124. Constructive Conflict: How We Can All Resolve Conflict Productively Today and Start Dismantling Racism For The Future | w/ Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Release Date: 05/03/2023
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...
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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....
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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...
info_outlineIn this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, is joined by Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle, a conflict resolution strategist. Conflict is inevitable and Lynne talks about how she helps people engage in constructive conflict, instead of running from it.
In this conversation the focus is on conflict in marriage, and in the workplace, between any two people and specifically interracial couples. Lynne recommends people engage in conversations with those they are in conflict with, aiming to be vulnerable and staying open to listening. She describes her program, On the Matter of Race, which was created to teach white people about racism and how to dismantle it. The program was inspired by a request from two white women who wanted to understand the experiences of people of color, and how to be effective allies. Lynne clearly articulates the need for white people to understand their role in addressing and dismantling racism and has devoted her life to helping make that happen, at both the personal and societal levels.
Also in this episode:
- Why conflict presents an opportunity
- Why we are scared of conflict
- Racism and interracial marriages
- The merging of the present moment and personal history
- Dr. Lynne’s program called “On The Matter Of Race”
- Why racism is global
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- How to be an ally to others in the workplace
About Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle
Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle is a conflict resolution strategist, facilitator, speaker, and coach. In addition, she is the author of the best-seller, “Closing Conflict for Leaders: How to Be a Bold Leader and Develop a Kick-Ass, High-Functioning, Happy AF Team”. In many circles, she is known as The Conflict Closer, not just because she helps leaders gain the skills they need to dig deep and finally close the door on those conflicts that have been plaguing their business for too long, but also because she helps bring conflict closer. She helps you bring conflict close enough to examine its roots, the fruits of it, and the long-lasting effects it has on your business and your life. She makes it less scary by helping you to actually see it, get to know it, and be in a relationship with it. Because it is only then that you can use it to help you and your team transform. She has helped a lot of people transform in her thirty-plus years of doing this work and that’s because, through a mix of different styles and methods, she makes it interesting and fun.
Connect With Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle
Website: https://lynnemaureenhurdle.com/
On the Matter of Race: https://theconflictcloser.com/matter-of-race
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About Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Known as “The Intimacy Doctor,” Alexandra Stockwell, MD is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach and an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching ambitious, successful couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is the bestselling author of “Uncompromising Intimacy,” host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast and creator of the Aligned & Hot Marriage program.
For over two decades, she’s been guiding men and women to bring pleasure and purpose into all aspects of life— from the daily grind of running a household to creating ecstatic experiences in the bedroom—all while maintaining extraordinary professional success!