232. Understand Libido Mismatch, Reignite Your Sexual Intimacy, with Susan Morgan Taylor, MA
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Release Date: 05/28/2025
246. Beyond Goal-Oriented Intimacy: Why the Journey Is As Important As the Orgasm
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Are you ready for a new perspective on intimacy with your partner? In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell explores how true connection flourishes when couples focus on the journey, not the destination. With stories drawn from decades of marriage and metaphors ranging from mountain biking to fine dining, you’ll discover how embracing the richness of each moment deepens love and fulfillment. This conversation is an invitation to move beyond goal-oriented intimacy and instead experience the joy of being fully present with your partner. In this...
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245. Money Dates: Replace Stress and Avoidance with Fun!
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Is there a way to talk about finances that isn’t stressful or disconnecting? Yes — start having regular money dates! In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell shares how couples can turn financial conversations into intimate, collaborative, and even playful experiences. Inspired by a conversation with her newlywed daughter, Dr. Alexandra offers a simple, flexible framework for celebrating wins, reviewing your finances, and setting meaningful goals together — all while deepening love, trust, and understanding. Whether you’ve been together for a few months or many decades, you’ll...
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244. Why Successful Couples Struggle with Intimacy—and How to Fix It
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
As a successful couple, do you ever wonder why your relationship doesn’t feel as good as it looks? In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell explores how competence and shame—two complex forces—can quietly shape your intimate life. Through real client stories and expert insights, Dr. Alexandra reveals why emotional intimacy is the key to lasting passion. Learn how high-achieving couples can move past disconnection and rekindle desire, by developing the skills no one teaches—but everyone needs. Tune in to discover how the Aligned and Hot Marriage...
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243. Popular Marriage Myths That Aren’t True | with Monica Tanner
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
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242. An Easy Way to Improve Your Sex Life: More Sleep
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
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241. Why It’s Hard To Initiate Intimacy —And What to Do About It
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
You may think that after years of marriage, intimacy should get easier. After all, you know one another better than anyone, you have a routine. So why is it that for so many couples, sexual intimacy becomes more complicated with time? In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell explores why initiating sexual intimacy isn’t always intuitive—even in long-term relationships—and what you can do about it. With a blend of psychological insight and real-world advice, Dr. Alexandra shares why rejection often creates distance and how to shift that pattern. She introduces her five-week...
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240. How to Ask for Sex, Successfully
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Want to learn how to reliably ask for sex in a way that leads to connection instead of rejection? In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell explores this often-overlooked skill. She speaks directly to high-achieving men who struggle with initiating sex and offers a grounded, compassionate approach rooted in respect and emotional intimacy. Once you learn how to ask for sex well, it will transform your intimate life! Dr. Alexandra also shares details about her upcoming masterclass, where you'll learn clear, actionable ways to become more confident and successful in creating more closeness in...
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239. From Roommates to In Love again: How Coaching Transformed our Marriage – with Sebastian Smelko
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Feeling more like roommates than romantic partners? Learn how igniting your marriage through relationship coaching enhances everything in life. In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell interviews her client Sebastian Smelko—an accomplished lawyer, and a devoted husband and father—about how relationship coaching helped him and his wife turn their “roommate-style” marriage into a deeply connected partnership. Sebastian opens up about the mindset shifts, personal growth, and inner work that reignited his connection with his wife. This is an honest,...
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238. How Power Couples Amplify Intimacy, with Sierra Sullivan & Rono Smith
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Ever wonder what power couples do differently to thrive in life, and love? In this episode of The Intimate Marriage podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell speaks with Rono Smith and Sierra Sullivan—relationship coaches and visionary partners—about the secrets that transformed their business partnership into a deeply connected marriage. You’ll learn about their Epic Date Formula, how intimacy fuels purpose, and why committed couples are uniquely positioned for personal and professional growth. Whether you’re building a life or a business together, this episode will help you unlock...
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237. My Top Tip to Access Deeper Intimacy
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
What if deeper intimacy begins by facing the emotions you’ve been avoiding? In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell explores why avoiding emotional pain is blocking you from true pleasure. Discover how emotional numbness doesn’t just protect you from hurt—it also dulls your capacity for joy, passion, and connection. Learn what it really means to embrace Uncompromising Intimacy and why the courage to feel it all is the key to a more vibrant, emotionally rich relationship. This episode breaks down how: Avoiding pain also blocks pleasure and...
info_outlineWhat happens when a couple navigates libido mismatch—and how can they reconnect without feeling broken or disconnected? In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell talks with somatic sex therapist Susan Morgan Taylor, MA about overcoming desire differences and reigniting sexual intimacy in marriage. Drawing from her own suffering in a sexless marriage, Susan shares how emotional awareness, communication, and tension release can unlock deeper pleasure and connection. Whether you're navigating mismatched sex drives or simply craving more closeness, this conversation offers real, practical tools for building a more fulfilling and sensual partnership.
Also in this episode:
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Libido Mismatch: How to navigate different sex drives with open communication and mutual understanding.
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Tension Blocks Pleasure: Learn how stress—mental, emotional, or physical—affects intimacy and how to relax into connection.
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Feel It to Heal It: Embrace your emotions to create space for real intimacy and erotic energy.
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Let Go of Goals: Discover the power of being present during intimacy, without pressure or expectations.
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Susan’s Story: A personal journey of self-awareness, pleasure, and deep relationship growth.
About The Guest:
Susan Morgan Taylor, MA, is a leading somatic sex therapist who helps couples deepen their intimacy and create lasting, fulfilling connections. With over 25 years of experience in somatic healing, she developed The Pleasure Keys Process™, a powerful approach to reigniting sexual and emotional harmony in relationships. After a personal awakening from a sexless marriage, Susan became passionate about helping others remove obstacles to pleasure, love, and orgasm. She is also the creator of the Pleasure Keys Retreats and host of the Sex Talk Café Podcast. When not working, she enjoys hiking and singing karaoke in the mountains of Western North Carolina.
Connect with Susan Morgan Taylor, MA:
www.pleasurekeys.com
www.pleasurekeysretreat.com
www.pathwaytopleasure.com
IG: @susanmorgantaylor
FB @susantaylorma
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