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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Why Fighting and Silent Treatments Don’t Bring You Closer

Do fights in your marriage always spiral, only to be followed by days of silence?If so, you know how exhausting the cycle can be. One minute you’re caught in an argument that’s not even about what started it, and the...
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How Men Can Stop Feeling Lonely in Marriage

Do you feel like your wife is your only source of connection - and it’s driving a wedge between you? In this episode, I share why following her around or envying her social life is backfiring, and how you can stop...
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Why Talking Feels So Hard With Your Wife

Do you feel like every time your wife wants to talk, it ends in a fight? You’re not alone. Most men were taught from a young age to only take yelling seriously - and that old training is still running the show in your...
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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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