The January divorce spike shows how disconnected couples can feel during and after the holidays, but it doesn't have to be that way! In this episode, you'll learn how clear expectations, thoughtful communication, and shared intentions will keep your marriage steady, loving, and deeply connected—despite holiday stressors.

Give your marriage the gift of deeper connection this holiday season. 💞 Start building more intimacy today with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell's Intimate Connection app💞

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Nice Guy Syndrome influences your relationship more than you may realize, and in this conversation Dr. Robert Glover joins Dr. Alexandra Stockwell to break down why it kills attraction and what men can do to show up with authenticity, confidence, and real connection.

If you want a relationship that feels alive, honest, and deeply intimate, this episode gives you the tools to shift old patterns and create the partnership you want.

About Dr. Glover:

Dr. Robert Glover has over 40 years of professional experience as a relationship therapist and men's coach. He specializes in helping men build community and level up to the best version of themselves. He has authored four books, including the bestselling No More Mr. Nice Guy. He founded Integration Nation, an international community for men in 2023.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgloverofficial

Check out his courses: https://drglover.com/

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Passionate Marriage https://amzn.to/3JH5dwA

Mating in Captivity https://amzn.to/47CqkIp

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Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra's proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: www.alignedhotmarriage.com

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Clutter in marriage can spark conflict–it's much more impactful than most people realize. In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell describes how to clear emotional and physical clutter, improve communication, and bring more ease, teamwork, and intimacy into your day-to-day life.

Download the Intimate Connection app by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell and start building a more fulfilling, intimate marriage today. 💞 👉studio.com/dralexandra/intimacy. Get 20% off from Nov 18–28!

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Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra's bestselling book, "Uncompromising Intimacy," here: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book

Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra's proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: www.alignedhotmarriage.com

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Dr. Alexandra Stockwell shares powerful marriage advice on building deeper intimacy, connection, and joy—one intentional step at a time.

Download the Intimate Connection app by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell and start building a more fulfilling, intimate marriage today. 💞 👉studio.com/dralexandra/intimacy. Get 20% off from Nov 18–28!

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Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra's bestselling book, "Uncompromising Intimacy," here: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book

Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra's proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: www.alignedhotmarriage.com

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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: www.quentinhafner.com

Black Belt Husband Website: www.blackbelthusband.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quentin_hafner/

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Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra's proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: www.alignedhotmarriage.com

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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

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Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra's bestselling book, "Uncompromising Intimacy," here: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book

Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra's proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: www.alignedhotmarriage.com

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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:

www.amyevanscoaching.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alynnevans/

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Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra's bestselling book, "Uncompromising Intimacy," here: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book

Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra's proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: www.alignedhotmarriage.com

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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

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Get your copy of "Uncompromising Intimacy" by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: https://amzn.to/2ymI3Hl

Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra's bestselling book, "Uncompromising Intimacy," here: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book

Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra's proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: www.alignedhotmarriage.com

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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

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Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra's bestselling book, "Uncompromising Intimacy," here: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book

Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra's proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: www.alignedhotmarriage.com

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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: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/pleasure

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Get your copy of "Uncompromising Intimacy" by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: https://amzn.to/2ymI3Hl

Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra's bestselling book, "Uncompromising Intimacy," here: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book

Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra's proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: www.alignedhotmarriage.com

Join Dr. Alexandra's email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe

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