The Partnership Podcast
Episodes
Building Bridges and Growing our Support Team
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 52 Lauren and Trey discuss the ways in which they are building bridges, growing their support teams, and allowing themselves to be witnesse...
Healing in Real-Time
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 51 is a real-time look at the old and new tools Trey and Lauren are using to heal themselves and their partnership. They discuss the individua...
When Vacation Goes Wrong
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Trey and Lauren reflect on three major misunderstandings from their vacation. With transparency and vulnerability, they explore how t...
Guardrails in Partnership
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 49 is all about travel post-blow-up and the guardrails Trey and Lauren are putting into place to support themselves and one another. They de...
Finding our Way Back
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
They are finding their way back to each other - gently, slowly, and tenderly. This episode is full of the tools they are using and the insight they ha...
Is this the beginning of the end?
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oh friends, Episode 47 is raw. You might remember Trey’s recent feelings of excessive output - well, it didn’t end. After two weeks of tallying an...
Individual Discomfort & Public Partnerships
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 46 is short and sweet! Trey and Lauren start off talking about the discomfort Lauren’s been experiencing in her body in this season of growt...
Vasectomy Update & Partnership Burnout
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trey and Lauren open Episode 45 with the update you’ve been waiting for! Did Trey gather enough courage to orgasm?!?! You’ll have to tune-in to fi...
Trey’s Vasectomy Play-by-Play!
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 44 where Lauren and Trey talk about their journey into and through Trey’s vasectomy! This episode was recorded just DAYS after he...
Finding a partner and navigating disaster!
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So many giggles on Episode 43 of the Partnership Podcast where Lauren and Trey cover their original Partnership Yes/No Lists, the 3 C’s of Partnersh...
Renegotiating Trauma through Play
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do old wounds ever show up in your partnership when you’re trying to learn new things? Then Episode 42 is for you! Trey shares more than he EVER has...
Non-Sexual Foreplay & The Sex You WANT to Have
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 41 Lauren and Trey discuss the different ways they “keep the door open to arousal” through non-sexual foreplay. They each share variou...
Rebuilding Trust in Partnership
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 40, Trey tosses out a question to Lauren at 6:52am that gets her engine revving! Over the next 45 minutes they break down how love differs ...
Holding Space for Grief in Partnership
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A close friend of Lauren’s took flight from this world this week. Episode 39 finds this duo sitting with all the many colors of grief inside of part...
Our Thoughts on the Barbie Movie: Pink, Patriarchy, and Polarity
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren and Trey FINALLY SAW THE BARBIE MOVIE!! Episode 38 is their hot take on the themes they observed including the hilarious jabs the film makes at...
Problems vs. Conflict
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 37 Lauren and Trey recap their recent travel and the result of the Event Planner and Day of Coordinator roles they brainstormed on Episode ...
How do you repair, restore, and re-negotiate in partnership?
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After last week’s doozy of an episode, Trey and Lauren recap what they did to repair and restore their relationship after they turned off the camera...
Real-Time Conflict: Revealing our patterns, conditioning, and juvenile responses.
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever wonder what real human conflict looks like, just watch/listen to this podcast. There’s not much more to say about Episode 35. The moment...
Forming a Sexual Game Plan with the Wheel of Consent
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s get right to it. Episode 34 talks about Oral Sex a LOT. If that’s not your cup of tea, this might be the episode for you! Lauren has recen...
Stressful road trips and little wins!
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find yourself in the car with your partner thinking, “are we there yet?!?” If so, Episode 33 is for you! Trey and Lauren took a little...
Substances in Partnership: Habits and Boundaries
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve been asking, “What’s up with Trey and weed? WHY doesn’t Lauren care when he says he’s going to stop, but starts right up again!? Does...
Shiny Happy People: Thoughts From One Who Got Out
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, they did it. They watched the documentary about fundamentalist religion and The Institute in Basic Life Principles on Amazon Prime entitled: SHI...
Navigating the Possibility of Bad News
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 30 finds Lauren and Trey right in the middle of an incredibly fragile morning full of fear and worry. After several months in physical therapy...
Hillsong Documentary (Part 2) & Surprise Bonus Content on Love Bombing
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, friends, this episode jumps immediately into the "intimate" details of a recent hike Lauren and Trey went on! If you do nothing else, ...
Our Thoughts on the Hillsong Documentary (Part 1)
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trey stumbled into the room when Lauren was watching the Hulu documentary, “The Secrets of Hillsong” this week and got sucked in! So, they’ve ma...
The Greatest Turn-Ons: and never before shared pieces of our story...
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 27 is one of the most accidentally personal episodes Trey and Lauren have recorded so far! They begin their chat having no idea what they'...
Is it love or cathexis?
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses the difference between cathexis and love as Lauren is coming to understand the terms as she reads ALL ABOUT LOVE: NEW VISIONS b...
Who comes first? Communicating our way to better sex.
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 25 dives right into the bedroom! Lauren's recently been rereading Ian Kerner's book: SHE COMES FIRST and she has some juicy questions ...
Interdependence in Partnership: What if goals don’t align?
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 24 Lauren and Trey dissect a recent question from the audience that asked, “What if we don’t share the same goals?” Buckle-up, becaus...
Porn in Partnership: Pleasure, Panic, Pain & Patience
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this Episode Lauren and Trey share about a recent instance where Lauren's body reacted negatively to Trey's mention of porn use earlier in ...
Taking Responsibility for Feelings in Sex
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 22 Lauren and Trey share all the intimate details of a recent sex-cation and the responsibility they each took to make it happen! This we...
Taking Responsibility for Feelings in Conflict
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 21 Trey and Lauren break down two recent conflicts that existed solely in their minds. They discuss finding their way back to one another a...
Asking for the Sex You Want
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 20 is here and it marks Lauren’s FIRST episode without tears! Perhaps it’s because these two spend most of this episode flexing their acti...
Individual Growth: Inside of Partnerships
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 19 almost went unshared. It's messy, unrehearsed, raw, and necessary. In their warm up conversation,Trey began telling Lauren about the wa...
Periods in Partnerships! The Messy Truth
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode begins with a silly little confession from Trey and leads into a deeper dive of the many health benefits of masturbation when used as a p...
Is curiosity the key to intimacy?
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 17 unfolds differently than all the rest! When they embarked on this conversation Lauren thought they'd be discussing the power of self-actual...
The Three Minute Game!
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hold on folks, on Episode 16 Lauren is talking about her FAVORITE GAME for partnerships of all kinds! The Three Minute Game by the brilliant Dr. Betty...
Monogamy and the Erotic Mind
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If sexual fantasies and the erotic make you uncomfortable this might not be the episode for you! On Episode 15, Lauren and Trey discuss one of their F...
"Dishgate" Resolved?
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Holistic Psychologist recently shared that "Safe relationships don't always feel good. You will be in tears with each other having tough conversat...
In conflict! Silencing vs. Submission
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, it's about damn time. Pop the popcorn, sit back, relax, and enjoy your front row seat to another CONFLICT. Episode 13 finds Trey and Lauren on d...
Goals or Fears for 2023
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren quickly crumbles on Episode 12 as she attempts to share her dreams for 2023. She and Trey spend time talking about the examples of feminine suc...
Holiday traditions or obligations?
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you decompressing from the holidays? Us too! On Episode 11, we break down the holiday traditions we are building and the holiday obligations we ar...
Partnership as a Human Design Projector and Generator
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our 10th episode focuses on the Human Design system of self-knowledge and how we, as a Projector (Trey) and Generator (Lauren), utilize this modality ...
Scared Stiff: When sexual initiation goes wrong!
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 9 begins with a story of a sexual encounter gone terribly WRONG! What started as a sexy tryst quickly turned to terror! Trey and Lauren will h...
Money & Porn - Recent events that have us talking!
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 8 Lauren shares how she recently failed to communicate about a joint financial decision and Trey shares his newest thoughts on pornography....
The Falwell Documentary: Our honest thoughts on the sexual behaviors of our neighbors
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 7 we share our raw and honest thoughts on the new Hulu documentary: God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty. Not only do we...
How we got married without a wedding!
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 6 we discuss our ELOPEMENT! We chat about why we didn't call the day we we got married a "wedding," and why we never once used the words "V...
Qualifying & Disqualifying: The story of how we met!
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 5 we discuss the process of qualifying and disqualifying what you're looking for in order to find a partner, lover, friend, or even a healt...
Our Relationship Agreement!
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 4 we break down the beauty of choosing partnership. We share the ins and outs of our Partnership Agreement, highlighting WHY we choose and ...
In Conflict (Part 2)
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friends, we've found our way back. The great Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. shares that healthy couples are not those, "who never hurt each other; they're the o...
In Conflict! (Part 1)
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wished you could be a fly on the wall of someone else's disagreement? Well, look no further. This episode of The Partnership Podc...
Bonus Content: Tingle Time!
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We couldn't keep this gem to ourselves! In this Bonus Segment, Lauren describes a term used by a Sexuality Education Colleague to reference the time o...
When attraction levels drop!
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel your attraction level for your partner dropping? Do you ever feel like their attraction for YOU is dropping? You are not alone! On th...
Partnership Podcast "WHY"
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this introductory episode of The Partnership Podcast Lauren and Trey talk about their "why" for this content. They discuss who they hope their vuln...