Given the current state of affairs, how do we manage anxiety so it doesn't trigger our attachment struggles?In this episode, Effy and Jacqueline talk about how our anxieties about the election, COVID, and subsequent worries can trigger our attachment systems and impact our relationships; how we can cultivate a sense of safety, self, an joy so we can show up for our relationships and our partners. Support the showConnect with us on IG and more:Curious Fox @wearecuriousfoxesEffy Blue @coacheffyblueJacqueline Misla @jacquelinemisla Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.comJoin the conversation: fb.com/WeAreCuriousFoxes

If change is the only constant, how can we be prepared for it in our relationships and in our lives? In this episode, Effy and Jacqueline talk about all the ways change can be experienced, managed and felt that aligns with our thriving state; frameworks to think about change, and what gets in the way of smooth transitions. This episode also sees the inauguration of a new segment we are calling The Soap Box where Effy and Jackie have a bit of a rant about topics that make them mad.Support the showConnect with us on IG and more:Curious Fox @wearecuriousfoxesEffy Blue @coacheffyblueJacqueline Misla @jacquelinemisla Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.comJoin the conversation: fb.com/WeAreCuriousFoxes

Can a caretaking dynamic and the erotic exist in the same place within a relationship? How can you be caring without slipping into co-dependency? In this episode, Effy Blue and Jacqueline Misla talk about how leaning into caretaking in relationships can erode both a sense of self and eroticism within relationships and what people can do to disrupt old patterns. Support the showConnect with us on IG and more:Curious Fox @wearecuriousfoxesEffy Blue @coacheffyblueJacqueline Misla @jacquelinemisla Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.comJoin the conversation: fb.com/WeAreCuriousFoxes

Can you reconcile your faith with your sexual expression? Can your spirituality be an inspiration for celebrating your body and pleasure? In this episode, Effy Blue and Jacqueline Misla talk with De-Andrea Blaylock-Johnson about the ways in which spirituality has been separated from sexuality and how you can be a person of faith while celebrating your sexual expression. To find more about De-Andrea Blaylock-Johnson follow her on Instagram @sankofasex and check out her website sankofasextherapy.com.Support the showConnect with us on IG and more:Curious Fox @wearecuriousfoxesEffy Blue @coacheffyblueJacqueline Misla @jacquelinemisla Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.comJoin the conversation: fb.com/WeAreCuriousFoxes

Can you reconcile your sex-negative culture and your sexual expression? What does it take to get to your pleasure and your body? How do you do discover the parts of your body that arouse you?In this episode, Effy Blue and Jacqueline Misla chat with queer, Latinx sex educator Jocelyn Silva about reconciling culture, religion, and sexuality; getting to know yourself and your body, and discovering the erogenous zones beyond what's between our legs. To find more about Jocelyn Silva follow her on Instagram @sexcoachjocelyn and check out her website jocelynsilva.comSupport the showConnect with us on IG and more:Curious Fox @wearecuriousfoxesEffy Blue @coacheffyblueJacqueline Misla @jacquelinemisla Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.comJoin the conversation: fb.com/WeAreCuriousFoxes

Can you heal trauma through storytelling? Can your biggest fears be your hottest fantasies? What can you women learn from having sex with another woman? In this episode, Effy and Jacqueline chat with Krystyna Hutchison about fighting slut-shaming and healing trauma through storytelling; embracing fears through exploring kink; and encouraging all women to consensually experiment with other women. To find more about Krystyna Hutchison follow her on Instagram @krystynahutchSupport the showConnect with us on IG and more:Curious Fox @wearecuriousfoxesEffy Blue @coacheffyblueJacqueline Misla @jacquelinemisla Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.comJoin the conversation: fb.com/WeAreCuriousFoxes

What does it mean to be a highly sensitive person or an empath and how does it affect the way we show up in our sexual expression?Being highly sensitive can be a blessing and a curse - especially when it comes to sex and sensuality. You can be aroused by a look from across the room or shut down by breath on your skin.  In this episode, Effy sat down with certified Sex and Relationship Coach Jessie Fresh to discuss how to make sure you tap into the superpowers of high sensitivity and avoid the shadow side so you experience your full potential of ecstasy.  To find out more about Jessie Fresh you can visit her website at www.jessiefresh.com or follow her on Instagram @jessiefresh. Support the showConnect with us on IG and more:Curious Fox @wearecuriousfoxesEffy Blue @coacheffyblueJacqueline Misla @jacquelinemisla Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.comJoin the conversation: fb.com/WeAreCuriousFoxes

Open relationships have a unique set of challenges and it’s often hard to know how to resolve them as open relationships have no specific roadmap. In this episode, Effy and Jacqueline explore some of the common #PolyProblems that people face and share insights, tips, and personal stories for how folks have navigated through those challenges. Listen in as they explore common misconceptions that we have to unlearn in order to successfully practice non-monogamy for the long-term, as well as answers to some of the most asked questions.Support the showConnect with us on IG and more:Curious Fox @wearecuriousfoxesEffy Blue @coacheffyblueJacqueline Misla @jacquelinemisla Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.comJoin the conversation: fb.com/WeAreCuriousFoxes

We are told that communication is the most important skill to have within a relationship, however, we are never given a script or tips for how to have important or difficult conversations with our partner(s).  On this episode Effy and Jaqueline talk with Shanae "HonestlyNae" Adams about the three conversations that everyone needs more practice with: vetting a person to see if the two of you are compatible, checking in with a partner to discuss how you are both feeling about the relationship, and navigating through a split with integrity and care.To find more about Shanae and her work visit her website honestlynae.com, on IG at @honestlynae, and on YouTube Honest Sex with HonestlyNae.Support the showConnect with us on IG and more:Curious Fox @wearecuriousfoxesEffy Blue @coacheffyblueJacqueline Misla @jacquelinemisla Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.comJoin the conversation: fb.com/WeAreCuriousFoxes

Are you curious about non-monogamy? Did you give it a go thinking it would be fun or freeing, but instead it stirred up questions, fears, frustrations, or heartbreak? You are not alone.In this two-part series dedicated to consensual non-monogamy 101. In Part 1, Effy and Jacqueline share their personal relationship stories of heartache, discovery, and joy. They explore lessons learned (often the hard way) and how they practice non-monogamy now.In Part 2, Effy and Jacqueline explore three common misconceptions that we have to unlearn in order to successfully practice non-monogamy, as well as answers to the four most asked questions about #polyproblems that most everyone faces.Support the showConnect with us on IG and more:Curious Fox @wearecuriousfoxesEffy Blue @coacheffyblueJacqueline Misla @jacquelinemisla Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.comJoin the conversation: fb.com/WeAreCuriousFoxes