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.
Episodes
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 res...
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 ...
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 fr...
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...
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, archet...
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.
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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.
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 lov...
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 yo...
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 ...
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 t...
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 relationshi...
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.
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 intim...
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 in...
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 ...
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 Uncom...
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 c...
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,...
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 a...
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