This is Part 2 of a special two-part series exploring the difference between having sex and making love.

If you haven't listened to Episode 300 yet, go start there—it lays the foundation for everything we talk about in this episode.

In this episode, we move from understanding the difference… to learning how to actually create more meaningful, connected intimacy in your marriage.

You'll hear from:

Dr. Alexandra Stockwell on shifting from transactional sex to deeply relational intimacy
Trevor Hanson on attachment, safety, and why slowing down changes everything
Aly Bullock on communication, nervous system regulation, and building connection outside the bedroom

We talk about:

Why sex doesn't always need to be deeply emotional to be good
How to move out of "checkbox sex" into something more connected
The role of safety, vulnerability, and communication
Why what happens outside the bedroom matters most

This episode is about learning how to bring more heart, presence, and connection into your relationship—one small moment at a time. More about our guests: Dr. Alexandra Stockwell is an intimate marriage expert and the host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast and the author of Uncompromising Intimacy.

Trevor Hanson's mission is to help people with an anxious attachment style become secure. You can find him on Instagram and his website.

Aly Bullock is a licensed marriage and family therapist and communication coach and has reached millions with her widely-followed Instagram account.

Resources and Events:

We invite you to explore our Get Your Marriage On coaching program. Get ready for our men's and women's groups starting up again in May!

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301: What's the Difference Between "Having Sex" and "Making Love?" Part 2