The Partnership Podcast

Why is hotel sex so hot? In this juicy and joy-filled episode of The Partnership Podcast, Trey and Lauren explore the psychology behind the passion—why sex in a hotel room often feels freer, more exciting, and more connected.Trey opens with a hilarious hotel story from Amarillo, TX, and shares how heightened sensations and novelty make intimacy feel brand new. Lauren adds her insights about anticipation, freedom from responsibility, and the gift of being cared for instead of caretaking. She breaks down the difference between support and caretaking, referencing their past episode and the cultural conditioning that teaches women to be “human givers.”At minute 10:47, Lauren introduces “Noel,” the sexy Christmas gift she sends Trey every year—and the conversation takes off from there. Together, they explore how hotel sex removes pressure while opening up the possibility of pleasure.Lauren names the unique freedom hotel stays offer:- Sex as a place we go, not something we do- A break from obligations and identity- The opportunity to abandon roles and expectations- A container for connection, not performanceThey even touch on hotel sex that goes wrong—and how even those moments strengthen the bond and create hilarious, memorable stories. The episode ends just as Lauren shares the start of a fight she picked with Trey about his wedding ring… but to hear the juicy resolution, you’ll need to tune in next week for Part Two.🎧 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if this one got you thinking!💬 Want to work with Lauren? Book a free 15-minute consult at www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsultAbout Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment. • Learn more about Sex Ed for You at ⁠⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com⁠⁠• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: ⁠⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult⁠⁠• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/⁠⁠• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast⁠⁠Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.#HotelSexExplained #IntimacyTips #RelationshipPodcast

In this vulnerable follow-up to last week's episode on opening up their relationship, Lauren and Trey share how they’re really doing—and the deeper attachment patterns that were activated in the aftermath.Lauren opens up about her coach’s reflection that she often strives to “do it all” to protect Trey from pain. Trey reveals his own avoidant tendencies, formed in childhood, to escape disappointment and judgment when others fail him. Together, they explore how these strategies, shaped by their families of origin, play out in long-term partnership.They unpack why words from outside voices—coaches, mentors, and therapists—can land differently than when they come from within the relationship, and how external perspectives help them grow as individuals and partners.This episode dives into the quiet pitfalls of committed relationships: fusion, business-mode, the death of mystery, and the pressure to keep each other comfortable. Lauren reflects on how “the unknown” is part of her erotic landscape, and why being curious—and remaining unknown—to each other keeps their desire alive.They quote their friend and colleague Dene Logan: “The desire to keep another comfortable is not love, it is attachment.” From here, they explore their biggest turnoffs (Trey’s is caretaking, Lauren’s is sameness), and at minute 17:20 Lauren asks a pivotal question: What’s the difference between caretaking and offering support? The answer leads them to a powerful realization about infantilization, helplessness, and the ways gendered expectations keep us stuck.They close with an honest conversation about asking for help, why men often don’t, and how true partnership means a dynamic flow of giving and receiving—where no one has to carry it all alone.Timestamps:00:00 – How last week’s episode impacted them06:15 – Childhood wounds & attachment strategies11:40 – Why outside voices matter14:50 – Fusion, sameness & the death of mystery17:20 – Caretaking vs. offering support23:00 – The fear of asking for help26:30 – Challenging “women’s work” and old beliefs🔗 Subscribe for more conversations on long-term love, repair, and intimacy💬 Curious about working with Lauren? Request a FREE 15-minute consult at sexedforyou.com/freeconsultAbout Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment. • Learn more about Sex Ed for You at ⁠⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com⁠⁠• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: ⁠⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult⁠⁠• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/⁠⁠• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast⁠⁠Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.

In this raw and deeply honest episode, Lauren and Trey open up about a conversation they’ve never shared publicly before—one that rocked the foundation of their partnership. At minute 06:49, you’ll hear Trey’s exact words at the bar: “What would it look like if we opened our relationship?” What followed was a weekend of intense reflection, body-based reactions, and tender reckoning.Lauren, a professional sexuality educator and relationship coach, shares the real-time emotional and physical impact of that moment—not the polished version, but the full, human one. At 10:29, she reveals just how vulnerable it felt to speak from her truth, not her title.They discuss how sex can become currency in relationships, the concept of “creative monogamy,” and the invaluable tools they've learned from Dr. Joli Hamilton. Trey reflects on his own missteps and the fear beneath his desire, while Lauren wonders aloud if it might be easier to live alone.Together, they explore:✨ What it means to choose partnership when it doesn’t give you everything you want✨ How “ugly journaling,” vibrational alignment, and Human Design can support deep repair✨ What full-bodied honesty looks like—even when it’s messyThis episode is tender, complex, and full of grey. It’s for anyone navigating modern love, boundaries, and the courage it takes to grow together—without losing yourself.💬 Considering opening your relationship—or navigating the complexities of one that already is? If you're looking for thoughtful, non-judgmental, and deeply nuanced support, Lauren offers free 15-minute consults to explore if coaching is right for you.👉 Request yours today at www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsultAbout Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment. • Learn more about Sex Ed for You at ⁠⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com⁠⁠• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: ⁠⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult⁠⁠• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/⁠⁠• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast⁠⁠Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.#openrelationship #creativepartnership #modernlove #relationshippodcast #wheelofconsent #emotionalintimacy #humanresponse #relationshiptools

This week, Lauren and Trey dive into a big, juicy topic: breaking up—but not with each other. (Don't worry, they're still together!)When Trey invites Lauren to share about a date night she requested, the conversation turns deeply personal. Lauren opens up about a core pattern in her attachment style: the fear of being “too much” and the impulse to protect others from her bigness—especially when she’s on the edge of growth.She shares the origin of that story, the somatic response our bodies have to perceived threats to attachment, and how those old beliefs can sneak into even the most loving partnerships. As her business, Sex Ed for You, takes off—and more people ask her to write a book—Lauren admits that even sexy texts from Trey on her weekend off can feel like pressure, not pleasure.Trey offers a surprising solution: "What if we just broke up?"Not with each other—but with outdated roles and stories.In a twisty, tender, and hilarious conversation, they explore the freedom that comes with redefining relationship agreements. Trey reflects on his own experience in football operations, how watching the NFL used to feel like work—and how that mirrors what Lauren’s going through now.He reminds Lauren that he wants her to chase her dreams—that "that’s" the woman he fell in love with.✨ This episode is a heartfelt, real-time unraveling of the beliefs that keep us stuck—and a powerful reminder that sometimes, love means letting go… of everything except each other.🎧 Listen in, then tell us: What old roles or stories are you ready to break up with?👉 Want support in breaking up with your own outdated patterns?Lauren is currently offering Free 15-Minute Consults to help you learn the exact tools and somatic practices discussed in this episode.💻 Request yours at www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult — and start creating the relationships you actually want to be in.About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment. • Learn more about Sex Ed for You at ⁠⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com⁠⁠• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: ⁠⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult⁠⁠• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/⁠⁠• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast⁠⁠Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.#relationshipgoals #breakup #attachmentstyles #sexeducation #partnershippodcast #selfgrowth #entrepreneurship #somatichealing #marriedlife #oldstorynewstory #boundaries

What do you do when your partner’s ego takes the wheel? In this deeply honest episode, Lauren and Trey explore how to handle ego in real-time partnership. Trey opens up about recent struggles with his inner critic, replaying imaginary arguments, and how it’s made him short-tempered. Lauren gently suggests this might not be "stupid" behavior—but actually part of the work of real, evolving partnership.They unpack a pivotal moment that came to a head over ice cream, when Trey’s defensiveness flared in response to their 14-year-old. Lauren accessed anger in a way she rarely does, and for the first time, Trey dropped his walls. What followed was a meaningful, healing conversation that helped them both grow.Lauren connects this moment to Trey's childhood patterning—specifically, the safety-seeking behaviors he developed when his mother would yell at him in the car. She wonders if “The Baby” might actually be the healing balm for his mother wound. Trey admits Lauren can provoke him like no one else—and maybe that's a good thing.Later, they share details from a playful, connected date where they revisited the 3-Minute Game. The experience was so profound that it might have sent them into a state of DROP—a physical, emotional, and chemical crash that can follow intense pleasure. Lauren explains how the nervous system reacts to intense intimacy, why we sometimes feel disoriented or exhausted afterward, and how important it is to close the container.They wrap up by discussing what they’ll do differently next time to stay connected and grounded—and how to better support each other through the mess and magic of long-term love.🔗 Need tools for navigating hard conversations with your partner? Request a free 15-minute consult at sexedforyou.com/freeconsult and get the support you deserve.About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment. • Learn more about Sex Ed for You at ⁠⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com⁠⁠• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: ⁠⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult⁠⁠• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/⁠⁠• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast⁠⁠Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.#RelationshipAdvice #EgoInRelationships #EmotionalTriggers #GreatSex

In this episode of The Partnership Podcast, Lauren and Trey share how they've learned to say "No" to sex — without creating distance, resentment, or feelings of rejection.They start by introducing a powerful game from Dr. Betty Martin 's WHEEL OF CONSENT: -Like A Pro Training called "No Three Ways," and reflect on how it helped rebuild trust between them after a traumatic experience at a tantra party earlier that year. (Catch that story HERE)Lauren and Trey explore:- How childhood experiences around "No" shaped their adult relationships- How they're working to honor their 14-year-old's boundaries- Personal responsibility for orgasm (and why it matters!)- How they navigate saying "No" inside their partnership — and when it does or doesn’t feel like rejectionThey also model different communication tools they've found incredibly helpful, like:➔ "Not now, but then"➔ "Not that, but this"➔ "I'm interested"➔ "This benefits me"The conversation gets juicy as they discuss why touch and sex often get conflated — and how unspoken "No’s" can create distance over time. They even do about 8 minutes of role-playing, modeling how to gracefully decline sexual invitations while still keeping intimacy alive.At 43:00, they shift into an honest conversation about the differences between solo sex and partnered sex — and why they aren't in competition.Trey asks at 45:15, "If I fantasize about another woman or use porn to orgasm, why don't you take it personally?" Lauren offers a fresh perspective, likening erotic materials to fast food 🍔 — satisfying, but not competing with fine dining 🍷.Lauren closes by sharing the one time porn use made her sad — and why it was really about broken expectations, not the porn itself.✨ If you want more tools to communicate your desires for sex and your boundaries without rejecting your partner, request a free 15-minute consult with Lauren today: www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsultAbout Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment. • Learn more about Sex Ed for You at ⁠⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com⁠⁠• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: ⁠⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult⁠⁠• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/⁠⁠• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast⁠⁠Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.#WheelOfConsent #SexualBoundaries #RelationshipCommunication #ThePartnershipPodcast #sayingno #justsayno #rejection #sexualrejection

After the cameras stopped rolling in “She Got Triggered. He Got Scared,” (LISTEN NOW) Trey and Lauren weren’t done. In this raw and revealing follow-up, Trey shares what happened immediately after filming ended—and why he wasn’t OK with having his ability to see a better way shut down. Lauren recounts their intense phone call and the moment Trey asked her, “How are you going to attend to this?” Her response? A scheduled TRE session with her coach, Robyn. Trey’s reaction? Deep respect.Together, they unpack what’s theirs to work on individually—and what belongs to the space between them. Lauren dives into Human Design, bringing her books to the “marketplace” for some solo reflection, and discovers some of the keys to understanding their friction: electromagnetic channel 52-9. She finally sees why Trey thrives in details and she in vision—and why that sometimes pulls them apart.This episode is a conversation about owning your work, respecting each other’s design, and giving one another the freedom to get it wrong. Lauren offers a heartfelt apology for trying to dim Trey’s superpowers in an effort to make him more like her. This one’s tender, honest, and filled with lightbulb moments.🎧 Listen in and let us know—what’s your partner work vs. your personal work?👇 Drop your reflections in the comments. We read every one.💬 Need support navigating conflict in your own relationship? If you're looking for tools to repair, reconnect, and relate more clearly—Lauren offers free 15-minute consults to help you explore what's possible in your partnership. Book yours at: www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsultAbout Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries.(WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment. • Learn more about Sex Ed for You at ⁠⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com⁠⁠• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: ⁠⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult⁠⁠• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.#ThePartnershipPodcast #HumanDesign #RelationshipWork #TRE #CouplesWhoGrowTogether #EmotionalSafety #SplenicAuthority #Channel529 #TreyAndLauren #PowerCouples #PersonalGrowth

In this raw and unfiltered emergency episode of Season 2, Lauren and Trey sit down early the morning after a seemingly casual Friday kitchen conversation triggered one of Lauren’s deepest source wounds. If you saw her 11-minute Instagram video (watch it here), you already know this moment hit hard—activating powerful, body-based beliefs and a flood of old, painful stories.What was meant to be a lighthearted recap of how far they’ve come as a couple turns into something far more intense. Lauren vulnerably shares the inner chaos that took over—memories tied to scarcity, shame, and her family being barred from writing checks at the grocery store.Trey, caught off guard, reveals his own fear response to any offers of service to Lauren: “Is this going to backfire?” he wonders. “I’m not your dad, and if I start to act like him, you should leave.” What follows is an unpolished, unscripted, and deeply human moment between two people doing the work—imperfectly and together.They say there won’t be a part two... but there is. Tune in next Monday for the healing and surprising conclusion.If this episode hit close to home and you’re ready to build healthier communication and arguing skills in your relationship, Lauren offers free 15-minute consults to explore if working together is a good fit. Whether you’re navigating recurring conflicts or want to create more emotional safety with your partner, she’s here to help. Book your free consult now at www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult — because your relationship is worth it.About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment. • Learn more about Sex Ed for You at ⁠⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com⁠⁠• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: ⁠⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult⁠⁠• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/⁠⁠• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast⁠⁠Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.#EmergencyEpisode #SourceWound #RelationshipTriggers #RealTalk #CouplesPodcast #HealingInPartnership #EmotionalTriggers #NervousSystemHealing #BodyBasedWisdom #ScarcityMindset #ChildhoodWounds #FinancialShame #InnerChildHealing #DoingTheWork #PartnershipPodcast #LaurenAndTrey #RawAndReal #UnfilteredConversations #RelationalHealing #CouplesTherapyInRealLife #PodcastForCouples #ConsciousRelationships #EmotionalSafety #TriggerWork #AbundanceMindset #RepairAfterRupture #SomaticHealing

In this vulnerable and emotionally-rich episode of The Partnership Podcast, Lauren and Trey unpack a recent argument that started with Trey’s new hairstyle—but quickly spiraled into deeper feelings of not being heard, not feeling prioritized, and long-standing insecurities.Trey bravely shares how hurt he felt when Lauren made a seemingly small but painful comment, and how it led to a moment where he didn’t feel safe taking his hat off in public. Lauren opens up about her fear of “angering the dragon,” and the shame that creeps in when she feels like she’s going to be “found out” as not good enough—especially in moments she’s trying to help, like with his hair.Together, they explore the anatomy of an argument: the initial misstep of not knowing who the gift was for, the breakdown in communication around expectations, and the importance of renegotiating in real time. They talk through how they navigated Sunday morning’s repair conversation—not by obsessing over the accuracy of memory, but by focusing on the tools and connection they wanted to rebuild.Trey reflects on how easily this could’ve turned into a deeper rupture, and what it would’ve meant for the relationship if Lauren had doubled down instead of getting curious. They touch on gaslighting, the emotional weight of small comments, and how to reframe conflict as an invitation to move closer rather than farther apart.With humor (hello, dragon jokes) and heart, this episode is a raw, real-time example of how to argue with love—especially when one partner doesn’t feel heard and the other feels insecure.✨ If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who’s learning to fight fair—and don’t forget to rate and review the podcast so more folks can find us. 💛Want to strengthen your relationship? Click here: www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsultAbout Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment. • Learn more about Sex Ed for You at ⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com⁠• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: ⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult⁠• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/⁠• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: ⁠https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast⁠Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.#HowToArgueWithLove #RelationshipRepair #MiscommunicationInLove #EmotionalSafety #FeelingHeard #ConflictToConnection #AttachmentStyles #InsecureAttachment #AvoidantBehaviors #ThePartnershipPodcast #CouplesPodcast #RelationshipPodcast #LaurenAndTrey #PodcastEpisode9 #HairgateEpisode #ModernRelationships #RuptureAndRepair #ConsciousCoupling #IntentionalRelationships #RealTalkRelationships #BehindTheScenesLove #MarriageAndCommunication #ConflictResolutionTools #EmotionalIntimacy

How do the simple rituals we share each day shape the security and connection in our relationship? In this episode of The Partnership Podcast, Lauren and Trey dive into "Launches & Landings"—the daily practices that start and end their days together.Lauren recently finished Wired for Love (Second Edition) by Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT (📖 Get the book here) and was surprised to learn the science behind the rituals they've naturally developed over the years. They explore:☕ Morning Launches—How Lauren signals Trey for coffee in bed, the small moments that light up their faces, and why these rituals set the tone for the day.🌙 Evening Landings—Why they go to bed at the same time, their three evening questions (Highlights, Ouches, and Boo-Boos), and how prepping coffee at night has become an act of love.💛 The deeper truth—At 33:35, they reflect on why these practices provide safety, reassurance, and a sense of home, no matter what the day brings.From kissy sounds at the door to the power of eye contact, this episode is all about the simple yet powerful ways we show up for each other daily. Huge thanks to Stan Tatkin for the science behind what we've always felt!Want to strengthen your relationship? Click here: www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review if this episode resonates with you!About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment. • Learn more about Sex Ed for You at ⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com⁠• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: ⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult⁠• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/⁠• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: ⁠https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast⁠Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach. #Relationships #AttachmentStyles #StanTatkin #WiredForLove #DailyRituals #Partnership