Ep#100: Celebration + Moving to a New Country for Personal Growth and Self-Discovery with Tony & Cristina

I'm thrilled to share with you the 100th episode of our podcast! It's been an incredible journey, and I couldn't have done it without your support. To celebrate this milestone, I invited back two of our favorite guests & my friends, Tony and Cristina, for a deep dive into their lives beyond the usual topics. Here's a sneak peek into what we discussed: Previous Tony & Cristina Episodes of The Open Bedroom: ⁠Episode 42: Open Relationships 101:⁠ Discussion about the basics of open relationships and terminology. ⁠Episode 48: Open Relationships Part Two:⁠ Exploration of how to ask for an open relationship and the next steps if the partner says yes or no. ⁠Episode 56: Sexcapades:⁠ Sharing of favorite sex stories, including both enjoyable and awkward experiences in the lifestyle. Growing the non-monogamous tribe [00:12:57] Discussion on the challenges of finding like-minded people in a small town and the potential for building a community through education and events. Building a community through vacations [00:13:31] Exploring the idea of planning vacations to connect with other non-monogamous individuals and couples in different locations. Exploring tantra, plant medicine, and holding space for couples [00:15:19] Tony and Christina discuss their journey of exploring tantra, sacred sexuality, plant medicine, and holding therapeutic space for couples using MDMA in Mexico. The challenges of open relationships in Mexico [00:25:00] Discussion on the barriers and challenges faced by adults in open relationships and the importance of reintroducing play and fun into relationships. Creating a ceremonial space for MDMA therapy [00:25:50] Explanation of the process of creating a ceremonial setting for MDMA therapy, including sage, incense, and setting intentions. Moving to a new country and culture [00:36:09] Tony discusses how moving out of his hometown was a catalyst for stepping into his power and shedding old versions of himself. Feeling at home in Mexico [00:41:06] Christina talks about how going back to Mexico allowed her to connect with her roots and feel a sense of ease and belonging. Building a home in Toto Santos [00:42:28] Tony and Christina share their plans to buy land and build a forever home in Toto Santos, while also traveling and growing their businesses and community. Finding mentors and asking questions [00:46:30] Discussion on finding mentors and seeking advice from people who are already doing what you want to do in life. Stepping into purpose and power [00:48:27] Exploring the broader aspects of life beyond open relationships, including being a nomad, moving to Mexico, and discovering personal purpose and power. Sharing more of our story [00:49:19] The importance of sharing more about themselves beyond being open relationship coaches and their plans to build a sex-positive and BDSM community. This episode is a celebration of not just the podcast, but also the journey of personal growth, exploration, and embracing one's true self. I hope you find it as enlightening and inspiring as I did. Thank you for being a part of this journey. Here's to the next 100 episodes. How did you like this episode? Leave me a voice message I can share on our next one!: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopenbedroompodcast/message Netflix Show: How to Change Your Mind Emily (Abbott) Maden Instagram Page (Cris's Feminine Embodiment Mentor): https://www.instagram.com/maidenmedicine/ MAPS Institute. Non-Profit Organization that has clinically studied MDMA for decades: https://maps.org/about-maps/ Tony Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/menscoach_ra/ Cris Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nomads.adventure/ Follow Jen: https://linktr.ee/jenniferkayloruscin Show sponsor: The Open Bedroom Patreon: 7 Day Free Trial! https://www.patreon.com/JenniferKayloRuscinPodcast