In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD unveils the secrets to rekindling passion and maintaining intimacy after baby. Dr. Alexandra is joined by Jessi Sletten from "Empowering Postpartum." Together they dive into the challenges new parents face, particularly in preserving intimacy and emotional connection during the postpartum period.

Jessi and Dr. Alexandra explore how vulnerability and intentionality can profoundly impact marital happiness, especially when navigating the complexities of parenthood. They emphasize the importance of non-sexual physical touch, clear communication, and emotional presence in a relationship and share practical strategies to enhance intimacy beyond sexual intercourse, focusing on evolving the emotional and physical connection.

 

Connect with Jessi:

Empowering Postpartum Coaching: https://empoweringpostpartum.com/empoweringpostpartumcoaching/

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/empowering_postpartum/

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/jessislettenpostpartumcoach

Youtube: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-mF76_lzBc9TIzWFE-y7qw

 

Also in this episode:

• Resuming intimacy postpartum requires redefining what intimacy means beyond sexual intercourse.

• Emotional connection and clear communication are vital to maintaining a healthy relationship during the postpartum period.

• Couples should approach intimacy with flexibility and without specific goals, focusing on mutual satisfaction.

 

About Jessi Sletten: Jessi Sletten, CLC, PMH-C, is a passionate postpartum empowerment coach and host of the Live Television show: Empowering Postpartum with Jessi Sletten. Jessi guides new and pregnant moms through the transition into motherhood so that they can bond with their baby without sacrificing their own self-care.  

 

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Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here:
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Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: 
https://www.<wbr />alexandrastockwell.com/book

Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: 
www.alignedhotmarriage.com

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This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:  Simplified Impact