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
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...
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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...
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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
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...
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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...
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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