Ken Blackman is a former Apple engineer turned Relationship Mindset Coach and sex and intimacy educator.
For over 25 years, he’s been helping couples co-create thriving, fulfilling partnerships and, as he puts it, a ‘gourmet love life.’
Ken’s work has been featured in outlets like Business Insider, Playboy, and Cosmopolitan, and he’s a regular contributor to The Good Men Project, Better Humans, and more.
He’s known for his practical, no-nonsense approach to topics like intimacy, jealousy, emotional dynamics, and breaking outdated models of relationships.
Having spoken about our struggles as a couple who is grieving, this conversation was timely.
Our Conversation with Ken Blackman
We had a blast chatting with Ken. In this episode, Ken explains why some relationships feel like “work,” how to cultivate an enduring spark in your sex life, and why he believes compromise isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
If you’re curious about transforming your love life from draining to fulfilling, you’ll want to listen!
Episode Highlights
- Ken’s Unlikely Journey
– How he went from tech genius to champion of relationship health
– The turning point that led him to help couples get more than they give - Work vs. Flow
– Why do some couples constantly butt heads while others seem effortless?
– Tips for shifting out of “work mode” and into a supportive partnership - No Need for Compromise?
– Ken explains why compromise isn’t always the golden ticket
– How mutual gain might be a better goal than meeting in the middle - Jealousy: Friend or Foe?
– Ways to figure out if jealousy springs from envy, insecurity, or possessiveness
– Strategies to handle it in a healthy, constructive way - Better Sex Over Time
– Ken’s advice for keeping intimacy spicy (without feeling forced)
– Why a “gourmet love life” should be on everyone’s menu
Episode Resources
We loved hearing Ken’s take on how relationships can be a source of constant growth rather than an endless series of compromises.
If you’re dealing with jealousy, looking to enhance intimacy, or just want to know how to stop your partnership from feeling like a chore, this episode is for you.
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