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Nick and Amy are the creators and owners of the Ultimate Intimacy App and brand. They dive into all the tough topics regarding sexual and emotional intimacy, and discuss the things that most couples deal with regularly in marriage, that are seldom talked about on other podcasts. They are raw, unscripted, personal, and Nick will most likely say things he will regret ;)
They have been married over 22 years and have 4 kids, 3 dogs, and share their own life experiences and trials that have helped them transform their own relationship. They are on a mission to help couples not just survive in marriage, but thrive in marriage.
Their podcast is focused on helping you find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your relationship both in and out of the bedroom. Also, for a great resource to help transform your relationship, check out the Ultimate Intimacy App at ultimateintimacy.com
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What if the secret to deeper, more passionate intimacy in your marriage isn’t just about technique, but the spiritual connection in your marriage? In this episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy welcome back Austin Ellis, LMFT, to explore how connecting spiritually with your spouse can completely transform your sexual relationship. When spirituality and sexuality come together, intimacy becomes more meaningful, more connected, and more fulfilling than ever. If you’re ready to e...
What if saying no to sex could actually bring you closer together? In this episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy challenge a common belief about marriage and reveal why the ability to say no without guilt, fear, or tension is actually a sign of a strong, healthy relationship. When both spouses feel safe and respected in those moments, it creates space for deeper trust, connection, and true intimacy. This isn’t about shutting your spouse down or avoiding connection, it’s about...
What happens when intimacy starts to feel like just another item on the to-do list? We recently heard from a listener who opened up about a struggle so many couples quietly face. After a difficult conversation with her husband about sex... or more accurately, the lack of it, she expressed to him that she felt exhausted, stretched thin by work, kids, and the demands of everyday life. Meanwhile, her husband admitted something that hit hard: he feels like she treats their intimacy like a chore… ...
In this engaging episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast with Nick and Amy, the conversation focuses on the importance of both emotional foreplay and sexual foreplay in building a strong, intimate marriage. Nick and Amy break down how intimacy starts long before the bedroom and how emotional connection throughout the day can greatly influence physical desire later on. The discussion explores why emotional foreplay is especially important for creating attraction, desire, and safety in a relat...
In this powerful episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy are again joined by therapist Austin Ellis to discuss part 2 of the previous podcast 449: Emotional and sexual intimacy go hand in hand. They discuss why so many couples struggle to maintain emotional and sexual intimacy after marriage. The conversation focuses on how life changes, unmet expectations, and lack of communication skills can create disconnection between partners. Austin shares practical insights on how ...
In this episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy dive into the sensitive but important topic of rejection in marriage and how emotional connection directly impacts intimacy. They share practical, real-life insights on how couples can strengthen both emotional and physical intimacy by being more intentional in their daily relationship habits. Nick shares five key habits that have helped him avoid rejection and keep intimacy strong in his marriage. Amy emphasizes that emotio...
In this episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy are joined by Austin Ellis to talk about how emotional and sexual intimacy are deeply connected in marriage. They discuss how feeling emotionally safe, valued, and understood often creates a stronger desire for physical closeness, while healthy sexual intimacy can also strengthen emotional connection and help couples feel closer overall. The conversation also explores a common “stand off” many couples experience in marriage. One s...
In this episode of The Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy dive deep into one of the most natural yet misunderstood aspects of human health and pleasure — orgasms. Beyond the obvious enjoyment factor, orgasms offer a wide range of surprising health and wellness benefits that many people don’t know about. Nick and Amy explore the science and research behind how orgasms can help relieve headaches, reduce stress, ease anxiety, and even help combat symptoms of depression. They discuss how sex...
We had a listener write in and share this experience. She and her husband have four kids and a great marriage. They’ve both decided they don’t want any more children. The challenge is that she feels a lot of anxiety around intimacy because she’s afraid of getting pregnant. She’s asked her husband to get a vasectomy, but he doesn’t want to, and he may have very valid reasons for feeling that way. So now they’re at a bit of a marital standoff. Neither of them knows what to do or how to resolve ...
The grass is not greener in someone else’s marriage. It is green where you water it. We have learned that firsthand. There have been seasons where our marriage felt easy, connected, and full and other seasons where things felt off, not because love disappeared, but because we stopped being intentional. Most couples do not have a love problem. They have an attention problem. When something feels dry, it usually just means an area has not been nurtured. Over time, we have realized that strong m...
What if the key to transforming your marriage isn’t more time, but clearer priorities? In this episode, Nick and Amy are joined by therapist Austin to discuss one foundational truth: your marriage should be your priority. Not work. Not kids. Not phones. The marriage. Austin explains that many couples enter therapy focused on surface problems or looking for a “bad guy.” But when couples strengthen their emotional, physical, and spiritual bond, many issues naturally improve. When the relationsh...
Is it just us… or is everyone exhausted? In this honest and relatable episode of The Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy tackle a question so many couples are asking: Are we too tired for our marriage? Between careers, kids, packed schedules, hormones, and everyday stress, exhaustion feels constant, and intimacy is often the first thing to fade. But here’s the real challenge: Are you truly too tired… or have you stopped prioritizing your marriage? With humor and real-life perspective from...
It’s easy to think love in marriage is only shown through romance, gifts, or intimacy. But one of the most powerful ways to show love to your spouse is through healthy boundaries. Boundaries aren’t about control, distance, or keeping your spouse out, they’re about respect, emotional safety, and creating a marriage where both of you feel valued, understood, and protected. In this week’s episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, we sit down with therapist and expert Austin to talk about boundar...
Nobody ever really teaches us how to be married. Most of us walk into marriage full of love and hope, but with very little understanding of what we’re actually stepping into. We come from different families, different upbringings, and different beliefs about money, sex, parenting, communication, and conflict. Then suddenly, we’re expected to blend all of that into one shared life. Marriage often feels like being thrown into the deep end and told to figure it out as you go. And for many couple...
In this episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, we take a fun and honest look at the unexpected side of marriage and the things no one really prepares you for. From those moments when Nick asks, “What’s wrong, sweetie?” and Amy answers, “Nothing”… which somehow means something 😉 to Amy realizing just how much patience marriage would require, especially with Nick during those first 15 years. We also take turns telling why and how we each came up with three things that were total shockers to ...
What if one simple weekly habit could transform your marriage? It certainly has for us! In this important episode of The Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, we (Nick and Amy) dive into the power of the weekly marriage meeting, and why thriving couples don’t just hope intimacy and connection happen… they really do plan for it. From aligning busy schedules and tackling real-life stressors to creating space for emotional and physical intimacy, this conversation is practical, honest, and surprisingly fun....
We recently received a heartfelt message from a listener whose spouse had an affair. They shared a question many couples face after betrayal: Is it truly possible to forgive? While their spouse has expressed deep remorse and appears sincere, the pain, broken trust, and emotional weight feel overwhelming. They want to move forward, but don’t know how, or even if forgiveness is possible. Betrayal in marriage comes in many forms, from seemingly small breaches of trust like a financial mistake, t...
Everyone wants a better intimate life, right? In this episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Amy and Nick dive into 10 simple things couples can do to improve intimacy in their marriage. These aren’t complicated or time-consuming, just small, intentional actions that can have a profound impact on your connection, closeness, and passion. We also talk about why taking baby steps is key. You don’t have to do everything at once, just pick one or two ideas, start implementing them, and wa...
In this episode, we have Austin Ellis back with us to dive into what it really means and what it looks like to be a better wife in marriage. You are going to absolutely love this conversation. We have already talked about what it means to be a good, loving husband, but as we all know, marriage takes two. A healthy, thriving, and passionate marriage requires both spouses intentionally pouring into the relationship. In this episode, we explore what that looks like specifically for wives and how...
A while back, we shared a video on social media about the importance of making time for intimacy, dating, and connection in marriage. One man responded strongly, explaining that he, and many other husbands, simply did not have the “time” and felt we did not understand the realities of busy life. What followed was a conversation that went back and forth for nearly three hours, centered on his belief that there was truly no time available to connect with his wife. At one point, Amy gently point...
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Being that me and my wife didn't kiss until the altar we are 100% kissing more now than when we were dating but I won't say it's a ton. After listening to this I think I will be adding to the quota lol