Episode 122: What Monogamous Couples Can Learn from Swingers to Transform Love and Intimacy with Lauren Hayes In this episode, I interview lifestyle coach Lauren Hayes about her new book on the swinging lifestyle and what monogamous individuals can learn from non-monogamous relationships. Lauren shares her journey into the swinging lifestyle with her husband, the challenges they faced, and lessons they learned—ranging from the importance of self-expression and emotional sovereignty to the significance of loving oneself more than one's partner. The conversation highlights how these lessons can be universally applied to enhance all types of relationships, emphasizing that non-monogamous relationships require a high level of self-awareness, communication, and commitment. Connect with Lauren: Website Work with Lauren Get Lauren's Book: For Better or Even Better: 7 Lessons on Love & Life from a Non-Monogamist 00:00 Introduction to Swinging and Self-Expression 01:41 Introducing Lauren Hayes and Her Journey 04:13 Lauren's Personal Experience with Swinging 09:56 Defining Swinging and Its Misconceptions 18:56 Exploring the Lessons from Non-Monogamy 28:19 Emotional Sovereignty: Owning Your Reactions 29:11 Loving Yourself More in Relationships 29:51 Conscious People Pleasing: A New Perspective 31:53 Self-Expression and Finding Your Voice 35:42 The Importance of Self-Awareness 36:44 Pleasure as a Practice: Embracing Joy 37:54 Emotional Sovereignty Revisited 48:50 Navigating Conflict and Emotional Vulnerability 50:02 Conclusion and Resources This is Relationships Reimagined. Join the conversation as we dive into a new paradigm of conscious, intentional and diverse relationships. ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Get Your Free Relationship Diversity Guide Connect with me: Website Get my book, “Why Do They Always Break Up with Me?