160. Honeymoon 2.0: Focusing on the Two of You is Really Important with Dr. Kate Mangona

In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, is joined by Kate Mangona, MD, to discuss the importance of getting away from your usual routine to be in a beautiful place, engaging in meaningful activities, as a means to uplevel your relationship. They share their personal experiences with retreats and the transformative impact they have had on their own marriages. This inspired them to create a retreat for couples, which they are calling Honeymoon 2.0. It’s for couples who are looking to enhance an already strong connection as well as those wanting to reignite a passion that has faded over time. They highlight the importance of progress in relationships and the positive impact it can have on overall happiness in life.   Also in this episode: The Honeymoon 2.0 retreat in Maui is an opportunity for couples to deepen their connection and enhance their intimacy. The retreat offers couples an opportunity for growth and transformation, as progress is the key to happiness in relationships. The retreat will include a variety of activities, coaching sessions, and opportunities for couples to spend quality time together.   Join us in Maui Oct 7-11, 2024! Sign up here: www.alexandrastockwell.com/honeymoon   About Kate Mangona, MD: Dr. Kate Mangona is a double board-certified pediatric radiologist, supportive physician’s wife and mother to three little girls and a mini poodle. She and her husband Victor, a pediatric radiation oncologist and tax code enthusiast, are active and passive real estate investors in thousands of multifamily units and single-family rentals including 3 luxury Airbnbs. As a certified life & marriage coach, Kate hosts the Medicine, Marriage & Money podcast and leads Medicine, Marriage, & Money Coaching Programs where she helps married physician parents spend less time arguing with their spouse, and more time reigniting the sparks once felt during their honeymoon. She empowers physician mothers to stop stewing in anger, defensiveness, and resentment so they can create more time for love, vacations, & investing! After working with Kate, high-achieving Mothers have the tools necessary to minimize arguments even during conflict and design the life and relationships they crave.   Visit her website: www.medicinemarriageandmoney.com Follow her on Insta: @katemangonamd   Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: Website | Linkedin | Instagram   Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: https://amzn.to/2ymI3Hl Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here:  https://www.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 Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her:  https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe   About Alexandra Stockwell, MD Known as “The Intimacy Doctor,” Alexandra Stockwell, MD is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach and an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching ambitious, successful couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is the bestselling author of “Uncompromising Intimacy,” host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast and creator of the Aligned & Hot Marriage program.  For over two decades, she’s been guiding men and women to bring pleasure and purpose into all aspects of life— from the daily grind of running a household to creating ecstatic experiences in the bedroom—all while maintaining extraordinary professional success!   This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:  Simplified Impact

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Welcome to "The Intimate Marriage Podcast," the podcast where we explore the secrets to cultivating passionate and intimate relationships. I'm your host, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, aka "The Intimacy Doctor," an experienced intimacy coach and marriage expert. In every committed marriage, intimacy and connection are the foundation for a fulfilling relationship. Join me as we delve into how small shifts and being uncompromising in your daily interactions can lead to profound and nourishing physical/emotional intimacy. During each episode, we'll explore topics such as sexual intimacy, emotional awareness, and building an intimate connection that feels comfortable and authentic for you and your partner. I'll share practical advice and strategies to help you unlock the full potential of your relationship. As "The Intimacy Doctor," I've helped countless couples transform their relationships and create a life filled with passion, purpose, and deep satisfaction. With over two decades of experience, I believe that true intimacy and success stem from being unapologetically yourself. Together, let's uncover the secrets to a juicy, nourishing, and intimate marriage. —----------- Download the first chapter of my bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book?utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=book If you're ready to take your intimacy skills to the next level, explore my Aligned & Hot Marriage program. It's designed specifically for couples who refuse to settle for anything less than extraordinary love and connection. Visit https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/aligned-hot-marriage/?utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ahm to learn more. Join my email list to stay connected—it’s where I share my latest insights and offer opportunities for live Q & A: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe?utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=subscribe —---------- WHAT DOES AN INTIMACY COACH DO? An intimacy coach is a trained professional who specializes in helping individuals and couples cultivate deeper connections and enhance their intimate relationships. The role of an intimacy coach is to guide and support their clients in exploring various aspects of intimacy, including emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy. Intimacy coaches create a safe and non-judgmental space for their clients to express their needs, desires, and concerns related to intimacy. An intimacy coach helps clients develop self-awareness and emotional intelligence, enabling them to better understand their own desires and those of their partner. They provide guidance on effective communication techniques, conflict resolution, and exploring new ways to deepen emotional and physical intimacy.