In this episode of the Open Late Podcast, there's a unique twist as Jess welcomes Drea Renee back to the studio. However, this time, after more than 2 years, Jess finds herself in the guest seat. It's a significant moment as the show introduces its new host, Drea, an expert specializing in love and dependency, who will be taking over Open Late Podcast while Jess is on maternity leave. They engage in a conversation about Jess's reflections on the future of Open Late and why Drea is the ideal substitute host for this period. They discuss the next steps for the podcast and provide insights into what Jess and Pasha's parenting style will look like. Drea shares her experience of seeing Pasha and Jess in the wild as a polyamorous couple, and they delve into the topic of people trying to protect someone they believe is being cheated on by their partner. As the episode concludes, Jess surprises Drea with a heartfelt gift to mark the beginning of her upcoming journey as the host, and she takes her last bow, at least for now.

In this Episode of Open Late:

New host of Open Late

Delving into the podcast's future

Exploring diverse parenting styles

The dynamics of “protecting” a polyamorous friend

Last Goodbyes and Firsts Welcome Backs


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• Instagram: @thedrearenee

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• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast
• Website: openlatepodcast.com 
• YouTube: Open Late Podcast
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• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp
• Open Late Dictionary

00:30 It's official. I am taking over for Jess while she's on maternity leave. - Drea Renee
2:45 I had the realization just a few weeks ago that being a mother is a short-lived little window. - Jessica Esfandiary
4:43 I love a camera and a microphone. I'm always down for it. - Drea Renee
9:28 I would love to sing to my babies, sing to them or write little songs for them. But I feel like writing will be something that'll be, like, manageable. - Jessica Esfandiary
10:30 I Think is the exhilaration of like having this new love and watching Pasha become a father, that makes me so excited - Jessica Esfandiary
12:43 If I could have a partner that is consistent, that knows me and that knows my circumstance and my relationship that's familiar, I think I would maybe go out here and there when time permits. - Jessica Esfandiary
15:28 I want it to be fluid where it's not this thing where we sit our kids down one day. And we're like, we have something to tell you. Mommy and daddy are in an open relationship, we're not doing that. - Jessica Esfandiary
16:22 Children learn what they live and they learn what love is based on what they see. - Jessica Esfandiary
21:27 I like to split up my emotions because I think, like, jealousy is a little bit lazy. I think that there's envy, there's fear of abandonment, like all there micro emotions underneath it. - Jessica Esfandiary
23:57 What's meant for you, won't miss you. The Universe does not fuck up - Jessica Esfandiary 

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