The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD

In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell MD, welcomes power couple Paul and Dr. Jacqueline Sherman to share their inspiring story of love, strength, and erotic connection while navigating the challenges of military life and years-long deployment. Dr. Sherman is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in intimacy and relationships, and her husband, Paul, is a senior chief currently on active duty in the US Navy. Through their heartfelt conversation with Alexandra, they reveal the significance of embracing each other's strengths and passions, fostering effective communication, and practicing patience. From navigating difficult conversations after experiencing a miscarriage to seeking advice on leadership and influence, the Shermans offer invaluable insights and wisdom to couples who are geographically separate as well as those who share a bed. Also in this episode: How to define sexual confidence The importance of pushing oneself into uncomfortable situations to build confidence Sexfirmations, the sexual wellness card deck for women Communication, empathy, and creativity improve intimacy in a relationship Navigating grief after a miscarriage Why it's so important for couples to talk about sex Practice direct communication and assertiveness with your spouse Scheduling sex without shame About Dr. Jacqueline Sherman Dr. Jacqueline Sherman (aka Dr. Jac) is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Intimacy and Relationship Coach, and the Creator of Sexfirmation Cards. She helps women and couples have better intimacy, sex, and relationships. She is passionate about helping women overcome perfectionism, body image issues, and judgmental thoughts that distract from confidence and pleasure. Her specialty is working with couples who have experienced pregnancy loss and/or fertility challenges. She coaches from a sex-positive perspective that integrates the mind and the heart. Connect With Dr. Jacqueline Sherman Drjac.co | Instagram Sexfirmation Cards: Drjac.co/shop *Please use code IMP15 for 15% off Sexfirmation Cards Have a question? Please email Dr. Jac at: hello@drjac.co Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: Website | Linkedin | Instagram 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 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 About Alexandra Stockwell, MD Known as "The Intimacy Doctor," Alexandra Stockwell, MD is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach and an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching ambitious, successful couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is the bestselling author of "Uncompromising Intimacy," host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast and creator of the Aligned & Hot Marriage program. For over two decades, she's been guiding men and women to bring pleasure and purpose into all aspects of life— from the daily grind of running a household to creating ecstatic experiences in the bedroom—all while maintaining extraordinary professional success!

In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, welcomes back Rodd Stockwell to explore the infamous bread story that lead to a shift in their marriage to embrace uncompromising intimacy. Initially, a trivial disagreement arose between Alexandra and Rodd regarding bread storage. Rodd grew up storing bread in the refrigerator, while Alexandra stored it on the counter. Ultimately, Alexandra compromised by storing the bread in the fridge, leading to resentment. Over time, they grew curious about each other's perspectives, viewing the issue objectively and depersonalizing it. They realized the importance of being seen, heard, and supported in their relationship; they focused on understanding each other's perspectives and approached the matter objectively and impersonally. They achieved a strong emotional bond by openly communicating their needs while still maintaining their individuality. They worked together to enhance their decision-making process by balancing practicality and spontaneity. This journey brought them closer, improved their relationship, and deepened their understanding. Also in this episode: Differences in upbringing and expectations The similarities between Alexandra and Rodd's backgrounds The first step of compromise is to become curious Compromise is the opposite of drying out Where Alexandra and Rodd store their bread now The power of seeing and hearing your spouse How you do anything is how you do everything How our family cultures may differ 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 the Aligned & Hot Marriage program, Dr. Alexandra's proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully. www.alignedhotmarriage.com Join my email list to stay connected-it's where I share my latest insights and more personal stories. https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: Website | Linkedin | Instagram Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify About Alexandra Stockwell, MD Known as "The Intimacy Doctor," Alexandra Stockwell, MD is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach and an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching ambitious, successful couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is the bestselling author of "Uncompromising Intimacy," host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, and creator of the Aligned & Hot Marriage program. For over two decades, she's been guiding men and women to bring pleasure and purpose into all aspects of life— from the daily grind of running a household to creating ecstatic experiences in the bedroom—all while maintaining extraordinary professional success!

In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, is joined by self-love educator and yoga therapy teacher Yvette Racines. Yvette shares her profound journey with the Aligned and Hot Marriage program, highlighting how it has transformed her and her husband's approach to foreplay through accessing the power of intimate communication. Yvette and her husband have been married for 17 years, and have a good, solid, loving marriage. However they dealt with some communication challenges, especially when speaking about finances. They participated in a workshop with Alexandra and then decided to enroll in her Aligned and Hot Marriage program. Yvette describes how the program provided them with many valuable tools to improve their communication, and how they learned to respectfully resolve conflicts. At the same time their emotional connection deepened, and their relationship became more passionate and intimate. Yvette speaks of their communication as foreplay, as it sets the stage for their intimate connection. Also in this episode: Why it's hard to be vulnerable with your spouse Using the conscious redo to reconnect Why having a fantastic relationship is a learnable skill The two main reasons to enroll in the Aligned & Hot Marriage program How Yvette and her husband blended their families Learning to communicate without getting angry and upset The importance of respect when communicating Ways our parents communication skills affect our marriage Connect with Yvette: Vitallivingwellness.com | Instagram | Facebook 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 the Aligned & Hot Marriage program, Dr. Alexandra's proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully. www.alignedhotmarriage.com Join my email list to stay connected-it's where I share my latest insights and more personal stories.https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: Website | Linkedin | Instagram Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify About Alexandra Stockwell, MD Known as "The Intimacy Doctor," Alexandra Stockwell, MD is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach and an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching ambitious, successful couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is the bestselling author of "Uncompromising Intimacy," host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, and creator of the Aligned & Hot Marriage program. For over two decades, she's been guiding men and women to bring pleasure and purpose into all aspects of life— from the daily grind of running a household to creating ecstatic experiences in the bedroom—all while maintaining extraordinary professional success!

In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, is joined by returning guest Sheri Winston, a renowned holistic sexuality teacher, author, and founder of the Intimate Arts Center, to discuss the complexity of sexual differences between men and women. Alexandra and Sheri explore the sexual differences between men and women in this captivating podcast episode. Using the metaphor of "pussycats" and "puppy dogs," they discuss the need for safety, connection, and gradual exploration for pussycats, contrasting it with puppy dogs' more fast-paced and genitally focused nature. These insights apply to any gender and sexual orientation, helping you have successful relationships with partners with different genitalia. Embrace self-awareness and acceptance, and challenge societal norms to unlock the full potential of your sexual experiences. Also in this episode: Cultural cliches about sexual polarity How sexuality occurs for many women and many men Utilize the five love languages in your relationships For many women, it takes between 30 and 45 minutes to get aroused The importance of having date nights Complaints from women about the puppy model The yin and yang energy mode Some of the best ways to initiate sex About Sheri Winston: Wholistic Sexuality teacher Sheri Winston is a groundbreaking, award-winning author and teacher who offers empowering, entertaining erotic education for everyone. She's the author of the award-winning Women's Anatomy of Arousal: Secret Maps to Buried Pleasure (which won the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists' 2010 Book of the Year) and Succulent SexCraft: Your Hands-On Guide to Erotic Play and Practice. She's also a contributor to the award-winning Secrets of the Sex Masters. Sheri is the founder of the Intimate Arts Center. She offers pleasure-centered sex-ed for grown-ups via a wide variety of practical and transformational intimate arts educational recorded online classes, books and blogs. Sheri's unique holistic offerings are formed by over 22 years as a sexuality teacher, on top of decades of practice as a certified nurse-midwife, gynecology practitioner, registered nurse, childbirth educator, and massage therapist. Sheri delights in inspiring people to have a lot more pleasure, fun and fulfillment! Connect With Sheri Winston: Website: IntimateArtsCenter.com 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 the Aligned & Hot Marriage program, Dr. Alexandra's proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully. www.alignedhotmarriage.com Join my email list to stay connected-it's where I share my latest insights and more personal stories.https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: Website | Linkedin | Instagram Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify About Alexandra Stockwell, MD Known as "The Intimacy Doctor," Alexandra Stockwell, MD is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach and an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching ambitious, successful couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is the bestselling author of "Uncompromising Intimacy," host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, and creator of the Aligned & Hot Marriage program. For over two decades, she's been guiding men and women to bring pleasure and purpose into all aspects of life— from the daily grind of running a household to creating ecstatic experiences in the bedroom—all while maintaining extraordinary professional success!

In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, is joined by Sheri Winston, a renowned holistic sexuality teacher, author, and founder of the Intimate Arts Center, to discuss how to connect with your partner via embodied sexuality–a learnable skill that anyone can develop. Sheri emphasizes the importance of embracing pleasure and connection with a partner before delving into the intricacies of the female erectile network. She encourages listeners to explore their own bodies, expand their pleasure potential, and understand the anatomy of arousal in order to create more ecstatic and satisfying sexual experiences. She dispels the myth that men already know how to have good orgasms and encourages everyone, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, to explore their sexuality and deepen their intimacy. Also in this episode: How to transition from performance-based sex to embodied sex Transactional sex and sex as a marital duty Women's orgasm and what everyone should know How to become proficient in sex The pandemic of premature penetration How erectile tissue works in both men and women and the role it plays in experiencing orgasms How men can explore their sexual potential so both they and their partners have more pleasure Three things long-term sexual partners need to talk about with one another About Sheri Winston: Wholistic Sexuality teacher Sheri Winston is a groundbreaking, award-winning author and teacher who offers empowering, entertaining erotic education for everyone. She's the author of the award-winning "Women's Anatomy of Arousal: Secret Maps to Buried Pleasure" (which won the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists' 2010 Book of the Year) and "Succulent SexCraft: Your Hands-On Guide to Erotic Play and Practice". She's also a contributor to the award-winning Secrets of the Sex Masters. Sheri is the founder of the Intimate Arts Center. She offers pleasure-centered sex-ed for grown-ups via a wide variety of practical and transformational intimate arts educational recorded online classes, books, and blogs. Sheri's unique holistic offerings are formed by over 22 years as a sexuality teacher, on top of decades of practice as a certified nurse-midwife, gynecology practitioner, registered nurse, childbirth educator, and massage therapist. Sheri delights in inspiring people to have a lot more pleasure, fun, and fulfillment! Connect With Sheri Winston: Website: www.IntimateArtsCenter.com 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 the Aligned & Hot Marriage program, Dr. Alexandra's proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully. www.alignedhotmarriage.com Join my email list to stay connected-it's where I share my latest insights and more personal stories.https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: Website | Linkedin | Instagram Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify About Alexandra Stockwell, MD Known as "The Intimacy Doctor," Alexandra Stockwell, MD is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach and an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching ambitious, successful couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is the bestselling author of "Uncompromising Intimacy," host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, and creator of the Aligned & Hot Marriage program. For over two decades, she's been guiding men and women to bring pleasure and purpose into all aspects of life— from the daily grind of running a household to creating ecstatic experiences in the bedroom—all while maintaining extraordinary professional success!

In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, considers that love is not enough. We want it to be, but many couples love one another and it's not enough to enjoy their dream marriage. She discusses the importance of relationship skills, personal growth, and being willing to understand your partner better in order to create nourishing, connected, joyful experiences. She delves into ways our childhoods shape our perception of love and influence our response to our spouse. She emphasizes that these are learnable skills, requiring courage and openness to grow. Key skills include cultivating curiosity, asking open-ended questions, and understanding how your spouse experiences love. Lastly, Alexandra addresses the challenge of aligning emotional and sexual intimacy and offers suggestions to bridge the gap. Also in this episode: Why love isn't enough for a marriage to flourish The difference between love experienced by an adult and love experienced by a child Learning how to have a fantastic relationship is totally within reach Transformation begins with cultivating curiosity Connect with your spouse by conveying that they are deeply loved 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 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 Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: Website | Linkedin | Instagram About Alexandra Stockwell, MD Known as "The Intimacy Doctor," Alexandra Stockwell, MD is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach and an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching ambitious, successful couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is the bestselling author of "Uncompromising Intimacy," host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, and creator of the Aligned & Hot Marriage program. For over two decades, she's been guiding men and women to bring pleasure and purpose into all aspects of life— from the daily grind of running a household to creating ecstatic experiences in the bedroom—all while maintaining extraordinary professional success!

In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, is joined by Dr. Tiff Cagle, a board-certified family medicine physician, sex educator, and coach. Dr. Cagle talks about her passion for providing care through the lens of a person's mind, body, intimacy, relationships, and community. Dr. Cagle also shares her experience in decreasing stigma around sex and providing HIV testing and counseling. Dr. Cagle discusses sexual concerns including erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, orgasm difficulties, desire discrepancies, and living with sexually transmitted infections. She also provides tips on how to manage herpes in a committed relationship and describes the start-stop method for overcoming premature ejaculation. Dr. Cagle emphasizes the importance of clarifying expectations and refining perceptions when navigating sexual concerns. Also in this episode: The importance of mentorship and sexual health How to deal with sexual health concerns like Herpes Treating premature ejaculation and discussing it with your partner The three principles of sensate focus in sex therapy The importance of undressing yourself when being intimate How partners can start touching one another The first three phases of sexual exploration About Dr. Tiff Cagle Tiff Cagle, MD (she/they/Dr.) is a board-certified family medicine physician, sex educator, and certified coach from Durham, North Carolina. Like many others, she grew up in an environment where conversations about sex were rare and almost always centered around shame. Through challenging the sex-negative attitudes she was taught, she developed a passion for helping others feel empowered to embrace their authentic self. Dr. Cagle chose to specialize in family medicine because of her desire to provide care through the lens of each person's mind, body, relationships, and community. After years of traditional medical practice, she's now bringing this holistic approach to her work in sexual health. She received her medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, where she first discovered her passion for decreasing stigma around sex while providing HIV testing and counseling. She went on to complete her residency training at Duke University Hospital with a concentration in Law, Ethics, and Health Policy, and now holds a consulting position in Duke's Department of Community and Family Medicine providing resident lectures and mentorship. Contact Dr. Tiff Cagle Website: https://sensatehealthnc.com/ 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 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 Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: Website | Linkedin | Instagram About Alexandra Stockwell, MD Known as "The Intimacy Doctor," Alexandra Stockwell, MD is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach and an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching ambitious, successful couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is the bestselling author of "Uncompromising Intimacy," host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast and creator of the Aligned & Hot Marriage program. For over two decades, she's been guiding men and women to bring pleasure and purpose into all aspects of life— from the daily grind of running a household to creating ecstatic experiences in the bedroom—all while maintaining extraordinary professional success!

In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, discusses how long Kevin Bacon has been married to Kyra Sedgwick and why she thinks they have been able to create their remarkable love story for the past 34 years! Alexandra is excited to talk about Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon because they are an attractive celebrity couple who have built a successful marriage and have raised a family together. She discusses their secrets to lasting love and offers insights into what it takes to enjoy a happy, fulfilling marriage. Alexandra also shares how hard it is to find couples to look up to as role models, and emphasizes how important it is for inspiration and emulation. Through that lens, she talks about how she and her husband navigated being children of divorced parents and how that influenced them to find a way to create a relationship filled with intimacy, passion, and connection. Also in this episode: Celebrity couples who inspire Alexandra Learning about relationships through role models Becoming your partner's biggest fan Kevin and Kyra's different roles in their marriage There is a version of this even if you're not a movie star Making sure you have enough elasticity and stability to be creative Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: Website | Linkedin | Instagram 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 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 About Alexandra Stockwell, MD Known as "The Intimacy Doctor," Alexandra Stockwell, MD is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach and an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching ambitious, successful couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is the bestselling author of "Uncompromising Intimacy," host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast and creator of the Aligned & Hot Marriage program. For over two decades, she's been guiding men and women to bring pleasure and purpose into all aspects of life— from the daily grind of running a household to creating ecstatic experiences in the bedroom—all while maintaining extraordinary professional success!

In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, is joined by Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle, a conflict resolution strategist. Conflict is inevitable and Lynne talks about how she helps people engage in constructive conflict, instead of running from it. In this conversation the focus is on conflict in marriage, and in the workplace, between any two people and specifically interracial couples. Lynne recommends people engage in conversations with those they are in conflict with, aiming to be vulnerable and staying open to listening. She describes her program, On the Matter of Race, which was created to teach white people about racism and how to dismantle it. The program was inspired by a request from two white women who wanted to understand the experiences of people of color, and how to be effective allies. Lynne clearly articulates the need for white people to understand their role in addressing and dismantling racism and has devoted her life to helping make that happen, at both the personal and societal levels. Also in this episode: Why conflict presents an opportunity Why we are scared of conflict Racism and interracial marriages The merging of the present moment and personal history Dr. Lynne's program called "On The Matter Of Race" Why racism is global Diversity, equity, and inclusion How to be an ally to others in the workplace About Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle is a conflict resolution strategist, facilitator, speaker, and coach. In addition, she is the author of the best-seller, "Closing Conflict for Leaders: How to Be a Bold Leader and Develop a Kick-Ass, High-Functioning, Happy AF Team". In many circles, she is known as The Conflict Closer, not just because she helps leaders gain the skills they need to dig deep and finally close the door on those conflicts that have been plaguing their business for too long, but also because she helps bring conflict closer. She helps you bring conflict close enough to examine its roots, the fruits of it, and the long-lasting effects it has on your business and your life. She makes it less scary by helping you to actually see it, get to know it, and be in a relationship with it. Because it is only then that you can use it to help you and your team transform. She has helped a lot of people transform in her thirty-plus years of doing this work and that's because, through a mix of different styles and methods, she makes it interesting and fun. Connect With Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle Website: https://lynnemaureenhurdle.com/ On the Matter of Race: https://theconflictcloser.com/matter-of-race Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: Website | Linkedin | Instagram 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 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 About Alexandra Stockwell, MD Known as "The Intimacy Doctor," Alexandra Stockwell, MD is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach and an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching ambitious, successful couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is the bestselling author of "Uncompromising Intimacy," host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast and creator of the Aligned & Hot Marriage program. For over two decades, she's been guiding men and women to bring pleasure and purpose into all aspects of life— from the daily grind of running a household to creating ecstatic experiences in the bedroom—all while maintaining extraordinary professional success!

In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, is joined by Connor Beaton, the founder of ManTalks, to discuss the emasculation of men and how they can have real conversations with their partners and friends. Despite appearing to have a perfect life, Connor hit rock bottom while struggling with addictions and dishonesty. He eventually found a mentor who taught him yoga, psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, and shadow work. When he opened up to his male friends about his struggles, he found they didn't know how to respond and were used to conversations which lacked depth and substance. This realization inspired him to create ways for men to connect with one another and their partners, in meaningful ways that don't compromise their strength. Connor helps men open up to one another, and their partners, without feeling emasculated. Instead, they flourish from doing so. Also in this episode: How a man can find a mentor Struggles with addiction, porn, lying and cheating "When the student is ready, the master will appear" How a good man finds his voice in marriage Men are more isolated than ever and that's why it's important for them to be around other men The importance of doing shadow work About Connor Beaton Connor Beaton is the founder of ManTalks, an international organization focused on men's wellness, success, and fulfillment. He is a coach, facilitator, teacher, podcast host and speaker helping men from all over the world find purpose, healthy love, a joy-filled life, and fulfilling sexual connection. His teachings draw from an in depth apprenticeship in Jungian psychology, Gestalt, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and both Buddhist and Taoist traditions. Connor has a no-BS approach coupled with compassionate understanding of our own human limitations. He has coached thousands of men through private coaching, group work, workshops, retreats and masterminds, and has shared the stage with world class speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Lewis Howes, Danielle LaPorte, and many more. Connect With Connor Beaton mantalks.com/book Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: Website | Linkedin | Instagram 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 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 About Alexandra Stockwell, MD Known as "The Intimacy Doctor," Alexandra Stockwell, MD is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach and an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching ambitious, successful couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is the bestselling author of "Uncompromising Intimacy," host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast and creator of the Aligned & Hot Marriage program. For over two decades, she's been guiding men and women to bring pleasure and purpose into all aspects of life— from the daily grind of running a household to creating ecstatic experiences in the bedroom—all while maintaining extraordinary professional success!