58. When the "Non-Monogamy Talk” Goes Wrong

1. The Accidental Threesome with Ginger Banks: In this inaugural episode, Jessica and Ginger go through exactly what went down in the accidental threesome that forever changed this monogamous couple. Ginger is an advocate for sex workers and the sexual empowerment of all people. Through her questioning of all things related to the sexual status quo, she stumbled upon ethical non-monogamy and has spent the past four years educating herself on the topic. by Open Late

40 min listen

2. The Aftermath of the Accidental Threesome with Marialuisa: In this episode, Jessica discusses what happened after deciding to continue down the open road. Marialuisa is a life coach specializing in authentic confidence and women’s empowerment. She works with women and non-binary folk to break limiting beliefs around romantic relationships, careers, and lifestyle so that they are ready for the life they deserve. Marialuisa is also the Director of Programs at a non-profit and works with women in leadership positions. by Open Late

44 min listen

Open Late - The Trailer: Welcome to Open Late, a deep dive into all things relationships. Let’s explore the multi-faceted, frequently misunderstood, dynamics of polyamory and what being “open” even means. Each week you’ll hear all about my personal journey with Opening Up, and uncovering the deep, complicated, and occasionally kinky layers of our hearts as expressed in the ways we love others and ourselves. If you're interested in discovering how your relationships can be a vehicle for self-discovery and growth, or maybe just looking for new ways to spice up your life, then you've come to the right place. by Open Late

2 min listen

16. Room for Three: Meeting My Other Love with Lauren Urbiztondo: Lauren Urbiztondo is a creative entrepreneur who specializes in photography, life coaching, sound facilitating, and women's retreats. She loves to spread love and compassion through her work. Lauren and Jessica have created a beautiful business together that include retreats and sound meditation journeys. by Open Late

47 min listen

8. Consensual Nonmonogamy for a Single Guy with Kurt Maloney: We talk a lot about what it’s like having an open relationship but what if you are single and want to try out this lifestyle?. In this episode, Jess’ friend Kurt Maloney opens up about his experience trying things out as someone who is single, diving into the world of poly and ethical non-monogamy. by Open Late

56 min listen

6. Lessons and Struggles of an Open Relationship with P: In this special episode, Jessica gets put in the hot seat with her husband. They unpack what it’s like going from insecurities and being unfilled to having a strong, trusting open marriage. Pasha has the chance to ask questions he’s never asked and talk about the reality of choosing non-monogamy, even the not so pretty parts of it. by Open Late

55 min listen

26. From Threesome to a Full Time Girlfriend: Part 1 of a juicy, tell-all conversation about long term polyamory. Jess is joined by her husband and girlfriend for the story about how the met and fell for each other. 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. by Open Late

42 min listen

15. Ginger Banks Gets Catfished and Has a Scary Experience!: - TRIGGER WARNING -*Topics discussed in this episode involve sexual violence and may be sensitive to some listeners*The Goddess herself, Ginger banks is back on Open Late to talk to Jess about her crazy catfish story and how she is working to destigmatize and heal trauma surrounding sex work. by Open Late

43 min listen

5. Intimacy, Sex with Women and Plant Medicine with Kelli Moore: Kelli is a Podcaster, women’s circle facilitator, plant medicine advocate, and total badass. In this raw episode, Kelli and Jessica open up about the unexpected healing through intimacy that can happen when we open ourselves up to the sexual exploration we’ve always desired. by Open Late

42 min listen

9. When to Close the Relationship with Bianca Taylor: Bianca Taylor is an entrepreneur and coach who specializes in women’s confidence. She has co-founded multiple successful companies and advocates for women to break out of the box and explore their multi-faceted nature. In this episode, Bianca asks Jess questions about what to do when problems come up in a relationship, when is the right time to close, and dealing with toxic energy. by Open Late

33 min listen

3. Your Partner is NOT Your Superhero & Compersion Explained with Chloe Francke: In this beautiful conversation about jealousy, Jessica and Chloe get into what compersion means and how the idea can be used to create a powerfully connected relationship. Putting the ego aside for your partner’s happiness and exploring unconditional love with understanding and support takes away the pressure in relationships and allows for the breathing room for it to flow. by Open Late

33 min listen

17. Sex and Spirituality with Deborah Kagan: In this extra juicy episode, Jessica and Deborah open up about the connection that sex and spirituality has always had and the the depths it can really go.Deborah Kagan is a Speaker, Author, Mentor and Mojo Recovery Specialist, supporting you to conquer self-doubt and indecision to step into your full power and live a turned on life. She is the creator of Rock Your Mojo programs, and the author of Find Your Me Spot: 52 Ways to Reclaim Your Confidence, Feel Good in Your Own Skin and Live a Turned on Life. Deborah is also the host of The Real Undressed Podcast. by Open Late

47 min listen

4. Burning Man, Sex Parties and Boundaries with Steve Cha: Steve Cha is one of Jessica’s best friends and has absolutely no filter, so get ready for some off the rails questions around open relationships, orgies, and upholding boundaries. by Open Late

39 min listen

23. Polyamory, Relationship Dynamics, and Self-Love with Cami and Niki: 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. by Open Late

32 min listen

13. Labels and Sexual Identity with Madison Girifalco: Jess met Madison Girifalco at Burning Man. She's an immersive installation artist, a puppet fabricator and children's book author. It's her goal to help facilitate space for creative communities and individual independence through the immersive arts and storytelling.This episode goes into how important language is to how we communicate with each other and how we navigate the world. by Open Late

39 min listen

10. How Sexual Repression Manifests in Dark Ways with Steve Cha: Steve Cha, one of Jess’ best friends is back on the show today. Some of the audio was lost for the last episode with him, so they got together on IG live to talk more. There was so much amazing feedback on it and they wanted to share it here. This conversation turned to their history as friends and gives a real glimpse at Jess’ life before Pasha. by Open Late

43 min listen

21. Exploring Cuckolding with Áine from Sexualchemy: Being a wife, sister, friend, lawyer, lover, executive coach, and spiritual shaman in training, Áine has spent decades compartmentalizing the different parts of herself. All of that juggling led her to wake up one day at 40 exhausted, confused and completely out of alignment. Through the process of embracing her deepest pleasure and using sexual alchemy, she has reclaimed herself as the wholly integrated woman that she has always been, and that is her birthright. This is such an exciting episode for you all. by Open Late

46 min listen

25. Sex Therapy, Attachment Styles, and Addiction with Lindsey Locke: 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. by Open Late

55 min listen

22. Let’s Get Kinky with Niki and Cami: There is such a spectrum for kink and BDSM. The most important thing is to really look at what you want in your life and what you want to feel. What do you need moment to moment and how can you create the space for that in your life. This juicy conversation goes into all things kink and what that might mean for you. by Open Late

31 min listen

12. Language and Communication in Open Relationships - Open Late Dictionary Launch: There are so many things to explore when diving into modern day relationships, but how are we supposed to communicate about these things if we don’t know the words to use. This episode will help you understand what all the terminology really means. by Open Late

7 min listen

7. The Game of Polyamory: Men vs. Women with Daniela Tudor and Julie Comeau: Julie Comeau is a yoga teacher and meditation practitioner who empowers others to discover themselves through natural living. Daniela Tudor is a DJ, Producer, and CEO/Co-founder of WEconnect Health Management.This conversation dives into the differences in building connection, trust, and romance in an open relationship vs a monogamous relationship. The three also break down the myths and misconceptions placed on men and women around non-monogamy and sexuality as a whole. by Open Late

45 min listen

28. Why (Not) Sex Therapy? with Nicoletta Heidegger: 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. by Open Late

51 min listen

11. Live Q&A from this Polyamorous Couple: Get ready for this bonus episode, it’s both hysterical and answers some of the most burning questions Jessica and Pasha get about their open marriage. Kurt Maloney did some stand up comedy back at the OPEN LATE Launch party and then moderated a LIVE Q&A. It’s too good not to share. by Open Late

32 min listen

51. Sexual Mindfulness & Satisfaction with Dr. Tara: Dr. Tara is a highly accomplished academic, researcher and coach. She has been a tenured professor of relational and sexual communication by Open Late

73 min listen

19. The Love Code with Marialuisa: Marialuisa is back for her BIRTHDAY! She and Jess share all kinds of love over champagne and cake as they discuss their journeys through unfulfilling relationships as a result of a lack of self-empowerment to ultimately calling in soulmate love. They get into trauma bonds, attachment styles, and their new joint project, The Love Code - a retreat centered around learning how to call in your energetic match. by Open Late

50 min listen

30. What is Erotic Wellness with Nadège: 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. by Open Late

45 min listen

29. Monogamish Relationships with the Conscious Bro Jordan Bowdich: 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. by Open Late

54 min listen

38. Bisexuality + Becoming Polyamorous with Melanie and AJ, Part 1: 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. by Open Late

50 min listen

33. Your Sex Bucket List with Layla London from The Curious Girl Diaries: 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. by Open Late

53 min listen

32. Sex, Love, Trauma and Communication with Serena Rose: 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. by Open Late

51 min listen

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