Daily Acts of Love Build Strong Intimate Marriages | Dr. Alexandra Solomon | #118

Feb 3

Today Dr. Alexandra Solomon, a renowned relationship expert, joins Dr. Liz Hale and Dr. Dave Schramm to discuss daily practices for love, relational self-awareness, and fostering intimacy. The conversation dives into overcoming relationship stagnation, understanding family of origin influences, and managing differences in relationship work. Learn how small, intentional actions and curiosity can transform your marriage into a thriving, intimate partnership.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction
01:24 - Hello
02:06 - A Daily Practice
03:56 - Not Everything Needs to Be Said
05:17 - Relationship Self-Awareness
06:43 - Learning To Pause
09:22 - Intimacy
12:47 - Relationship Stagnation
15:12 - Embracing the Routine
18:24 - Making Time in a Busy World
21:17 - Always Be Curious
22:12 - Doing The Work
26:55 - Family of Origin (FOO) Dynamics
30:28 - Favorite Books
32:34 - Dr. Alexandra's Resources
33:13 - Key To A Stronger Marriage
34:24 - Dr. Alexandra's Takeaway
35:06 - Dr. Hale's Takeaway
35:40 - Dr. Dave Schramm's Takeaway
36:22 - Closing

About Dr. Solomon:

Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon, PhD, is internationally recognized as one of today's most trusted voices in the world of relationships, and her framework of Relational Self-Awareness has reached millions of people around the globe. A couple’s therapist, speaker, author, and professor, Dr. Solomon is passionate about translating cutting-edge research and clinical wisdom into practical tools people can use to bring awareness, curiosity, and authenticity to their relationships. She is a clinician educator and a frequent contributor to academic journals, and she translates her academic and therapeutic experience to the public through her popular Instagram page, which has garnered over 200K followers. She is on faculty in the school of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University and is a licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Her hit podcast, Reimagining Love, reaches tens of thousands of listeners across the globe each week and features high-profile guests from the worlds of therapy, academia, and pop culture. She is the award-winning author of two books: Taking Sexy Back and Loving Bravely, which was featured on the TODAY show.

Insights:

Alexandra: "Study your reactivity—what makes you tense, urgent, or shut down. Be curious about what it reveals about where you're stuck or what you may need to ask for differently."
Liz: "The past shapes us—either we put it in its place, or it runs the show. It’s crucial to explore childhood influences, both your own and your partner’s."
Dave: "Consistency in love takes effort. Small, intentional check-ins—‘What’s on your mind? What can I do for you?’—are key to keeping relationships strong."

Dr. Solomon's Links:

Website: https://dralexandrasolomon.com/

Podcast: https://dralexandrasolomon.com/podcast/

Instagram: @dr.alexandra.so1omon

X: @AHSolomon

FB: https://www.facebook.com/dralexandrasolomon

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