Open Late

This week on Open Late, Jess sits with Andre and Susannah to get their take on being in an open relationship. They share their experiences, what they've learned, and the challenges they've faced while having an open relationship.If you're looking for a fun way to learn how real people handle this kind of situation—and if you want some solid advice for getting started on your own journey—this one's for you! In this episode of Open Late• Falling in love in midst of war in Afghanistan• Navigating relationship challenges while in active duty• Secrecy and infidelity• Making your partner your teammate in exploring your sexuality Connect with Andre:• Instagram: @lazarusthegreek• Website:https://coming-closer.com• Email: [email protected] Connect with Susannah:• Instagram: @susannahroses• Website:dounto.co• Email: [email protected] Connect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Open Late, Jess talks about ‘relationship goals’ for 2023. She shares some of the challenges she's faced in relationships over the past few years, and how she's learned to be more devoted to herself.She also discusses setting goals for 2023, including the desire to get the most out of her life, love life, relationships and career.In this episode of Open Late• Relationship goals• Devotion to yourself• Setting goals for 2023• Getting the most out of your life, love life, relationships and career Connect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com • YouTube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form Resources:https://www.oprah.com/omagazine/free-online-resources-for-mental-illnesshttps://www.washington.edu/counseling/resources/https://nami.org/Home • Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Jess reflects on 2022. She talks about the ways she helped herself learn to listen to her own needs, and the ways she has held herself accountable for focusing on her own pleasure this year. She also shares her biggest takeaway from 2022: that having a committed relationship with yourself is just as important as having one with others.In this episode of Open Late• Personal 2022 wrapup and takeaway• Relationship and listening to yourself• How to help and educate yourself• Centralizing your own pleasure Connect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20Order: The Polyamory Paradox by Irene Mourning Resources for Therapy and Counseling:https://www.oprah.com/omagazine/free-online-resources-for-mental-illnesshttps://www.washington.edu/counseling/resources/https://nami.org/Home This show is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Open Late, Jess sits down with Anne Hodder-Shipp and talks about what it means when someone says that there are only five love languages in the entire world and the others don’t count (and how wrong they are). They also talk about how this idea of limiting people into these categories is harmful and damaging for everyone involved (including ourselves). In this episode of Open Late• Love languages• Sources of love• Different styles of giving and receiving love• How to grow and meet all the new versions of ourselves Connect with Anne Hodder-Shipp:• Links: https://smartlink.metricool.com/public/smartlink/theannehodder-702031• Everyone Deserves Sex Ed: https://annehoddershipp.com/everyone-deserves-sex-ed• Speaking from the Heart: 18 Languages for Modern Love: https://www.themodernlovelanguages.com/• Take Back the Speculum: https://embodyworkla.com/tbts Connect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Jess sits down with us one on one to talk about coming out and what it means for you as an individual trying to navigate those waters. She also talks about what other people might think when they hear news like this—and how they might react. As you grow and as you get more secure in this relationship, it will matter less what people think about you. Just because you come out doesn't mean the work ends—even if it goes really well.In this episode of Open Late• Personal experience being disrespected after coming out• How to deal with judgment• How to liberate yourself• Tips on coming out—whether it goes well or not! Connect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Jess talks about the importance of setting the stage when you're coming out to your friends and family. This can be a really scary thing, but it's also an important part of being true to yourself.In this episode of Open Late• How I came out• How to deal with rejection from family and friends• Being intentionalConnect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Open Late, Jess sits down with host of Polycurious podcast Fernanda to talk all things from burning man, having a monogamous partner, and deciding if being open to your family and friends is right for you. Fernanda also shares her insight on NRE and clear intentions when dating with no intent to DTR.In this episode of Open Late• Finding community through Burning Man• Having a monogamous male partner• Confusing NRE with real feelings• Whether or not being publicly open is right for youConnect with Fernanda:• Follow Fernanda: Polycuriouspodcast• Listen to Polycurious Podcast here• Episode mentioned in this episode: E 12 - Fer & Seth: Monogamy in a Non-monogamous RelationshipConnect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Open Late, Jess sits down with LMFT Danielle Golan to get her perspective on how to structure an open relationship from the start. Danielle starts off by challenging the initial reasons that makes people want to try out this relationship style. Tune in and ask yourself: what needs do I have that can and can't be met by my partner?In this episode of Open Late• Common themes that arise when opening up• Clarifying unmet needs before opening the relationship• Verbal and written contracts• Sexual liberationConnect with Danielle Golan:• Follow Danielle: The Feeling Space • Website: www.thefeelingspace.me• Email: [email protected] with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leanne Yau, aka Poly Philia, joins us today to talk about her polyamorous journey. It began when she was 17 and heading off to college, and has now turned into a career and passion in the form of bite size education. Leanne and Jess challenge the mono-normative challenges that are creeping into the open relationship space and remind us its OK to want to be a unicorn that JUST wants to have sex!In this episode of Open Late• Links between ADHD and Polyamory• Unicorn Hunting• Toxic masculinity in non-monogamy• Guiding principals o boundaries with your partnersConnect with Leanne Yau:• Follow Leanne Yau: PolyphiliaBlog• Twitter: Polyphilia Blog• Tik Tok: Polyphilia Blog• Facebook: Polyphilia BlogResources:• So You Want To Be A Unicorn• 3 Group Sex Workshops• How To Be A Unicorn• 1-1 Peer Support (Text, Email, Video)• Cosmopolitan Article• Vice ArticleConnect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

LMFT Dr. Cat Meyer joins us today to educate us on the benefits of Ketamine therapy. She gives us the history on ketamine, the many uses, the legality, and the negative counterparts. Dr. Cat Meyer also explains the importance of vetting and carefully choosing your psychedelic facilitator.In this episode of Open Late• What is ketamine therapy• Couples therapy using ketamine• Integrating what you learn in a session into everyday life• Misuse of boundariesConnect with Dr. Cat Meyer:• Follow Dr. Cat: @sexloveyoga• Podcast: SexLoveYogaResources:• Dr. Cat's Website Connect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Jess sits down with us one on one for a bonus episode! On the last episode we discussed how to open your relationship, on this episode we will dive a little deeper on topics that will come up on this journey. Whether it's accepting you and your partner have different style preferences, or checking in to make sure this journey is still fueling your fire, Jess gives us the scoop on how to navigate.In this episode of Open Late• How to navigate style differences• Why community is so important• Relationship check-ins• Taking the time to include/integrate and understand your new peopleConnect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Jess sits down with us one on one to talk about where to begin your non-monogamous journey! Whether you are starting coupled or un-coupled, this episode is full of tips and advice on things you can to do to put you and your relationship out in the open in a safe, fun, and explorative way.In this episode of Open Late• Building your connection• Start slow and steady• Get on to an app like Feeld• Flirt out in public and see how that goes• Go to a sex party and watchResources•The Polyamory ParadoxConnect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Free Resource: Open Late Dictionary• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian, writer, and sex worker, Billy Procida, joins us today to talk about his experience as a “Manwhore.” We are learning all about the evolution of Billy’s sexual confidence and all of the different ways it has and continues to impact his life, career, and relationships. In this episode of Open Late• Finding the confidence to explore sexually• Craigslist adventures• Transition from webcamming to Onlyfans• Billy’s experience as a sugarbaby, findom, and internet boyfriend.Connect with Billy Procida:• Follow Billy: @billyisprocida • Podcast: www.ManwhorePod.com/itunes• Twitter: @TheBillyProcidaResources:• Billy’s Onlyfans • Discord: The Champagne RoomConnect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Jess is joined by entertainer, author, and podcast host, Jessica Levity Daylover! Jessica has much to share about her experience with polyamorous parenting, holding space for your partner while they are in NRE, and her principles such as "whole ass person." This episode is jammed packed with education, entertainment, and practices you can implement into your life and relationship right away.In this episode of Open Late• Addressing privilege• Parenting in a polyamorous relationship• "Dudes with Feelings" - Safe space for men in open relationships• MaskingConnect with Jessica:• Instagram: Remodeled Love• Website: Remodeled Love• Youtube: Remodeled LoveConnect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question FormResources mentioned:• "Dudes with Feelings"• E-book: Polyamory and Parenthood• "The Tide Always Turns" Principle• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Jess has a bonus episode for us where we learn what to do when "the talk" goes wrong. Not everyone will be super receptive or excited about the idea of opening up their relationship, but there are things we can do to show up for them during this time while still getting our needs and wants across. Get ready for more homework!In this episode of Open Late• Two different responded your partner could give• How to respond lovingly and gracefully• Offerings and ideas to use as stepping stones• Questions to ask yourself to make sure you are also showing up for your partnerConnect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question FormResources mentioned:• Want, Will, Won't List by That Sex Chick• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Jess sits down with us to discuss how to start the conversation of non-monogamy with your partner. If you don’t know where to begin or have been feeling lost, you are sure to be found after this episode. Jess shares with us a list of topics to ease into the conversation, questions to do an internal audit on yourself and relationship, and ways to explore yourselves while being committed to your partner.In this episode of Open Late• Actionable steps to do an internal audit of your relationship• How to decide your relationship style• Common themes in an aging relationship• Non-monogamy healing couples going through or discussing divorceConnect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Jess is sitting down with Irene Morning, Mind-Body Therapist, to discuss common themes of trauma in relationships and different ways it can show up emotionally and physically. As someone who is non-monogamous herself, she is wonderful guide in helping others identify their different emotions which can happen in any relationship, but tend to bubble up much quicker when in a non-monogamous relationship. Irene shares some tools that help with these issues that even Jessica brings into her relationships and self.In this episode of Open Late• The difference between stress and trauma• Irene shares her origin story of non-monogamy• Deciding how much to communicate about your relationship(s) with your partner(s)• Different skills you need to navigate your relationship in a healthy and healing wayConnect with Irene Morning:• Instagram: irene_morning• Website: https://www.irenemorning.comResources:• The Polyamory Paradox, Irene Morning's upcoming book and launch party, Click here for your free early copy!Connect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As a special treat for the one year anniversary of Open Late, our fabulous host Jessica sits down with us one on one for a solo episode. We’re celebrating by talking about how Open Late came to fruition, advice and personal experience on opening up to loved ones, and all of the ways the pod has contributed to Jessica’s personal growth!In this episode of Open Late• Jess shares her “why” for starting Open Late Podcast• The personal shame that came up and kept Jess secretive about her relationship• How online bullying was a huge breakthrough and healing process for Jess relationship• How the DM’s and online friendships are real and give lifeResources: Shows Mentioned Today• Double Teamed • That Sex Chick• Clit Talk• Desire on Fire• Soulfire ProductionsConnect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Marie Thouin joins Jessica today to discuss her research and expertise on the topic of compersion. These two talk about the origins of everything from patriarchy to the word compersion. Dr. Marie goes into how to know if you are someone who experiences compersion, and ways to integrate it into your open relationship. She also gives insight into the process of her dissertation and what forms of research she has conducted to become an expert on the topic. She now helps people grow and transition into non-monogamous relationships through her company Love Insight.In this episode of Open Late• Compersion is an experience of empathy, gratitude, and fluidity• Compersion is derived from the spiritual concept "Mudita" or empathic joy, which Buddhist's believe is one of the four paths to enlightenment• The difference between quantitative and qualitative research and how Marie uses them both in her research and work• How shifting to sedentary lifestyles and land ownership was one of the man sources of ownership in relationshipConnect with Dr. Marie Thouin:• Instagram: @love_insight_datingResources:• Learn more about Marie's research at www.whatiscompersion.com, or sign up for a free 30-min exploratory coaching session at www.loveinsight-dating.com!Connect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we dive deep into the relationship evolution of Soul Sisters, Aimee and Ellie, meeting in New York and eventually becoming business partners. These babes share how they went from trauma bonding over men to unlearning and relearning how to be intimate with themselves and others to allow a deep and meaningful relationship. We learn all about their journeys of self discovery and taking their mask off to be true to themselves.In this episode of Open Late• Living a life led by desire• The transition from monogamous to monogamish• Healing your relationship with men• First experiences with other womenConnect with Aimee and Ellie:• Instagram: @elliemontgomerie | @aimeebatuski | @desireonfireResources:• Pleasure Challenge Promo:Want to get a taste of Aimee + Ellie’s teaching and the Desire on Fire Community, for FREE?Join The Pleasure Revolution, 5-Day Challenge, September 19-23, 2022.Use the code OPENLATE at checkout, to register for free! www.thepleasurechallenge.com• Desire on Fire Experience Promo:Join us (and 300+ women!) in-person at the Desire on Fire Experience event, Oct 29-30Southern, California!www.desireonfirelive.comCode: OPENLATE for $200 off the regular ticket price!Connect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With passion for love, relationships, and sexuality, Elizabeth Cunningham began her journey as a coach to help people discover where their mindset is limiting their potential in love and in life. In this episode of Open Late• How non-monogamy is an umbrella term• Normal conversations about what turn-ons actually are• How politics and religion are huge a huge influence on relationships• How a solid relationship foundation helps non-monogamy• How stepping outside of your relationship problems helps resolve themFollow Elizabeth:• IG:@elzcunningham• Website: www.elizabethanncunningham.comConnect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question FormQuotes:“People don’t have the inclination to do self-work until they’re in crisis mode.” - EC“Make sure to talk about commitments, agreements, values and be explicit about what that means to you with your partner. “ - EC• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Tara is a highly accomplished academic, researcher and coach. She has been a tenured professor of relational and sexual communication at California State University Fullerton since she was just 33 years old. In this episode of Open Late• How plant medicine helped Dr. Tara see the relationship between marriage social science, and spirituality• Cultural differences in how women’s sexuality are viewed around the world• How sexual communication is the strongest predictor of sexual satisfaction• Taking accountability of your own sexual wellnessFollow Dr. Tara:• IG: @luvbites.co• Dr. Tara’s book: “Sexual Communication: Research in Action” • Website: www.luvbites.coConnect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dana and the Wolf are a pop duo who have found success on TikTok. While being committed to one another, the two decided to open up their relationship. They began documenting their adventures on TikTok, and their popularity quickly skyrocketed. Sharing their openness and their experiences with dating other people has created a sense of community for their relationship and other non-monogamous relationships who watch and follow their content. How social media can bring a sense of community How society has a negative outlook on polyamory due to media Navigating through poly friendly dating apps The significance of honesty and realness when sharing with their followers What it's like being in the public eye of non monogamy Follow Dana and the Wolf:• TikTok: @danaandthewolf• IG: @danaandthewolf• Website: www.danaandthewolf.com• Mentions:@pursuitofpoly @annie_undone@polyamfamConnect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Roxy Ruse discusses the effects of religion on sex and relationships. Being pregnant and exploring her sexuality independently and in her relationship with her partner.In this episode of Open Late• How Roxy realized she was interested in women by allowing herself to be curious• How growing up religious framed Roxys’ outlook on sex, sexuality, and relationships• Roxy’s experience going out and exploring her sexuality while she was pregnant• Roxy decides to open up her marriage with her husband• How opening up her marriage allowed her relationship with her husband and herself flourish• Integrating pleasure back into our lives without shame from a religious upbringingFollow Roxy:• IG: @roxy.ruse• Roxy is an ambassador for @skirtclub • Website: www.skirtclub.co.ukConnect with Jessica:• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com• Youtube: Open Late Podcast• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp• Open Late Dictionary• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kenya K. Stevens is a relationships expert, love coach, best-selling author, wife, and mother of three. Kenya attended Howard University in Washington D.C. where she graduated in 1997 with a degree in Education/ Child Psychology. Not only did she scoop up a degree, but she also met and married a fellow Howard student Carl Stevens. They now live in the mountains of North Carolina raising three children.In this episode of Open Late Framework for upleveling your communication Kenya & her husband’s journey of 17 years of polyamory History of polyandry & the suppression of women’s sexual expression How we can fulfill our 9 expressions of love The black community at the forefront of polyamory Follow Kenya: IG: @progressive_love_academy Website: progressiveloveacademy.com Kenya’s Books: 9 Expressions of Love ; UPLVL Communication ; Change Your Man Referenced Books: Sex At Dawn ; Untrue Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form • Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Madison “Sugar” Sloane is a Sex and Empowerment Communication Coach and cohost of the C**t Talk podcast. Today, you’ll hear about her dynamic as a queer woman in a polyamorous marriage to a cis heterosexual man. Get ready for her captivating stories on finding their polyamorous community and not shying away from the dark sides of their relationship. Not only is this a fascinating conversation, but it also reveals how we truly have the power to create the relationship dynamic that will feed our souls the most.In this episode of Open Late Being queer & married to a cis hetero man: chapters of poly marriage Polyamory vs. Polyf*ckery Allowing your partner to express their true nature The pivotal moment of Madison finding her poly family How communication, boundaries, & vulnerability heals Finding expansion in our darkest moments Resources: Follow Madison: @clittalkshow Podcast: C**t Talk Free Download: No BS Guide to Self Pleasure & Sexual Intimacy Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form • Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Denis and Jessie live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and have been married for 15 years. They are the parents of five very active children and the co-founders of Fantastic Escapades, a CBD-infused massage oil and HONEYPOT, a CBD-infused, silicone-based personal lubricant in an effort to help others connect, become more intimate, and in some cases revitalize a "mostly dead" sex-life. They also started a community project, Fantasy Escapades, that allows visitors to anonymously share love stories, fantasies, real life experiences, and much more with each other and the community in an effort to help others connect on a human level. In this episode of Open Late Navigating when one partner feels more non-monogamous How Denis suppressed desires due to a religious upbringing Ways Jessie is addressing her emotions & supporting Denis in being open Not taking marriage for granted: continued flirting & foreplay Not limiting your partner’s expression even when it’s challenging Journey to becoming entrepreneurs: massage oils & fantasy escapades Resources: Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil: fantasticescapades.com/honeypot (use code OPENLATE20) Fantasy Escapades Romantic Escapade Referenced Episode: Welcome To The Honey Pot What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form • Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Jess and her partner Lauren are coming at you from Iceland, giving you an intimate glimpse into their relationship dynamic! They talk about their sexual escapades abroad and getting naked wherever they can, while also getting vulnerable on why Lauren has reservations around publicly talking about their relationship.In this episode of Open Late Intimate look into Lauren & Jess’s relationship How Jess & Lauren are intentional with being romantic Lauren’s fears on publicly sharing about their relationship Learning from & honoring your partner’s boundaries Sexual adventures in Iceland Resources: Follow Lauren: @lolo_urbiztondo What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form • Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kelli and Conner Moore, the cofounders of Soulfire Productions, join Jess for a vulnerable and open conversation on the journey of their monogamish marriage, sharing the ways their relationship has pushed them to expand. They talk about Kelli’s experience realizing she is bisexual and the different cycles of their monogamish relationship, including what that looks like now that they’re pregnant.In this episode of Open Late Kelli & Conner’s journey to marriage What a conscious, expansive relationship looks like Kelli’s experience exploring her bisexuality The cycles of K+C’s monogamish relationship How IVF hormones negatively affected Kelli Connect with K+C: Kelli: @kellitmoore Conner: @connerwanders SFP: @soulfireproductionsco Podcast: OK, Babe. Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form • Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Toran McGill is a pleasure and embodiment coach, and today’s conversation is on how we can reclaim our pleasure and use it for healing. Toran went from working a corporate job to becoming a pole dancing instructor, bakery owner, and poet, all as ways of finding new expressions of herself. She shares her journey with healing endometriosis and how she discovered the true power of finding safety in our bodies and using sensory experience to heal.In this episode of Open Late Toran’s journey from the corporate world to pole dancing instructor How Toran healed her endometriosis How we reclaim our pleasure & use it for healing The difference between pleasure & sex Excerpt from Toran’s book of pleasure poems Connect with Toran: IG: @toranmcgill Website: toranmcgill.com Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form • Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Danny Santos is a professional astrologer and spiritual life coach, and today he’s unpacking how sex and relationship dynamics show up in our astrological charts. Based on your birth chart, you may be more prone to desiring an open relationship, or you may need more mental stimulation during sex. Tune in for this fascinating conversation, and also learn about astrological speed dating for listeners in LA!In this episode of Open Late Inside look at Jessica’s astrological chart How being in an open relationship brings Jess stability Using astrology for relationship compatibility How astrological signs relate to sex & open relationships Why Aquarius’ like mental stimulation during sex Resources: Follow Danny: @santoscrystalvisions Listen: What is Erotic Wellness with Nadège Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form • Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessica is back with Alexa Bowditch aka ‘That Sex Chick’ for part two of their conversation. Today, Alexa talks about her and her husband’s unconventional relationship, and their recent experience hiring a sex worker. She gives insight into using the Want/Will/Won’t list for getting clear on your sexual boundaries and desires, and how this is a great tool for talking to a partner about sex.In this episode of Open Late Alexa & her husband’s unconventional relationship Their experience hiring a sexological bodyworker Want/Will/Won’t list for getting clear on boundaries & desires The safety & eroticism in talking about sex Using your relationship as a vehicle for growth Follow Alexa: Instagram: @thatsexchick Website: sexandlove.co Podcast: That Sex Chick Listen: We Hired a Sex Worker Free resource: Want/Will/Won’t List Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form • Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From a Catholic upbringing to working on cruise ships, Alexa Bowditch shares her origin story that led her to become ‘That Sex Chick.’ Her journey paints a picture of what’s possible in life and relationships when you intentionally break out of the structures modeled for you. She shares her recent experience in Peru and with the plant medicine Wachuma (aka San Pedro), along with the healing and learnings she’s gained from psychedelics.In this episode of Open Late Alexa’s origin story and becoming ‘That Sex Check’ Hiking the Inca Trail in Peru and the Wachuma ceremony The healing power of plant medicine & setting intentions Breaking unhealthy family cycles Follow Alexa: Instagram: @thatsexchick Website: sexandlove.co Podcast: That Sex Chick Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form • Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re back with part two of Jessica’s conversation with polyamorous couple, Melanie and AJ. Today, they talk about raising kids in a polyamorous home, and how it brings more love and community into their lives. Melanie and AJ share what their ‘coming out’ experience was like with their families, and how Melanie’s using TikTok to express herself and break stigmas around sex, bisexuality, and polyamory.In this episode of Open Late Navigating polyamory with kids How to build a foundation of openness, honesty, & trust Breaking polyamory stigmas on TikTok Melanie & AJ’s ‘coming out’ process to their families Exploring & leaning into your curiosity and desires Follow Melanie & AJ: TikTok: @melanie_morton_ Instagram: @melanieemorton Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form • Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Melanie and AJ’s relationship journey is a beautiful example of how polyamory looks different for everyone. In part one of this two-part conversation, you’ll hear their story of falling in love in their 20s, getting pregnant, and the challenges they faced in those early stages. AJ shares how he was initially wired for monogamy, while Melanie wanted to explore her bisexuality, and what this meant for the evolution of their relationship and becoming polyamorous.In this episode of Open Late The early challenges of Melanie & AJ’s relationship Going from the verge of divorce to healthy polyamory Melanie coming out as bisexual & AJ’s evolution from monogamy Bringing self-discovery with others into your partnership Follow Melanie & AJ: TikTok: @melanie_morton_ Instagram: @melanieemorton Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form • Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Evita Sawyers is a content creator, educator, and coach who helps people transition from monogamy to non-monogamy. Today, Evita shares her journey into non-monogamy during marriage and finding a swinging community. Jess and Evita also talk about reclaiming your sexual agency through self-pleasure and raising kids when you’re non-monogamous.In this episode of Open Late Evita’s origin story of becoming non-monogamous Opening her marriage & finding a swinging community Owning your sexuality through self-pleasure Not losing yourself in parenthood Navigating sex conversations with your kids Follow Evita: Instagram: @lavitaloca34 Facebook: facebook.com/lavitalocasawyers Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form • Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Funny Dom is back on the show for a fun and insightful Q&A episode on Dom/sub dynamics, polyamory, and kink. If you’re interested in trying out the Dom/sub life, he shares what to know about opening a conversation with your partner and why vetting a potential partner is a critical step. The Funny Dom also answers questions about his dating life and why he’s a fan of the ‘birthday party’ vs. ‘kitchen table’ dynamic in the polyamorous world.In this episode of Open Late Vetting: topics to cover before entering a D/s dynamic Workshops, education, and training for a submissive Kink communities to find play partners Diversity within the kink space The Funny Dom’s current relationships ‘Kitchen table’ & ‘birthday party’ polyamory Follow The Funny Dom: Instagram: @thefunnydomreturns Patreon: www.patreon.com/thefunnydom Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form • Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emma and Fin share their 15-year journey of being non-monogamous and their more recent transition into polyamory. They talk about non-monogamy as an aspect of their relationship, and their seasons of closing and opening. Emma and Fin talk about finding community, sharing their relationship dynamic with friends and family, and how exploring polyamory has changed them personally and in marriage. Be sure to check out their podcast, Normalizing Non-Monogamy!In this episode of Open Late Emma & Fin’s 15-year journey of non-monogamy into polyamory Finding community & blending friendship with sexual exploration How their podcast has created a community Navigating falling in love with other people Letting go of what you know to create what you desire Recognizing complacency & showing up better for your partner Follow Emma & Fin: Instagram: @nnmpodcast Podcast: Normalizing Non-Monogamy Website: normalizingnonmonogamy.com Patreon Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form • Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

McLean McGown, postpartum doula and host of Mother The Mother podcast, joins Jess for a conversation on how polyamory has deepened Jess's marriage, how she’s on the path to becoming a mother via surrogacy, and what Jess desires for her family dynamic.In this episode of Open Late How polyamory has deepened Jess’s marriage Misconceptions about non-monogamy Why Jess is seeking a surrogate & the surrogacy process Challenging the nuclear family dynamic: the power of community in polyamory & motherhood Longterm partnerships: how to start a conversation on opening up your relationship Follow McLean: Instagram: @motherthemother Website: www.motherthemother.com Podcast: Mother The Mother Resources:Want/Will/Won’t ListConnect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form • Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Layla London from The Curious Girl Diaries is on the show to talk about her journey from a 3.5-year self-imposed dry spell to her sexual awakening. She talks about getting clear in her desires and creating a ‘sex bucket list,’ and how liberating this part of herself has allowed for more play and curiosity in life.In this episode of Open Late Using a ‘sex bucket list’ to communicate what you desire Trusting her intuition: looking for a threesome Choosing to be anonymous & the evolution of Layla’s podcast How porn is a performance, not sex education Self-discovery in sex, BDSM & staying curious about what you enjoy Follow Layla: Instagram: @the_curiousgirldiaries Website: thecuriousgirldiaries.com Podcast: The Curious Girl Diaries Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form • Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As a Sex, Love, and Relationships Coach, Serena Rose is passionate about helping couples and individuals embrace love, communication, and their kinks. Today, Serena vulnerably shares how her sexual trauma and healing journey led her into her calling of becoming a sex coach. Serena goes deep into how she learned to love herself after sexual assault and ways to navigate STI conversations, along with ways to bring play into your life — this is a beautiful, heart-opening conversation you don’t want to miss.In this episode of Open Late Serena’s journey: Catholic upbringing to a sex and love coach Navigating sexuality and finding your voice after sexual trauma Learning to love herself after sexual assault & contracting HSV How to open up conversations around STIs How Serena’s marriage dynamic is opening-up Follow Serena: Instagram: @spiritualsexcoach That Sex Chick Podcast Sex & Love Co: thatsexchick.com Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form • Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get ready for a thoughtful and juicy conversation with The Funny Dom on the behaviors, identities, and overall relationship dynamic of dominance and submission. He also takes us on a journey through a D/s scene, providing insight and tips into how you could play around with this dynamic in your own life.In this episode of Open Late The creation of The Funny Dom & the censorship on social media ‘Service Daddy’: education, sadism, & embracing his full identity Becoming aware of how your kink behaviors may be showing up in your relationship The dynamic of Dominant/submissive identities in relationships Tips for exploring a D/s dynamic with your partner Growth opportunities & finding play in kink and BDSM Follow The Funny Dom: Instagram: @thefunnydomreturns Patreon: www.patreon.com/thefunnydom Resources:BDSM Quiz: bdsmtest.org Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form • Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nadège is a sex scholar, writer, and fiction novelist with a passion for wellness, spirituality, and sexuality. This episode is an exploration of erotic wellness, expressing desires, and exploring fantasy and desire.In this episode of Open Late Nadège’s study of porn at Berkeley Communication through porn and BDSM Fantasies and making the taboo not so taboo Nadège’s deep dive into astrology The power of creative writing for expressing emotions and desires Follow Nadège: Instagram: @pleasurescience Website: pleasurescience.com Erotic Astrology e-books (use code “openlate” for 20% off!) Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form Feminist porn sites mentioned in the show:BellesaThe crash padErika Lust filmFeminist Film Awards Conference in Canada• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jordan Bowdich is an unapologetic #consciousbro. Silly and sincereAF, he fancies himself the bridge between the esoteric and the generic, inspiring higher truths through humor and radical authenticity. He is a men’s performance & relationship coach, (kinda) conscious comedian, certified space-holder, biohacker, world-class MC, and BROfessional edu-tainer.In this episode of Open Late: Becoming the Conscious Bro Meeting the person you’re meant to be with Monogamish: Setting boundaries and going slow Navigating insecurities and strengthening discernment The journey of cultivating a triad relationship Follow Jordan: Instagram: @conscious.bro Website: thatsexchick.com Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form Check out Jessica’s episode on That Sex Chick• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nicoletta Heidegger is the host of Sluts and Scholars podcast and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She offers coaching, consulting, and equine therapy. This conversation goes into why sex coaching is beneficial and when is the right time to seek it out.In this episode of Open Late: What led Nicoletta to become a Sexologist How shame can be the root cause of trauma and how to move through it Seeking help before crisis mode: When to know it’s time for sex therapy Discussing the causes and remedies of pelvic pain Questions to ask when thinking about opening up the relationship Follow Nicoletta: Instagram: @slutsandscholars Twitter: @therapywithnicoletta Website: nicolettavheidegger.com Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form Show Resources:Take the relationship style quiz• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is the second part of a two part, juicy, tell-all conversation about long term polyamory. There are so many ideas, misconceptions, and projections around polyamory. Maybe you want to try it out, maybe you’re afraid, or don’t know how to start. Listen in to hear all the ups, downs, and highlights of real experiences stepping into a triad relationship.In this episode of Open Late Setting up boundaries within polyamory Navigating jealousy as it comes up How leaning into discomfort can lead to peak life moments More to polyamory than sex The most epic threesome stories Follow Lauren:Instagram: @lolo_urbiztondo Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form Show Resources:Open Late Episode 16 with LaurenUntrue By Wednesday MartinSex at DawnCheck out Cakes by Alexys:Instatgram: @cakesbyalexys• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is the first part of a two part, juicy, tell-all conversation about long term polyamory. There are so many ideas, misconceptions, and projections around polyamory. Maybe you want to try it out, maybe you’re afraid, or don’t know how to start. Listen in to hear all the ups, downs, and highlights of real experiences stepping into a triad relationship.In this episode of Open Late The fears around becoming a throuple Being able to be yourself in relationship What does “healing work” actually mean? Understanding the time and energy needs of relationship Using communication as the compass Follow Lauren:Instagram: @lolo_urbiztondo Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form Open Late Episode 16 with LaurenCheck out Cakes by Alexys:Instatgram: @cakesbyalexys• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lindsey Locke is an associate therapist and podcast host with a passion for showing others how to get curious about their lives and what it means to be your true self. In this episode, Lindsey shares the questions that led her to pursue psychology, all the stories that shape who we are, the nuances of addiction, and the problems with fear-based sex-education.In this episode of Open Late: How we write our stories around sex The issues with sex education Identifying what sex actually means to you Explaining different attachment styles Psychedelic assisted psychotherapy Follow Lindsey: Instagram: @lindseytaylorlocke Podcast: Get Psyched Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form • Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Courtney Virden is a core and pelvic floor specialist who works with all kinds of women to get more in touch with their body through pelvic floor work. While the benefits of having a healthy pelvic floor cannot be overstated, so many of us don’t know what that really means or even how to feel the pelvic floor. In this episode, Courtney gives us all the insight we need to get started with the journey of getting in touch with the pelvic floor.In this episode of Open Late What no one is saying about pelvic floor health What even is the pelvic floor? How to check pelvic floor health Protocols for working on the pelvic floor Better sex and becoming multi-orgasmic Follow Courtney: Instagram: @courtneyvfitness Website: courtneyv.com Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form • Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The last episode with Cami and Niki was about all things kink and now they are back to talk about what that can look like in different relationship styles, what it means to celebrate your own needs and desires, and how to put yourself out there when you don’t know where to start.In this episode on Open Late Polyamory to non-sexual: The spectrum of BDSM What it means to date yourself Getting started with kink Finding the courage to put yourself out there Follow Niki and Cami Instagram: @doubleteamedpodcast Tiktok: doubleteamedpodcast Twitter: @doubleteamedpod Podcast: Double Teamed with Cami and Niki Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com Youtube: Open Late Podcast What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp Open Late Dictionary Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form Resources:BDSM quizKink influencers and podcast:@ms_nighteyes@thefunnydom2@coach_emilyy@askasub@kinkykarrot@[email protected]_submissive• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.• Open Smarter CourseThe product I love who support this show:• Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20 This is a Sabbatical Jess ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.