We Gotta Thing - A Swinger Podcast

Discussion Topic- Connecting with your play partner while trying to maintain a connection with your own partner is a balancing act many find difficult to achieve. This month we discuss the challenge of and some helpful tips for staying connected as a couple during playtime with others. Online Lifestyle Course Relaunch- we are excited to announce the following major changes and additions to our course products: Base price reduction on our Community and Premier level courses A new a la carte menu allows you to purchase the individual course modules of your choice Reserve private video conferencing sessions with Mr and Mrs Jones New $99 mini-courses designed by topic We now also accept payment via PayPal We offer 12 month payment installment options for the Community and Premier courses All products come with access to our private and secure members only forum Explore and purchase at our Navigating Your Lifestyle Journey store!

Discussion Topic- Navigating this lifestyle can be awkward at times, especially when trying to transition from conversation to playtime. We discuss our experience in this area and share some tips to help couples take the leap to enjoying some sexy fun with others! Our New Online Lifestyle Course is Live!Our new online lifestyle course called Navigating Your Lifestyle Journey is now available! Purchase in the month of January 2018 to have a chance to win two free passes to Naughty in N'awlins 2018! For more information and to purchase visit our new course website or send us an email at mrjones@wegottathing.com.

Our New Online Lifestyle Course is Live!Our new online lifestyle course called Navigating Your Lifestyle Journey is now available! We've created 6 modules and over 40 lessons to help you move into the through the lifestyle while having fun, growing your relationship and avoiding the pitfalls and mistakes. For more information and to purchase visit our new course website or send us an email at mrjones@wegottathing.com. Discussion TopicWe contrast the sexy, fun, respectful, open and honest (for the most part) people we meet in the lifestyle to the current workplace culture of sexual harassment and assault.

Announcing our special projectMrs Jones and I are developing an online lifestyle course called Navigating Your Lifestyle Journey to be released in December 2017! We've created 6 modules and over 30 lessons to help you move into the through the lifestyle while having fun, growing your relationship and avoiding the pitfalls and mistakes. For more information please check out our website or send us an email at mrjones@wegottathing.com. Discussion TopicAs we prepare for our first group trip to Desire, we discuss the seven deadly mistakes to avoid when attending a lifestyle resort, hotel takeover, meet & greet or any other large swinger event. Why are we experts? Because we've made all seven mistakes ourselves!

Discussion Topic: Setting expectations is something we (and many couples) struggle with in the lifestyle. With expectations usually comes disappointment. Disappointment can lead to leaving the lifestyle or stir up negative emotions and feelings about yourselves. We discuss how we TRY to manage our interactions with others and share some tips we hope will help you do the same. Good luck!

Discussion Topic: Way back on WGT Episode 3 we discussed Mr Jones's struggle with jealousy when we entered the lifestyle. In this episode we welcome Catherine, a licensed professional counselor AND swinger! She breaks down jealousy: what it is, how to prepare for it, what it feels like, how to identify it, how to work through it and come out of it stronger as a couple. You can reach Catherine by email at expansiveconnection@gmail.com or on her website: www.expansiveconnection.com Resources Mentioned: The Ethical Slut by Janet Hardy The Jealousy Workbook: Exercises and Insights for Managing Open Relationships by Kathy Labriola Numerous books by Brene Brown Vulnerability TED Talk by Brene Brown

Discussion Topic- Many couples approaching the lifestyle consider clothing optional resorts as a first step on their journey. This episode we tackle some commonly held beliefs and fears regarding clothing optional resort vacations. Just back from another trip to Desire Pearl, we use our experiences from the week to "bust some myths." Book your trip to one of the Desire Resorts right here! Subscribe to our Finding Your Thing weekly newsletter here.

Read our latest newsletter here and then Subscribe to our newsletter here! Keeping up with the Joneses We update you on our new business ventures and Mr Jones makes his request to Mrs Jones for his home office modifications. We also describe a visit from our Canadian friends, our Southwest friends and our long-time LS friends. Topic Many people say how intimidated they are by having to flirt with others in the lifestyle. We break down flirting in society, in the lifestyle, tie it to individual growth and how ultimately it helps our relationship. If done naturally it's not so difficult! BONUS: Listen our conversation with C&D from their Swinging Downunder podcast!

Read our latest newsletter here and then Subscribe to our newsletter here! Keeping up with the Joneses We recap the highlights of our experiences at Naughty in N'awlins 2017! Our WGT Meet & Greet and workshops were amazing, we were runner-ups again at the Annual Lifestyle Awards for Best Lifestyle Podcast. Discussion topic We hear from many listeners how difficult it is to find that "four-way connection" with other lifestyle couples. We break down the issue and offer insights into what works and doesn't work for us. Oh, and we share how we screwed up at NiN (the Joneses are not perfect). A special thanks to Ike Thomas for writing our transition song to snapshots and the ending of our show! Ike's latest work is an acoustic album with the Irreverent Reverends called "Songs for Andreas" and can be found on iTunes and Spotify. Visit our website for more information about the Joneses!

Discussion topic: This month we stray from our regular format to talk about being "outed" as podcasters in the lifestyle. We discuss what happened, how it impacted our lives, how we managed the fallout, what decisions we had to make and how we've decided to move forward. Snapshots: This month we share two emails from listeners that describe perfectly how we view the lifestyle and why it's so important to us both. Mentioned this episode: It's time to vote for your favorite lifestyle podcasters. Cast your ballot at the Annual Lifestyle Awards website! Also, if you'd like to attend our Naughty in N'awlins Meet & Greet be sure to visit our website and sign up so we can send you the details!