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The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD Alexandra Stockwell, MD
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Hot sex and deep, nuanced connection for smart, successful couples.
In the context of a committed marriage, everything that isn’t sex functions as foreplay, because every interaction either brings you closer together or pushes you farther apart.
Welcome to "The Intimate Marriage Podcast," the podcast where we explore the secrets to cultivating passionate and intimate relationships. I'm your host, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, aka "The Intimacy Doctor," an experienced intimacy coach and marriage expert.
In every committed marriage, intimacy and connection are the foundation for a fulfilling relationship. Join me as we delve into how small shifts, and being uncompromising in your daily interactions can lead to profound and nourishing physical/ emotional intimacy.
During each episode, we'll explore topics such as sexual intimacy, emotional awareness, and building an intimate connection that feels comfortable and authentic for you and your partner. I'll share practical advice and strategies to help you unlock the full potential of your relationship.
Intimacy coaching works wonders for smart and successful couples who are ready to embrace a deeper level of connection. By implementing these principles you'll learn how to create a relationship that is aligned, passionate, and fulfilling.
But that's not all—I've also written a bestselling book called "Uncompromising Intimacy," and you can download the first chapter for free to get a taste of the insights and wisdom I share.
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Download the first chapter of my bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book
If you're ready to take your intimacy skills to the next level, I invite you to explore my Aligned & Hot Marriage program. It's designed specifically for couples who refuse to settle for anything less than extraordinary love and connection. Visit www.alignedhotmarriage.com to learn more.
Join my email list to stay connected—it’s where I shares my latest insights and offers opportunities for live Q & A: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe
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As "The Intimacy Doctor," I've helped countless couples transform their relationships and create a life filled with passion, purpose, and deep satisfaction. With over two decades of experience, I believe that true intimacy and success stem from being unapologetically yourself. Together, let's uncover the secrets to a juicy, nourishing, and intimate marriage.
You may have seen me featured in reputable publications such as the Huffington Post, Rolling Stone, USAToday, Cosmopolitan, and Business Insider. Thriveglobal, mindbodygreen, FOX NEWS NYC, and Disruptors Magazine have also recognized me as one of "30 Inspiring Women to Watch in 2022."
So, get ready to ignite the flames of desire and discover the path to an extraordinary intimate connection. Tune in to "Hot Sex and Deep Connection" with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, and let's embark on this transformative journey together.
WHAT DOES AN INTIMACY COACH DO?
An intimacy coach is a trained professional who specializes in helping individuals and couples cultivate deeper connections and enhance their intimate relationships. The role of an intimacy coach is to guide and support their clients in exploring various aspects of intimacy, including emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy.
Intimacy coaches create a safe and non-judgmental space for their clients to express their needs, desires, and concerns related to intimacy. An intimacy coach helps clients develop self-awareness and emotional intelligence, enabling them to better understand their own desires and those of their partner. They provide guidance on effective communication techniques, conflict resolution, and exploring new ways to deepen emotional and physical intimacy.
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182. Unlocking Intimacy: How Quality Sleep Enhances Relationships with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown
In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, MD, invites sleep specialist Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown to delve into the intricate connections between sleep and the quality of your marriage. The conversation centers on how quality sleep enhances relationships by directly impacting communication, emotional closeness, and the sexual vitality of couples. They discuss exhaustion as a common culprit behind strained communication and dwindling sexual intimacy. Dr. Funke emphasizes the profound difference quality sleep can make in our interactions, overall well-being, mental and physical health.
Also in this episode:
The quality of sleep has a significant bearing on communication, intimacy, and sexual experiences within relationships.
Sleep disturbances can be physiological and require medical attention, or behavioral, necessitating better time management and prioritization.
Practicing healthy sleep habits, such as a consistent bedtime routine and minimizing screen time, improves sleep quality and by extension, relationship satisfaction.
About Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown
Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a distinguished triple board-certified sleep medicine physician and pediatric pulmonologist. She is the founder of RestfulSleepMD, where she helps high-achieving professionals and their children transform their relationship with sleep, moving from exhaustion to thriving in their families, careers, and relationships. Through her clinical practice at The Restful Sleep Place, along with coaching, speaking, and organizational consultation, Dr. Funke makes a significant impact on improving sleep health. A best-selling author, she has been featured on various media outlets, including ABC. Dr. Funke received her sleep medicine training at the University of Pennsylvania and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Learn More: https://www.restfulsleepmd.com/
Instagram: @restfulsleepmd
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
Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here:
https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book
Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully:
www.alignedhotmarriage.com
Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her:
https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe
This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact -
181. Man to Man Talk: How to Support Your Ambitious Wife and Find Your Place in the Relationship
In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, interviews her husband, Rodd Stockwell, MD, and Victor Mangona, MD. Together with Victor’s wife, Kate Mangona, MD, they have an honest and open discussion about how to support an ambitious wife. The men share the nuanced (and rarely articulated) experience of being married to a driven, ambitious, and growth-oriented woman–the challenges and the gratifications. Rodd and Victor share their thought processes, including initial skepticism and eventual support they’ve felt while navigating their wives' forays into personal growth and coaching. Ultimately it’s been something that has had a profound and welcome impact on each of them and their relationships. The husbands are wonderfully frank in describing how they perceived their partners' personal growth journeys, and the consequent adjustments inspired within their marriages. This episode abounds with valuable insights on how to cultivate deeper emotional, sensual, and erotic intimacy with your spouse.
Also in this episode:
The transformational impact personal growth of one spouse can have on the other, and on the marriage as a whole.
Importance of supporting each individual's passions and pursuits in service of a sustainable and fulfilling marriage.
Listening with openness, without feeling any pressure to fix or change one's partner.
Strategies for integrating new practices when returning home from retreats without it feeling like an added burden on your marriage.
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
Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here:
https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book
Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully:
www.alignedhotmarriage.com
Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her:
https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe
This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact -
180. REIGNITE YOUR MARRIAGE IN THE EMPTY NEST: Intimacy and Growth with Dr Alexandra and Dr Rodd Stockwell
In 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 spark alive in long-lasting marriages.
Also in this episode:
Becoming empty nesters brings up concerns about the basis of a couple's connection, but this transition offers an opportunity for growth and rediscovery.
Time set aside for a couple's intimacy, like overnight dates, is crucial for maintaining and enhancing a romantic connection–this is the time when the children's needs no longer dominate your attention.
Authentic communication and a deliberate focus on each other's desires transform the marriage dynamic ahead of and during the empty nest phase.
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
Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here:
https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book
Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully:
www.alignedhotmarriage.com
Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her:
https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe
This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact -
179. THE ART OF PASSION: Emotional Intimacy And The Secrets Of Fulfilling Sex with Jodie Milton and Reece Stockhausen
In this episode of the Intimate Marriage podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD is joined by relationship and intimacy coaches, Jodie Milton and Reece Stockhausen to discuss emotional intimacy and the way they see relational happiness as rooted in emotional, not just physical, fulfillment. The discussion dives into the essence of passionate sex, debunking common myths perpetuated by culture and the media. They explore the intricate dance of intimacy and passion beyond surface level interactions, focusing on the emotional and sensual connection that results in fulfilling sexual experiences.
Also in this episode:
Passionate sex is more about the emotional and sensual connection than the physical act or performance.
Elements such as presence, slowing down, and emotional intimacy are key ingredients to creating fulfilling and passionate sexual experiences.
Regularly expressing appreciation, and desires, greatly deepens the connection between partners and fosters an environment for passionate sex to thrive.
About Jodie Milton & Reece Stockhausen
Jodie Milton & Reece Stockhausen are relationship and intimacy coaches and married co-creators of Practical Intimacy. Since 2014, they’ve helped hundreds of couples and over 1 million readers to have the best relationship possible, all while traveling full-time and running a business together. Their no-BS relationship advice draws upon the best research based-strategies, while also drawing upon insights from their own marriage.
Visit their website: https://practicalintimacy.com/
Take the free Intimacy Type quiz: https://practicalintimacy.com/intimacy-quiz-for-couples/
Learn about the online intimacy course for couples: https://practicalintimacy.com/online-connection-intimacy-course-for-couples
Connect with them on Social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicalintimacy/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@practicalintimacy/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/practicalintimacy
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
Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here:
https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book
Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully:
www.alignedhotmarriage.com
Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her:
https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe
This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact -
178. From Mundane to Sensational: Transforming Everyday Experiences into Pleasurable Moments
In 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 in order to enhance erotic intimacy.
Simple actions like complimenting a partner, or smiling, profoundly impact intimacy and the quality of your marriage.
Open communication and specificity when giving feedback significantly improves understanding and satisfaction in your relationship.
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
Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here:
https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book
Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully:
www.alignedhotmarriage.com
Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her:
https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe
This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact -
177. Take It Beyond the Bedroom: Healing Together Through Creating Intimate Connection after Infertility and other Hardships
In 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 tender, patient, calibrated moments together.
Also in this episode:
Recognize the impact of life events, such as infertility treatments and personal loss, on a couple's sexual intimacy.
Understand the significance of starting with small, comfortable steps to re-establish physical connection.
Acknowledge that both partners have changed throughout the challenging life circumstances, in unique ways, and the importance of integrating new aspects into the relationship.
Utilize basic, soothing methods like eye gazing, hand-holding, or embracing, to facilitate a gradual and sustainable return to intimacy.
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
Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here:
https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book
Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully:
www.alignedhotmarriage.com
Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her:
https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe
This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact
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