
We Gotta Thing
A long-time married couple deepening their relationship through the swinging lifestyle, sharing authentic conversations to help others find their place in ethical non-monogamy.
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Latest episodes (164 total)
Episode 164: Ask Us Anything- Vol. 1
Over the years, we've received countless questions and podcast topic suggestions from listeners, but not every question lends itself to an entire episode. That's one reason we started hosting our weekly Ask Us Anything Friday livestreams…
OriginalEpisode 163: Managing Menopause in the Lifestyle
In this episode with Catherine from Expansive Connection Coaching we talk about how Menopause has a way of touching just about everything—and your relationship definitely doesn't get a pass. As estrogen declines, the instinct to take care…
OriginalEpisode 162: Where Non-monogamy Intersects with Real Life
Non-monogamy can be about much more than sex with other people. For us, it has enriched our relationship, created meaningful friendships, and changed the way we move through everyday life. In this episode, we explore how the lessons we've…
OriginalEpisode 161: How Feelings Make Us Feel
Emotions are having a moment—and they're affecting everything from our broader culture to our most intimate relationships. In this episode, Kel from Expansive Connection joins us to explore how fear of uncomfortable feelings, emotional…
OriginalEpisode 160: More Than Monogamy Documentary- An Interview with the Creators
Sexuality is complex. Sexuality is diverse. Sexuality is More Than Monogamy. More Than Monogamy is a feature-length documentary film about non-monogamy, polyamory, open relationships, swinging, kink, and ethical non-monogamy. The film…
OriginalEpisode 159: So You Think You Want to Kink?
Kink is often misunderstood, wrapped in myths, stereotypes, and cultural taboos that obscure what it's really about. In this episode, we unpack what kink is—and just as importantly, what it isn't. From broad definitions of BDSM and the…
OriginalEpisode 158: Taking One for the Team
The phrase "taking one for the team" is often treated as a hard boundary in ethical non-monogamy, but we think the reality is far more nuanced. For us, attraction is rarely determined by physical appearance alone. Decisions about whether…
OriginalEpisode 157: Erotic Compatibility and Non-Monogamy
What if the key to greater pleasure, connection, and fulfillment is understanding your unique erotic wiring? In this episode, we explore the Erotic Blueprints™, a framework developed by somatic sexologist Jaiya that helps explain the…
OriginalEpisode 156: Opening the Circle
In this episode, Dr Mitch from Expansive Connection joins us as we explore the powerful idea of "Opening the Circle" — the human need to feel welcomed, included, and connected. We talk about how the first question most people ask when…
OriginalEpisode 155: Redefining the Swinging Lifestyle
In this episode we are reframing the traditional concept of "swinging" by moving away from labels that feel intimidating or misleading and instead embracing the broader concept of ethical non-monogamy. While the term "swinger" often…
OriginalEpisode 154: Why Comparison is the Thief of Joy
In this episode, Kel from Expansive Connection discusses the pervasive issue of comparison, its roots in human evolution, and practical tools to manage it. The conversation explores how comparison impacts self-esteem, relationships, and…
OriginalEpisode 153: Your Insecurity is Your Issue
We've talked about jealousy, we've talked about body image. We've discussed learning to flirt and being corageous in the lifestyle. But beneath the surface we all have insecurities about ourselves at the root of all these things! In this…
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Older episodes (152)
- Episode 152: Managing Anxiety in the LifestyleApr 1, 2026
- Episode 151: The Resort- A Gateway to Ethical Non-MonogamyMar 19, 2026
- Episode 150: Is the Lifestyle Addictive?Mar 5, 2026
- Episode 149: How to Be a Power Couple in the LifestyleFeb 11, 2026
- Episode 148: Reframing Christian Faith and the LifestyleJan 28, 2026
- Episode 147: Safer Sex with STD HeroJan 16, 2026
- Episode 146: How Relationships Change Over TimeDec 30, 2025
- Episode 145: Ask Us (And Our Friends) AnythingDec 16, 2025
- Episode 144: Lifestyle Coaching in the Aftermath of LossNov 26, 2025
- Episode 143: Swinging & Polyamory- Are We More Alike than We Think?Nov 12, 2025
- Episode 142: Catherine's Story- "My Marriage Fell Apart"Oct 28, 2025
- Episode 141: What Newbies Need to Know and Veterans Need to RememberSep 25, 2025
- Episode 140: Back in the Swing of ThingsSep 11, 2025
- Episode 139: Our Enneagram Coaching SessionAug 27, 2025
- Episode 138: Describing the Lifestyle- Respectful, Pervy, Cool-Ass PeopleAug 14, 2025
- Episode 137: 'The Resort'- A New Concept for Lifestyle VacationersJul 31, 2025
- Episode 136: The Enneagram- Know Your Number!Jul 16, 2025
- Episode 135: Origin Story- Going Deeper with Kurt & VickiJul 9, 2025
- Episode 134: Facing the "What-ifs" Fears of Non-monogamyJun 27, 2025
- Episode 133: 10 Attributes of Successful SwingersJun 20, 2025
- Episode 132: Our Differences Make Us BetterMay 28, 2025
- Episode 131: Finding Your Tribe in the We Gotta Thing CommunityMay 14, 2025
- Episode 130: All About 'Swolly' RelationshipsApr 24, 2025
- Episode 129: Taming the Voices Inside My HeadMar 21, 2025
- Episode 128: Enough With the Pineapples! How to Make Connections in the WildFeb 17, 2025
- Episode 127: Trust- What It Is NotJan 29, 2025
- Episode 126: The Many Flavors of JealousyDec 31, 2024
- Episode 125: A Live Celebration of 10 Years Podcasting!Dec 11, 2024
- Episode 124: Handling Rejection in the LifestyleNov 30, 2024
- Episode 123: The Many Meanings of 'Connection' in the LifestyleNov 7, 2024
- Episode 122: Non-monogamy Takes Work- How Much Are You Willing to Invest?Oct 29, 2024
- Episode 121: Origin Stories- Mark and Beth CanuckOct 4, 2024
- Episode 120: The Benefits and Challenges of Non-monogamy with Expansive ConnectionSep 16, 2024
- Episode 119: The Value of Counseling in the Non-monogamous WorldAug 21, 2024
- Episode 118: Desire Riviera Maya and a Life Less VanillaJul 30, 2024
- Episode 117: Non-Monogamy is an Adult ActivityJun 20, 2024
- Episode 116: How Vulnerability Enhances Your Lifestyle JourneyMay 9, 2024
- Episode 115: Are You Too Nice?Mar 26, 2024
- Episode 114: Is a Kiss Just a Kiss?Jan 31, 2024
- Episode 113: The Realities of Clothing Optional ResortsJan 5, 2024
- Episode 112: An Origin Story- Scott & KellyNov 9, 2023
- Episode 111: Finding Who You Weren't Looking ForOct 11, 2023
- Episode 110: An Origin Story- Chris and NancyAug 28, 2023
- Episode 108: Navigating Vacation PlaytimeJun 30, 2023
- Episode 107: Our Temptation Grand Miches ExperienceMay 23, 2023
- Episode 106: Navigating Cliques in the LifestyleMar 28, 2023
- Episode 105: Origin Stories- "J&B 2.0"Feb 26, 2023
- Episode 104: Choosing a Lifestyle Event with Cate from PCAPJan 30, 2023
- Episode 103: Facing First-Timer Fears at Desire ResortsDec 21, 2022
- Episode 102: You Gotta Own Your Own Sh*tNov 7, 2022
- Episode 101: Deal BreakersOct 13, 2022
- Episode 100: Are You Willing to Put in the Hard Work?Aug 31, 2022
- Episode 99: Harnessing That New Relationship EnergyJul 31, 2022
- Episode 98: The Need for Lifestyle CommunityJun 21, 2022
- Episode 97: Our Thing Might Not Be Your ThingMay 25, 2022
- Episode 96: Non-Monogamy Coaching by Expansive ConnectionApr 24, 2022
- Episode 95: The Lifestyle IS Real LifeMar 30, 2022
- Episode 94: Is it Jealousy or Envy?Feb 16, 2022
- Episode 93: What if We Are Outed?Jan 17, 2022
- Episode 92: Snapshots from Desire PearlNov 30, 2021
- Episode 91: Rejected Again- Why Don't They Like Us?Oct 31, 2021
- Episode 90: The Importance of Trust in the LifestyleSep 23, 2021
- Episode 89: Enjoying Group PlayAug 30, 2021
- Episode 88: The Art of Avoiding MistakesJul 26, 2021
- Episode 87: Normalization by ExposureJun 23, 2021
- Episode 86: Being Bi-Something in the LifestyleMay 19, 2021
- Episode 85: Feels Like the First TimeApr 26, 2021
- Episode 84: The Let Down- Can We Still Be Friends?Mar 30, 2021
- Episode 83: The Struggle is RealFeb 22, 2021
- Episode 82: The Compatibility ConversationJan 22, 2021
- Episode 81: The Language of the LifestyleNov 30, 2020
- Episode 80: Finding True Friends in the LifestyleOct 31, 2020
- Episode 79: Can We Afford the Lifestyle?Sep 27, 2020
- Episode 78: How Do I Know She is Interested in Me?Aug 31, 2020
- Episode 77: I Never Imagined I Would Ever...Jul 27, 2020
- Episode 76: Be Authentic- Acknowledging All Facets of YouJun 29, 2020
- Episode 75: Confronting Men's Performance IssuesMay 26, 2020
- Episode 74: Health, Wellness, Hormones and the LifestyleApr 23, 2020
- Episode 73: Opposites Attract?Mar 23, 2020
- Episode 72: Voices Inside My Head-Don't Be Your Own C***BlockerFeb 17, 2020
- Episode 71: The Kiss and Tell DilemmaJan 15, 2020
- Episode 70: Desire 2019- Reflections by the LadiesDec 16, 2019
- Episode 69: Consent- More Than WordsNov 12, 2019
- Episode 68: The 'Social Sexy' LifestyleOct 21, 2019
- Episode 67: Eyes Wide Open- Lifestyle Red FlagsSep 23, 2019
- Episode 66: Discovering Your Lifestyle TribeAug 19, 2019
- Episode 65: The Golden Rules of the LifestyleJul 22, 2019
- Episode 64: Race in the LifestyleJun 17, 2019
- Episode 63: Lifestyle Chemistry 101May 20, 2019
- Episode 62: Putting Yourself Out There- Lifestyle Profiles 2.0Apr 22, 2019
- BONUS Episode 61: Do You Know George?Mar 28, 2019
- Episode 60: What's Age Got to Do with It?Mar 11, 2019
- Episode 59: Judgment in the LifestyleFeb 18, 2019
- Episode 58: Out of Your Comfort Zone and into ParadiseJan 15, 2019
- Episode 57: Lifestyle Goals- What is Your Why?Dec 12, 2018
- Episode 56: Seven Habits of Highly Successful SwingersNov 5, 2018
- Episode 55: Finding Our Happy Place in the LifestyleOct 9, 2018
- Episode 54: Drama in the LifestyleSep 17, 2018
- Episode 53: The Discretion DilemmaAug 20, 2018
- Episode 52: Play Preferences- Newbies or Veterans?Jul 15, 2018
- Episode 51: Awkward Lifestyle EncountersJun 19, 2018
- Episode 50: Reflecting on Our Lifestyle JourneyMay 21, 2018
- BONUS Episode 49: Mrs Jones & Cate- What Men Need to Know About the Swinging LifestyleApr 26, 2018
- Episode 48: Which Comes First? Confidence and Courage in the LifestyleApr 12, 2018
- Episode 47: Real Life Meets the Swinging LifestyleMar 12, 2018
- Episode 46: Staying Connected During PlayFeb 12, 2018
- Episode 45: Closing the Deal- Transitioning to PlaytimeJan 9, 2018
- Episode 44: The Evolution of the LifestyleDec 10, 2017
- Episode 43: Seven Sexy Swinger SinsNov 8, 2017
- Episode 42: (Not So) Great Expectations- Avoiding DisappointmentOct 20, 2017
- Episode 41: A Licensed Counselor (and Swinger) Breaks Down JealousyOct 2, 2017
- Episode 40: Myth Busting Clothing Optional Resorts- Desire Pearl 2017Sep 12, 2017
- Episode 39: Finding Your Flirt in the LifestyleAug 15, 2017
- Episode 38: Finding that Elusive Four-way ConnectionJul 24, 2017
- Episode 37: Our Worlds Collide- Outed as Lifestyle PodcastersJun 20, 2017
- Episode 36: Friends With Benefits- The Real Lifestyle Unicorn?Apr 12, 2017
- Episode 35: Keepin' It Real- Developing a Healthy Approach to the LifestyleMar 12, 2017
- Episode 34: Mr Jones and Me- A Guy's Perspective on the LifestyleFeb 12, 2017
- Episode 33: How Deep is Your Love?- How the Lifestyle Strengthens Our RelationshipJan 11, 2017
- Episode 32: Swinger Fails- Learning From Those Inevitable MistakesDec 13, 2016
- Episode 31: You Are So Beautiful...to Me- Attractiveness in the LifestyleNov 17, 2016
- BONUS Episode 30: Performance Anxiety in the Lifestyle- Our Conversation with Jay and KayNov 1, 2016
- Episode 29: Lifestyle Rules and Boundaries- When to Mak'em and When to Break'emOct 13, 2016
- Episode 28: Desire Pearl 2016- No Explanation is PossibleSep 14, 2016
- BONUS Episode 27: Diversity in the Lifestyle- An Origin Story to RememberAug 29, 2016
- Episode 26: Hosting a House PartyAug 10, 2016
- Episode 25: Hot Days and Naughty Nights in N'awlinsJul 20, 2016
- Episode 24: The Newbie WhisperersJun 21, 2016
- BONUS Episode 23: We Gotta Single Guy- Our Conversation with "Tony"Jun 9, 2016
- Episode 22: Setting the Stage- How to Talk to Your Partner About SwingingMay 21, 2016
- Episode 21: Living the Lifestyle!Apr 21, 2016
- Episode 20: Eyes Wide Open: Lifestyle Risks and RewardsMar 21, 2016
- Episode 19: Miami Heat: Life(style) in the Fast LaneFeb 21, 2016
- Episode 18: So You Wanna Be a Swinger: Making the Fantasy a RealityJan 18, 2016
- Episode 17: With This Ring, I Thee Swing- Reconciling Our Faith with Our LifestyleDec 20, 2015
- Episode 16: You Belong to Me....MisterNov 22, 2015
- Episode 15: If We Only Knew Then...Oct 24, 2015
- Episode 14: Mrs. Jones on the Hot Seat!Sep 20, 2015
- BONUS Episode 13: We Gotta Swinger Diary- Part 2Aug 24, 2015
- BONUS Episode 13: We Gotta Swinger Diary- Part 1Aug 22, 2015
- Episode 12: Hot, Steamy, Sexy and Naughty in N'awlins!Aug 9, 2015
- Episode 11: Desire Pearl 2015- Sex Forts and Power WashersJul 11, 2015
- Episode 10: We've Come "Full" CircleJun 13, 2015
- Episode 9: Who the F*** are You?May 17, 2015
- Episode 8: Six-some is the New Foursome!Apr 25, 2015
- Episode 7: Everybody is 50 Shades of SomethingMar 21, 2015
- BONUS Episode 6: Our Conversation with Cooper BeckettMar 5, 2015
- Episode 5- Soft Swap or Full? That...is The QuestionFeb 21, 2015
- Episode 4- New Year-- New Friends!Jan 22, 2015
- Episode 3- Jealousy? What's Up with That?Dec 26, 2014
- Episode 2: Desire Pearl: We've Been Duped!Nov 30, 2014
- Episode 1: Me & Mrs JonesNov 5, 2014
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