190. Enhancing Emotional Intimacy in Relationships with Coach Annie Lalla
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Release Date: 08/07/2024
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
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info_outlineIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD and Annie Lalla discuss how to enhance emotional intimacy in relationships. Annie shares her insights on the importance of emotional fitness and how feelings manifest as physical sensations in the body. She describes subconscious fears that often keep couples from experiencing deeper intimacy, and provides actionable advice on overcoming these barriers.
They also delve into the intricate dynamics of power within relationships, discussing how unresolved power imbalances can manifest as sexual disinterest or withholding.
Also in this episode:
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The speed of recovery from an upset or conflict is a key indicator of emotional fitness in a relationship.
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Exploring and addressing unconscious power dynamics within a relationship is crucial to resolving sexual disinterest and enhancing intimacy.
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Even in busy lives, short but fully present moments significantly enhance intimate connection.
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Sexual intimacy is essential for nourishing the relationship, just as food is to a growing child.
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Addressing emotional disconnections revitalizes sexual desire.
Connect with Annie Lalla:
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About Annie Lalla:
As a cutting edge Relationship Coach, Annie maps the complexities of romance and upgrades emotional skills. Specializing in love, sex & conflict resolution, Annie's created a suite of practical tools that resolve unconscious relational patterns, attachment wounds and recurrent conflict. She helps clients cultivate relational esteem and develop collaboration skills that go beyond power struggles, shame or blame. Annie is a fierce stand for creating intimate relationships that last a lifetime.
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