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Positive uplifting encouragement for those who are married, engaged, in love or looking for love!
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Do you feel like you are always doing all the heavy lifting in your marriage? If you have a lot going on at work and home, and you're tired of going at it alone, you need a simple approach to start having a better marriage now. Life Coach Maggie Reyes helps smart, high achieving women just like you every day in her coaching practice. Maggie turns the most effective psychological principles into simple, practical, fun steps so you can listen to a podcast episode today and put what you learned ...
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The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Alexandra Stockwell, MD
Hot sex and deep, nuanced connection for smart, successful couples. In the context of a committed marriage, everything that isn’t sex functions as foreplay, because every interaction either brings you closer together or pushes you farther apart. 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 e ...
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You can lower the weariness, anxiety and depression that overwhelms your relationships. Each week Jan, a marriage and family therapist, talks through real life situations for being your best parent and spouse/partner. Keep your dream of being married forever while parenting your infants, toddlers, school age and teenagers. Jan teaches towards the DNA way of communicating that brings emotional balance alongside speaking, listening and connecting skills. This defends against the pain of divorc ...
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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, MD discusses how to reimagine date nights. She challenges conventional thinking and advocates for more intentional, meaningful relationship-building activities. This must-listen episode is perfect for any couple eager to strengthen their bond beyond routine and uninspired ou…
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On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by a graduate of my Marriage MBA program, Sae Mickelson. Sae is a Chinese medicine practitioner and acupuncturist who spends much of her time with clients through a lens of discovery and growth. In her many years doing this work, she’s observed the connection between bal…
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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD dives into the topic of erotic intimacy after 40 in the context of a captivating conversation with holistic health coach Leah Vachani. They explore the intricate dynamics of maintaining intimacy and passion in long-term relationships, particularly during and after menopause. …
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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, dives into the importance of nurturing long-term relationships and how to prevent gray divorce, the term referring to divorce among older adults. She explains that having a fulfilling marriage requires constant attention and nurturing, much like tending to a garden. Dr. Alex…
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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD dives into the significance of sex in marriage and explores whether a sexless marriage can be a happy one. She breaks down the various dimensions of intimacy and connection within marriages, noting that societal trends show a decline in sexual activity. Even as collaborative …
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Conscious Marriage - 5 Takeaways from 6 Months of Group Marriage Coaching with Maya LeaJames
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On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, I’m joined by client Maya LeaJames. Maya is a parent coach who helps moms become more conscious in their relationships with their kids. Maya and I just spent six months together in my last group coaching cohort. I am truly delighted to have her on the show to share some of her favorite takeaways a…
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In 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 experiencin…
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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD discusses female orgasms in great detail, in honor of National Orgasm Day. She explores the origins of the day, various types of orgasms, and the differences between "masculine" and "feminine" orgasms. She also explores different types of orgasms, emphasizing that the classif…
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On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, I’m joined by my guest Jewel Hohman, who’s literally an expert in helping adults learn how to make friends. Jewel is a return guest, and I feel so much joy whenever I get to speak with her. I particularly love her extensive knowledge about something every adult has struggled with at some point: ma…
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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD and her husband Rodd Stockwell, MD dive into the deeply personal territory of welcoming their future son-in-law into the family when he asked for their daughter's hand in marriage. They touch on the nuanced process of preparing for the conversation, the emotional dynamics inv…
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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD unveils the secrets to rekindling passion and maintaining intimacy after baby. Dr. Alexandra is joined by Jessi Sletten from "Empowering Postpartum." Together they dive into the challenges new parents face, particularly in preserving intimacy and emotional connection during t…
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This is a different episode than I’ve done before. With my amazing client’s permission, I break down the major elements of our 6 months of work together, and how she’s going to keep our work alive after we part ways. One of the main reasons people seek out coaching is because they want something to change, whether it's behavior, habits, or perspect…
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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, addresses the importance of feeling desirable in your marriage. Dr. Alexandra shares insights on how women can feel more desirable and desired within committed partnerships while emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and self-care; they are the foundations for creatin…
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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, delves into the crucial topic of balancing stress and intimacy in relationships. She discusses the importance of deeper connections to create more passionate relationships and provides tips on cultivating emotional intimacy and other common issues faced by most couples. Dr. …
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Bridgerton is so special to me. I read all the books when they were written twenty years ago. I was reading On the Way to the Wedding, the last book in the series, on the weekend that my husband proposed in Costa Rica. So these characters and stories mean a lot to me! I used to read the books and think why isn’t anyone making a movie out of this? S…
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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, addresses various complexities when navigating libido mismatch. She offers easily implemented advice and practical strategies for nurturing emotional, sensual, and erotic intimacy in long-term relationships. Dr. Alexandra emphasizes the importance of emotional intimacy and r…
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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, you’ll hear an interview of Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, MD and her husband Rodd, conducted by Aaron and Miranda on their podcast "Love After Lullabies" which focuses on intimacy tips for parents. They dive into the intricacies of maintaining intimacy, passion, and connection in marriage after children …
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On this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, I am joined by the wonderful Brig Johnson, one of my favorite humans on the whole planet. She is a master certified life coach who helps high-achieving women become un-fuck-withable. Her philosophy is that the more we can connect with and accept ourselves, the more we can connect with and accept o…
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182. Unlocking Intimacy: How Quality Sleep Enhances Relationships with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown
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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, MD, invites sleep specialist Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown to delve into the intricate connections between sleep and the quality of your marriage. The conversation centers on how quality sleep enhances relationships by directly impacting communication, emotional closeness, and the…
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181. Man to Man Talk: How to Support Your Ambitious Wife and Find Your Place in the Relationship
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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, interviews her husband, Rodd Stockwell, MD, and Victor Mangona, MD. Together with Victor’s wife, Kate Mangona, MD, they have an honest and open discussion about how to support an ambitious wife. The men share the nuanced (and rarely articulated) experience of being married t…
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In this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, I’m joined by Tara Simkins, a life coach who helps people get through tough times to create meaningful lives. Our aim is to better understand perimenopause/menopause, especially how it affects our lives and naturally, our relationships. But before we dive in, I want you to know you do not need to …
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180. REIGNITE YOUR MARRIAGE IN THE EMPTY NEST: Intimacy and Growth with Dr Alexandra and Dr Rodd Stockwell
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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, is joined by her husband, Rodd Stockwell, MD, to discuss empty nesting and its impact on their marriage. They reflect on a pivotal moment when Rodd expressed concern about what their relationship would look like once their children left home and they had more time with one a…
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179. THE ART OF PASSION: Emotional Intimacy And The Secrets Of Fulfilling Sex with Jodie Milton and Reece Stockhausen
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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD is joined by relationship and intimacy coaches, Jodie Milton and Reece Stockhausen to discuss emotional intimacy and the way they see relational happiness as rooted in emotional, not just physical, fulfillment. The discussion dives into the essence of passionate sex, debunkin…
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Something miraculous happened to me recently and I knew that what I learned from it would help you have a stronger, better, more amazing relationship. Physical therapy. Okay, so maybe it wasn’t an actual miracle, and it’s not immediately obvious how my attending physical therapy is going to help your marriage, but stick with me! I promise it makes …
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178. From Mundane to Sensational: Transforming Everyday Experiences into Pleasurable Moments
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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD talks about transforming everyday experiences into pleasurable moments. She explores the nuanced world of delight and pleasure within relationship, offering actionable insights for couples wanting to enhance emotional, sensual, and erotic intimacy. Dr. Alexandra makes distinc…
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177. Take It Beyond the Bedroom: Healing Together Through Creating Intimate Connection after Infertility and other Hardships
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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD explores the vital role of intimate connection, when navigating struggles couples commonly encounter in their sexual relationship, particularly after facing significant life challenges such as infertility and loss. Offering gentle, compassionate guidance, she describes effect…
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176. The Pleasure Principle: Dr. Alexandra on Cultivating Passion and Wholeness in Relationships with Tilly Storm
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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD and Tilly Storm, focus on the pleasure principle as they explore ways to foster passionate relationships and venture into new dimensions of erotic intimacy. Tilly has extensive expertise in women’s sexuality and guides couples to renew the spark and access more pleasure in th…
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Did you ever wonder how feminist dating principles could make your marriage stronger? In this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, you’re going to find out. I was joined by Lily Womble, my favorite dating coach and founder of Date Brazen, a coaching framework that’s helped hundreds of women around the world build a clear path to the best rel…
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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD discusses important considerations when it comes to creating fulfilling and passionate relationships. Dr. Alexandra describes how embracing failure and personal growth play pivotal roles in deepening marital connection. She emphasizes the value of learning from both failures …
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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD is joined by Dr. Ann Tsung for a deep dive into the art and science of achieving peak performance, in both our professional lives and our personal lives. The conversation transcends traditional concepts of peak performance, expanding into a more holistic approach to living op…
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