The Ultimate Intimacy Podcast

We hear a lot (and talk a lot) about what wives need to feel emotionally safe, loved, appreciated, and sexually connected in marriage. But what about husbands? What about the husband who works hard, loves his family, and tries to be a great spouse, yet quietly feels lonely, unappreciated, rejected, or unwanted? Are we overlooking the emotional and sexual needs of men in marriage?
In this episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Austin Ellis for an honest and eye opening conversation about what husbands really need from their wives, and why those needs are often misunderstood or dismissed. 
They dive into why sexual intimacy is deeply emotional for many men, why husbands want to feel desired rather than just accommodated, how repeated rejection can affect a husband's confidence and connection, and why emotional safety, affection, appreciation, and respect matter just as much to husbands as they do to wives.
This episode isn't about blaming wives or suggesting one spouse's needs matter more than the other's. It's about helping couples better understand each other, communicate their needs, and build a marriage where BOTH spouses feel loved, wanted, appreciated, and sexually fulfilled. Whether you're a husband who struggles to express what you need or a wife who wants to better understand her husband, this is an episode you won't want to miss!
Learn more about the cruise and sign up HERE
🔥 Haven’t checked out the Ultimate Intimacy App yet? Now’s the perfect time! Find “Ultimate Intimacy” in the app stores or visit ultimateintimacy.com
and discover how to bring real connection, excitement, and fun back into your marriage. It’s FREE to download, and with close to 1 million happy users, it’s no wonder couples are raving about it!
💥 Want to spice things up in your relationship? YES, PLEASE! CLICK HERE
to explore our amazing products!
Stay connected with us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp
for app updates, fun polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes, and more.
Got thoughts, questions, or topics you want us to cover on future episodes? Shoot us an email at amy@ultimateintimacy.com
We love hearing from you! And don’t forget to leave us a review, it really helps us keep bringing you content that strengthens your marriage.
Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!

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 priority in marriage? 
Can a marriage be happy and fulfilling without much sexual intimacy? 
And at what point does emphasizing sex actually create more pressure, frustration, and resentment between spouses?
We dive into both sides of this conversation and discuss why sexual intimacy matters, why emotional connection is just as important, and how couples can find a healthy balance without making either spouse feel pressured, neglected, or unimportant.
Because at the end of the day, marriage is about so much more than sex. But does that mean sexual intimacy should take a back seat?
Join us for an honest, thought-provoking conversation that might just challenge the way you look at intimacy in your own marriage!
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 ultimateintimacy.com
and discover how to bring real connection, excitement, and fun back into your marriage. It’s FREE to download, and with close to 1 million happy users, it’s no wonder couples are raving about it!
💥 Want to spice things up in your relationship? YES, PLEASE! CLICK HERE
to explore our amazing products!
Stay connected with us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp
for app updates, fun polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes, and more.
Got thoughts, questions, or topics you want us to cover on future episodes? Shoot us an email at amy@ultimateintimacy.com
We love hearing from you! And don’t forget to leave us a review, it really helps us keep bringing you content that strengthens your marriage.
Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!

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 Austin Ellis, LMFT, to give you an inside look at what couples will experience on the 2027 Ultimate Intimacy & Adventure Cruise and why this is definitely NOT your typical couples getaway.
Imagine six nights away from the kids, work, schedules, laundry, dishes, and everything else competing for your attention. You’re cruising to Mexico, going on adventures, having date nights, relaxing together, AND spending intentional time in over 10 hours of instruction with Austin, learning how to create the marriage you actually want to come home to, and then leaving with the tools to be able to do so.
We’re talking about the conversations most couples avoid. Communication. Sex. Desire differences. Rejection. Emotional connection. Feeling wanted. Feeling understood. And how to bring the FUN and PASSION back into your marriage.
And instead of listening to a podcast and thinking, “We really need to work on that someday,” you’ll actually have the time, tools, and guidance to work on it TOGETHER.
Because vacations eventually end.
But what if you came home with something that didn’t?
Better communication. Deeper intimacy. More understanding. More connection. More passion. And an entirely new vision for your marriage.
Space will be limited for this amazing experience. 
So if you’ve been thinking, “We need something like this,” don’t wait until you see everyone else heading to Mexico without you. 
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 ultimateintimacy.com
and discover how to bring real connection, excitement, and fun back into your marriage. It’s FREE to download, and with close to 1 million happy users, it’s no wonder couples are raving about it!
💥 Want to spice things up in your relationship? YES, PLEASE! CLICK HERE
to explore our amazing products!
Stay connected with us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp
for app updates, fun polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes, and more.
Got thoughts, questions, or topics you want us to cover on future episodes? Shoot us an email at amy@ultimateintimacy.com
We love hearing from you! And don’t forget to leave us a review, it really helps us keep bringing you content that strengthens your marriage.
Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!

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 couldn't wait to experience together suddenly becomes something they struggle to make time for. The passion that once seemed effortless starts to fade. One spouse wants sex more often than the other. Rejection becomes common. Resentment builds. And what was once a source of excitement and anticipation can become one of the biggest sources of frustration in the marriage.
Isn't it interesting that the world seems to encourage sex before marriage, yet once couples are married, everything seems to work against them having it?
At Ultimate Intimacy, we believe there is a spiritual battle happening in marriages, and sexual intimacy is one of the places where that battle can be especially destructive.
In this episode Nick and Amy talk about why this happens, and more importantly, what couples can do about it to experience the intimacy they desire. 
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 ultimateintimacy.com
and discover how to bring real connection, excitement, and fun back into your marriage. It’s FREE to download, and with close to 1 million happy users, it’s no wonder couples are raving about it!
💥 Want to spice things up in your relationship? YES, PLEASE! CLICK HERE
to explore our amazing products!
Stay connected with us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp
for app updates, fun polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes, and more.
Got thoughts, questions, or topics you want us to cover on future episodes? Shoot us an email at amy@ultimateintimacy.com
We love hearing from you! And don’t forget to leave us a review, it really helps us keep bringing you content that strengthens your marriage.
Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!

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 actually follow through for your spouse, and what to do when resentment and rejection have already started building.
If you’re tired of having the same conversation over and over again, Part 2 is one you don’t want to miss!
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 ultimateintimacy.com
and discover how to bring real connection, excitement, and fun back into your marriage. It’s FREE to download, and with close to 1 million happy users, it’s no wonder couples are raving about it!
💥 Want to spice things up in your relationship? YES, PLEASE! CLICK HERE
to explore our amazing products!
Stay connected with us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp
for app updates, fun polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes, and more.
Got thoughts, questions, or topics you want us to cover on future episodes? Shoot us an email at amy@ultimateintimacy.com
We love hearing from you! And don’t forget to leave us a review, it really helps us keep bringing you content that strengthens your marriage.
Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!