Imagine spending 4 years trying to start a family. IVF, IUI… you name it. And finally, the day comes that you discover you are pregnant. Beaming with excitement, you tell your husband and a short time later he declares that he no longer wants to be involved.

That is the heartbreaking story of Shannon Spencer. But there is another chapter. On this episode we talk with Shannon about the situation she never saw coming and how she’s managed to move forward, move on, and find forgiveness in the joy of motherhood.

Infertility, Infidelity and the Joy of Single Motherhood

Hilary Welch and Sandra Plagakis attempt to navigate the world of sex and relationships, but they’ll be the first to admit they still haven’t figured it out, either. Not even remotely. So every week, they’ll invite guests to share their unique and compelling stories from the world of love and lust. Expect a lot of laughs, and some very real conversations about the connections that are so important in our lives.

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Goodbyes are never easy.  On this episode of the podcast, Hilary and Sandra say goodbye to over 4 years of The Quick and The Dirty.
It has been an absolutely phenomenal ride, but they’ve decided to hang up their podcast mics.

Thank you for listening to our little sex and relationships podcast.  It has

The Last One - Our Final Episode

Open and honest conversations are our favourite.  On this episode of the podcast, Hilary and Sandra welcome Rita O’Link.  Rita was born a man, and in her early 50’s transitioned.  Her marriage of over 30 years ended sadly, she was ostracized from her church, and lost many other relationships.  Yet Rita talks about the lessons she’s learned, the importance of living your authentic life and how religion continues to be a big part of that….She also shares her one big regret.

Bridging the Dichotomy of Being Transgender and Christian

So you’re in a bad marriage.  You have a few options, either get a divorce or try to work through it. This week’s guest on the podcast, Ashleigh Renard decided to write a book about it called “ Swing: A Memoir of Doing it All”.  She covers everything from their decisions to try swinging to spice things up, to finding their path to understanding. She talks about how she ended up making the choices that she did about her marriage, and the work it took to get there.

How to Rehab A Shabby Marriage with Ashleigh Renard

It’s not easy being single during a pandemic.  Just ask MaryAnne Ivison.  She’s a former radio host and a friend of Hilary and Sandra’s.  On this episode she opens about the realities of being single and living alone in a pandemic, and trying to have a dating life. She talks about how important it is … Continue reading "Pandemic Dating and Beyond with MaryAnne Ivison"

Pandemic Dating and Beyond with MaryAnne Ivison

Have you ever thought of relationships as a science? Maybe it’s time that we all did. On this episode, Hilary and Sandra welcome Logan Ury. She is the director of Relationship Science at Hinge and the author of How Not To Die Alone.

They talk about pandemic dating and how we are going to get back into a world of IRL dating again. Are we ready to get back out there?

Infertility, Infidelity and the Joy of Single Motherhood

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