The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Welcome to "The Intimate Marriage Podcast," the podcast where we explore the secrets to cultivating passionate and intimate relationships. I'm your host, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, aka "The Intimacy Doctor," an experienced intimacy coach and marriage expert. In every committed marriage, intimacy and connection are the foundation for a fulfilling relationship. Join me as we delve into how small shifts and being uncompromising in your daily interactions can lead to profound and nourishing physical/emotional intimacy. During each episode, we'll explore topics such as sexual intimacy, emotional awareness, and building an intimate connection that feels comfortable and authentic for you and your partner. I'll share practical advice and strategies to help you unlock the full potential of your relationship. As "The Intimacy Doctor," I've helped countless couples transform their relationships and create a life filled with passion, purpose, and deep satisfaction. With over two decades of experience, I believe that true intimacy and success stem from being unapologetically yourself. Together, let's uncover the secrets to a juicy, nourishing, and intimate marriage. —----------- Download the first chapter of my bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book?utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=book If you're ready to take your intimacy skills to the next level, explore my Aligned & Hot Marriage program. It's designed specifically for couples who refuse to settle for anything less than extraordinary love and connection. Visit https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/aligned-hot-marriage/?utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ahm to learn more. Join my email list to stay connected—it’s where I share my latest insights and offer opportunities for live Q & A: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe?utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=subscribe —---------- WHAT DOES AN INTIMACY COACH DO? An intimacy coach is a trained professional who specializes in helping individuals and couples cultivate deeper connections and enhance their intimate relationships. The role of an intimacy coach is to guide and support their clients in exploring various aspects of intimacy, including emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy. Intimacy coaches create a safe and non-judgmental space for their clients to express their needs, desires, and concerns related to intimacy. An intimacy coach helps clients develop self-awareness and emotional intelligence, enabling them to better understand their own desires and those of their partner. They provide guidance on effective communication techniques, conflict resolution, and exploring new ways to deepen emotional and physical intimacy.
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256. How Martial Arts Can Teach You to Be a Better Husband, with Quentin Hafner
11/12/2025
256. How Martial Arts Can Teach You to Be a Better Husband, with Quentin Hafner
Is mastering marriage like mastering a martial art? In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell speaks with Quentin Hafner, marriage therapist and author of Black Belt Husbands, about how to be a better husband through discipline, self-awareness, and vulnerability. Drawing from his background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Quentin shares how the principles of humility, emotional safety, and consistency strengthen marriages and deepen intimacy. This conversation offers a powerful framework for couples who want to build emotional resilience, mutual respect, and lasting love. If you’ve ever asked yourself how to be a better husband, this episode will change your perspective. Key Takeaways The Black Belt Mindset: How martial arts principles apply to marriage growth and mastery. Humility & Self-Awareness: Foundational traits for becoming a better husband and partner. Vulnerability Builds Connection: Why emotional safety leads to deeper intimacy. Mentorship & Male Friendship: The value of support and guidance in men’s relational growth. Forgiveness & Faith: How grace and humility sustain a thriving marriage. About Quentin Quentin Hafner is a licensed marriage therapist and men’s coach. For nearly two decades, he’s been walking alongside husbands and couples who feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to fix what’s broken at home. Quentin is also the author of Black Belt Husband and has helped thousands of families rewrite their story of marriage. Website: Black Belt Husband Website: Instagram: Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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255. Sexy and Silly: How Playfulness Enhances Erotic Intimacy
11/05/2025
255. Sexy and Silly: How Playfulness Enhances Erotic Intimacy
Are you ready to bring more laughter, curiosity, and connection into your bedroom? In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell invites you to rediscover the joy of being playful with your partner—because sensuality thrives when you stop taking it all so seriously! Dr. Alexandra shares how playfulness enhances erotic intimacy, reignites passion, fosters emotional safety, and makes you feel more alive together. Discover how laughter, spontaneity, and creative exploration melt away tension, awaken your desire, and turn ordinary moments into deeply fulfilling experiences of love and pleasure. Episode highlights: How play and laughter open the door to deeper erotic connection Simple, creative ways to add playfulness to your sensual experiences How letting go of self-consciousness strengthens intimacy and trust Ideas for role play, music, and mood-setting to reignite desire Why being “sexy and silly” together leads to lasting passion and joy Want to enhance your comfort and sensual connection? Get your Loveblanket here: Use code ALEXANDRA10 at checkout for 10% off. Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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254. How High-Achieving Women Can Thrive in Love and Leadership | with Amy Evans
10/29/2025
254. How High-Achieving Women Can Thrive in Love and Leadership | with Amy Evans
Are you a high-achieving woman who thrives in your career but longs for more depth and connection in your marriage? In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell joins Amy Evans — host of Women In Sales Leadership podcast to explore how professional success and emotional intimacy can beautifully coexist. These powerful women discuss how to move beyond compromise, embrace vulnerability, and build a conscious partnership that matches your ambition and heart. Together, they unpack how relationship skills, just like leadership skills, can be learned, refined, and practiced—allowing you to flourish in both your professional and personal life. What You’ll Learn The difference between toleration and true growth in relationships How to use your professional strengths to enhance intimacy, not block it The four types of relationships—and how to create a Conscious Partnership Why vulnerability and communication are keys to lasting connection How high-functioning couples stay emotionally and erotically alive About Amy Evans: Amy helps high performing sales managers land leader of leaders roles in tech where they can earn $500k+. In 25 years in B2B Tech Sales Leadership at Fortune 500 and Start-up companies, Amy coached dozens of sales professionals helping them level up their careers. Amy also hosts the award winning Women in Sales Leadership podcast. Connect with Amy: Ready to experience deeper love and lasting connection? Get Dr. Alexandra’s book ‘Uncompromising Intimacy’ Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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253. Tired of Parenting Your Partner? Here’s How to Get Past That Dynamic, with Rodd Stockwell, MD
10/22/2025
253. Tired of Parenting Your Partner? Here’s How to Get Past That Dynamic, with Rodd Stockwell, MD
Do you sometimes parent your partner instead of standing side by side as equals? In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell and husband Dr. Rodd Stockwell, explore how to move from passive patterns to conscious partnership—where both people show up as active participants in love, marriage, and life. Through open conversation and personal reflection, Drs. Alexandra and Rodd reveal how taking responsibility for your role in the relationship dynamic shifts everything. They share how to replace control with collaboration, dependence with mutual respect, and frustration with emotional intimacy. This episode will help you recognize where you may be over-functioning, under-communicating, or missing opportunities for true connection—and how to step into the kind of real partnership that nourishes both people. What You’ll Learn: How to recognize when you’re parenting your partner instead of relating as equals The key differences between passive participation and conscious engagement How communication and self-awareness transform marriage dynamics Why shared leadership fosters intimacy and mutual respect Steps to create a vibrant, balanced partnership where both thrive Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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252. Why Talking After Intimacy Will Skyrocket Your Experience in the Bedroom
10/15/2025
252. Why Talking After Intimacy Will Skyrocket Your Experience in the Bedroom
What if talking after intimacy is the key to unlocking deeper passion and lasting connection? In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell reveals how open, heartfelt conversations after intimacy transform your bond, increase desire, and bring more harmony into your bedroom activities. Discover how to make these moments feel safe, so you and your partner can speak honestly; you’ll find yourselves growing closer through increasing trust, curiosity, and appreciation. Learn how mindful communication after intimacy creates a bridge between physical pleasure and emotional closeness—helping you build a relationship that’s both passionate and beautifully connected. What You’ll Learn How talking after intimacy builds trust, vulnerability, and emotional depth Why post-intimacy reflection sustains passion and strengthens your relationship Simple ways to express appreciation without blame or criticism How conscious communication turns physical connection into deeper intimacy The small conversations that lead to extraordinary closeness over time Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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251. How Women Evolve From Feeling Disappointed to Enjoying Fulfilling Relationships
10/08/2025
251. How Women Evolve From Feeling Disappointed to Enjoying Fulfilling Relationships
Are you ready to move beyond disappointment and create a truly fulfilling relationship? In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell uncovers how unspoken disappointment shapes women’s emotional lives, and erodes intimacy. Dr. Alexandra explains why acknowledging this often-ignored feeling is the key to deeper connection, greater joy, and authentic love. Drawing from her expertise and her program Marital Pleasure for Women, Dr. Alexandra shows women how to move past settling, embrace their desires fully, and transform their relationships. With practical insights and emotional wisdom, Dr. Alexandra offers a clear path to lasting intimacy and satisfaction. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why a fulfilling relationship requires you to face your disappointment honestly The four core emotions: happiness, anger, sadness, fear How your default emotional responses can sabotage connection The cost of not asking for what you truly want — and what to do about it How Marital Pleasure for Women empowers women to overcome disappointment and create love filled with joy, passion, and meaning Discover what’s possible when you say yes to yourself. Join Dr. Alexandra Stockwell’s 6-week program Marital Pleasure for Women: Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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250. Marital Pleasure for Women (All About Dr. Alexandra’s New Program)
10/01/2025
250. Marital Pleasure for Women (All About Dr. Alexandra’s New Program)
Are you ready to experience true marital pleasure and deeper intimacy in your marriage? In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell shares how women can awaken to more love, connection, and fulfillment through her six-week program Marital Pleasure for Women. With a compelling story of a client who transformed her marriage by first transforming herself, Alexandra shows how self-discovery, communication, and intimacy coaching can change everything. This is an invitation for women who are ready for more — more love, more intimacy, more joy. Episode highlights How marital pleasure creates more intimacy and fulfillment in marriage A client’s story of transforming her relationship from the inside out Why self-perception and self-love are key to enhancing your relationship The role of communication in building emotional and sensual intimacy Alexandra’s 6-week program Marital Pleasure for Women Discover what’s possible when you say yes to yourself. Join Dr. Alexandra Stockwell’s 6-week program Marital Pleasure for Women: Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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249. How the Nine Expressions of Love Will Divorce-Proof Your Marriage | with Kenya K Stevens
09/24/2025
249. How the Nine Expressions of Love Will Divorce-Proof Your Marriage | with Kenya K Stevens
What if you could divorce-proof your marriage by expanding your understanding of love? In this episode of the The Intimate Marriage podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell speaks with relationship expert Kenya K. Stevens to explore the Nine Expressions of Love and how they open the door to lasting, authentic connection. Drawing on indigenous wisdom, personal training, and more, they describe how community, archetypes, and fresh perspectives strengthen marriage in powerful ways. Listen to discover how these insights will support you in creating a marriage that truly thrives. In this episode: The Nine Expressions of Love expand how we understand intimacy and connection Community plays a vital role in creating strong, lasting marriages True love means embracing every part of yourself, not just the “love languages” we know Fresh perspectives and new experiences bring renewed energy to marriage With community support, couples ease stress, and build a marriage that truly lasts Meet Kenya Kenya K. Stevens, CEO of Progressive Love Academy, is a relationship expert, love coach, best-selling author, wife, and mother of three. A Howard University graduate, she and her husband Carl Stevens have built Progressive Love Academy into a global coaching community, certifying over 150 love coaches and tantra practitioners. Kenya is trained in yoga, tantra, and metaphysical practices, and has authored several books including Change Your Man and UPLVL Communication. Featured on EBONY, Dr. Phil, Fox News, and more, she is also the creator of innovative programs like The 30 Minute Orgasm™ and Gender Harmonics™, impacting thousands daily through her teaching and community. Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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248. Four Gateways to Female Orgasm and Lasting Pleasure | with Melissa Louise
09/17/2025
248. Four Gateways to Female Orgasm and Lasting Pleasure | with Melissa Louise
What does female orgasm reveal about intimacy, and lasting pleasure? In this episode, intimacy experts Dr. Alexandra Stockwell and Melissa Louise explore the four gateways to orgasm, revealing how emotional and spiritual health enrich pleasure. Together they share insights to help you reconnect with your body, elevate desire, and experience more joy and connection in your relationships. Join the conversation and learn how to bring more pleasure and connection into your life. In this episode: The four gateways to orgasm open pathways to deeper pleasure A woman’s libido is tied to her joy in life and relationships Honest communication creates deeper intimacy and connection Self-exploration helps women know and share their desires Pleasure has the power to transform life far beyond the bedroom Meet Melissa Louise: Melissa Louise Is your Leading Pleasure Advocate, Erotic Blueprint, Sex, Intimacy & Relationship Expert. She supports women to reclaim their divine birthright to feel alive, orgasmic and turned on no matter their age or relationship status. And men to be more attractive, powerful, trustworthy, make more money and find freedom by lasting longer in bed. It’s the perfect erotic cocktail that nourishes health, wealth and well being. With certifications also in Kink 101, Accelerated Evolution and Access Consciousness, Melissa Louise truly embodies the principle that how we do life is how we do sex. Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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247. How To Spark Desire and Enjoy Make-Up Sex (Without Fighting First)
09/10/2025
247. How To Spark Desire and Enjoy Make-Up Sex (Without Fighting First)
Have you ever noticed that desire intensifies during challenging moments in your relationship? In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell reveals how emotional intensity—even in the midst of complication—can serve as a catalyst for passion and deeper connection. Through personal insights and stories from the couples she’s guided, Dr. Alexandra shows how vulnerability opens the door to profound intimacy. You’ll also discover how to welcome this kind of energy, without drama, with practices like honest self-expression, playful variety, and creative role-play. In this episode: Challenging moments can spark passion and connection. Vulnerability and variety deepen intimacy without drama. Playful role-play keeps relationships fresh and exciting. The Aligned and Hot Marriage Program guides couples to lasting love and connection. Take what you hear today even further—explore the Aligned & Hot Marriage Program at Use discount code PODCAST99 for $300 off! Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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246. Beyond Goal-Oriented Intimacy: Why the Journey Is As Important As the Orgasm
09/03/2025
246. Beyond Goal-Oriented Intimacy: Why the Journey Is As Important As the Orgasm
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 episode: Savor the Journey: Why presence deepens intimacy. Fresh Perspectives: Sports and dining analogies that inspire connection. Break Patterns: Move beyond routines to spark creativity. Slow Down: How extended arousal enriches pleasure. Beyond Goals: Focusing on connection, not outcomes. Want more insights on love, intimacy, and connection? Join Dr. Alexandra’s community and receive her best guidance straight to your inbox. Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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245. Money Dates: Replace Stress and Avoidance with Fun!
08/27/2025
245. Money Dates: Replace Stress and Avoidance with Fun!
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 discover how money dates can strengthen both your relationship and your future. Key insights: How to weave connection and love into financial conversations A simple, step-by-step approach for meaningful and enjoyable money dates Begin with celebrations to set a positive, collaborative tone Gently review and organize your finances together Create shared goals that inspire your future as a couple 💌 Ready to start having money dates? Download your free Money Date Guide at Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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244. Why Successful Couples Struggle with Intimacy—and How to Fix It
08/20/2025
244. Why Successful Couples Struggle with Intimacy—and How to Fix It
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 Program helps couples grow closer, emotionally and physically. Tips in this episode: Why high-achieving couples often feel shame around intimacy How emotional intimacy helps resolve sexual dissatisfaction The link between emotional connection and reigniting passion Tools from the Aligned and Hot Marriage Program to build deeper connection How closing the emotional gap leads to a more passionate relationship Ready to deepen your emotional and physical connection? Sign up for the Aligned & Hot Marriage program at 🎉 Use coupon code PODCAST99 to get over 75% off! Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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243. Popular Marriage Myths That Aren’t True | with Monica Tanner
08/13/2025
243. Popular Marriage Myths That Aren’t True | with Monica Tanner
Are marriage myths quietly sabotaging your relationship? In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell sits down with returning guest Monica Tanner to challenge the most common (and misleading) advice couples are told. From “happy wife, happy life” to “compromise is key,” they unpack why these popular sayings fall short—and what to do instead. If you're ready to trade clichés for true connection, this conversation is for you. Episode highlights: Why “happy wife, happy life” doesn’t lead to a wonderful marriage The power of collaboration over compromise in solving relationship challenges How choosing your partner daily leads to growth and deeper connection The role of honest communication in breaking free from unhelpful marriage advice How being intentional and understanding each other’s needs creates lasting fulfillment About The Guest: Monica Tanner, RLT trained, Relationship Coach and host of the Secrets of Happily Ever After podcast, transforms marriages with simple communication, connection, conflict resolution and commitment strategies. Her mission is to lower the divorce rate and improve marital satisfaction. Through her engaging podcast, new book, Bad Marriage Advice, vibrant social media community, and couple’s coaching practice, Monica's expert guidance has impacted thousands of couples, by helping them ditch resentment and roommate syndrome and get back to living their happily ever after love story. Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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242. An Easy Way to Improve Your Sex Life: More Sleep
08/06/2025
242. An Easy Way to Improve Your Sex Life: More Sleep
Did you know better sleep can significantly enhance your sex life? In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell delves into the often-overlooked link between rest, desire, and emotional intimacy. You’ll hear how just one extra hour of sleep can increase libido by 14%—and why prioritizing rest is essential for sustaining passion, vitality, and deep connection in your relationship. Tune in and explore how nourishing your body with better sleep awakens more intimacy, joy, and fulfillment in your marriage. Episode Highlights: One extra hour of sleep can boost libido by 14%—a small shift with a big impact on intimacy Rest restores hormonal balance, including testosterone, which naturally supports desire Better sleep lowers stress and creates space for emotional and physical closeness As in so many other areas of life, sleep is foundational for a thriving relationship Prioritizing sleep is an act of devotion—to your well-being and to the love you share Ready to feel more confident initiating intimacy—and get that “yes”? Join Initiating, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell’s program where she teaches men how to create deeper connection, spark desire, and lead with clarity in your relationship. Whether you've been married for years or just want to feel more empowered in intimacy, this is your next step. Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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241. Why It’s Hard To Initiate Intimacy —And What to Do About It
07/30/2025
241. Why It’s Hard To Initiate Intimacy —And What to Do About It
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 program, Initiating, designed to help educated, successful men lead with confidence and create deeper, more connected relationships. Episode highlights: Initiating intimacy isn’t always easy—even in long-term marriages Rejection creates distance, but it doesn’t have to stay that way Alexandra’s Initiating program helps men lead with confidence Simple tools will improve connection and boost relationship energy Ready to feel more confident initiating intimacy—and get that “yes”? Join Initiating, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell’s program where she teaches men how to create deeper connection, spark desire, and lead with clarity in your relationship. Whether you've been married for years or just want to feel more empowered in intimacy, this is your next step. Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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240. How to Ask for Sex, Successfully
07/23/2025
240. How to Ask for Sex, Successfully
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 your relationship. This episode breaks down: Why asking for sex is a skill—and how learning it will shift your relationship How to build confidence initiating intimacy, with respect and clarity The truth about common myths that hold couples back in the bedroom Simple, practical ways to improve your intimate connection Details about Alexandra’s upcoming masterclass designed to help men ask for sex in a way that deepens connection and enhances relationship. 👉 Ready to feel more confident and connected in your relationship? Join Dr. Alexandra Stockwell’s live masterclass “How to Ask Your Woman for Sex (So She's More Likely to Say YES)” happening on July 28, 2025. Sign up now to save your seat and learn the skills that will change everything. Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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239. From Roommates to In Love again: How Coaching Transformed our Marriage – with Sebastian Smelko
07/16/2025
239. From Roommates to In Love again: How Coaching Transformed our Marriage – with Sebastian Smelko
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, hopeful conversation about taking responsibility, embracing vulnerability, and building lasting love. If you’ve ever wondered how relationship coaching works, this conversation will convey what’s possible when relationship coaching is coupled with a deep desire to reignite your marriage. In this episode: Break the roommate cycle with vulnerability and self-awareness Use workplace skills like problem-solving to build connection It’s essential to own your role in order to create real change Grow individually to deepen love and intimacy About The Guest: Sebastian Smelko is a husband, father of two, and an attorney. He and his wife are private coaching clients of Alexandra. Resources mentioned: “How to Ask your Woman for Sex (so she’s more likely to say Yes)” Alexandra’s upcoming masterclass for men: Initiating, Alexandra’s program for educated, successful men: Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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238. How Power Couples Amplify Intimacy, with Sierra Sullivan & Rono Smith
07/09/2025
238. How Power Couples Amplify Intimacy, with Sierra Sullivan & Rono Smith
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 the next level in your relationship. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How friendship, business, and romance can strengthen your marriage What it means to be a power or visionary couple Why committed relationships accelerate personal growth How community support plays a role in lasting love The EPIC Date Formula: Erotic, Playful, Intimate, Creative Meet Rono and Sierra: Rono and Sierra are passionate relationship mentors and social alchemists, guiding visionary couples toward deeper connection, purpose, and growth. With over 16 years of experience in the relationship industry, their work is rooted in their own evolutionary journey as a couple. After making bold life changes early in their marriage they learned firsthand how life’s challenges can either strain or strengthen a relationship. Through these experiences, they’ve gained potent insights into building conscious, thriving partnerships, especially during pivotal transitions. Their mission is to help couples turn their relationship into a powerful source of energy and growth, not only for personal fulfillment but for creating lasting impact in the world. Together, they founded Eden World, a peer-to-peer private membership association and exclusive mastermind club for high-impact, visionary couples. Eden World provides a sanctuary where couples come together to elevate their relationships and lives, while forging meaningful connections with other like-minded leaders. If you’re ready to take your relationship to new heights and join a community of visionary couples committed to personal growth and collective success, Eden World is the space for you. Connect with Rono and Sierra Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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237. My Top Tip to Access Deeper Intimacy
07/02/2025
237. My Top Tip to Access Deeper Intimacy
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 connection. Uncompromising Intimacy means truth over compromise. Discomfort can lead to deeper intimacy. Growth requires feeling, not numbing. Real connection starts with authenticity. Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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236. Why Long-Term Marriages Require Reinvention
06/25/2025
236. Why Long-Term Marriages Require Reinvention
Is it possible for a long-term marriage to become more fulfilling over time, better than the early years of dating and the newlywed phase? (We’re talking all aspects of marriage, including sex!) In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Drs. Alexandra and Rodd Stockwell share their real-life journey through many phases of their marriage—from tending small children, to the early years of demanding careers, to a deeper, more connected relationship in midlife. Through honest communication and shared effort, they prove that lasting love is something you can cultivate and lean into, as opposed to letting the spark fade away. Their heartfelt stories and practical tips will help your relationship grow stronger and improve over time too. In this episode: Marriage Changes Over Time: You grow through navigating different phases, together. Challenges Help You Grow: Feeling stuck can ultimately lead to deeper connection. Honest Talk Matters: Being open brings you closer. Marriage Takes Work: Like a home, it needs care and attention. Face the Hard Stuff: Naming your fears can strengthen your bond. Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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235. The Joy of Being Different: Playful, Intentional Love with Ling and Lamb
06/18/2025
235. The Joy of Being Different: Playful, Intentional Love with Ling and Lamb
Intentional love isn’t just a goal—it’s a daily practice. Ling and Lamb, married content creators, beloved influencers, and authors, exemplify this through their blend of playful pranks and honest conversations. In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell chats with Ling and Lamb about how they’ve mastered the art of blending humor, culture, extreme differences in upbringing, and deep connection. He grew up in Nigeria. She grew up in Connecticut. They have had to learn SO MUCH about one another in order to enjoy a vibrant intimate marriage. Now their Nigerian-American marriage is a beacon for couples wanting an intentional, fun, mutually respectful, awesome relationship. This conversation offers practical advice for couples from different cultures as well as couples who merely come from different families, because each of us grows up with different reference points and assumptions. Ling and Lamb also share evocative insights from their new book, Beautiful Foolishness which is their story plus guidance on how to nurture a joyful, lasting bond. This episode breaks down: Playfulness & Peace: How fun moments and emotional calm strengthen a marriage. Intentional Love: Why supporting each other’s growth matters in a strong relationship. Cultural Connection: How honoring each of their Nigerian and American backgrounds enriches their bond. Real Communication: The role of honesty and patience in resolving conflict. Beautiful Foolishness: Key takeaways from their book on love, growth, and intentional living. About The Guests: Taccara Lawanson (aka Ling) and Yinka Lawanson (aka Lamb) are married content creators sharing their antics, pranks, everyday moments, and honest conversations online. With Taccara being American and Yinka originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Ling and Lamb's content is concentrated on the complexities and rewards of their intercultural relationship. They tackle the peaks and valleys of sharing each other’s roots, all with a generous dose of humor. Yinka is a well known Afrobeats dancehall recording artist in Nigeria, performing under the stage name Lamboginny and using his music to create awareness for humanitarian causes. In 2023 he released the single "God Is Not Done.” Ling is an actress and model, having studied at Strasberg and Weist Barron. Connect with Ling and Lamb: Check out their book “Beautiful Foolishness" Favorite Positions reel: Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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234. Reclaiming Presence: Tips to Deepen Intimacy in our Distracted World
06/11/2025
234. Reclaiming Presence: Tips to Deepen Intimacy in our Distracted World
Craving more presence, passion, and real connection in your relationship? This episode is your gentle nudge to slow down, truly show up, and deepen intimacy in a meaningful way. In today’s episode, Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD dives into the issue of modern technology and other common distractions that pull us away from meaningful moments—and shares simple but powerful tools like deep breathing and emotional honesty to bring you back. Learn how being fully present can transform your intimate experiences and help you shift from feeling distracted to deeply connected. In this episode: Technology often disrupts intimacy—awareness is the first step. Deep connection happens when partners are fully present. Breathing, physical awareness, and emotional honesty enhance intimacy. Authentic emotional presence strengthens physical closeness. Explore private coaching to deepen intimacy. Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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233. Communicate With Your Spouse The Way You Communicate With AI–It Works!
06/04/2025
233. Communicate With Your Spouse The Way You Communicate With AI–It Works!
AI offers surprising insights on a whole range of topics, and in this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell describes how to use the principles of AI to improve communication and connection in your marriage. Dr. Alexandra suggests that talking to your partner the way you need to in order to get the best results from AI—with clarity, specificity, and enough details to make the response useful–leads to clear, kind, honest, and connecting communication with your spouse. This results in more emotional closeness and erotic fulfillment. This episode provides effective tips to communicate in a way that will build the intimate, passionate relationship you desire! In this episode: Clear, direct talk is key—exactly what works with AI. Don’t assume—ask what your partner needs. Kind words build deeper, sexier bonds. Mindful talk matters in all areas of love. Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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232. Understand Libido Mismatch, Reignite Your Sexual Intimacy, with Susan Morgan Taylor, MA
05/28/2025
232. Understand Libido Mismatch, Reignite Your Sexual Intimacy, with Susan Morgan Taylor, MA
What 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: Libido Mismatch: How to navigate different sex drives with open communication and mutual understanding. Tension Blocks Pleasure: Learn how stress—mental, emotional, or physical—affects intimacy and how to relax into connection. Feel It to Heal It: Embrace your emotions to create space for real intimacy and erotic energy. Let Go of Goals: Discover the power of being present during intimacy, without pressure or expectations. 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 Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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231. The Secret to a Fulfilling Marriage
05/21/2025
231. The Secret to a Fulfilling Marriage
Whose needs should you prioritize for a lasting marriage—yours or your spouse's? What if there’s a "third" that matters even more? In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell shares personal reflections on the occasion of her daughter’s wedding, while detailing the powerful concept of “the third”—viewing the marriage itself as a living entity, distinct from each person in it. By prioritizing the relationship over individual needs, couples will deepen intimacy, prevent resentment, and build a lasting partnership. Whether you're newly engaged or decades into marriage, this episode offers timeless wisdom for anyone wanting a lasting marriage and emotionally healthy legacy. Tips in this episode: "The Third" in Marriage: How viewing the relationship as its own entity strengthens your bond. Balancing Needs: Nourish the marriage by prioritizing both shared and individual desires. Open Communication: Share personal needs to maintain individuality and harmony. Honor the Relationship: Foster intimacy and avoid resentment by valuing the marriage itself. Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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230. How Altered States & Sexual Energetics Drive Success, with Dave Asprey
05/14/2025
230. How Altered States & Sexual Energetics Drive Success, with Dave Asprey
Is altering your state of mind the key to deeper connection and high performance? In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell talks with the “Father of Biohacking” and Founder of Bulletproof Coffee, Dave Asprey, about how meditation, biohacking, and consciousness boost personal growth and improve relationships. Drawing from his new book Heavily Meditated, Dave shares tools like the “reset process” to clear emotional triggers, and explores how sexual energy deepens intimacy. He also explains how brief moments of discomfort can boost motivation. This conversation is full of practical tips to help you heal, connect, and perform better (in the bedroom and in your life). Also in this episode: Biohacking & Mindfulness – How meditation and awareness boost your success and growth. Heavily Meditated – Dave Asprey's new book on using altered states for personal transformation. The Reset Process – A simple method to clear emotional triggers using gratitude and forgiveness. Sexual Energy & Intimacy – How desire and vulnerability deepen connection and expand consciousness. Short Bursts of Discomfort – The use of brief, intentional pain to boost motivation and mental strength. About The Guest: Dave Asprey is the founder of Bulletproof Coffee, The Bulletproof Diet, the entire biohacking movement, and is often referred to as “The Father of Biohacking.” Dave is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, and author of the forthcoming book, Heavily Meditated: The Fast Path to Remove Your Triggers, Dissolve Stress, and Activate Inner Peace (Harper Collins, May 2025). He is the CEO of Upgrade Labs, and host of an award-winning top 100 podcast, The Human Upgrade (formerly Bulletproof Radio). A renowned leader in furthering the longevity movement, Dave’s vision and collaborative work with renowned medical professionals, researchers, and innovative trailblazers has paved the way for groundbreaking ideas, techniques, and consumer products to improve mental and physical performance. Dave has been featured on hundreds of media outlets including: The New York Times, ABC/Nightline, Fox News, Real Simple, Inc., Fast Company, Vogue, PopSugar, Refinery29, New York Post, GQ, First for Women, Newsweek, Mashable, Financial Times, Forbes, AskMen, TODAY , CNN, Wired, Good Morning America, Bloomberg, and more. Get his book, Heavily Meditated here: Learn More about Dave Asprey: Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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229. Beyond Climax: How to Improve Sexual Fulfillment
05/07/2025
229. Beyond Climax: How to Improve Sexual Fulfillment
Are you experiencing true sexual fulfillment—or are you just rushing to the finish line? In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell teaches you to slow down and savor each moment, in order to enjoy more pleasure and connection during intimacy. Using the analogy of enjoying delicious chocolate cake, she explores the power of anticipation, mindfulness, and prolonged arousal. Dr. Alexandra shares actionable tips to enhance intimacy, extend build-up, and shift your focus from quick gratification to a more fulfilling, connected sensual experience. Tips in this episode: Anticipate and savor each moment to significantly enhance sexual pleasure. Emphasize a mindful approach to sexual intimacy, focusing on the journey rather than the destination. For heightened pleasure, experiment with extending arousal and postponing climax. Adjust touch and pace to maintain an enjoyable and exciting connection. Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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228. Sex & Porn Addiction in High Performers with Roland Cochrun: What You Need to Know
04/30/2025
228. Sex & Porn Addiction in High Performers with Roland Cochrun: What You Need to Know
Porn addiction among high-performing men is more common—and more misunderstood—than most people realize. In this eye-opening episode of the Intimate Marriage podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell welcomes back expert Roland Cochrun to discuss his new book, 'The High Achiever’s Guide to Sex Addiction Recovery'. Known for his groundbreaking insights into sex and porn addiction, Roland breaks down the crucial difference between substance and process addiction—where individuals become hooked not on external substances but on internal thought patterns and behaviors. Together, Dr. Alexandra and Roland explore why high achievers are especially vulnerable to these compulsions, how porn addiction impacts relationships, and why many of these behaviors are deeply misunderstood. Roland offers powerful guidance for healing, challenges societal norms around sex and desire, and encourages a new narrative of recovery, responsibility, and reconnection. Also in this episode: What Process Addiction Is: Being hooked on mental patterns and habits, not substances like drugs or alcohol. How It Affects Relationships: A partner’s porn addiction can feel like betrayal and cause emotional pain. Challenging Norms: Society’s views on sex and porn aren’t always healthy—it's important to question them. The Role of Self-Awareness: Recognizing your own patterns is key to breaking free from addiction. Moral and Legal Questions: Roland challenges the ethics of porn and strip clubs, comparing them to modern slavery. About The Guest: Roland Cochrun is the founder of The Successful Addict, a sex addiction recovery group designed specifically for high-achievers, executives, and entrepreneurs. As a recovering sex addict himself, Roland found blind spots in the treatment of process addiction, especially as it applies to successful men. Roland hopes to shine a light on a preventable issue that is destroying couples and families all over the world. Connect with Roland: Get his latest book: Website: YouTube: Listen to the previous interview with Roland Cochrun: “Sex and Success”: Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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227. All About “Intimacy Dates” (Which Can Save Your Relationship)
04/23/2025
227. All About “Intimacy Dates” (Which Can Save Your Relationship)
Are you and your partner drifting apart, despite loving each other deeply? In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell explores how planning and scheduling "intimacy dates" can save your relationship (and totally uplevel it!) by fostering deeper connection and closeness, especially for busy couples juggling work, family, and other responsibilities. Emphasizing that intimacy should be prioritized like any other essential activity, Dr. Alexandra shares practical strategies and insights. With decades of experience, personally and professionally, she’ll show you how “intimacy dates” can revitalize your relationship, and bring back spontaneity and joy. Dispelling the myth that scheduled intimacy lacks romance, this episode shares creative ways to blend structure with spontaneity, to help you reconnect emotionally, sensually, and playfully. By keeping intimacy high on your priority list, and sharing responsibilities to reduce stress, couples can overcome disconnection and discover what fun and meaningful intimacy looks like in their unique dynamic and phase of life. Also in this episode: Scheduling "intimacy dates" is crucial for nurturing emotional, sensual, and erotic intimacy in a relationship, particularly for busy couples. Flexibility within scheduled times allows for spontaneity and enhances enjoyment, without the pressure of obligatory sex. Setting up intimacy dates during times when both partners are relaxed and energized leads to more meaningful connections. Assigning responsibilities, such as household tasks, to allow space for relaxation and self-connection facilitates a better atmosphere for intimacy. Personalizing “intimacy date”s to include activities like games, dancing, or creative expression stokes intimacy and rekindles fun in a relationship. Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:
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