Create More Intimacy: A Podcast for Men

Create More Intimacy: A Podcast for Men

Hosted by: Alisa Stoddard

Struggling to fix the distance in your marriage - even though you’ve tried everything? You’re not alone. This podcast is for high-achieving men who want more intimacy, better communication, and a stronger emotional...

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Unspoken Expectations Are Killing Your Marriage

Do you ever feel like your wife doesn’t notice all you do? You work hard, provide, show up - and yet you’re left feeling unseen and unappreciated. This episode is all about unspoken expectations in marriage - why...
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Back Rubs and Sex in Marriage: Why Connection Matters More

Back rubs aren’t working anymore - and deep down, you know why. In this episode, I’ll break down why back rubs have stopped leading to sex, the damaging myth that “she’d enjoy it if she just gave in,” and what...
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Separate Bedrooms in Marriage - Here’s What’s Really Going On

If you and your wife are living like roommates - or even sleeping in separate bedrooms - you probably feel shut out, rejected, and discouraged. But the truth is, the bedroom isn’t the problem. It’s a symptom of...
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Stop Being a Martyr in Your Marriage

If your go-to line is “It’s fine, I’ll handle it,” you might be slipping into martyr mode - the pouty, moody bid for care that actually pushes her away. In this episode, I break down why that move erases you from the...
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Your Wife Wants More Than a Paycheck: How to Truly Show Up in Your Marriage

Your wife isn’t just asking you to do more chores - she’s asking you to be her partner. In this episode, I talk about what it really means to show up in your marriage beyond providing financially. You’ll learn why...
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When You Always Feel Attacked (But You're Not)

Feel like your wife is always criticizing you? Like you can’t say anything without it turning into a fight? This episode will challenge that instinct to defend - and help you see what’s really going on beneath the...
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Is Sex the Only Way You Feel Liked?

For a lot of men, sex becomes the only place they feel truly wanted - where they feel liked, seen, or appreciated. But when intimacy only shows up in the bedroom, and it’s tied to performance or pressure, the...
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Obligation Sex Isn’t Worth Having

You’re helping out, being thoughtful, trying to be a good man—so why does sex still feel distant, cold, or transactional? In this episode, I unpack why obligation sex leaves both partners feeling worse… and how you...
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You’re Not the Problem… But You’re Not Off the Hook Either

If your marriage feels stuck, cold, or disconnected, this episode will help you see why. The truth? Your wife isn’t the only issue. Even if she’s distant, critical, or shut down, there’s more going on - and you have...
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The Hidden Cost of Overworking to Prove Your Worth

You work hard. You provide. You push yourself to do more—because deep down, you’ve been taught that your worth is tied to your productivity. But what happens when doing more still doesn’t feel like enough? In this...
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When she Says "You Should Just Know" - What She's Really Trying to Tell You

She says you should just know. You ask what’s wrong, and she says, “If I have to tell you, it doesn’t count.” You’re trying. You’re not trying to fail. But it feels like you can never get it right. In this episode of...
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Why Waiting for Her to Change Won’t Work (And What Will)

If you’ve ever thought, “This would be so much easier if she would just change,” this episode is for you. You’ve backed off. You’ve done more. You’ve kept the peace. And still - you feel unseen, unwanted, and like you...
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