Is sexual intimacy really as important in marriage as we make it out to be? Or have we put so much emphasis on sex that we've lost sight of what marriage is really about? In this episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy read a thought-provoking email from a listener who challenges the importance we place on sexual intimacy in marriage. It raises some interesting questions that we believe many couples have probably wondered about but rarely discuss. Should sex be such a big prior...
Oct 20
38 min
What if you could take one trip together and come home feeling closer, more connected, more passionate, and more in love than you have in years? When couples write to us asking for help, almost every message comes back to the same two things: “We need to communicate better” and “We need more intimacy and connection in our relationship.” So we decided to create an experience completely centered around BOTH. In this episode, Nick and Amy sit down with marriage and intimacy therapist Austi...
Oct 16
29 min
Have you ever stopped to think about how strange this is that before marriage, most couples can't keep their hands off each other. The attraction is intense. The passion is exciting. The desire to be physically intimate can feel almost impossible to resist. They dream about their wedding night, look forward to being together, and can't wait to experience sexual intimacy with the person they love. But then something happens. They get married and the intimacy stops. The very thing they once cou...
Oct 13
36 min
We’re back with Part 2, and we’re going even deeper! What happens when you’ve clearly told your spouse what you need, they KNOW you’re hurting, and yet... nothing seems to change? In this episode, Nick and Amy continue their conversation with marriage therapist Austin Ellis, LMFT, about breaking the frustrating cycle of repeating yourself, feeling ignored, getting defensive and eventually giving up. We talk about what REAL change looks like, why good intentions aren’t always enough, how to ac...
Oct 9
40 min
She’s thinking about the kids, schedules, work, groceries, appointments, laundry, what needs to happen tomorrow, the conversation she forgot to have, the thing she needs to order, and the 37 other tabs still open in her brain. Then her husband reaches over hoping for intimacy... and she feels like she has absolutely nothing left to give. Sound familiar? In this episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast with Nick and Amy, we’re talking about something that could be quietly destroying sexual des...
Oct 6
48 min
Have you ever looked at your spouse and thought, “How many times do I have to say this before something actually changes?” You’ve explained what you need. You’ve tried being nice about it. You’ve brought it up during a calm conversation. You’ve probably brought it up during a not so calm conversation too. You’ve told them you need more affection. More help. More communication. More initiation. More appreciation. More quality time. More intimacy. More effort. They say they hear you. Mayb...
Oct 2
31 min
We’ve talked a lot on the podcast and in our newsletters about what to do when your spouse doesn’t want to talk. But what we haven’t really done is explore all the ways “not talking about it” can negatively impact a marriage—and trust us, there are a lot. In this episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy dive deep into the ripple effects that happen when one spouse shuts down communication. From emotional distance and resentment to sexual disconnect and lost trust, we break down ...
Sep 29
31 min
In this part 2 episode we continue our discussions about a listeners email with therapist Austin about what happens when one spouse is giving everything they have to the marriage but still feels unwanted, unimportant, and completely alone? If you haven't listened to episode 505 yet, listen to that one first. Join the cruise registration VIP list HERE 🔥 Haven’t checked out the Ultimate Intimacy App yet? Now’s the perfect time! Find “Ultimate Intimacy” in the app stores or visit ultimatei...
Sep 25
39 min
Who usually initiates sexual intimacy in your marriage? If the answer is almost always the same spouse, this episode could be a game changer for your relationship. Initiating sex is about so much more than sex. It communicates desire, attraction, love, and reassurance. It tells your spouse, “I still choose you. I still want you.” When only one spouse initiates, they may begin to feel unwanted, rejected, or like intimacy only happens because they ask for it. In this episode, Nick and Amy discu...
Sep 22
18 min
What happens when one spouse is giving everything they have to the marriage but still feels unwanted, unimportant, and completely alone? In this powerful episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy sit down with marriage therapist Austin to discuss a listener’s deeply honest letter about the emotional and sexual intimacy gap. They explore why husbands need to feel pursued and desired too, how one spouse can become comfortable while the other quietly suffers, and why regular sex doe...
Sep 18
38 min
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