As a follow up to our episode 142, we hear from Catherine about how the ending of her marriage is affecting her coaching business at Expansive Connection. Will her clients still trust her as a coach? Has this loss made her job more difficult when discussing non-monogamy with her clients? Does she feel like a bit of an imposter? Will this experience make her a better coach? Would you see a coach who has lost her marriage after becoming non-monogamous? Listen in to find out!

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We are joined by Dedeker, Emily and Jase from the Multiamory* podcast to discuss the similarities and differences between the swinging lifestyle and polyamory! We also talk about what exactly New Relationship Energy (NRE) is and how we can recognize and navigate those strong feelings and emotions when they hit you or someone you love.

*Multiamory centers multiple forms of love- everything from monogamy to nonmonogamy, casual dating to queerplatoni partnerships, married couples living separately to those who are single by choice, and everything in between.

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This episode gets very real and very personal. Catherine, from Expansive Connection Relationship Coaching, tells her story of how her marriage fell apart while engaged in a non-monogamous relationship with her husband. Many couples fear this type of loss when considering and moving into and through non-monogamy. Catherine courageously shares her story so that others may benefit and be fully prepared for making such an important relationship decision.

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We Gotta Thing Episode 41- A Licensed Counselor Breaks Down Jealousy

Making Polyamory Work Episode- Coming Out to Your Kids

Normalizing Non Monogamy- Catherine & Ray

Jen Hatmaker- Awake

WGT Single Guys Only Space

Join us and Meshai from Expansive Connection Coaching as we discuss the six most important things those new to the lifestyle need to know and us veterans of the lifestyle need always to remember:

1. Radical Honesty as the Starting Point
2. Shifting Mindsets: From Specialness to Uniqueness
3. Navigating Jealousy and Compersion with Conscious Awareness
4. Boundaries, Agreements and People-Pleasing
5. Navigating Different Paces in the Journey
6. Co-Creating Evolving Agreements

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None of us are immune from having 'real life' issues disrupt our relationship or our current life plans and goals. Health issues, family responsibilities, career changes and relocations are just a few of the things that we can expect to encounter in life that will change our priorities. After just over a year of not playing with others in the lifestyle we are happy to announce we are back in the game! Listen in to learn why we stopped, what we had to work through as a couple, what we learned and how we decided to reengage with others at this time.

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2 + 2 Swingers Club in Athens, Greece

WGT Desire Pearl Event- November 15-22, 2025

In episode 136 Kel, from Expansive Connection Coaching explained all nine Enneagram personality types and motivations. Listen in on this real-time coaching session as Kel reveals the Enneagram results of Mr & Mrs Jones and helps them understand their types and how to better value and understand each other as life partners.

Episode Resources:

Books

The Wisdom of the Enneagram by Don Richard Riso; Russ Hudson

The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron; Suzanne Stabile

Podcast Series

Enneagram 2.0

Websites

Enneagram Institute

The Narrative Enneagram

Non-monogamy Coaching

Expansive Connection

When we hear the word 'swinger' or 'lifestyle' the first time we may think of key parties, sleezy sex clubs, orgies with strangers and lots of perverted people who will have sex with anyone. With how non-monogamy is portrayed in some movies and television shows it's not surprising that many of us have this perception!

During our most recent trip to Desire Riviera Maya we asked the couples to tell us how they would describe the world of non-monogamy to others and how that description has changed from their pre-lifestyle perceptions.

Join us as we chat with the founder of a brand new lifestyle vacation spot in Jamaica- 'The Resort.' This upscale venue gives lifestyle travelers an additional and much needed option for a sexy vacation as ethical non-monogamy becomes more mainstream around the world.

Visit their website for more details and information about membership and booking!

Join us as Kel from Expansive Connection explains the Enneagram system which offers numerous benefits for personal and professional development by providing insights into motivations, behaviors, and relationships. It helps individuals understand their core personality type, strengths, weaknesses, and how they interact with others. This understanding can lead to improved self-awareness, better communication, stronger relationships, and a better connection with others in the lifestyle!

Episode Resources:

Books

The Wisdom of the Enneagram by Don Richard Riso; Russ Hudson

The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron; Suzanne Stabile

Podcast Series

Enneagram 2.0

Websites

Enneagram Institute

The Narrative Enneagram

Non-monogamy Coaching

Expansive Connection

This 'Origin Story' format episode features our friends Kurt & Vicki and highlights another unique journey into and through non-monogamy. Perhaps their story of working through issues will resonate with those who struggle with things from 'the past' and how previous life experiences can interfere with fully enjoying the lifestyle.

Mentioned in this episode: We Gotta Thing Community Kasidie and SDC Club Sapphire