87. Navigating Difference: Age, Race & Money with Marie-Elizabeth Mali and Patrick Price
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Release Date: 08/17/2022
220. Reviving Affection in Marriage
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Affection is one of the most valuable ways to connect in a relationship, and in this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell talks about its importance and how couples can revive affection in marriage. Whether affection in your marriage is dwindling, or you're looking to establish it for the first time, this episode provides a roadmap to enhance your emotional and physical connection through reviving affection. Dr. Alexandra emphasizes the importance of clear communication, discussing desires openly as a couple, and stripping affection of any transactional...
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219. Keeping the Fire Alive in Long-Term Relationships, with Pamela Madsen
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell and Pamela Madsen dive into the complexities of maintaining passion in long-term relationships. They explore the crucial components that are required to rekindle desire and excitement in marriage, especially when things have grown stale over time. Pamela Madsen shares her expert insights on why nurturing your own body and desires is foundational to enhancing erotic vitality with your partner. Addressing the common misconception that both people need to change for the relationship to improve, Pamela advocates for personal...
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218. How to Navigate Mismatched Sexual Desire
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell explores the complexities of mismatched sexual desire in long-term relationships. Highlighting the power of emotional intimacy as a pathway to sexual connection, Dr. Alexandra emphasizes that deep emotional bonds can enhance and elevate sexual experiences in committed partnerships. She also highlights the power of non-sexual foreplay in deepening emotional connections, laying the groundwork for more fulfilling sexual intimacy. This episode encourages listeners to become curious and proactive in discovering and nurturing...
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217. How to Love a Strong Woman with Dr. Rodd Stockwell
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Dr. 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...
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216. 2 Strategies to Heat Up Intimacy this Valentine’s Day
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Are 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...
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215. Elite Communication Strategies for a Stronger Marriage
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Communication is the key to a long and healthy marriage. That’s why in this week’s episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell explores communication strategies for a stronger marriage. There are many challenges when it comes to successful communication in marriage, including misunderstandings and mismatched intentions. Dr. Alexandra emphasizes the importance of being clear about the type of conversation you’re about to have with your partner in order to create a win-win outcome. You’ll also learn the pros and cons of different conversation types—whether it's...
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214. 6 Key Qualities for a Thriving Marriage
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Are 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...
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213. Love is Blind Stars Bliss and Zack Goytowski on How Vulnerability Transforms a Relationship
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Bliss & Zack Goytowski, from Love Is Blind Season 4, speak about the transformative power of Love Is Blind with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell in this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast. They share how their deep emotional connection grew with vulnerability and open communication before they even saw one another. Reflecting on their time in the pods, Bliss and Zack discuss how the unique experience of reality TV served them to foster personal growth, trust in one another, and the formation of a shared vision for their future. The conversation touches on themes of sacrifice, overcoming...
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212. Reignite Passion in Your Marriage
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell reveals ways to reignite passion in your marriage and maintain deep connection over the long term. It’s not only important for couples to put attention on their relationship when on the brink of divorce but also when looking to revitalize their bond and foster lasting intimacy. Dr. Alexandra challenges the belief that passion fades over time, emphasizing that, with the right tools and guidance, love can deepen and grow in every stage of a marriage. She also debunks the stereotype that women are the ones to seek out...
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211. Strategies to Rekindle Intimacy Postpartum (that apply any time there’s been a hiatus)
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, addresses the challenges couples face when rekindling intimacy after a prolonged sexual hiatus. She offers practical advice for reconnecting emotionally, and physically, whether postpartum or during other life circumstances that disrupt a couple’s sex life. Dr. Alexandra addresses medical conditions, parenthood, emotional barriers, and other reasons there might be prolonged sexual inactivity, providing strategies to rebuild both physical and emotional intimacy. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity, open...
info_outlineIn intimate relationships, we must navigate our differences and often that happens through conflict. But imagine if we allowed these areas of tension to be a source of nourishment and expansion instead? What would become possible for both of you?
In today’s episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, I invite Marie-Elizabeth Mali and Patrick Price (former clients of mine and relationship experts themselves) for a discussion on how they have navigated their differences with elegance and intention, in the areas of race, age & money. Join us as they share their profound insights on focusing on “connection over content” to build their rich, intentional, and growth-based relationship.
We discuss:
- Navigating the 3 major areas of difference in their relationship: age, money & race
- How dating outside their own race has impacted their partnership
- Code-switching - professionally v. in the relationship
- A mini-lesson from Patrick on attention in a relationship
- Transcending their age difference (and which one of them finds this more challenging)
- Marie-Elizabeth as the financial provider, upper limits & a pivotal moment for Patrick
- And a lot more…
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