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

The January divorce spike shows how disconnected couples can feel during and after the holidays, but it doesn't have to be that way! In this episode, you'll learn how clear expectations, thoughtful communication, and shared intentions will keep your marriage steady, loving, and deeply connected—despite holiday stressors.

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Nice Guy Syndrome influences your relationship more than you may realize, and in this conversation Dr. Robert Glover joins Dr. Alexandra Stockwell to break down why it kills attraction and what men can do to show up with authenticity, confidence, and real connection.

If you want a relationship that feels alive, honest, and deeply intimate, this episode gives you the tools to shift old patterns and create the partnership you want.

About Dr. Glover:

Dr. Robert Glover has over 40 years of professional experience as a relationship therapist and men's coach. He specializes in helping men build community and level up to the best version of themselves. He has authored four books, including the bestselling No More Mr. Nice Guy. He founded Integration Nation, an international community for men in 2023.

Clutter in marriage can spark conflict–it's much more impactful than most people realize. In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell describes how to clear emotional and physical clutter, improve communication, and bring more ease, teamwork, and intimacy into your day-to-day life.

Dr. Alexandra Stockwell shares powerful marriage advice on building deeper intimacy, connection, and joy—one intentional step at a time.

Is mastering marriage like mastering a martial art?

In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell speaks with Quentin Hafner, marriage therapist and author of Black Belt Husbands, about how to be a better husband through discipline, self-awareness, and vulnerability.

Drawing from his background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Quentin shares how the principles of humility, emotional safety, and consistency strengthen marriages and deepen intimacy. This conversation offers a powerful framework for couples who want to build emotional resilience, mutual respect, and lasting love.

If you've ever asked yourself how to be a better husband, this episode will change your perspective.

Key Takeaways

• The Black Belt Mindset: How martial arts principles apply to marriage growth and mastery.

• Humility & Self-Awareness: Foundational traits for becoming a better husband and partner.

• Vulnerability Builds Connection: Why emotional safety leads to deeper intimacy.

• Mentorship & Male Friendship: The value of support and guidance in men's relational growth.

• Forgiveness & Faith: How grace and humility sustain a thriving marriage.

About Quentin

Quentin Hafner is a licensed marriage therapist and men's coach. For nearly two decades, he's been walking alongside husbands and couples who feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to fix what's broken at home. Quentin is also the author of Black Belt Husband and has helped thousands of families rewrite their story of marriage.