Building a strong and intimate marriage requires nurturing key elements, and one of the essential qualities is embracing honesty.
Embrace Honesty: The Key to Building an Intimate Marriage

Building a strong and intimate marriage requires nurturing key elements, and one of the essential qualities is embracing honesty.
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Whether it’s in the boardroom, in your personal relationships, or within yourself, being able to express yourself clearly and authentically is essential to achieving your goals.
In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD interviews her daughter Josephine on her 25th birthday, discussing the experience of growing up… Continue reading 43. Alexandra’s Daughter Shares Her Perspective: A Conversation on Growing Up In A Hot & Aligned Family and Modeling Positive Relationships | with Josephine Stockwell
In this episode Alexandra goes deep into the details of uncompromising intimacy. She defines compromise and describes the kind of relationship it creates: bland, neutral,… Continue reading 42. Uncompromising Intimacy
In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD speaks with Morgan Mellas and Rob Kandell about their relationship journey, and how they… Continue reading 41. Evolving Individually Through Growth in Relationship – An Intricate Conversation on Passion, Coaching, and Romance | with Morgan Mellas and Rob Kandell
In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD sits down with Dr. Vanessa Calderon, MD, MPP, a Latina life and leadership coach,… Continue reading 40. Burnout And Relationships: Doctors, Entrepreneurs, Educators, and Spouses – Building Intimacy and Meaningful Careers Outside of Medicine | with Vicki Chan MD and Peter Kim MD
In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD is joined by guests, Dr. Vicki Chan and Dr. Peter Kim, who share their… Continue reading 39. Doctors, Entrepreneurs, Educators, and Spouses, with Vicki Chan MD and Peter Kim …
In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD speaks with Juliette Karaman-van Shaardenburg and Alex Lee about the challenges of being a… Continue reading 38. Feel Fully You – Navigating Personal Growth And Building Professional Relationships | with Juliette Karaman-van Shaardenburg and Alex Lee
In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD and Dr. Sonia Wright discuss the challenges and benefits of pursuing multiple passions and… Continue reading 37. Sex Ed for Women Physicians (and other grownups), with Dr. Sonia Wright
In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD talks about the challenges of connecting intimately with your spouse when you have young… Continue reading 36. Intimacy While Raising Young Children: Nurturing Emotional Intimacy with Your Partner While Raising Young Children | with Alexandra Stockwell, MD
In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD speaks with Satyen and Suzanne Raja, longtime teachers, and mentors who share their intentional… Continue reading 35. Love-infused Warrior Sage Wisdom – Developing Higher Consciousness for Personal and Professional Growth in Relationships | with Suzanne and Satyen Raja
In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD chats with Emily & James Williams where they describe navigating similarities and differences within… Continue reading 34. Embodying the Vision of I Heart My Life: A Conversation on Achieving Mastery To Create The Life Of Your Dreams | with Emily & James Williams
In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD shares the story of a client who is successful in her profession but has… Continue reading 33. Work On Yourself And Your Partner Will Change: Be The Change You Want To See In Your Relationship
In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD interviews Dr Liz Treynor and Dr Chuck Stillman where they share their experiences and provide… Continue reading 32. Self-Acceptance is the Key: Harmonizing for Passionate Relationships | with Dr Liz Treynor and Dr Chuck Stillman
In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, interviews her husband, Rodd Stockwell MD, on being a devoted father. They focus on the… Continue reading 29. Fatherhood in a Juicy Marriage: Prioritizing Family, Relationships, and Education
In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD interviews physician, sexual counselor, and hypnotherapist Dr. Melanie Modjoros about the challenges individuals and… Continue reading 28. Sexual Health: Exploring Playfulness and Emotional Experience in Marital Sex | with Melanie Modjoros MD
In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD coaches Melanie, who is struggling with anger and resentment towards her partner Alistair, due… Continue reading 27. Her Libido Is High, His Is Not – Exploring The Power Of Openness In Interdependent Relationship And Receptivity In Relationships: A Coaching Session With Melanie
In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD explains that going way beyond the five love languages to the full spectrum, wholehearted… Continue reading 25. Going Beyond The Five Love Languages And Uncompromising Intimacy: Keys to Passionate Relationships
In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD shares her thoughts on the recent announcement of Bill and Melinda Gates’ divorce and… Continue reading 22. Divorce After 27 Years – The Impact of Bill and Melinda Gates Divorce: Thoughts on Long-Term Relationships and Society
In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD discusses the phenomenon of married couples who live like roommates, known as roommate marriage,… Continue reading 19. Why Many Married People Live Like Roommates – Marriage, Intimacy, and Communication: Reigniting the Spark in Your Relationship And What Is Roommate Marriage
In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD sits down with her husband, Rodd Stockwell, to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary and… Continue reading 13. 25 Years of Intimacy: Learn How To Have Beautiful, Long-Lasting, Passionate Relationships | with My Husband Rodd Stockwell