The Confident Swinger Podcast
The Confident Swinger is BACK! The Lifestyle can be challenging, with all the thoughts and feelings it can bring up. The Confident Swinger helps you navigate that, while also focusing on YOUR personal journey. It's time for YOU to build your confidence and embrace YOUR badassery!
Episodes
Last time, or last time we were together, we talked about what the LS means to us each, individually. In today's episode, Jo and Chad talk about what the LS has brought to their relationship. Spoiler alert, it's brought a lot, good and bad. Extra spoiler alert, even the bad has brought good.
Extra spoiler alert, I shouldn't be trusted to write the show notes high...
Enjoy the show!
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Ideally, the Lifestyle is meant to enhance your life and your relationship. But there are times when that doesn't happen... there are times when it breaks people down and tears them apart.
The key is to know when to participate, and when to take a step back and NOT play. Jo talks about some things to look for, some warning signs, so you know when it's time to take a break and focus on your relationship.
In today's episode, Jo and Chad each share 5 ways that the LS has changed or improved their lives.
Couples are made up of individuals, and it's important to understand your own personal why, as well as your why as a couple.
Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk
New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov
New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Re...
Jo and Chad just got back from a vanilla cruise, and they talk about their experiences with vanilla travel versus lifestyle travel.
Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk
New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov
New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for outro
Jo and Chad are headed on vacation, but we wanted to give you a quickie episode with some of our favorite pieces of advice.
Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk
New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov
New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for outro
Today, Chad and Jo talk about sex. Or, more precisely, they talk about PEOPLE talking about sex.
People are going to talk, it's human nature. They are going to talk about their experiences, good or bad. And in the LS, that often includes sexual experiences, which can cause some unintentional problems.
Chad and Jo warn against the natural desire to kiss and tell, and against the desire to hear all the dirty details....
In today's episode, Jo talks about one of the things that a lot of people struggle with in the LS... flirting.
Flirting is important, especially in the LS. And it can really make or break your success. The most important thing about flirting is the way you feel about it, so don't put too much pressure on yourself. There is no right or wrong way to flirt, there is just you, being you.
Jo gives some ideas and ti...
Chad and Jo talk about sex in the LS... the good and the bad. They talk about what makes sex so good, and some of the things that make it challenging.
Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk
New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov
New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for outro
Sometimes, it can feel like you are holding your partner back in the LS. Like, maybe, they would have more fun or have more opportunities if you weren't there. In today's episode, Chad and Jo talk about holding your partner back.
Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk
New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov
New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take ...
In today's episode, Jo gets a little vulnerable and talks about her healing journey through the lifestyle. And she talks about her annual girl's trip, and how healing that is for her, too.
Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk
New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov
New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for outro
Do you find yourself playing with the same people? If so, have you ever wondered why?
Is it because you have good chemistry with them?
Is it because you are comfortable with them, and that makes it easy?
Or is it somewhere in between?
Today, Jo and Chad talk about chemistry and comfortability in repeat play partners. And, if you keep going back to the same play partner, are you stopping them from making new connections w...
It can be awkward to initiate the play in a group setting. It seems like everyone wants it to happen, but nobody makes the first move.
Jo and Chad talk about what makes it awkward or hard, and offers some ideas and suggestions for getting things started.
Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk
New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov
New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for i...
In this episode, Chad and Jo talk about navigating the LS as overweight people.
Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk
New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov
New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for outro
In today's episode, Chad and Jo talk about talking to the partner of someone you are interested in playing with. They talk about whether or not it is important or expected, what you should and maybe should not say, and when. They talk about the importance of respect.4
Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk
New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov
New New music (season 3): Le...
Everyone gets into a slump sometimes and feels less than confident. Today, Jo talks about ways to pull yourself out of the slump.
Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk
New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov
New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for outro
In today's episode, Jo talks about being too picky. And she talks about being in your head and overthinking things.
Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk
New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov
New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for outro
Playtionships, or the relationship between play partners, often end. Sometimes they end organically, and sometimes one person or one couple ends it. It's easy to say that it's ok to end things, but the reality is that sometimes it's challenging. It can be hard for everyone involved.
Today, Chad and Jo talk about that.
Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk
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Break-ups are a part of life, and when it happens in the LS it's even harder for everyone to navigate.
Today, Chad and Jo talk about navigating through the break-ups, whether you are on the inside or outside.
Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk
New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov
New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for ...
Just a quickie episode, and intro to summer/call out for Jo's birthday.
Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk
New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov
New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for outro
One of the things that people struggle with the most in the lifestyle is closing the deal... actually getting to the play. Jo and Chad talk about their struggles with closing the deal and give some perspective and tips to hopefully make it a little bit easier for you. So, listen up! And then go close that deal!
Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk
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