136. Juicy, Straightforward, And Sophisticated: A Conversation On Pleasure And Eroticism | w/ Ruan Willow
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Release Date: 07/26/2023
155. Amplifying Passion: How To Enhance Intimacy During The Holiday Season
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
In this episode, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, discusses the importance of navigating the holiday season in a way that nurtures and enhances intimacy and passion in your marriage. She shares two influential stories that highlight the challenges couples face and the impact it can have on your relationship. Alexandra offers insights and strategies for creating a more enjoyable and fulfilling holiday experience with your partner. She also invites listeners to join her free masterclass, "Holiday Passion: The Art of Uncompromising Intimacy Amidst Crazy Year-End Schedules and Seasonal Stress."...
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154. Build Lasting Love: A Millennial Couple’s Experience In The Aligned & Hot Marriage Program
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
In this episode, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, is joined by two awesome humans. It’s a young millennial couple, with a great relationship, who chose to enroll in the Aligned and Hot Marriage program to support them in building lasting love. This couple's bond was strong before we met, but they wanted more tools to cultivate a deeper emotional connection, and to be able to navigate their disagreements with more care. Through participating in the program, they discovered deeper layers of vulnerability and enjoyed more open communication than ever before. Along the way they transformed their...
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153. From Burnout and Disconnection to the Fulfillment of Dreams And Desires With Dr. Weili Gray
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
In this episode, Alexandra Stockwell, MD talks with Dr. Weili Gray about her realization that tomorrow isn’t promised, an insight which arose while grieving her father. She subsequently decided to make each day count and began crossing things off her bucket list, which has had an incredible, positive impact on her marriage and family life. Dr. Gray shares how she transformed her day to day life from burnout and passionless routines to one filled with excitement and fulfillment, including multiple international trips and other adventures. They also explore the vital message of embracing...
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152. Sensual Secrets Of Daily Life: Embracing Everyday Eroticism
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD discusses the concept of everyday eroticism and how it can transform a relationship. She shares her personal journey of discovering the importance of integrating erotic energy into all aspects of life, not just during sexual encounters. Alexandra emphasizes the need for couples to tap into the reservoir of erotic fulfillment and create a deep connection that extends beyond the bedroom. She explains that everyday eroticism is about feeling whole, integrated, and alive in all aspects of oneself, including your erotic...
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151. The Art Of Anticipation: Unboxing Lovehoney's Advent Calendar w/ Sarah Tomchesson
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD is joined by Sarah Tomchesson, the resident sexual wellness advisor for Lovehoney, maker of sex toys and related products. They discuss the Lovehoney Advent calendars, which contain a variety of sex toys and accessories for couples to explore and enhance their intimacy–they can be opened one day at a time, or all at once. The calendars are designed to build anticipation and offer a range of products for both sex toy newbies and experienced users. Sarah emphasizes the importance of open communication and consent...
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150. Money And Intimacy: How To Create A Passionate Relationship Through Financial Transparency w/ Barbara Huson
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, is joined by Barbara Huson to discuss the connection between money and intimacy in relationships. They discuss the importance of financial conversations in marriages, the role of power dynamics in money issues, and how to deepen intimacy through shared financial decision-making. Barbara shares her personal journey of overcoming financial challenges and offers practical tips for couples to improve their financial communication and understanding. Also in this episode: Money challenges in relationships are often about...
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149. Secrets Of An Intimate Marriage: The Four-Step Process Of Dealing With Loneliness In A Relationship
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
In this episode of Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, addresses the issue of loneliness within relationships, especially in marriages. She acknowledges that feeling lonely in a relationship is more common than one might think, even in seemingly successful and happy marriages. This episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing and exploring loneliness and fostering curiosity and vulnerability within the relationship in order to bridge the gap between feeling unseen and disconnected, and cherished and respected. Alexandra provides a four-step process for transforming...
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148. The 80/80 Marriage: A Radical Approach to Relationship Bliss | w/ Nate And Kaley Klemp
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Alexandra Stockwell, MD is joined by Nate and Kaley Klemp, authors of "The 80/80 Marriage" to discuss their journey from a failing relationship to a thriving partnership. They challenge the idea of fairness in marriage and introduce "radical generosity" instead. This episode emphasizes intention, contribution, appreciation, and open communication as foundations for a healthy and sexually satisfying relationship. Listeners gain insights into overcoming resentment, fostering deeper connections, and redefining marriage dynamics. The contagious nature of mindset in the context of...
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147. Sex As A Litmus Test: What Sexual Chemistry And Emotional Intimacy Reveal About Your Relationship
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Alexandra Stockwell, MD explores how sex acts as a litmus test for relationships and how your sexual chemistry reveals deeper truths about your emotional connection. No matter how good a relationship seems, when sex falls short, or is lacking, it's often a sign of underlying issues. Alexandra shares that, most of the time, improving emotional intimacy can naturally reignite passion. This episode challenges you to embrace the importance of emotional connection and offers guidance on how to communicate with your partner about your desires and needs. It's an invitation to seek more, increase...
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146. An Aligned & Hot Marriage Thrives While Navigating The Effects Of Trauma | with Doctors Emma & Derek Andre
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Alexandra Stockwell, MD is joined by former clients Drs. Derek and Emma Andre. They share their emotional journey through unimaginable life circumstances and describe the profound ways couples coaching with Alexandra served them years after they finished working with her. Derek and Emma's challenges, involving terminal cancer, unanticipated moves, and murder, highlight the strength of their bond and their capacity to be present with and for one another. They attribute their transformation, from loving but somewhat misaligned to deeply connected and gratified partners, to relationship...
info_outlineIn this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra shares a recording of an interview she did with Ruan Willow on her podcast. The episode explores topics such as uncompromising intimacy, libido mismatch, eroticism, and the importance of bringing all elements of oneself to a relationship, including heart, mind, and genitals.
Ruan is an erotica author and a romance novelist, with a smooth silky voice. She’s comfortable talking about all aspects of sex and sexuality and asked some excellent questions, which makes for a deep, precise, and excellent conversation.
Alexandra discusses the concept of responsive desire and how it can help address libido mismatch in couples. She also emphasizes understanding and honoring each partner's needs and desires, and the importance of creating a strong emotional and physical connection.
Also in this episode:
- How to marinate in your sensuality
- Connecting with your hearts and minds
- The difference between unconditional love and conditional love
- The myth of libido mismatch
- How to make sex more inviting
- How to help women get aroused
- Sex toys and orgasm.
- How do you quantify an orgasm?
- Clitoral mapping
About Ruan Willow:
Ruan Willow is an erotica & smut author and a romance novelist. She hosts the podcast Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan Willow, where she talks about everything to do with sexuality, including tips, advice, and ideas about sexual wellness, does sexual product reviews, and hosts guest interviews. She is also a voiceover narrator so look for her audiobooks hitting the market too. She narrates for other authors and also for her own work. Her books are loaded with sexual content; if that's what you like in your books, her books are for you!
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Ruanwillowauthor.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Podcast
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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!
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The Intimate Marriage Podcast, With Intimacy Coach, Alexandra Stockwell, MD