Viva Monogamy with Mali and Joe (S4 | E157)

Viva Monogamy with Mali and Joe (Season 4 | Episode 157) [Tessa] The Open Nesters podcast – this week with Mali and Joe. Mali and Joe share insights from their book “Wild Monogamy,” discussing challenges faced in promoting it and the importance of investing in relationships. They explore topics like handling jealousy, social media’s impact, and sustaining connection through activities like date weekends. About The Book Wild Monogamy: Cultivating Erotic Intimacy to Keep Passion and Desire Alive National Indie Excellence Awards: Gold Medal Living Now Book Awards: Silver Medal Independent Publisher Book Awards: Bronze Medal Drawing on stories from real people and the latest research on sex and love, Wild Monogamy encourages couples to develop—or redevelop!—their erotic intimacy. You’ll learn how to create an environment of love and trust in which you can compassionately and creatively work with personal challenges, explore your desires, and enjoy new depths of connection together. In the process, you will: Enhance your emotional connection Use the healing power of eroticism to break free of fear, insecurity, inhibition, shame, and self-consciousness Transform everyday moments into moments of playfulness and passion See intimacy issues as perfect opportunities for healing, growth, and pleasure Design your own intimate adventures Ignite your attraction and desire for each other EPISODE TIME-CODE 5:06 Supporting Each Other 6:25 Overcoming Jealousy 7:42 Relationship Pitfalls 11:34 Growth in Relationships 12:20 Finding Gratitude 27:58 The Essence of Monogamy 29:08 The Challenge of Finding the Book 34:28 Investing in Your Relationship 35:53 Embracing “Wild Monogamy” In this episode of The Open Nesters Podcast, Mali and Joe discuss their book “Wild Monogamy” and the challenges they faced with its promotion on platforms like Amazon due to its sexual content being misunderstood as erotica. Despite the setbacks, their book has won multiple awards, and they emphasize the importance of continuing to invest in one’s relationship and finding ways to communicate and have fun together. MALI APPLE The conversation delves into topics such as dealing with jealousy, the impact of social media on insecurities, and the importance of gratitude and self-awareness in relationships. Mali and Joe share their approach to maintaining a strong connection, including taking time for date weekends away from work and technology while recognizing the uniqueness of their relationship dynamic. To listen to our interview with Mali and Joe from Season 3, CLICK HERE. JOE DUNN Resources for You We want to provide you with support and many many resources for your own Open Nesting Journey. Our resource page has so much to offer as does our private discussion group on Facebook about queerness, relationship fluidity in the empty nest, and other topics of interest: Open Nesters Resource Page The Open Nesters Private Facebook Group About Tessa Tessa Krone is the engine behind and the face of The Open Nesters. Tessa holds an MA in Consciousness Studies and is a speaker, coach, program, and journey facilitator & leader, author and, of course, Podcaster. Her offerings are based on her mission to help people open to their most self-expressed, loving selves. Tessa’s specialties include embodiment from all the senses and elements of our inner and outer lives, ranging from mindfulness, dance, play, and sensory exploration in nature.  If she had one superpower, it would be to help people, especially as they age, to live more open-hearted lives. Please email Tessa to make a connection. If you like, please answer the question: What do you need to OPEN your NEST? In your LIFE. In your BODY. In your SPIRIT. Do you need MORE… Adventure Freedom of Expression Exploration and Fun Body Movement New circles of friends Deep love relationships