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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

Release Date: 01/15/2025

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

210. Reigniting Passion: How to Transform a Sexless Marriage and Rebuild Emotional Intimacy

The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD

In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, addresses the challenges of a sexless marriage and explores how emotional intimacy is key to reigniting passion. Dr. Alexandra emphasizes that emotional intimacy forms the foundation for a fulfilling relationship and shares actionable strategies, including exercises designed to restore both sexual and emotional intimacy. She highlights the importance of nurturing emotional bonds to overcome physical and emotional barriers, advocating for a proactive approach to reignite passion and rejuvenate long-term relationships....

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...

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....

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...

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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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 challenges, and the critical role of vulnerability and emotional intimacy in building a strong, lasting partnership. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone looking to deepen their connection and strengthen their relationship, without the need to be on Love Is Blind to make it happen!

Also in this episode:

Emotional vulnerability is easier to access when visual judgments are removed, allowing for deeper connections to form.
Shared vision, common goals, and doing what it takes to make them happen, are essential in maintaining a strong relationship.
Honest communication about fears and desires builds trust, as exemplified by Zack's transparency with Bliss.

About the Guests:

Zack and Bliss Goytowski are a dynamic couple who met and married on Season 4 of the hit reality series Love is Blind. Their journey, which started in the pods, has been a testament to the power of emotional connection and vulnerability in relationships. Since their marriage, they’ve been navigating life together and recently welcomed their first child.

In addition to their growing family, Bliss and Zack are the hosts of the podcast Blind Love, where they dive into the realities of building a relationship outside of the typical dating framework. On the show, they explore themes of love, growth, vulnerability, and the challenges of maintaining a strong partnership while in the spotlight.

Connect with them on social media:

@blindlovepodcast
@blisspoureetezadi
@zackgoytowski

Check out their podcast Blind Love with Zack & Bliss.

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