195. Everyday Intimacy with Dr. Erica Bove
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Release Date: 09/11/2024
209. Overcome Intimacy Blockers: Letting go of Resistance to Embrace Passion, with Dr. Alison Ash and Sebastian
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Many couples deal with a variety of intimacy blockers, resulting in diminished intimacy and erosion of passion. In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, host Alexandra Stockwell MD, delves into this topic with guests Dr. Alison Ash and Sebastian Clark. The discussion covers key aspects of intimate relationships including attachment styles, boundaries, and ways to sustain meaningful connection. They offer actionable strategies to overcome barriers like emotional discomfort, attachment challenges, and misperceptions of failure. Drawing from personal experiences and professional...
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208. How High-Achieving Couples CAN Have It All
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell MD talks about the unique challenges high-achieving couples face when it comes to relating intimately. She shares the story of “Shauna” and “Eric,” two successful physicians who struggle to connect with one another when it comes to intimacy, despite having aligned values and compatibility in other areas. While telling their story Dr. Alexandra highlights the unique challenges high-achieving couples face when balancing career and relationship fulfillment–in the process offering solutions anyone can implement....
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207. From Strife to Strength, with Meygan and Casey Caston of Marriage365
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Practical insights for cultivating strong, intimate relationships is the focus for this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Alexandra Stockwell, MD, and Meygan and Casey Caston, founders of Marriage365. The Castons share their remarkable journey from the brink of divorce to becoming relatable, trusted authorities in marital communication. Driven by their own search for healthier relationship tools, they discuss the origins of Marriage365, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and effective communication as cornerstones of a successful marriage. Along the way, they provide...
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206. Tapping into your Orgasmic Potential (Q & A)
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Answering audience questions, in this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, talks about ways to experience more satisfaction in bed, tapping into your orgasmic potential, while accessing passion and nurturing intimacy in your relationship. She responds to questions from women struggling with their sexuality who want to improve their orgasmic experiences. She offers personalized strategies to embrace body awareness, cultivate erotic flow, and enhance satisfaction through mindfulness and presence. Whether you resonate with the questions or not, the answers are sure...
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205. How to Sustain a Healthy Relationship
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Healthy 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,...
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204. Resolving Arousal Mismatch with Susan Bratton
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Susan Bratton joins Alexandra Stockwell, MD, on the Intimate Marriage Podcast, to explore the concept of arousal, arousal differences and the art of intimate relating. They discuss the complexities of sexual and emotional fulfillment in long-term relationships, offering practical advice, and describing innovative techniques designed to reignite passion. Susan highlights the significance of recognizing the innate differences in male and female arousal patterns and addresses the negative impact societal repression has on sexual health. She introduces powerful tools such as yoni massage and...
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203. A Brave Conversation About the Relational Impact of Porn Addiction
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
In 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...
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202. How Intimacy Coaching Elevates Successful Relationships
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
In 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...
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201. The Potency of Playfulness for Building Intimacy (Get Ready for Halloween!)
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
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...
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200. Increasing Desire in Long-Term Relationships
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
In 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...
info_outlineIn 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.
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Strategies and perspectives on keeping romance alive with professional responsibilities and physical distance.
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Introducing the Rose, Bud, Thorn exercise and the importance of matching communication styles to avoid misunderstandings.
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Practical ways to pivot from feeling obligated in daily check-ins to making them meaningful and connective.
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Techniques to awaken sensuality and presence despite a very busy schedule.
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Understanding that the pace of a relationship doesn't need to fit a predefined timeline; it’s best to trust the organic progression.
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About the Guest:
Erica Bove, MD, is a double board certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI) physician at the University of Vermont, as well as a certified life coach through The Life Coach School. She is also the founder of Love and Science: Thriving Through Infertility. She has a keen interest in marrying an evidence-based approach with intuitive knowing in the context of a trusting relationship. She empowers professional women to build their families with confidence and self compassion. Her mission is to heal and support the healers and to create a legacy she is proud of. If you're curious: Undergrad: University of Notre Dame Med school: University of Vermont Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia Fellowship: University of Michigan.
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