By Alexandra Stockwell, MD
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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 involved, and the broader cultural and personal implications of such a significant exchange.
Together, Dr Alexandra and Dr Rodd reflect on the experience knowing the importance of mutual respect and wanting to be intentional in meeting him with curiosity and open-hearted support. Dr Alexandra shares anecdotes that underline her professional insights, while Dr Rodd emphasizes the significance of being fully present and supportive, not just during the marriage proposal conversation but throughout the entire marital journey.
Also In This Episode
Prepare for important conversations by identifying clear goals and adopting a supportive mindset.
Approach discussions with future family members as opportunities to genuinely understand and respect one another’s perspectives.
Focus on giving your blessing and support, rather than “permission,” as a way of respecting the sovereignty of your children.
Use significant conversations as a way to build deeper connections and nourish support systems within the family.
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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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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 the postpartum period.
Jessi and Dr. Alexandra explore how vulnerability and intentionality can profoundly impact marital happiness, especially when navigating the complexities of parenthood. They emphasize the importance of non-sexual physical touch, clear communication, and emotional presence in a relationship and share practical strategies to enhance intimacy beyond sexual intercourse, focusing on evolving the emotional and physical connection.
Connect with Jessi:
Empowering Postpartum Coaching: https://empoweringpostpartum.com/empoweringpostpartumcoaching/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/empowering_postpartum/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/jessislettenpostpartumcoach
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-mF76_lzBc9TIzWFE-y7qw
Also in this episode:
Resuming intimacy postpartum requires redefining what intimacy means beyond sexual intercourse.
Emotional connection and clear communication are vital to maintaining a healthy relationship during the postpartum period.
Couples should approach intimacy with flexibility and without specific goals, focusing on mutual satisfaction.
About Jessi Sletten: Jessi Sletten, CLC, PMH-C, is a passionate postpartum empowerment coach and host of the Live Television show: Empowering Postpartum with Jessi Sletten. Jessi guides new and pregnant moms through the transition into motherhood so that they can bond with their baby without sacrificing their own self-care.
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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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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 creating vibrant, intimate connections with your spouse. She explains that feeling desirable is an inside job and offers practical strategies for women to enhance their intimate connections.
Also in this episode:
Feeling “desirable” is an inside job, and doesn’t only rely on external validation from a partner.
Women should know what activities and experiences make them feel alive and sexy and incorporate them into their daily routines.
Practices such as warm baths, dancing, and spending time with friends can significantly boost a woman's sense of desirability.
While your self-esteem is your responsibility, discussing what you want and how you feel with your partner enhances mutual understanding and builds intimacy.
Learn More in Dr. Alexandra’s $11 course: Desires: Awaken The Woman Within: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/desires
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Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD:Website | Linkedin | Instagram
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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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. Alexandra answers a series of listener questions, covering topics such as enjoying intimacy while managing multiple external stressors, reviving a sexless partnership, reconnecting with desire after an emotional upheaval, and exploring “outercourse” as a fulfilling sexual experience. Dr. Alexandra emphasizes the importance of honest communication, personal exploration, and celebrating various forms of physical intimacy in service of passion in a long-lasting relationship.
Also in this episode:
Discover personal rituals to transition from daily stress to intimate time with your partner.
Learn how “outercourse” can be as fulfilling as traditional intercourse, especially for those experiencing physical challenges.
Embrace your emotions and reconnect with your desire through self-compassion and allow space for new sexual experiences.
Integrate personal growth and emotional experiences into your intimate life for a more holistic connection with your partner.
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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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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 relaxation as prerequisites for a fulfilling sexual relationship and answers listener questions about mismatched sexual desires and the challenges of intimate time with adult children around. Learn how to resensitize your clitoris and discover ways to carve out safe, private spaces that allow your intimate connections to thrive, ensuring a vibrant marital bond despite inconveniences and constraints.
Also in this episode:
Emotional intimacy acts as a cornerstone for rekindling sexual desire in long-term relationships.
Establish deliberate, scheduled private time to address intimacy barriers related to children or other adult relatives living at home.
Balancing individual sensual pleasure practices significantly improves overall relationship satisfaction.
Effective communication about needs and vulnerabilities fosters deeper emotional and physical connection between partners.
Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast:
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Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD:Website | Linkedin | Instagram
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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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 are born, providing guidance on how to navigate the challenges children can bring to a relationship.
Dr. Alexandra, Dr. Rodd, Miranda, and Aaron explore the impact of children on marital dynamics, specifically focusing on how to reignite passion and intimacy after the initial wave of adjusting to parenthood. They highlight a number of key strategies for any couple looking to reclaim their connection, from prioritizing meaningful touch and communication to adjusting family routines and fostering intimacy.
Also in this episode:
Embrace honest; vulnerable conversations about your needs and desires will foster intimacy.
Be creative and flexible in finding time for intimacy, even if it means unconventional times and settings.
Transform routine activities with a mindful approach to enhance the sense of connection and your shared intimacy.
About Miranda and Aaron from “Love After Lullabies” podcast Miranda + Aaron are hosts of the podcast, Love After Lullabies, a podcast showcasing the real stories of how relationships change after having children. Miranda is a couples therapist in the state of Oregon and specializes in helping new or expectant couples maintain their relationship after baby. Aaron works in the financial industry and adds a different perspective to the conversations. Together they have two beautiful daughters and spend their free time camping, gardening or playing board games. Be sure to follow them on Instagram for all the behind scenes: https://www.instagram.com/loveafterlullabies/
Miranda's practice: https://www.livinggroovecounseling.com
Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast:
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Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD:Website | Linkedin | Instagram
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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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 sexual vitality of couples. They discuss exhaustion as a common culprit behind strained communication and dwindling sexual intimacy. Dr. Funke emphasizes the profound difference quality sleep can make in our interactions, overall well-being, mental and physical health.
Also in this episode:
The quality of sleep has a significant bearing on communication, intimacy, and sexual experiences within relationships.
Sleep disturbances can be physiological and require medical attention, or behavioral, necessitating better time management and prioritization.
Practicing healthy sleep habits, such as a consistent bedtime routine and minimizing screen time, improves sleep quality and by extension, relationship satisfaction.
About Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown
Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a distinguished triple board-certified sleep medicine physician and pediatric pulmonologist. She is the founder of RestfulSleepMD, where she helps high-achieving professionals and their children transform their relationship with sleep, moving from exhaustion to thriving in their families, careers, and relationships. Through her clinical practice at The Restful Sleep Place, along with coaching, speaking, and organizational consultation, Dr. Funke makes a significant impact on improving sleep health. A best-selling author, she has been featured on various media outlets, including ABC. Dr. Funke received her sleep medicine training at the University of Pennsylvania and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Learn More: https://www.restfulsleepmd.com/
Instagram: @restfulsleepmd
Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast:
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Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD:Website | Linkedin | Instagram
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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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 to a driven, ambitious, and growth-oriented woman–the challenges and the gratifications. Rodd and Victor share their thought processes, including initial skepticism and eventual support they’ve felt while navigating their wives' forays into personal growth and coaching. Ultimately it’s been something that has had a profound and welcome impact on each of them and their relationships. The husbands are wonderfully frank in describing how they perceived their partners' personal growth journeys, and the consequent adjustments inspired within their marriages. This episode abounds with valuable insights on how to cultivate deeper emotional, sensual, and erotic intimacy with your spouse.
Also in this episode:
The transformational impact personal growth of one spouse can have on the other, and on the marriage as a whole.
Importance of supporting each individual's passions and pursuits in service of a sustainable and fulfilling marriage.
Listening with openness, without feeling any pressure to fix or change one's partner.
Strategies for integrating new practices when returning home from retreats without it feeling like an added burden on your marriage.
About Kate Mangona, MD
Dr. Kate Mangona is a board-certified pediatric radiologist, certified life & marriage coach, girl & poodle mom, real estate investor and the host of the Love Lab MD podcast and coaching program. When she is not reading pediatric imaging studies or helping physician moms argue less and reignite the sparks in their relationships, she is most likely dancing and singing with her three little girls and hubby:)
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Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast:
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Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD:Website | Linkedin | Instagram
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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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 another. Dr Alexandra expresses how this concern functioned as a catalyst for her to wake up and work on her marriage, eventually leading to her professional evolution and ongoing dedication to coaching couples toward deeper intimacy and strategies to keep the spark alive in long-lasting marriages.
Also in this episode:
Becoming empty nesters brings up concerns about the basis of a couple's connection, but this transition offers an opportunity for growth and rediscovery.
Time set aside for a couple's intimacy, like overnight dates, is crucial for maintaining and enhancing a romantic connection–this is the time when the children's needs no longer dominate your attention.
Authentic communication and a deliberate focus on each other's desires transform the marriage dynamic ahead of and during the empty nest phase.
Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast:
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Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD:Website | Linkedin | Instagram
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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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, debunking common myths perpetuated by culture and the media. They explore the intricate dance of intimacy and passion beyond surface level interactions, focusing on the emotional and sensual connection that results in fulfilling sexual experiences.
Also in this episode:
Passionate sex is more about the emotional and sensual connection than the physical act or performance.
Elements such as presence, slowing down, and emotional intimacy are key ingredients to creating fulfilling and passionate sexual experiences.
Regularly expressing appreciation, and desires, greatly deepens the connection between partners and fosters an environment for passionate sex to thrive.
About Jodie Milton & Reece Stockhausen Jodie Milton & Reece Stockhausen are relationship and intimacy coaches and married co-creators of Practical Intimacy. Since 2014, they’ve helped hundreds of couples and over 1 million readers to have the best relationship possible, all while traveling full-time and running a business together. Their no-BS relationship advice draws upon the best research based-strategies, while also drawing upon insights from their own marriage.
Visit their website: https://practicalintimacy.com/
Take the free Intimacy Type quiz: https://practicalintimacy.com/intimacy-quiz-for-couples/
Learn about the online intimacy course for couples: https://practicalintimacy.com/online-connection-intimacy-course-for-couples
Connect with them on Social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicalintimacy/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@practicalintimacy/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/practicalintimacy
Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast:Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify
Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD:Website | Linkedin | Instagram
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
This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact
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