Hacking Love: Deepening Commitment Through Open Relationships
A podcast about modern relationships and sexuality, hosted by Aiden and Anna, a committed couple who have navigated divorce and heartbreak. They explore ethical non-monogamy and how open relationships can deepen commitment. Episodes discuss personal stories and topics ranging from swinging to polyamory. The show offers candid conversations about jealousy, desire, emotional growth, and radical honesty.
Episodes
Ep 65: 🔥 Opportunity Knocks — When Open Relationship Rules Get Complicated ❤️🔥
🔥 Episode 65: Opportunity Knocks — When Open Relationship Rules Get Complicated ❤️🔥What happens when one of you is out of town, a stranger sparks a connection, and your carefully crafted relationship rules suddenly get a real-world stress test? 😈In this episode, Aiden shares a wild, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt story from a night in Mexico that leads Anna and Aiden into an honest convers
EP 64: Plot Twist: Anna Wants Jasmine Back?! 😳🔥 Our Relationship Constitution Goes to Spain 🇪🇸
EP 64: Plot Twist: Anna Wants Jasmine Back?! 😳🔥 Our Relationship Constitution Goes to Spain 🇪🇸We’re BACK after our longest break yet--fresh off our honeymoon in Madrid and Barcelona 🇪🇸 and a very sexy few days with the AYA Society (formerly Naughty Gym) crew. ☀️🍑🔥This week, our relationship constitution gets tested in real life when Anna finds herself seriously flirting with another man while Aide
Ep 63: 🔥 We Thought This Would Make Us Jealous... It Did the Opposite ❤️🔥
What happens when your wildest experiences actually make your relationship stronger? 😈 This week, we're sharing our hottest weekends yet—but the real story isn't about sex. It's about trust. ❤️ We dive into two very different experiences, the surprising lessons they taught us about communication, and how speaking up in the moment prevented jealousy from taking root.We also unpack a realization tha
Ep 62:. 🍸🏠 We Followed a British Couple to a House Party... and Couldn't Believe What We Saw
What happens when you take ethical non-monogamy on the road?In this wild and eye-opening episode of Hacking Love, we head to London for a work trip and decide to turn it into a lifestyle adventure. After connecting with local lifestyle couples through the app, we found ourselves getting an insider's look at London's open-minded community, making new friends from around the world, and accepting an
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Ep. 61: From Healing to Hotwifing: The Night Everything Clicked 💥 💦 - [UPDATED]
🎧 Ep 61: Our Relationship Constitution Finally Gets Tested 🔥📜💦After months of emotional chaos 😵💫, therapy homework 🛋️, health scares 🏥, awkward healing conversations, and questioning whether we even wanted this lifestyle anymore… we accidentally had one of the hottest nights of our marriage. 😳🔥In this episode, we take you from a hippie festival orgy tent in the woods, all the way to a sexy summer
Ep. 60: Open Relationships: Security vs. Freedom; How Much Radical Honesty Do You Really Need? Plus, Aiden's Sex Injury (Anna's Fault!) 🔥❤️🩹😅
Episode 60 is here, and it’s a mix of healing, honesty, and a little chaos.What does it take to rebuild trust after things get shaky? Not through rules, but by learning to feel safe again. From therapy breakthroughs to showing up for each other through health scares (and yes, Anna nearly broke Aiden this time 😏), this episode is about how love, and bodies, repair in real time.We also explore a big
Ep 59: When Real Life Hits 💔🏥 Rebuilding Trust, Therapy Breakthroughs & Our Relationship Reset
Ep 59: When Real Life Hits 💔🏥 Rebuilding Trust, Therapy Breakthroughs & Our Relationship ResetAfter one of the hardest seasons we’ve ever faced, we’re finally sitting down to share where we really are now—and what it took to get here.In this episode, we open up about everything that happened behind the scenes after Episode 58—from a 10-day relationship pause and intense therapy work to a scary
Ep 58: When It Still Hurts 💔🔥 The Messy Middle of Open Relationships — and Finding Your Way Back
What happens when you say you’re okay… but your nervous system says otherwise?In this deeply raw episode, Anna and Aiden pull back the curtain on what it really looks like in the aftermath of pushing boundaries in an open relationship. Recorded just days after Aiden’s MFM experience—and in the thick of emotional fallout—they unpack the disconnect between “we’re fine” and what’s actually happening
Ep 57: Chemistry With Someone New: When Connection Threatens Stability 🧪💥🫦
In this episode, we face our biggest test yet: what happens when chemistry with someone new starts to shake the foundation of everything we’ve built? ⚡💔In this brutally honest episode (edit: don't worry guys, we're fine!), Anna opens up about her fears around a woman who may be crossing boundaries, while Aiden finds himself fumbling through coffee dates, phone calls, and the emotional tightrope of
Ep 56: Motel 6 or Four Seasons? 🏨💬 Playing Separately, Setting Boundaries & Getting Real About Jealousy
This one’s all about the little details that really matter—like where your partner has sex with someone else. 😂 In this episode, we dive deep into the surprisingly emotional conversation about location preferences for separate play (yes, we’re debating Motel 6 vs. a romantic yurt vs our own homes), and how these seemingly small choices can stir up big feelings around fairness, privacy, control, an
Ep 55: Our Relationship Constitution 📝❤️ & A Very Sexy NYE 🎉💦
After weeks of messy feelings, deep dives, and sexting slip-ups, we finally sat down to co-create our Relationship Constitution—or at least, what we think we want it to be (for now!). From rules around emotional support and separate play to a surprising agreement about one last solo date with Jasmine for Aiden, we get real about what safety, fairness, and connection look like in an open marriage.W
Ep 54: Taking the Governor Off 🚦💬 Sexy Texts, Separate Play, and Surrendering Control
Ep 54: Taking the Governor Off 🚦💬 Sexy Texts, Separate Play, and Surrendering ControlWhat happens when Anna’s working through her own insecurities and growing pains--but still wants to give Aiden the green light to connect and date separately? In this episode, we open up about our processing after Aiden’s solo coffee meetup with Jasmine—and the unexpected emotional fallout it triggered.From guilt
Ep. 53: PART 2 — Trust the Bond (Part 2 with Coach Chloe Prent)
**NOTE We recommend listening to Ep 52 first! This is the second part of that episode.**This one’s raw, real, and healing. 💔💬 In Part 2 of our session with relationship coach Chloe, we go deep into the emotional fallout from a separate play experience gone wrong: a broken condom agreement, a breach of trust, and the lingering ache of unspoken fears. Anna confronts her body’s visceral “no” while Ai
Ep. 52: PART 1 — On-Air Healing: Our Raw, Live Coaching Session on Trust and Jealousy, with Chloe Prent
In this candid and emotionally charged episode, we welcome back relationship coach Chloe Prentoulis for an on-air coaching session after a challenging event in our open relationship. Together, we navigate the aftermath of jealousy, trust breaches, and the struggle to balance what we know intellectually with what we feel emotionally.This one was tough, y’all. With Chloe’s guidance, we unpack our fe
Ep 51: From “I’m Fine” to Full Meltdown 💔 Anna Processes Aiden's Solo
This one’s raw, y’all. After our separate play experiences at the Christmas party (Aiden with Jasmine, Anna with Tony), we thought we’d processed everything. But it turns out...not even close.In this episode, we invite you into a super intimate, real-time recording where Anna finally drops the mask and shares all the big, messy, insecure thoughts she was too embarrassed to say the day before. Intr
Ep 50: Aiden's First Solo Experience + Anna's Sexy Massage... Are We "Even" Now? Plus, Sexy Party Recap! 🫦
In this milestone 50th episode, we celebrate the launch of Season 3 of Hacking Love with an in-depth description of a recent sexy Christmas party we attended. What started with wild anticipation turned into a night full of unexpected interactions, new feelings, and real-time opportunities for growth. We hit some major milestones, both personally and as a couple, during this event.Aiden finally get
Ep 49: Jealousy, Desire, and the Art of Staying Connected 💬❤️
🎉 Bonus 2 Hour Season Finale Episode! 🎉Season 2 goes out with a bang in Episode 49 of Hacking Love and wow, do we cover a lot 😏❤️ From gearing up for a sexy party to unpacking how recent adventures are shaping our relationship, this episode is a full emotional rollercoaster.Aiden shares what it is like stepping into a potential new connection and the excitement, nerves, and feelings that come alon
Ep 48 — We Got Married!! 👰🏼🤵🏻 Now What? Our Open-Life Debate Gets Real
Come for the vows, stay for the vibes 💍🔥Fresh off our festival-themed specatacle of a wedding (let's just say it got a little crazy 😜), we get real about what married life looks like for two people who want slightly different things from an open lifestyle. This one’s candid, tender, and a little spicy—as we do.In this episode:💫 Wedding recap: festival-formal fits, our first marital disagreement (i
Ep. 47: Unfiltered Q&A; Solo Date Recap; Anna's 'Playful Probing' 👉 🍑 😉
Hey loves! Episode 47 of Hacking Love is here 💫 After a little hiatus, we’re back—ready to dive into your questions and celebrate some juicy milestones.This episode, we unpack our solo date processing… and let’s just say things have only gotten hotter. Expect a steamy recap of our recent intimate adventures—emotional, physical, and yes, how Anna probed Aiden’s “depths” 🤌🍑😉We also dig into: ✨ How s
Episode 46 — Anna Finally Gets Her Solo Date 👫: What Happens When Fantasy Becomes Reality
In this milestone episode, we dive into a story that’s equal parts unexpected, vulnerable, and thrilling. Solo dates have always fascinated (and unsettled) us — the idea of stepping into new experiences alone, with all the possibilities and what-ifs. For Anna, that curiosity became very real during a recent work trip.What started as a simple evening away turned into an unforgettable adventure: an
🎙️ Episode 45: Results From Our Listener Dating Experiment! Plus, The Politics of Desire
We’re back, loves — and this one is packed. 💌 After taking a little break, we return with stories, lessons, and laughter from our latest adventures in love, dating, and the lifestyle.In our last episode, we made a bold offer: what if we could actually date you, our listeners? We thought it was a genius hack — bypass the apps, cut through the noise, and connect with amazing people who already know
Ep 44: Are We Datable? 👀 Anna & Aiden Put Themselves on the Market 😅
So, we had a bit of a wild idea: What if some of you actually wanted to date us? 😳 Or at least hang out and be friends? 👫After 44 episodes of us sharing our amusing and often arduous journey of trying to find that elusive "unicorn" 4-way connection with a couple, we know the best connections come from friendship and shared energy, not necessarily dating apps.And we just realized that we have alrea
Ep 43: "Hacking Nicaragua" Retreat 🌴 - Hear From Newbies Who Took a Shot -- and Deepened Their Connection. 💫 💕
We just wrapped our very first Hacking Love retreat in Nicaragua… and it went great! 🌴 Three incredible beginner couples said yes to a wild idea—five days with strangers in a beach house, exploring the edges of connection, vulnerability, and what’s actually possible in a relationship. 💕In this episode, we share our final night conversation with the group—what they feared coming in, what surprised
Ep 42: Ethics, Ego & Spiritual Bypassing in ENM 🎙️
Broadcasting from the sunny shores of Nicaragua 🌊☀️, Anna and Aiden tackle complexities in ethical non-monogamy head-on.In this episode, we unpack a listener's relationship dilemma, stirring a passionate response from Anna as she fiercely advocates for self-worth and setting boundaries. Meanwhile, Aiden brings his usual calm clarity 🧘♂️, offering thoughtful takes on trust, transparency, and what
Ep. 41: The Morning After—Parties, Playrooms, and Emotional Hangovers 🎧🎉💔
What happens when the party ends? We get honest about the emotional hangover that hit us both—the letdown, the exhaustion, and the questions that linger after the fun fades. We open up about navigating big play parties as a couple, asking for what we need, and the sometimes awkward reality of fitting in when you’re not quite like everyone else. 😬From the highs of partying and connecting our friend
Ep. 40: When “Open” Isn’t Honest—Red Flags 🚩; A Crazy Sex Party 🎉; Unspeakable Things 💬🙉
Life’s been busy—family, work, and all the chaos that comes with it—but we’re here to dive deep into the real, messy, and beautiful side of love and relationships.This week, we unpack a listener’s email that had us both raising eyebrows: What happens when “ethical non-monogamy” starts to look less than honest? We talk red flags 🚩, jealousy, and why true partnership means being on the same team—not
Ep 39: Radical Growth and 12-Hour Orgasms 🤯 Where Tantra Meets Ethical Non-Monogamy (with Special Guest Scottie O!)
This week on Hacking Love, we’re diving into the surprisingly accessible (and way deeper than you think) world of Tantra-- and how it intersects with ethical non-monogamy 🌀🔥 If you thought Tantra was all gongs and slow-motion sex, think again. Here we discuss practical, grounded practices that can help you become more present in your body, connect more deeply to your partner, and even (yes, reall
Ep 38: “Thank You for Your Service” - When Old Flames Resurface 🔥📞
This week, we’re diving into what happens when exes reappear—and how to handle it in a healthy, honest, and open relationship. Aiden reconnects with a past girlfriend who once showed him love at a time when he really needed it, and we unpack everything—from unexpected closure to what it brought up for us emotionally (and erotically 😏). What does it mean when one of you flirts with someone else, an
Ep 37: 🌴 Cabanas, Cuddles & Coaching: Our Trip to El Salvador Gets Spicy 💋🌀
Hey guys! This episode is a no-filter deep dive into our time at a Wellness Retreat in El Salvador —a tropical playground of connection, curiosity, and just enough chaos. 🌴🍹Hosted by Naughty Gym's Scott and April, the retreat delivered everything from men’s and women’s connection circles 💬 to beach parties and a sexy ‘Kiss Me Orgasmic’ workshop 💋🔥 .🎙️ We finally upgraded our audio gear and recorde
Ep 36: With Chloe & Michel: What 12 Years In an Open Relationship Looks Like 💞
🎙For the first time ever, we’ve invited guests onto the pod—and it’s a juicy one. Our dear friends Chloe and Michel join us to share their 12-year polyamorous journey: from almost breaking up on date one to building a family, a business, and a deeply secure open relationship. Chloe (a relationship coach) opens up about what changed when she stopped playing small, while Michel shares the unexpected
Ep 35: The Birth Control Pill—How It Can Affect Your Relationships & Health (What Most Women Aren’t Told) 💊💔
In this long-promised episode, Aiden interviews Anna about her 20-year experience on the birth control pill—and the profound changes she experienced when she finally stopped them. From libido and attraction, mood and metabolism, nothing was untouched... and no one had warned her.This isn’t an anti-pill debate—it’s a conversation about informed choice, full of jaw-dropping research, real-life lab d
Ep 34 - 🛼 From Roller Skates to 💬 Radical Honesty: What Actually Happened at the Party 🎉
🎙️ In this episode, we’re riding high on the glow of a dreamy, disco-fueled night—roller skates 🛼, glitter, and all. After weeks of talking through every possible scenario (same-room? separate play? group energy?), the night unfolded in a way we never quite expected… and it changed something between us.From Aiden’s euphoric modern disco DJ set to an unexpected intimate moment in a pile of pillows
Ep 33: The "No Rules" Illusion — When Freedom Feels Safer Than Control
🎙️ Hey guys! In episode 33, we continue to peel back the layers of the onion as we revisit our feelings around separate play—especially rules vs. no rules. Our conversation dives into how our understanding of ethical non-monogamy keeps evolving—not just as a lifestyle, but as a powerful relationship lab where radical honesty deepens intimacy.We ask: Is wanting to witness each other’s separate play
Ep 32: Slutty Texts, Separate Play & Sorting Through the Feels 😑 +🔥 Part 2 (listen to 31 first!)
🎙️ We’re back with Part 2 of our messy, honest unpacking of our recent separate play experience—because after sleeping on it, we definitely had more to say. 😅 We talk through everything from compersion to comparison, fairness in play, and what happens when that “good girl” programming meets a slutty experiment gone sideways. We get real about jealousy, 'justice', triggers from past relationships,
Ep 31, Part 1 - Anna Sets Up a Solo Date for Aiden - and Almost Blows it Up! 💣; Cheating Kinks, Separate Play & Emotional Whirlwinds
This week, we accidentally-on-purpose found ourselves back at the mic after a wild ride of separate play, compersion, confusion, and emotional curveballs. What started as a sexy conference fantasy between Anna and Aiden quickly turned into real-life challenges involving a surprise hotel hookup, sexting gone feral, and a lesson in how one spicy message can unravel (or ignite) a night. Think: cheati
Ep 30 - We Attend a Naughty Club Wedding?! 🤯 Anna Discovers Her Inner Femdom 😈
🎧 Join us as we kick off Season 2 with a celebration of how far we've come—into deeper love, more freedom, and whole new levels of compersion (that warm feeling of being genuinely happy when your partner is happy—even when it’s with someone else 🥰). We share what it was like attending a spontaneous, sexy strip-club wedding (yes, really), where I found myself locking lips with Superman while Aiden
Ep 29 – Anna Goes Solo While Aiden’s Away... and Gets Punished
While Aiden was out of town, I found myself on an unexpected solo adventure—one that turned into a surprising lesson in compersion, communication, and just how much freedom turns us on. What started as an innocent night out with a lifestyle friend quickly had me questioning: was this a casual hangout or something more? Meanwhile, Aiden was miles away, glued to Find My, spiraling into a mix of jeal
Ep 28 - Anna Asks Aiden About Opening Up — A Male Perspective 🔥🧠🔥
What happens when you really let go of rules about relationships, masculinity, and desire? In this episode, Aiden opens up about his journey from traditional monogamy to non-monogamy—what surprised and challenged him, and how the lifestyle has transformed his confidence in ways he never expected. 👀💪We break down the unspoken pressure men feel in social settings to protect or assert ownership over
Ep 27 - Are We Even Swingers? When Labels Just Don't Seem to Fit; Embracing the Unknown 🔥🤯
What happens when you realize the label you’ve been using might not fit anymore? In this episode, we take a hard look at where we really belong in the ENM world—are we swingers, open, monogamish, or something in between? Where might you fall? 🤔💭From redefining our play style to unpacking hidden fantasies (like Anna's cheating kink 👀🔥), this conversation is raw and real. If you’ve ever questioned y
Ep 26 — How to Discuss the Lifestyle with a Reluctant Partner! Plus, Surprise Run-Ins with Neighbors & Co-Workers in the LS? 😱 🥸
In this episode, we start with a totally relatable email from a listener asking for advice on how to approach the topic of opening her marriage with her (currently reluctant) husband, whom she adores.. 💌 Her questions are likely some that many of you have too--especially if you're new to the idea of opening up.🙋🏽♂️ What happens when it's the MAN who's hesitant? (HINT: The approach is the same reg
Ep 25 — Cuddle Puddles, Boundaries, and the Beaver Force Field 🦫
🎉 Hey Fam! 🔥 We’re back with Episode 25 where we share some unexpected lessons about boundaries and connection.Ever felt overwhelmed by lifestyle expectations? 😱 Same here. Anna discovers the perfect force field for anxiety at play parties! 🦫 Meanwhile, Aidan shares insights from his rave days about “cuddle puddle” culture, where physical touch doesn’t always mean sex—a revelation that challenges
Ep 24 - How NOT to Get a Bigger D*ick! Plus, where are you on the Lifestyle spectrum?
Ever wonder where you land on the "lifestyle spectrum"? In this episode, we share specific questions to help determine what kind of approach may apply to those interested in the lifestyle. Join us as we explore the span of relationship models from strict monogamy to polyamory, as we share our personal anecdotes along the way.Key highlights include intriguing discussions on jealousy, attachment st
Ep 23 — Rehashing Old Jealousy Wounds ; Priapism ER Update 🍆
In this deeply honest episode, we open up about our relationship challenges, past wounds, and the ongoing journey of healing and growth. On air and in real time, we discover how the scars of old relationships, our own breakup, and childhood traumas cause old patterns to resurface, and continue to shape our present dynamics.We uncover the importance of empathy, consistent honest communication, and
Ep 22 — From Heaven to Hell: 4 Amazing Hours Leads Aiden to the Emergency Room🍆😳🚑😩
Ep 22 is packed with heat 🔥 and a big lesson learned. We’re spilling the details about our latest adventure—a steamy session with a long-awaited couple that took our connection to bold new levels. But it’s not all fun and games—this wild night led to an unexpected trip to the ER. (Worth it! 🙌). We’re beyond grateful for your support—keep those emails coming! ✨Email is At AnnaAiden@gmx.com. 💌
Ep 21 - The One We Almost Didn't Post 🙈 — Anna & Aiden Play a Sexy Card Game
In this episode, Aiden arrives home with a box of sexy questions, leading to an unexpectedly hilarious and insightful evening of revelations, laughs, and maybe some blushes. Join us as we delve into the most intimate conversations, games, pushing boundaries, and ask yourself how you might answer them!Enjoy! 💖Email us at: annaaiden@gmx.com
Ep 20 - Better Sex with Someone Else?; Another Try at a Single Guy
Inspired by a Reddit post titled 'My Wife Had Better Sex with Someone Else,' we explore our own fears and revelations when faced with the idea that our partner might experience 'better' sex outside the relationship. We delve into our own personal insecurities and discuss how the complexities of emotional and physical connections can create both challenges and opportunities for growth in our relati
Ep 19 - Anna’s Nerve-Wracking First Separate Date; Coming Out (a Little) to Friends; Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone; Anal Prepping!
Join us as we dive into Anna's recent coffee date experience and the "nervousitement" that comes with meeting a stranger on a first date. Anna recounts her jitters leading up to the date and how Aidan encouraged her to step out of her comfort zone. From a last-minute mole inspections to heartfelt reflections on trust and autonomy, Anna shares her thoughts on the date itself, highlighting her initi
Ep 18 - Can Jealousy Can Be a Good Thing? 🌶️💑; Also, When They Don't Ask You Back 👻
🎉 Welcome Back, Everyone! 🎉 If you’re loving our podcast, please drop us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review! We're seeing so many of you tuning in – and even emailing us now – it has been awesome! 📬Today, we’re diving into some juicy updates! 🍸 Last episode, we left you hanging on the “Superman and Wonder Woman” saga – where we had a fab time… but got a lil’ ghosted on the group chat 🦗👻. Turns out, they had a lot goi
Ep 17 - Permission to Bang: Our Wild Night with New Partners
In this episode, we dive into our first playdate post-engagement.💍 After weeks of build-up with a sexy couple, the other woman boldly texted Aiden, "You have my full permission to bang me”—and it was ON! Recording from the car just before our date, we chat through our nerves, excitement, and our ✨revolutionary✨ plan to "play first, THEN eat."As always, when expectations meet reality the result is
Ep 16 - "No More Rules!" Taking Off The Guardrails & Deciding to Just Go For It
In this episode, we get candid about our quirks, kinks, and the challenges we face with jealousy and chemistry. From my "jealousy kink" that spices things up, to Aiden’s on-the-spot encounter with "Hot Girl" at a party, to our hilarious realization that we’re basically becoming each other's "secret sluts"—there’s no shortage of juicy moments. We share real stories about balancing spontaneity with
Ep 15 - Our First Visit to a Sex Club! And Our First Play Experiences
In this episode of Hacking Love, we revisit some of our early adventures in the lifestyle, focusing on our first visit to a real sex club, revealing our expectations versus reality. We also recount our initial play experiences.From dealing with unexpected challenges and performance issues to finding our rhythm in group dynamics, we discuss how these experiences have helped us learn and grow as ind
Ep 14 (Revised!) - How More Freedom Can Bring You More Love; The Vanilla Date That Should Have Been Sexy!
In this episode, we kick things off with a shout-out to some of our new listeners all over the world. Listen for your city! Thank you all and feel free to reach out to us! 🫶In this episode, we dive into our recent lifestyle experiences and how we've learned to balance feelings of jealousy and freedom. One highlight anecdote of the episode revolves around our date to a concert with couple we like.
Ep 13 - Lifestyle-Ready: Hacking Your Health for Peak Bedroom Performance
Ready to be your best, hottest and most sexy self? We'll show you exactly how!In this episode of Hacking Love, we explore the critical role health and hormones play in transforming your body and preparing you for active, fulfilling lifestyle experiences. Anna draws from her considerable experience in this area, discussing how to achieve hormonal balance and sexual wellness, how to overcome challen
Ep 12 - "But I'm Not Supposed to Be a Slut!": Anna Struggles With Her "Good Girl" Conditioning
In this episode of “Hacking Love”, Anna grapples with deeply ingrained societal conditioning around sexuality, and her own sense of self-worth. From early-age teachings about the 'proper' roles for women, to confronting double standards, she shares her internal conflicts and evolving perspective shaped by her experiences in the lifestyle community.Listen as we unpack our battles with slut-shaming,
Ep 11 - Hot Girl Insecurities 2: Pre-Pool Party Jealously Jitters
As Aiden and Anna prepare for a lifestyle pool party, beginning the recording just before they head out. Anna candidly shares her feelings of self-consciousness and insecurity, particularly around an attractive single woman, which triggers her jealousy. Throughout the episode, the couple debate and discuss their expectations, anxieties, and dynamics, both before and after the party. As the night u
Ep 10 - Hot Girl Insecurities 1; Boundaries & Jealousy in the Lifestyle
In this episode, Anna and Aiden tackle the question of separate play in their open relationship. Anna proposes that, in order to deal with her own insecurities, Aiden hook up with a particularly attractive and adventurous single woman from their lifestyle group while she's away on work trips. The couple discusses feelings of jealousy, personal boundaries, and the tangled web of emotions that often
Ep 09 - Relinquishing Control with "Let Them'; Planning a Playdate; Relationship Killers
In this episode, we dive into monogamous marriage conflict traps, advocating for the 'let them' philosophy of relinquishing control of others. We also update you on our journey getting to know the 'Smart-Amazon' couple as we brainstorm ways to build chemistry and ensure everyone feels comfortable. Anna gets excited for an upcoming playdate.Email us at AnnaAiden@gmx.comJoin the conversation on our
Ep 08 - Dipping Our Toes In; How the Lifestyle Can Level Up Your Relationship; Best ENM Apps, Podcasts & Books
Welcome back! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of lifestyle podcasts and apps, sharing our personal journey and experiences along the way. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride as we dip our toes into the waters of non-monogamy.We kick things off by reminiscing about our initial forays into lifestyle podcasts, recounting how they opened our eyes to new possibilities and helped us redefine
Ep 07 - Post-Breakup Healing: Counseling, Reconnection and Transformation
In this revealing episode, we dive deep into our journey of reconnecting after a significant breakup, highlighting the transformative power of humility and vulnerability, coupled with effective counseling. We describe the importance of finding a non-judgmental counselor experienced in ethical non-monogamy, recounting our challenging yet enlightening sessions. We share personal anecdotes about over
Ep. 06 - Deep Dive into Open Love: Trust and Discovery in the Lifestyle
In this episode, we (Anna & Aiden) open the doors to our world, engaging in a heartfelt and unfiltered conversation about our journey within the lifestyle—non-monogamous relationships. We share raw, personal reflections on the intricate dance of trust, etiquette, and discretion within our community. We’ll share an account of our recent party, providing a window into our encounters with fellow
Ep 05 - Lifestyle Party Diary: Unfiltered Insights, Emotions and Revelations After Our Sexy Event
In this intimate episode, we dive into our thoughts and experiences from a recent lifestyle party we hosted. Recorded immediately after the event, we share our raw and unfiltered reflections, capturing our feelings and insights while still under the spell of the night's naughtiness.Join us as we discuss the dynamics of the party, our personal revelations, and the connections we made with some wond
Ep 04 - Our Breakup Story: Recognizing Your Trust Issues and Shedding Your Baggage
In this episode, Anna and Aiden recount their tumultuous breakup which was filled with misunderstandings, miscommunications, and hurt feelings. The story begins with a nostalgic reflection on a concert that brings up old wounds from their first year of dating, leading to discussions about trust issues and significant moments of miscommunication and misunderstanding. From their painful breakup to a
Ep 03 - The Burning Man Orgy Dome: Our Non-Monogamy Journey Begins
In this episode, we dive deep into our first adventurous steps into the world of non-monogamy. We reflect on our experiences at a festival sex tent and later, our surprising experience at the infamous Burning Man Orgy Dome. We discuss the significance of exploring our boundaries, dealing with emotions like jealousy and excitement, and the critical lessons we learned about consent, communication, a
Ep 02 - Finding a New Path Post-Divorce: Reinventing What a Relationship Could Be
In this episode of "Hacking Love," Anna and Aiden share their journey into redefining their relationship and leveraging aspects of ethical non-monogamy to enhance their individual and mutual growth after their difficult divorces. They explore topics such as relationships, honesty, and the flaws they discovered in traditional relationship models.The couple discusses:Their early conversations about
Ep 01 - Introduction to Hacking Love: Deepening Commitment Through Open Relationships
Welcome to the premiere episode of 'Hacking Love: Deepening Commitment Through Open Relationships.' Join hosts Aiden and Anna as they embark on a candid journey to explore the dynamics of open relationships and the tools to foster deeper connections through radical transparency and ethical non-monogamy. In this introductory episode, get to know Aiden and Anna, their experiences with love, heartbre
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