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Why Being Nice Kills Passion (And What To Do Instead) | Alexandra Stockwell | #136
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Dr. Alexandra Stockwell shares her journey from physician to intimacy coach and reveals how couples can create passionately intimate marriages through authenticity rather than compromise. She offers transformative insights on cultivating everyday eroticism, communicating with kindness, and deepening emotional connection to enhance sensual experiences.
• Developing "everyday eroticism" by making conscious choices to embody sensuality in daily activities
• Distinguishing between "nice" communication that suppresses authenticity and "kind" communication that honors both partners
• Understanding how "uncompromising intimacy" creates more passion than traditional compromises
• Identifying different types of conversations and framing them clearly for better understanding
• Using the question "How old do I feel right now?" to recognize when younger parts of ourselves are driving reactions
• Maintaining genuine curiosity about your partner through intentional questions
• Focusing on quality rather than quantity for both physical intimacy and date nights
• Recognizing that having a fantastic relationship is a learnable skill that anyone can develop
Visit alexandrastockwell.com to learn about Dr. Stockwell's coaching programs, book "Uncompromising Intimacy," and podcast "The Intimate Marriage Podcast."
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Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Welcome Alexandra Stockwell (00:01:11)
3. Where It Started (00:02:21)
4. Is It About Our Mindset? (00:07:10)
5. What About For Men? (00:08:12)
6. Embracing The Feminine (00:13:29)
7. Developing Intimacy (00:14:11)
8. Why Compromise Kills Passion (00:17:25)
9. Start With Little Things First (00:23:07)
10. Who Is More Guilty of This? (00:24:53)
11. Curiosity Will Help (00:27:40)
12. Intimacy is Revealing Rather Than Seeing (00:31:12)
13. Kindness is Complex (00:32:30)
14. Types of Communication (00:37:45)
15. Overcoming Reoccurring Conflicts (00:42:24)
16. Course Correcting (00:45:14)
17. Childhood and Family of Origin (00:47:42)
18. Considering Our Experiences (00:50:52)
19. The Key to Stronger Marriage Connection (00:53:06)
20. Alexandra's Resources (00:54:50)
21. Frequency? (00:55:31)
22. Alexandra's Takeaway (00:58:43)
23. Liz's Takeaway (00:59:30)
24. Dave's Takeaway (00:59:59)
25. Closing (01:00:45)
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