{"podcast":{"title":"Make More Love","slug":"make-more-love-6719840","podcast_index_feed_id":6719840,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/make-more-love/","website_url":"https://makemorelove.show","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/48cbd6c1-e4e1-48bb-953e-7f059d956611/AVUYsUJnLfJ8GJkRby3dpssv.jpg","author":"Ellen Dorian","episode_count":83,"summary":"Are you a male business leader who wants a hot and healthy marriage but feels consumed by the relentless demands of growing your company? Welcome! Make More Love is the podcast for high-performing male business leaders who want to achieve the business of their dreams—without losing the love of their life. Join host Ellen Dorian, veteran relationship expert and business coach, as she reveals practical strategies to maintain connection and intimate intensity in committed relationships. The show is a space for straight-up, judgment-free conversations about how listeners can be extraordinary in every way that matters—from handling the complexities of business to creating a deeply passionate relationship with their life partner without losing sight of what makes them uniquely themselves. Ellen brings her extensive expertise to challenge obsolete notions of masculinity, transactional thinking, false hierarchies, and the “work-life balance” myth—all of which can get in the way of building passionate, fulfilling life partnerships. This isn’t therapy. Traditional marriage counseling doesn’t resonate with everyone, so this show delivers practical, relatable advice that leverages the skills…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-10T00:20:48.739845+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-more-love-6719840"},"episode":{"title":"60: Intrinsic Passion – Reignite Desire Without Faking It","slug":"60-intrinsic-passion-reignite-desire-without-faking-it","published_at":"2025-07-24T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-more-love-6719840/60-intrinsic-passion-reignite-desire-without-faking-it","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-more-love-6719840","url":"https://makemorelove.show","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/34b29b32-23d8-49ee-ad28-e7d3508d8a1e.mp3","summary":"Ellen Dorian discusses the importance of intrinsic passion in relationships, focusing on sex and intimacy. She explores why passion fades, differences between men and women, and provides strategies to reignite passion. Part 1: Understanding Passion in Relationships - Sex as the \"glue\" of healthy relationships - Differentiating between sex, passion, and intimacy - Reasons for loss of interest in sex for men and women - Rejecting the idea that passion naturally fades over time Part 2: Rekindling Passion - Three core habits supporting intrinsic passion: Vitality, Intimate Intensity, and Prioritizing Pleasure - Five strategies to recharge passion: 1. Take responsibility for your own passion 2. Avoid keeping score 3. Replace magical thinking with proven methods 4. Let go of insecurities 5. Stop tolerating and take action Part 3: Practical Application - Immersing in passion-centered thinking - Creating micro-moments of flirtation - Planning connection-focused date nights - Emphasizing intentionality in small, consistent actions Key Takeaways: - Passion is built into relationships from the start and can be rekindled - Understanding gender differences in passion can prevent misunderstandings - Small, intentional actions can significantly impact relationship passion Call to Action: Listeners are encouraged to try one strategy from the episode to reignite passion in their relationship and share their experiences. Closing Thoughts: Passion comes back by design, not by accident. Applying business growth strategies to relationships can lead to impressive changes. Support & Resources: Ellen invites listeners to share their thoughts, either in the P3 Insider's Community or directly with her via email. Or, for one on one brainstorming on a specific situation, listeners can set up…","meta_description":"Ellen Dorian discusses the importance of intrinsic passion in relationships, focusing on sex and intimacy. She explores why passion fades, differences bet…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1343,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/make-more-love-6719840/episodes/60-intrinsic-passion-reignite-desire-without-faking-it/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-more-love-6719840/60-intrinsic-passion-reignite-desire-without-faking-it.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}