The Ultimate Intimacy Podcast
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
Episodes
489 episodes
486. How To Become An Expert At Having Intimate Conversations - For A Better Intimate Life
For most couple's, talking about sex is a very difficult thing to do. It often times turns into an argument and can cause even more of a disconnect in the relationship. If you are one of these couples, you are not alone and will see from our po...
485. The Hidden Marriage Killer: Obligatory Sex - With Austin Part 2
In this powerful follow-up episode, we continue our conversation with therapist Austin about one of the most misunderstood topics in marriage: obligatory sex. If you haven't listened to Part 1 (Episode 483), we highly recommend starting there f...
484. 11 Golden Marriage Rules For A Passionate and Healthy Marriage Relationship
We are getting close to 500 episodes of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, and after all this time, we’ve talked about almost every marriage topic imaginable — communication, connection, intimacy, conflict, trust, romance, and everything in ...
483. The Hidden Marriage Killer: Obligatory Sex - With Austin Part 1
Obligatory sex is when one spouse engages in sexual activity not because they feel desire, but because they feel pressured, obligated, or afraid of disappointing their spouse. We hear this all the time where the lower desire spouse ...
482. 11 Things Every Husband Should Know (But Somehow Missed the Memo)
In this episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy explore the 10 things wives wish their husbands truly understood. Drawing from conversations with thousands of women, personal experiences, and years of helping couples stren...
481. What Does It Mean To Be United And "One" In Marriage - With LMFT Austin
If you're a regular listener of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, you've probably heard Austin talk about the importance of becoming "one" in marriage. But what does that really mean, and why is it so important for creating a thriving relationship...
480. Should Sex Be Viewed As Just "Optional" In A Good And Healthy Marriage? - Responding To A Listeners Email
Has sexual intimacy become viewed as "optional" in your marriage?If your spouse came to you before you got married and said "Just so you know, when we are married, I am never going to be sexual intimate with you" would you have st...
479. The Intimacy Crisis No One Talks About: Porn, Trust, And Reconnecting As A Couple With Austin LMFT
In this episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Austin have an honest and vulnerable conversation about the real reasons many men turn to porn and the devastating impact it can have on emotional connection, trust, and intimacy in mar...
478. Interpreting Your Wife - What Your Wife Really Means When She Says These Things :)
In this fun and lighthearted episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy dive into the secret language of marriage and uncover what wives really mean when they say things like:“I’m fine…”“Nothing’s wrong.”...
477. Why "Talking" About Your Sex Life With Your Spouse Doesn’t Automatically Make It Better - What To Do With Sex Therapist Austin
In most marriages, one spouse has a higher desire for intimacy, while the other has a lower desire. And if you’re being honest… navigating that difference can feel exhausting, confusing, and lonely.You talk about it. You have the hard co...
476. What Does Love Really Look Like? - 12 Signs Of True Love In Marriage
In this episode of The Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy dive into one of the most important questions in marriage: What does true love actually look like in marriage?Real love is about so much more than attraction, romance, or gra...
475. Why Is It That The Smallest Things In Marriage Can Turn Into The Biggest Fights?
Why is it that the smallest things in marriage can suddenly turn into the biggest fights?We recently asked YOU — our Ultimate Intimacy audience: “Do little things ever cause bigger issues in your marriage?” …and a shock...
474. Marriage Advice That We Were Told Was Good, But Really Isn't... Do You Agree?
What if some of the marriage advice you've always believed is actually hurting your relationship? In this episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy reveal the most common marriage advice they were given (or that they have heard) be...
473. Unlocking Feminine Sexuality Both Emotionally And Sexually.... Interview With A Sex Therapist
If you loved our most downloaded episode ever — Episode 30: It’s All About The Clitoris! with Cindy Scharkey — then you do NOT want to miss this conversation.Let’s be honest… most husbands genuinely want to know how to better pl...
472. If You’re Confused By Your Wife’s Mood, Low Drive, Or Emotional Distance… This Episode Could Change Your Entire Marriage
On this episode of the The Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy sit down with menopause and perimenopause expert Jesse Robertson for a powerful and eye-opening conversation about what millions of women are experiencing... often silently....
471. For The Ladies - How To Be A Better Wife With Austin (LMFT)
Wives — have you ever wondered what your husband truly needs from you in marriage, or what being a great wife really looks like from his perspective?This week on the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Austin joins us for an honest and eye-openin...
470. When You Have Unrealistic Expectations In Marriage... You Are Going To Be Disappointed
Marriage comes with expectations — some healthy, some completely unrealistic. When those expectations go unspoken or unmet, disappointment, frustration, and resentment can quietly creep into the relationship, creating distance between couples w...
469. For The Guys - How To Be A Better Husband With Expert Austin (LMFT)
Husbands — ever feel like you’re trying your best, but still wondering what your wife actually needs from you? What does being a truly great husband even look like from her perspective?In this powerful episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Po...
468. Effective Communication Skills You NEED For Your Marriage - Nick's Recent Experience
Early in our marriage, communication was one of our biggest struggles, and honestly, it nearly led to divorce. We misunderstood each other, handled conflict poorly, and spent too much time reacting instead of truly listening.Everything b...
467. A Marriage Therapists 3 Top Tips For A Thriving And Passionate Relationship
For many couples, marriage can sometimes feel overwhelming, like climbing Mount Everest with no clear path. For many couples, it seems like there are way too many things to think about and to do and it can feel like too much to handle!
466. The Content You Consume Will Distort Your Reality Of Marriage And Life
In life, we become what we consistently consume. The content we take in whether from social media, movies, music, or TV gradually shapes the way we think, feel, and interpret the world around us.For example, if someone regularly scrolls ...
465. 7 Reasons Why Your Wife Is Not Interested In Making Love - With Sex Therapist Austin LMFT
One of the biggest perks of having a large audience is that we hear everything—and we mean everything. Every day, we get flooded with messages from couples sharing what’s really going on behind closed doors.And one theme shows u...
464. When It Comes To Intimacy In Your Marriage, If You Don't "Claim" It, Someone Or Something Else Will
In this powerful episode, Nick and Amy dive into a bold and insightful quote they read."By God's good design, a man's sex drive is strong. If it is harnessed and intensified within marriage, it can be an incredible force fastening...
463. Husbands! 94% Of The Wives In Our Poll Said They Need this Intimacy Need To Come Before Sexual Intimacy - Understanding Why With Austin
We often talk about the important of both emotional intimacy and sexual intimacy and how they go hand in hand. But which comes first? For many men, they need the physical connection to become more emotionally connected to their wife. And for mo...
462. We Asked 3000 Husbands & Wives What They Wished For More Of In Marriage? Survey Answers
In this episode, Nick and Amy dive into a simple but powerful question: are couples wishing more for a better marriage instead of actually doing the things that build one? After surveying married couples, the answers revealed something surprisi...