86. Medicine & Marriage with Dr. Pranay Parikh
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Release Date: 08/04/2022
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, MD and Erica Bove, MD discuss the concept of sensual awakening. Together, they explore the complexities of balancing a high-powered professional life with the emotional demands of romantic relationships, emphasizing nurturing connection despite hectic schedules and times apart. This episode provides a variety of practical strategies to help couples preserve intimacy and passion, even in the face of busyness and other common challenges. Also in this episode: Strategies and perspectives on keeping romance...
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info_outline 192. 5 Steps to Prevent Gray DivorceThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
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info_outline 190. Enhancing Emotional Intimacy in Relationships with Coach Annie LallaThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
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info_outline 187. Navigating Intimacy After Baby: Expert Tips for New ParentsThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
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info_outline 186. How to Unlock the Secret to Feeling Desirable in Your MarriageThe Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
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info_outlineWhen I became an entrepreneur, integrating my entrepreneur self and my physician self was complicated. I knew how to be either one, but being both didn’t come naturally—I felt pulled in opposite directions.
But I knew I had to figure out how to be both a physician and a coach. And how to be a wife and an entrepreneur. Bringing our whole multi-passionate selves to something is part of creating successful careers and satisfying relationships!
In today’s episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, I have a wonderful conversation with Dr. Pranay Parikh about bringing all parts of ourselves to a marriage (especially as multi-passionate people). We discuss the way his marriage developed alongside his career as a medical doctor and now, a real estate investor and entrepreneur.
Multi-passionate and looking for ways to improve your relationship? This one’s for you!
We discuss:
- Dr. Parikh’s unconventional journey to medicine
- Learning how to bring your whole self to your relationship
- Why Dr. Parikh is actually grateful for a rejection in his career
- How medicine has played a role in his marriage
- The dichotomy between safety & security, and freedom & autonomy (and how it could be affecting your relationship)
- And a lot more…
Connect with Dr. Pranay Parikh:
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