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How To Communicate Your Intimacy Needs With Dr Alexandra Stockwell
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Podcast Show Notes: Navigating Intimacy Challenges with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell
Episode Overview:Welcome to today's episode, where we're joined by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, an intimacy expert renowned for her work with couples. Our focus will be on the common challenges couples face in communicating about intimacy.
Key Highlights:
- Dr. Alexandra Stockwell's Background: A former medical physician who transitioned into helping couples with intimacy issues. She offers a specialized coaching program and has authored several books on the subject.
- Unique Challenges for Women Physicians: Dr. Stockwell discusses the specific hurdles women physicians face in balancing their professional drive with the "timelessness" and "goallessness" essential to intimacy.
- The Importance of Communication: The conversation underscores the vital role of open communication in addressing desire and dissatisfaction in relationships. Dr. Stockwell stresses that discussing intimacy is a key predictor of long-lasting, fulfilling relationships.
- Starting the Conversation: The first challenge in addressing intimacy issues is initiating the conversation. Dr. Stockwell advises against waiting until feelings of resentment or neglect build up, as this can hinder constructive communication.
- Identifying and Expressing Desires: She suggests starting by listing your dissatisfactions and complaints, which often conceal underlying desires. This approach helps in articulating specific needs and wishes in a positive light.
- Effective Communication Strategies: Dr. Stockwell emphasizes beginning discussions with a positive aspect of the relationship, whether it's a happy sexual memory or other areas of successful partnership. This sets a collaborative and affirming tone for the conversation.
- Resources and Contact: For more information or to contact Dr. Stockwell, visit AlexandraStockwell.com or listen to her podcast, "The Intimate Marriage Podcast."
Conclusion:The episode concludes with a reminder of the importance of addressing intimacy issues in relationships and the value of starting conversations with positive memories before moving on to areas needing change.
Contact Info:
- Dr. Alexandra Stockwell’s Website: AlexandraStockwell.com
- Podcast: The Intimate Marriage Podcast
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