Meshai from Expansive Connection Coaching joins us as we dive into the topic of being rejected in the lifestyle. We all experience the negative emotions when rejected by others and Meshai helps us to understand why we feel this way and how to process and respond to these feelings.
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Episode 123 | The Many Meanings of ‘Connection’ in the Lifestyle
Why do we want to connect with others? What are some ways we connect with others? What types of connections may we experience? How do we stay connected? What happens if we become disconnected with others? We explore possible answers to these questions to better prepare ourselves for what we may face as we explore the lifestyle and engage with others.
Read MoreEpisode 122 | Non-monogamy Takes Work- How Much Are You Willing to Invest?
Jason from Expansive Connection Coaching joins us this month to discuss the ‘non-quantifiable’ work involved in exploring non-monogamy. Based on our WGT episode 100 in which we discuss the quantifiable work, we now dig in to consider things like being intentional, being present, staying engaged, investing ourselves and our time and much more.
Read MoreEpisode 121 | Origin Story: Mark and Beth Canuck
Listen in as our friends Mark and Beth share their unique journey into and exploration of non-monogamy!
Read MoreEpisode 120 | The Benefits and Challenges of Non-monogamy with Expansive Connection
Kel from Expansive Connection coaching joins us to discuss some of the benefits and challenges one may encounter when choosing to explore the non-monogamous lifestyle. Kel shares from her perspective of being a certified relationship coach and also from her experience being non-monogamous with her partner.
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Having experienced counseling ourselves over the past few months, we invite Catherine from Expansive Connection to talk with us about how those in non-monogamous relationships benefit from getting guidance from professionals. Also, we share some exciting news about the future of the We Gotta Thing podcast!
Read MoreEpisode 118 | Desire Riviera Maya and a Life Less Vanilla
Listen in as we review the brand new “The Eden” section of Desire Riviera Maya! We also enlist the help of many of our friends in a live recording from the resort to share how they challenge themselves to become a bit ‘less vanilla’ during our recent group trip.
Read MoreEpisode 117 | Non-Monogamy is an Adult Activity
When engaged in non-monogamy we can experience new things and perhaps even some new feelings. We are sharing ourselves and our partners initmately with others. Our relationship is now at risk so the stakes are high. Situations will arise that invoke strong emotions in a way we may not have experienced before and it can be difficult not to act out in ways that may hurt others or push them away.
Read MoreEpisode 116 | How Vulnerability Enhances Your Lifestyle Experience
Are you the type of person who puts the feelings of others above of your own? Do you want to have a stronger voice when someone suggests something you don’t necessarily want to do? You are not alone! Listen in as we discuss how and why this happens in a non-monogamous lifestyle and what the potential fallout, cosequences and sometimes benfits can be!
Read MoreEpisode 115 | Are You Too Nice?
Are you the type of person who puts the feelings of others above of your own? Do you want to have a stronger voice when someone suggests something you don’t necessarily want to do? You are not alone! Listen in as we discuss how and why this happens in a non-monogamous lifestyle and what the potential fallout, cosequences and sometimes benfits can be!
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