practical solutions, it's essential to address any emotional baggage first. Visualize yourselves sitting side by side, collaborating on the problem at hand, without disrespect or opposition. When the emotional air...
2023-09-2731 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD144. Sensual vs. Sexual: Exploring The Mysteries Of Erotic Power Through Identifying Your Erotic Blueprint | w/ Julianne VaccaroIn this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, is joined by Julianne Vaccaro, a somatic sexologist and spiritual guide to discuss the erotic blueprints and her unique way of applying them. We delve into the melodic world of erotic blueprints, discussing each type in detail. From the energetic to the sensual, from the kinky to the sexual, we describe each type's superpowers, and their shadow sides, telling truths that definitely challenge societal norms. Join us as we decode the mysteries of sensuality, embrace our erotic blueprints, and discuss how to empower purpose-driven women to...
2023-09-2046 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD142. What Makes A Marriage Last?Alexandra Stockwell, MD, shares heartfelt stories of couples she's coached and her thoughts on what makes a marriage last. From reigniting intimacy in a 21-year marriage to a couple's transformative journey after 27 years, these narratives inspire and inform. Alexandra encourages listeners to reflect on their own marital culture and emphasizes the importance of making a deliberate effort to foster a positive relationship within a marriage and within a family. She also provides insights and strategies to maintain focus and intentionality in long-lasting marriages, ways to reignite the spark and engage in the foundational conversations often left unspoken...
2023-09-0618 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD140. How Dysfunctional Patterns Interrupt Intimacy And Impede The Archetypes Of LoveIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Intimacy Coach Dr. Alexandra Stockwell explores the dynamics of genuine connection within marriages and how they can be influenced by two specific false archetypes of love. Delving beyond traditional roles, she navigates two common archetypes that hinder intimacy: the parent-child dynamic and the project manager approach. By embracing the essence of "being" over constant "doing," listeners learn to infuse presence into every interaction, fostering deeper relationships. The episode inspires self-awareness, promoting emotional growth and fulfillment. Discover how to transform roles, prioritize connection, and ignite a profound, soulful bond with...
2023-08-2332 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD139. Compromise In Marriage Can Be Very SneakyIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Intimacy Coach Dr. Alexandra Stockwell shares profound insights to help you recognize how varied compromise in marriage can be, and how to let it go. Instead, embrace uncompromising intimacy and all the lusciousness that comes with it! Discover the power of honoring and expressing your authentic desires, while respecting your partner's wishes. Learn how to break free from unconscious habits of compromise and foster transparent communication instead. Uncover the keys to building a collaborative and adult-to-adult relationship, deep emotional intimacy and sensual passion. Take the first step towards transforming...
2023-08-1624 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD137. How To Elevate Married Sex From Good To Great With Expertise From An Intimacy CoachIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra delves into the topic of enhancing and enjoying your married sex life and how to go from just "good" to "absolutely great." She emphasizes the importance of open and honest communication about sex, including sharing your personal experience and desires with your partner. Alexandra provides practical tips on how to initiate conversations about sex, such as starting with positive memories and desires. She also discusses the profound impact that talking about sex can have on emotional and physical intimacy in a long-lasting relationship. Tune in to discover how e...
2023-08-0228 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD135. The Power Of Intimate Connection: How To Define And Have Amazing Sex With Your PartnerIn this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD dives deep into the concept of amazing sex and what that truly means within the context of a healthy, loving marriage. Alexandra underlines that amazing sex is a deeply personal and subjective experience, emphasizing that the feelings evoked are far more important than the specific acts engaged in. Alexandra speaks of sex as a form of communication within a relationship, with each sexual encounter carrying a specific message between partners, whether expressed verbally or left unspoken. Alexandra provides various examples of these messages, such as expressing...
2023-07-1915 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD133. Is Companionship As Good As It Gets? | Chapter 1 Of 'Uncompromising Intimacy'In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell MD reads the first chapter of her book, 'Uncompromising Intimacy,' we entitled "Is The Comfort Of Companionship As Good As It Gets?" This chapter delves into the fundamental questions many couples face in long-term relationships. Can emotional intimacy and sensual passion coexist? Is it possible to revive a lackluster sex life? How can couples create a deeply fulfilling connection? Exploring the truth about emotional and sensual passion in long-term relationships, Alexandra addresses common struggles faced by couples. Considering couples in toxic relationships, and those...
2023-07-0518 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD131. Where An Intimacy Coach Stores Her Bread | w/ Rodd StockwellIn this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, welcomes back Rodd Stockwell to explore the infamous bread story that lead to a shift in their marriage to embrace uncompromising intimacy. Initially, a trivial disagreement arose between Alexandra and Rodd regarding bread storage. Rodd grew up storing bread in the refrigerator, while Alexandra stored it on the counter. Ultimately, Alexandra compromised by storing the bread in the fridge, leading to resentment. Over time, they grew curious about each other's perspectives, viewing the issue objectively and depersonalizing it. They realized the importance of being seen, heard...
2023-06-2122 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD130. Intimate Communication As Foreplay: Fueling Desire And Building Passion | w/ Yvette RacinesIn this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, is joined by self-love educator and yoga therapy teacher Yvette Racines. Yvette shares her profound journey with the Aligned and Hot Marriage program, highlighting how it has transformed her and her husband's approach to foreplay through accessing the power of intimate communication. Yvette and her husband have been married for 17 years, and have a good, solid, loving marriage. However they dealt with some communication challenges, especially when speaking about finances. They participated in a workshop with Alexandra and then decided to enroll in her Aligned and...
2023-06-1432 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD127. Love Is Not Enough to Create A Dream MarriageIn this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, considers that love is not enough. We want it to be, but many couples love one another and it's not enough to enjoy their dream marriage. She discusses the importance of relationship skills, personal growth, and being willing to understand your partner better in order to create nourishing, connected, joyful experiences. She delves into ways our childhoods shape our perception of love and influence our response to our spouse. She emphasizes that these are learnable skills, requiring courage and openness to grow. Key skills include cultivating c...
2023-05-2412 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD125. Wait, How Long Has Kevin Bacon Been Married To Kyra Sedgwick? Secrets We Can Learn From Their 34-Year MarriageIn this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, discusses how long Kevin Bacon has been married to Kyra Sedgwick and why she thinks they have been able to create their remarkable love story for the past 34 years! Alexandra is excited to talk about Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon because they are an attractive celebrity couple who have built a successful marriage and have raised a family together. She discusses their secrets to lasting love and offers insights into what it takes to enjoy a happy, fulfilling marriage. Alexandra also shares how hard it is...
2023-05-1020 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD123. The Emasculation of Men Is Not Necessary: Overcoming Societal Pressures and Finding Authentic Connection in Relationships and Friendships | w/ Connor BeatonIn this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, is joined by Connor Beaton, the founder of ManTalks, to discuss the emasculation of men and how they can have real conversations with their partners and friends. Despite appearing to have a perfect life, Connor hit rock bottom while struggling with addictions and dishonesty. He eventually found a mentor who taught him yoga, psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, and shadow work. When he opened up to his male friends about his struggles, he found they didn't know how to respond and were used to conversations which lacked...
2023-04-2648 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD121. Redefining Love: Overcoming Blended Family Issues And Letting Go of Expectations For A Truly Successful Marriage | w/ Vince and Krystina ShireyIn this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, is joined by Vince and Krystina Shirey to discuss the many blended family issues they faced when they got married and combined their families. They also talk about how they learned to let go of expectations in order to have a happier marriage. A pervasive challenge faced by couples when blending a family concerns the delicate balance between prioritizing the children's needs and wellbeing versus prioritizing one another in the marriage. Unfortunately, societal norms and unconscious biases are unhelpful when navigating all the important considerations. The...
2023-04-1243 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD119. Celebrating 100K Downloads And Discussing The Importance Of Being Present In All Of Life's Relationships | w/ Chris StockwellIn this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, celebrates the milestone of 100K downloads on the podcast with her son Chris Stockwell! A few weeks back, I hit 100,000 downloads and that means people have been interested in, and listened to, what I have to say on The Intimate Marriage podcast 100,000 times! For me, it's such an incredible celebration. It's a celebration that belongs for me because I created this podcast and it's my vision. It's also a celebration that belongs to you, the listener, because you have created this with me. What's most important...
2023-03-2946 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD115. Reflecting On The Past Year Of Marriage With My Husband, Rodd StockwellIn this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD chats with her husband, Rodd Stockwell, to reflect on their last year of marriage. This conversation has become a wonderful tradition as part of our anniversary celebration, and we share what we've loved about the past year, what's challenged us, and what we're looking forward to. We believe that sharing this provides an invitation for others to learn from our experiences. This year in particular has been an interesting one as we have re-discovered hobbies that light us up, that we each do on our o...
2023-03-0120 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD60. Set Yourself Up Right for a Happy Valentine's DayValentine's Day is often painted as a rosy, beautiful, romantic, fairytale time. Sometimes that's true, but often it's much more complicated. Today, I'll share some ways to set yourself up for a Happy Valentine's Day. This is not theoretical- it really will help! Spend some time thinking about what Valentine's Day really means to you. Journal about it if you want. Notice if you are bracing yourself for a disappointing time? Are you fantasizing about a gorgeous romantic evening? Explore all of your dreams, disappointments, and other associations with the holiday. Envision what you want your V...
2022-02-1113 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD59. How to Have a Happy RelationshipToday's episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast marks the end of Season 1. As I look back at the richness of the season, it's clear that there is no specific formula for a happy marriage. Each couple that I interviewed shared different things that contribute to their happiness. It's a creative process unique to the individuals involved in terms of how they pursue and cultivate more joy, more pleasure, more connection, and more self-expression in their relationship. Listen as I highlight key moments from Season 1 and look ahead to Season 2! IN THIS EPISODE: [01:15] The...
2022-01-1922 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD58. Business Partners and 4 Kids Under 7, With Jonathan and Sascha SchlossbergIn today's episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, I am joined by Jonathan and Sascha Schlossberg who got married, started a business, and had their first child all at the same time. How do they do it? How do they cultivate a healthy balance between work and family? Is it possible for a relationship to be both disciplined and chaotic? Listen in as this dynamic duo shares insight into what it is like working with your spouse, how they handle disagreements, and what they have learned from their relationship over the years. IN THIS EPISODE: ...
2022-01-1232 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD56. A 50 Year Love Affair, With Gail BruceOn this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, I speak with Gail Bruce, a wise, spunky, honest, articulate, vivacious 80 year old woman. She speaks as a friend, a student of life, and a crone as Gail discusses her 50-year marriage to the love of her life and talks about the ways each new decade brought more growth and more depth to their relationship. After a surfing accident left her late husband in a neck brace, paralyzed from the waist down, many things changed and Gail describes in detail the impact it had on their physical connection. Gail is the...
2021-12-2939 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD55. Reinvention in Relationship, With Travia StewardOn this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, I speak with Travia Steward about the many steps she took on her quest to be ready for, and find, her partner. Travia and her wife have been together for 15 years, married for 7 years. We talk about Travia's journey to accepting her sexuality and how she experiences reinvention through her marriage. Travia is a transformation and reinvention coach who helps inspire and empower people to live the highest vision of their lives. Listen to learn about love languages and the tools they use to keep their love alive and grow their...
2021-12-2236 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD54. ONE Extraordinary Marriage, With Alisa DiLorenzoOn this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, I'm speaking with Alisa DiLorenzo about marriage, intimacy, and the effect of pornography on a marriage. Alisa and her husband, Tony, co-host the #1 rated ONE Extraordinary Marriage Podcast. They have been married for 25 years and have recently released their latest book, The Six Pillars of Intimacy. Today, we discuss the six forms of intimacy: emotional, physical, financial, spiritual, recreational, and sexual, and how each one is vital to create a long-lasting and fulfilling relationship. Alisa also shares how she and her husband navigated a pornography addiction together and how they now...
2021-12-1530 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD53. Talking With Your Spouse About Couples CoachingOftentimes, when we ask our spouses for something, it can lead to disappointment, frustration and feeling that your spouse doesn't care about your wants and needs. On this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, I'm sharing four steps to use to improve communication when asking your partner for what you want, using the example of couples coaching. This is not a method to manipulate your partner. Rather, it's a way to improve communication by respecting your partner's experience while simultaneously establishing the importance of your desires, and ultimately getting what you want. IN THIS EPISODE:
2021-12-0825 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD52. Black Swan Real Estate: An Intimate Marriage Is the Key to Success, With Nick and Dr. Elaine Stageberg On this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, I'm speaking with Nick and Dr. Elaine Stageberg about how they re-energized their marriage and the ways it has drastically improved their family and business. They own a very successful real estate investment company although they believe that they invest not in just property, but in relationships. Nick and Elaine have learned to invest in each other and that flows over into how they use their business to invest in other people. Together, we talk about the energy within marriage, how they have chosen to put one...
2021-12-0137 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD49. From the Mouth of a Babe, With Matthew StockwellAs parents, we sometimes forget just how much our relationships, especially our relationship with our partner, impacts our children. On this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, I interview my nine-year-old son, Matthew. We have a very frank, unscripted conversation where I ask him questions about our family, his friends, and life in general. He shares some insightful thoughts about how the smallest hint of tension or disagreement between his parents can be upsetting and he offers advice on how he believes parents can help children "have a wonderful time". Buckle up for a really sweet and unique conversation...
2021-11-1014 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD46. How Jada Pinkett and Will Smith Keep It HotOn this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, I'm exploring Jada Pinkett and Will Smith's marriage and how they have created a dynamic and fulfilling relationship. In looking at their relationship and other couples I have coached, we begin to see how important it is to establish what the foundation is for your marriage and clarify what keeps you and your partner together. Identifying the answers to these basic questions will help your marriage go from just surviving to flourishing! IN THIS EPISODE: [01:00] Alexandra's dream interview; joining Jada and her family at the Red Table Talk. [02:16] E...
2021-10-2017 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD45. Keeping It Fresh With My Husband, With Rodd Stockwell, MDToday's episode is the exciting start of all of the juicy newness of The Intimate Marriage Podcast. I've invited my husband, Rodd Stockwell, MD, back to the podcast to discuss how we've kept our marriage feeling new and fresh over the last 25 years. We dive into the nature of how desires naturally change over time, overcoming the fear of expressing those desires, and cultivating uncompromising intimacy. While this is one of those conversations that could go on for hours, tune in to hear this bite-sized chunk all about keeping it fresh! IN THIS EPISODE: [03:43] Rodd's response...
2021-10-1324 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD43. Alexandra's Daughter Shares Her Perspective, with Josephine StockwellIn anticipation of Josephine's 25th birthday, Alexandra interviews her daughter on the experience of being a child in a family where the parents have an evolving, hot, intimate marriage. They talk about the clarity and internal confidence it has provided Josephine as she herself navigates life and relationships. While there is a lot of juicy content and amazing insights in the episode, it's hearing how Alexandra and Josephine connect and communicate that reveals so much. BIO: Josephine Stockwell is the oldest of four children, a classical musician, and Alexandra's daughter.
2021-09-2926 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD42. Uncompromising IntimacyIn this episode Alexandra goes deep into the details of uncompromising intimacy. She defines compromise and describes the kind of relationship it creates: bland, neutral, comfortable companionship. In contrast, uncompromising intimacy leads to deep emotional connection, dynamic expansion and self-expression, and passion! Listen in for more details and specificity about what this actually looks like in practice, and be sure to read Alexandra's bestselling book on the same topic, called "Uncompromising Intimacy." Read Alexandra's book "Uncompromising Intimacy": https://amzn.to/2ymI3Hl Alexandra's website: www.alexandrastockwell.com Follow Alexandra: IG: @alexandra...
2021-09-2218 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD38. Feel Fully You, with Juliette Karaman-van Shaardenburg and Alex LeeIn this vulnerable, potent conversation Juliette Karaman-van Shaardenburg and Alex Lee talk with Alexandra about the conundrum of being a highly competent professional and still feeling inadequate in relationship. They also talk about being a juicy, intuitive, empowered woman who wants more, and how a partner can navigate that with ease. Juliette defines trauma and shares the impact of individual trauma on romantic relationships. Juliette Karaman- van Schaardenburg is the founder of the Feel Fully You movement which helps empower women and couples reconnect with themselves. For ove...
2021-08-2540 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD37. Sex Ed for Women Physicians (and other grownups), with Dr. Sonia WrightDr Sonia Wright and Alexandra talk about the importance of education in creating fantastic relationships and experiencing fulfilling intimacy. As a Midlife Sex Coach for Women, Dr. Wright shares her philosophy and how important it is to train women physicians-for the sake of their patients and for themselves! Dr. Wright also shares many insights about being a person who is a member of multiple cultures, without being fully defined by any of them. She identifies as an immigrant, Jamaican, African-American, American, mother, doctor, sex coach, friend, lover, and so much more. Dr. Sonia Wright is a board-certified radiologist, a t...
2021-08-1842 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD36. Intimacy While Raising Young Children with Alexandra Stockwell, MDNo--you don't need to forget intimacy while the children are little. Listen in as Alexandra shares the keys to maintaining erotic connection while parenting little ones. Alexandra's website: www.alexandrastockwell.com Read Alexandra's book "Uncompromising Intimacy" https://amzn.to/2ymI3Hl Follow Alexandra: IG: @alexandra.stockwell.intimacy FB: https://www.facebook.com/alexandra.stockwell.7 FB business: https://www.instagram.com/alexandra.stockwell.intimacy/ Join THE INTIMATE MARRIAGE Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hotmarriage
2021-08-1114 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD35. Love-infused Warrior Sage Wisdom with Suzanne and Satyen RajaLongtime teachers and mentors, Satyen and Suzanne Raja share the rich tapestry of their intentional marriage, which is equally infused with love and purpose. In response to Alexandra's probing questions, they share lofty conceptual frameworks, in the moment expansive wisdom, and the concrete ways they navigate day to day challenges in family life and business. This conversation is a beautiful immersion in a way of life that goes far beyond any of the words that are used to describe it. Satyen Raja is both a master teacher and master student with over 40 years of rigorous...
2021-08-0434 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD31. Communication Mastery with Alexandra Stockwell, MDIn this episode, Alexandra shares one of the biggest pitfalls in communication between committed partners, and what to do to avoid it! She also shares information about her upcoming retreat in northern California. Find out more here: https://www.antesajensen.com/communication-mastery Read Alexandra's book "Uncompromising Intimacy" https://amzn.to/2ymI3Hl Follow Alexandra: IG: @alexandra.stockwell.intimacy FB: https://www.facebook.com/alexandra.stockwell.7 FB business: https://www.instagram.com/alexandra.stockwell.intimacy/ Join THE INTIMATE MARRIAGE Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hotmarriage For...
2021-07-0718 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD29. Fatherhood in a Juicy MarriageAlexandra interviews her husband, Rodd Stockwell MD, on being a devoted father. They focus on the tensions between working and being present with children, and what had him transition from prioritizing his work to prioritizing his family life. They also share how they fuel the erotic passion between them, while having so much attention on their parenting too. This episode includes stories as well as a suggestion about how to cultivate that in your own relationship! Aligned and Hot Mariage program www.alignedhotmarriage.com Read Alexandra's book "Uncompromising Intimacy" https://amzn.to/2ymI3Hl IG: @alexandra.stockwell...
2021-06-2338 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD25. Going Beyond the 5 Love Languages, with Alexandra StockwellWhat if the 5 love languages is just the beginning? Alexandra Stockwell, MD is a Luxury Love and Intimacy Mentor who explains that going way beyond the 5 love languages to full spectrum, wholehearted loving, and uncompromising intimacy, will bring so much more to your relationship! Read Alexandra's book "Uncompromising Intimacy" https://amzn.to/2ymI3Hl Follow Alexandra: IG: @alexandra.stockwell.intimacy FB: https://www.facebook.com/alexandra.stockwell.7 FB business: https://www.instagram.com/alexandra.stockwell.intimacy/ Join THE INTIMATE MARRIAGE Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups...
2021-05-2621 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD20. When Forgiveness Leads to Love, with Dimple and Atul ThakrarIn 2017, after 22 years of marriage, Tony Robbins did an ultra intense intervention with Dimple and Atul which brought them from the brink of divorce to the ensouled, loving, collaborative, outstanding marriage they enjoy today. Listen in as they poignantly share some of the milestone moments from choosing to divorce to how they now enjoy love, generosity, forgiveness, playfulness and joy as their main modes of interaction. Atul is a successful entrepreneur, running multiple global companies. Dimple is a Love and Relationship Coach for successful male executives and their wives, as well as an international speaker and bestselling au...
2021-04-2129 minThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD14. From Pain to Irresistible Passion, with Gen and Ray StoneyGen and Ray Stoney have an incredible, passionate marriage after years of turmoil, alcoholism, infidelity, and near divorce. They share their reflections about pivoting from pain and chaos to the passion and collaboration they now experience. They also talk about telling the truth to one another, extended family, the general public, and their two young boys. 1:1 VIP Coaching Soul Magnetism Activation Session FB Group Irresistible You Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/genstoney Irresistible You https://www.facebook.com/groups/Irresistibleyougroup/ To schedule a call - Gen Stoney
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